Rebuilding 1970- 81 Camaro Door Hinges Part 1 of 2

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video, we remove the hinges from Project Fast Times and we disassemble and inspect them to determine if we should rebuild them or replace them. I also show a cool mod to replace the detent roller from the guys over at NastyZ28 Forum.
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Detent Roller : GM 20058035
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Detent Pin : GM 20262500
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@sentinaludo1489 4 жыл бұрын

You do good work, very detailed and meticulous. It's great to watch a master craftsman properly repair damage and have the ability to teach others. I've watched several of your videos and subscribed to your channel. Please keep it up. For her graduation, my daughter wanted to get 1 of my 79 Z28's running again after being in storage for 20 years, and boy what time does to these cars. You are going to be our best friend while doing most of the repairs.

@DoubleRRestorations 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for subscribing. I definitely will keep the videos coming. Things have been a little slow on my video production, due to a bath remodel, but hopefully soon, I will be uploading more frequently. Btw that sounds like a great graduation gift!

@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed and informative. It would be easy to get parts moved to the wrong location and having to start over! Thanks for the clear explanation and close up video shots. Excellent work then epoxy. Many shoot single stage in jambs and other than a bottom, firewall, the jambs get sandblasted. Over decades my only suggestion is seam sealer. Just an 1/8" bead about an 1/8th from edges with the bottom open. If water gets in, it can drain out. Also, I use anti-seize on the bolts. If it could mess up future paint, I would use a "Q-Tip" on the threaded plate only. Keeps the bolts from rusting and unscrewing easy if needed later. Just a thought. Nice work! DK, Omaha. ASE Master Tech since 78, mechanic since 1970.

@DoubleRRestorations Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words!

@raven69600 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I’m getting ready to rebuild my door hinges on my 1970 Firebird. I’m glad I ran across your page🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@DoubleRRestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Hope the vids help!

@paulzellner9447 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Again , I was tackling this job today and thought I was short some bushings So came in to watch your video and found my answer. I also subscribed. Thanks for your knowledge. Great Stuff

@DoubleRRestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@rogerstilwell7767 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video Russ as usual. Glad you aren't cutting any corners.

@wyattoneable 5 жыл бұрын

First off, love the door hanging stand. What a back saver. These steps will work for my 98 Chevy truck. It has the same style hinges. Thanks for the detailed steps.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wyatt, it does really save the back. Hope the vids help.

@BustedClassicGarage 5 жыл бұрын

That spring tools pretty cool. I didn't know that those hinges were so much different than my trucks, pretty wild. Looking forward to part 2.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart, hopefully next week. I'm in school for work this week. Will be home this weekend

@TheCowgirlNiamh 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that Russ. Thank you! ☺️ That door stand will sure make your life easier. Looking forward to part 2!

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niamh, The more I use that stand the more I like it. I spent alot of time on it, but I think it was worth it.

@lincolntrent8805 2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@indyme2 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video, Russ. Looking forward to Part 2.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Indy, me too. Probably will be week after next. I'm on the road this week for work.

@tlcbear2 5 жыл бұрын

really like your new format to the videos. great information to working with.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod, yea I have been experimenting with some of the editing.

@ClassicCarOverhaul 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Russ, thanks for sharing!

@DoubleRRestorations Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam

@MrFireman164 5 жыл бұрын

Your vids are excellent russ , great editing and information 👍👍👍

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, I feel the same about your vids.

@RustyGlovebox 5 жыл бұрын

Some great tips and tricks on rebuilding those door hinges Russ.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lloyd. I hope it helps others with their projects. Thanks for watching.

@darrinsinger4231 5 жыл бұрын

Russ, that stand works great!! one thing you may want to get is MAPPS gas, it is hotter then propane and in a pinch if you are out of acetylene you can hook MAPPS up to Oxygen and keep on cutting or braising etc. Keep up the great work

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

I keep meaning to pick up a bottle of that. It sure would work a little better. I haven't used my other torches in a long time.

@Tyler-fi4ms 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful! ive been struggling with these hinges for a couple days

@DoubleRRestorations 4 жыл бұрын

I hope the videos helped. Thanks for watching

@TheShadeTreeFixitMan 5 жыл бұрын

Good instructional video Russ. Thanks

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, I hope it helps others. This is my first set that I'm attempting to rebuild.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 5 жыл бұрын

Love the details. This will come handy with my 68 Camaro. I believe it has the up/down play and hopefully it is just in the warn out bushings like yours.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, I hope yours is just a matter of replacing the bushings.

@RestoCar 5 жыл бұрын

Good info Russ. Thanks for sharing the mod on the detent roller. That's the one part I didn't replace on mine yet. I replaced my hinges with another used set after I found out they were ovaled out. I'm still undecided if I'm going to get Ring Brothers door and hood hinges. Definitely a nice upgrade.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Yea the RB hinges are pricey, not sure yet if they are worth it. I'm looking forward to seeing how these hinges work with the detent mod. I'm in school this week for work, so no Camaro time this week.

