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Old 30-03-11, 00:46
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Originally Posted by Brian Gough View Post
Hi Phil & Rob, Any thoughts on worn hinge pins being (at least) part of the sloppy fit problem? Brian

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Originally Posted by Phil Waterman View Post
Good point Brian, and there is a simple easy solution, Chevy didn't change its pins or the T head bushing I've found them at the local auto parts store. If some body knows the year cross over that would help. But I just took an old pin and one of the bushings and had no problems.
I'll have to check all the hinges on my HUP to see if after 30 years they need to be replaced again, if they do I'll post the parts number once I find it.
Cheers Phil
Brian and Phil, Yes, the pins have some wear on them, but that wear is not the problem. When the hinges are bolted to the door and the truck frame, the door does not have the proper clearance at the hinge end to close. I am not sure that I am communicating the problem clearly, so I will take photos next trip to the barn.

I have a good stash of pins thanks to a previous purchase, but do lack the bushings. Phil, I am looking forward to your posting of the bushing part number and the parts source(s)?

Thanks, R
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