Doors won`t fit on my GTI - strange hinges
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Newbie
Anyone have info about how to get doors (with the longest hinges) to fit my 1983 GTI which have shorter hinges?
Anyone have info about how to get doors (with the longest hinges to the right) to fit my 1983 GTI which have shorter hinges (left)?
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Local Hero
Can you just knock the pin out and fit the hinge type you want?
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Newbie
Yeah it might work. Would need to try. Just wanted to get some feedback from others experience before starting myself to try.
Anyone know which VW type these two hinges origins from?
Anyone know which VW type these two hinges origins from?
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Settled In
Both of my mk1's have hinges with a single bolt on the door, both cars are tintops.
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Local Hero
It's just the difference between early and late cars I think.
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Settled In
Ahh yeh according to etka the early cars had hinges with two bolt holes
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Local Hero
When in doubt Grind it out. I would swap the hinges over if the fitment is good.
that is press the hinge pin, (you can get new ones)
and have a go.
Before the door is off the car, check the fitment and if you have door sag you can bend the hinges on the "A" pillar easier with the door off.
As well as checking the door check.
that is press the hinge pin, (you can get new ones)
and have a go.
Before the door is off the car, check the fitment and if you have door sag you can bend the hinges on the "A" pillar easier with the door off.
As well as checking the door check.
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Local Hero
Early doors, i wouldnt butcher them.
Early parts are hard to find.
Early parts are hard to find.
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X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
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