60FlatTop Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sometimes you gotta fix a creaky of hinge. Both are 1948's. Both could stand a little cosmetic restoration, as well.Been racking up some miles before winter anyway.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 If the hinges are not sagging, I like WD40 or Kano spray on rust remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 I may have made it sound minimal. That is a picture of the car with the door and lower hinge removed. My son took it while we were monkeying around in the garage.The hinges will be rebuilt, door and frame painted, new weatherstrip, and windlace installed. Then on to the next little job we can expand into a major project; probably taking care of the pits under the side trim and painting the roof.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packard Don Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 WD40 is good for loosening things but it does not make a good lubricant other than very temporarily. If something is squeeking, use a good silicone lubricant or, better, some thin grease which can be purchased in aerosol. Of course, the parts have to be in good condition in the first place so it sounds that a rebuild was needed before any lubrication is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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