Restoring C3 Corvette DOOR HINGES

In this video, I show you how to remove the upper and lower hinges, how to disassemble them, and after a thorough cleaning and a fresh coat of primer, how to install new bushings, put the hinges back together with new pins, and how to reinstall the "S" spring.

It seems we always expect door hinges to work properly, but C3 Corvette doors are very heavy, so the hinges have a tough job that, in most cases, they've been doing for over 40 years.

The first sign you may notice is that they start making noise, and it's all downhill from there if you don't show them a little TLC every once in a while.

Something as simple as a penetrating fluid will work wonders when used as a preventive measure. Once things break or stop working, it's too late for that, and the only viable solution is to remove them for a complete overhaul.

Once the hinges are out of the vehicle, you want to disassemble and properly clean them. After that's done, you want to protect the metal and that means a couple coats of primer.

Then, new bushings and pins are mandatory, as are new hinge springs.

When everything is installed, several coats of body-color-matching paint will make them look new again.

Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻

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CONTENTS

00:10 Removing the Hinges
01:29 Removing the Hinge Spring
05:07 Removing the Hinge Pin
06:59 Cleaning the Hinges (and Other Door Parts)
08:15 Hinges Primed to Prevent Rust
09:38 Installing New Hinge Bushings
11:20 Installing New Hinge Pins
13:39 Hinge Operation
15:43 Hinge Tool and Other Thoughts

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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my Corvettes and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.

I am a self-taught DIYer. If videos appear to give technical how-to advice, that is not my intention.

Working on a vehicle can be dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a mechanic.


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