@wileygailey9553 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Russ. I rebuilt a set of 69' hinges and it was easy. Only needed bushings. I like to keep all the original parts if possible. See you on the reassemble.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wiley, Can't go wrong with the originals, seems with others there is always some type of modification needed.

@stringbender11672 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very useful info on this. Thank you sir. I am gonna be doing the door pins on my 79 camaro and this should help me if I run into some troubleshooting which I'm sure i will lol. Just wanted to shout out to ya and compliment your video. Good luck in your Camaro sir😎👍

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the shout out.

@ceedell 5 жыл бұрын

Those spring compressor tools work great!

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendell, yes a must have, I have used a vice with channel locks and it's a little tricky. I like the compressor alot better

@JakeOfAllTrades03 Жыл бұрын

awesome video. thanks for sharing

@DoubleRRestorations Жыл бұрын

Thanks J

@ras1on1 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Russ, I looked at the NastyZ28 thread and see that they are a 3rd Gen part but will work. Thanks again for all of the details. Would love to see you do a 2nd Gen TA!!

@DoubleRRestorations 4 жыл бұрын

If I can get these two finished, lol, I would love to restore a TA next

@ronrobinson1990 10 күн бұрын

Russ, where did you purchase that door lift? I am currently restoring a 1979 Camero for a family friend and have had to pulled the the doors off. I had someone assist me with the removal and was amazed at how heavy they are. It’s going To be a nightmare trying to reinstall these restored and repainted doors without destroying them. The door lift you seems like the answer to my dilemma.

@DoubleRRestorations 9 күн бұрын

It started life as a Parts Tree from Auto Twiler. I modified it into the door lift. I have a few videos of putting it together on the channel. These doors are so heavy. You are correct, its very difficult to do with just a jack.

@davehill3242 Жыл бұрын

Question.. I didn’t watch this first and we took off the hinge from the body and didn’t mark it. Any suggestions on how to resemble?

@DoubleRRestorations Жыл бұрын

Should probably be some witness marks on the body where the hinge was. Is that what your asking?

@ClassicRideSociety 5 жыл бұрын

Ever thought of zinc plating the hinges? I know it wasnt done by the factory but I would figure it would prevent rust if/when the paint chips.

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't thought about it. They would look cool. I probably will just go back with paint for this set.

@The88katana600 5 жыл бұрын

ever have a spring pop out that tool ? I have lol like a bullet it will go. I'm so glade I took pics of how the wireharness for my plow went on helped out a ton

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Never had one come loose, but I wouldn't want too. Lol. I'm not a fan of any type of springs, I definitely got to take pics of everything.

@whiteoak60 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Part 2 of this vid will be out tonight at 6:30pm est.

@dateatorjr9671 5 жыл бұрын

Another thorough and in depth video. I am a little disappointed in the one bolt vise though... 🤣

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, yea that one bolt vice has to go. I need to finding a better solution. The other two are mounted good though.

@dateatorjr9671 5 жыл бұрын

Double R Restorations sorry I couldn’t help mentioning it, being so out of character for you and all. Looking forward to the next one!

@DoubleRRestorations 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks

@af4306 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Russ can you remove the front wings without removing the the front clip, to replace the hinges with new ones ?Thanks in advance..

@DoubleRRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Its alot easier without the fenders, but it can be done.

@af4306 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleRRestorations Thank you for your time .I will be replaceing all of them soon.

@ras1on1 4 жыл бұрын

Russ, I'm currently in the middle of a 77 Trans Am restoration and am working on the hinges. This video and part 2 are awesome, as are all of your videos, thanks so much. The only question I have is the link to the Detent roller does not say that it fits the 2nd generation cars. I assume that this is what you used and it works fine? Thanks again.

@DoubleRRestorations 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is the one I used. It is a little larger than the original, but works the same. Thanks for the kind words about the vids. Glad they are a help to you.

@garrettjohnson7940 3 жыл бұрын

Liked the video! Where did you get your door stand? Brand name? Sure worked well

@DoubleRRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. It originally started out as a parts tree from Auto Twirler.

@benzcrazy 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the hinge spring compressor ?

@DoubleRRestorations 4 жыл бұрын

I got that one off eBay. Its Steck Manufacturing 21910. There are some cheaper ones on there, but this brand had good reviews.

@DG-wj6ks 3 жыл бұрын

I sent you a video on Instagram of how my door closed

@DoubleRRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out nice!

@DG-wj6ks 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot find the kits online for these where do they exist?

@DoubleRRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

There are several kits on ebay. Here is one: www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1981-Camaro-Firebird-Upper-Lower-Door-Hinge-Pins-Bushing-Repair-Kit/222539737010?hash=item33d066e7b2:g:kf0AAOSwMvtZUYy~

@DG-wj6ks 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleRRestorations do I need the detent pin and bushing

@DG-wj6ks 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleRRestorations thank you by the way

@DoubleRRestorations 3 жыл бұрын

@@DG-wj6ks It really depends on the condition of your originals. If they are in good shape, I would just replace the pins and bushings.

@DG-wj6ks 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoubleRRestorations I can’t find the replacement pins