Hi folks,

        Well, I sent pictures of the installed new hinge to GW and they contacted me saying they thought it was a problem with the hinge not my install.

But, no new hinges available.

Solution, I send them back the hinge and they will send me a used good condition original VW hinge.  I just need to put on the new bearings. 

This makes me think, Why didn’t I ask you good folks if you had a good used hinge around.  I should have started with that in the first place! 

For the next few weeks I at least have a functioning door so time to plan a July 4 camp out, and I have just the place to go! 

I sure hope I can report back success before too long. 

Thanks again to all the folks with Tipps, links, and support. 

Eric Caron, 
85 GL Auto 
hoping for a smooth door soon.