Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges?

Posted By: Fab64

Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/23/15 08:29 PM

Hi all,

Both driver and passenger side hinges on my '71 Satellite have issues. The passenger side is worse, as the retainer at the bottom of the vertical pin appears to be broken:

What is my best course of action here? Does anyone offer a rebuild kit for '71-74 B-body hinges? Or would it be better to replace them with new ones, such as those offered by Classic Industries?

http://www.classicindustries.com/product/mopar/parts/mm1895.html

As always, any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Roger

Posted By: D_C

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/23/15 08:46 PM

The ones on my '71 Charger, I disassembled and rebuilt myself with hardware store parts.

On my '74 Dodge Power Wagon I bought, degreased, repainted and installed a lightly Used hinge that was still in good condition.

A good quality rebuild Kit should be available. Year One or others sell rebuild components or complete hinges:

Year One Door hinges Link

Posted By: RSNOMO

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/23/15 10:06 PM

OEM number was superseded by a truck hinge...

Don't know if they're still available...

Unless you have to stay 'stock'...

Posted By: Fab64

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/23/15 11:18 PM

No, this car has been heavily modified, so I'm not really concerned that they be stock. However, I'm thinking it might be better if I could rebuild these, since they're already body color. If I buy new ones, I'll have to get them painted = more hassle & cost. I know Resto Rick offers a nice hinge rebuild kit, but it's only for '66-70 B bodies. Does anyone offer a good kit for '71-74 hinges?

Posted By: Car Nut

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 12:09 AM

Would these rebuilt one fit, YearOne is clearing them out for $125.00 to $150.00.

https://www.yearone.com/Product/chrysler-b-body/dhb7172 or

https://www.yearone.com/Product/1966-74-a-b-e-body/dhe7074

If they will work, use code SLAM5 to get 30% off.

Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 01:06 AM

If possible, it's usually better to rebuild stock originals, than to use Chinese stuff that may, or may not be as good.

Posted By: Fab64

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 01:08 AM

I just found this rebuild kit, for only $45:

Classic Industries 71-74 B-body door hinge rebuild kit

Has anyone tried this one, and how did it work out?

Posted By: DUSTER_340

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 02:15 AM

Thanks that code worked.

Posted By: NITROUSN

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 03:53 AM

Check with Resto Rick. I bought his kit with the right drill bit for my 69 Charger and it worked great.

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 06:58 PM

Drill em out, put a new pin in and done. Or if you don't like that, rock auto sells hinge pin kits for dirt cheap. Same thing, you drill your old pin holes open, pop the bushings in, drop the pins in and done.

Posted By: satjoe

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/24/15 08:12 PM

I lookedat the picture, the only thing i see is wrong is the roll pin, or spring pin is broke at the bottom, probably due to rust. I think everything else looks fine. You can but a pin kit from NAPA for about $13-15. I just rebuilt my hinges, i made some parts and bought some. I have the correct length spring (roll) pins and American made springs if you're interested. I also have a couple of arms that hold the door open, and can make the roller that it rides on. Those parts are made of good quality steel. PM me if interested. Joe

Posted By: bfury

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/26/15 04:33 AM

AMD has new hinges for this car.

Posted By: Car Nut

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/27/15 01:56 AM

Quote:

AMD has new hinges for this car.

Some of those don't fit correctly, be careful with AMD. Three years ago I bought a AMD set from YearOne that was junk. I just bought the clearance rebuilt set for my 69 Charger from YearOne with a 30% off sale code - SLAM5.

Posted By: Ron_M

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/27/15 02:39 AM

Another option is to use the later B Body Hinges with the "S" spring. P/Ns 3788022 and 023. I did this to my 73 cars. Not sure if they're available as repros. I bought mine from Ma Mopar when they were still available.

Posted By: Fab64

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/27/15 06:33 PM

I appreciate all the suggestions, guys. A couple days ago, I removed the lower passenger side hinge, and confirmed that the roll pin holding the vertical roller in place had slipped out, thus allowing the roller to bind up. I compressed the spring, drove the pin back in, and it seems to be working for now. While I had it out, I realized that rebuilding all four hinges is a bit more work than I want to tackle. After the 30% discount, a set of four re-manufactured hinges at Year One is only $105 (thanks, Car Nut!!), so I just ordered a set. After I paint them, I'll swap them in and they should be good for another 40 years.

Thanks again.

Roger

Posted By: Car Nut

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/27/15 08:01 PM

Posted By: Steve Bryant

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/27/15 09:23 PM

I bought a rebuilt set from YearOne a few weeks ago and they painted up nicely and bolted up perfectly.

The set they shipped looked like rebuilt originals to me.

Posted By: bee1971

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/29/15 10:01 PM

Is there a easy way of replacing the hinges on a painted car without removing the doors ? Or is removing the doors a must , and I would imagine pretty heavy . Can't remember the last time removing a door on a 71 B Body

My lower hinge , the spring is gone , stopper

71 Charger

Posted By: flypaper

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/30/15 01:53 AM

Quote:

AMD has new hinges for this car.

i wouldn't waste my money on them just because of the cheap kind of metal they use.
the originals didn't last very long made with a real material
these doors are pretty heavy fully loaded.
i just cannot see the amd ones lasting very long unless
you rarely open your doors.

Posted By: RSNOMO

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/30/15 02:57 AM

Which is exactly why I went with 'truck' hinges...

They get lubed once a year...

They will outlive me...

Posted By: Car Nut

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/30/15 07:09 AM

Quote:

Which is exactly why I went with 'truck' hinges...

They get lubed once a year...

They will outlive me...

Do you have pictures?

Something like this?

Posted By: Fab64

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 03/30/15 07:27 AM

Quote:

Is there a easy way of replacing the hinges on a painted car without removing the doors ? Or is removing the doors a must , and I would imagine pretty heavy . Can't remember the last time removing a door on a 71 B Body

My lower hinge , the spring is gone , stopper

71 Charger

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the doors must be removed. The bolts which hold each hinge to the door are accessible. The problem is that you can't get to the bolts that hold each hinge to the body, without first removing the door (I don't believe there's enough room to get a wrench into that small area). At least, that's how I removed mine. And, yes, the door is quite heavy, so it's best to have a helper or two when both removing and re-installing them.

Posted By: satjoe

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 04/01/15 04:05 AM

You can remove the hinges and door at the same time, by going thru the splash shield behind the tire. You'll need air tools, but I did it this way. The bolts that hold the hinge to the frame. Two are on the outside, one is accessible behind the kick panels.71-73 use the compression sprin , 74 used the S spring. They interchange.

Posted By: mopardude318

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 04/01/15 06:02 AM

mopar leo rebuilds door hinges

http://www.forebodiesonly.com/forum/show...tory-cores-only

Posted By: moparmarks

Re: Repair or replace '71 Satellite door hinges? - 04/01/15 02:51 PM

You can remove the plastic fender rear splash shield to access the hinges. Can just one hinge at a time without removing the door too.
Just so everyone knows the 71-8 B hinges have a larger flange and bolt pattern and won't interchange with any other hinge. Also 71-3 had the coil spring and 74-8 had the S-spring.