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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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😎👍
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
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.
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!!
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~
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
This is what my 78 needs done. I'll have to invest in that door hoist you used.
Its a back saver for sure!
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
Glad it helped
Excellent! I’m getting ready to rebuild my door hinges on my 1970 Firebird. I’m glad I ran across your page🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hope the vids help!
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.
Thank you very much for the kind words!
Great Video Russ as usual. Glad you aren't cutting any corners.
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.
Thanks Wyatt, it does really save the back. Hope the vids help.
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.
Thanks Bart, hopefully next week. I'm in school for work this week. Will be home this weekend
I enjoyed that Russ. Thank you! ☺️ That door stand will sure make your life easier. Looking forward to part 2!
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.
Instablaster
Some great tips and tricks on rebuilding those door hinges Russ.
Thanks Lloyd. I hope it helps others with their projects. Thanks for watching.
Cool video, Russ. Looking forward to Part 2.
Thanks Indy, me too. Probably will be week after next. I'm on the road this week for work.
really like your new format to the videos. great information to working with.
Thanks Rod, yea I have been experimenting with some of the editing.
very helpful! ive been struggling with these hinges for a couple days
I hope the videos helped. Thanks for watching
Great video Russ, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Sam
Your vids are excellent russ , great editing and information 👍👍👍
Thanks Roger, I feel the same about your vids.
Good instructional video Russ. Thanks
Thanks George, I hope it helps others. This is my first set that I'm attempting to rebuild.
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.
Thanks Mike, I hope yours is just a matter of replacing the bushings.
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.
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.
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😎👍
Glad the video helped. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the shout out.
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
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.
Those spring compressor tools work great!
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
awesome video. thanks for sharing
Thanks J
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.
Thanks Wiley, Can't go wrong with the originals, seems with others there is always some type of modification needed.
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!!
If I can get these two finished, lol, I would love to restore a TA next
Hi Russ can you remove the front wings without removing the the front clip, to replace the hinges with new ones ?Thanks in advance..
Its alot easier without the fenders, but it can be done.
@@DoubleRRestorations Thank you for your time .I will be replaceing all of them soon.
Another thorough and in depth video. I am a little disappointed in the one bolt vise though... 🤣
Lol, yea that one bolt vice has to go. I need to finding a better solution. The other two are mounted good though.
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!
Lol, thanks
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?
Should probably be some witness marks on the body where the hinge was. Is that what your asking?
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.
I haven't thought about it. They would look cool. I probably will just go back with paint for this set.
I cannot find the kits online for these where do they exist?
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~
@@DoubleRRestorations do I need the detent pin and bushing
@@DoubleRRestorations thank you by the way
@@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.
@@DoubleRRestorations I can’t find the replacement pins
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.
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.
Liked the video! Where did you get your door stand? Brand name? Sure worked well
Thank you.. It originally started out as a parts tree from Auto Twirler.
Where did you get the hinge spring compressor ?
I got that one off eBay. Its Steck Manufacturing 21910. There are some cheaper ones on there, but this brand had good reviews.
Thank you so much
Thanks for watching, Part 2 of this vid will be out tonight at 6:30pm est.
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
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.
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.
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.
I sent you a video on Instagram of how my door closed
Turned out nice!