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Subject:Re: Hinges
From:Eric Caron
Date:Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:24:41 -0400

Hi Mark,

        Can you provide  more detail on the door hinge problem you are having?

It sounds like you are describing a problem with a 85 Doka driver’s side door lower hinge. 

Maybe describing separation from the door.  Can you provide more details and your question regarding it?

Eric Caron 
84 and 85 Westfalias 

> On Mar 16, 2023, at 9:08 AM, markruscak <markruscak@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> DanConcerning the connection of the hinge to the door (not the body).My vehicle is a 1985 Doka.Thank YouMarkSent from Samsung tablet
> -------- Original message --------From: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> Date: 3/15/23  6:47 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: markruscak <markruscak@gmail.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Hinges hi Mark,What year is your van? On mine (1988) the top and lower hinges are bolted to the body.On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 3:02 PM markruscak <markruscak@gmail.com> wrote:Hello List -Does anyone know how to fix vanagon front door lower hinges that are loose? Are these brazed/welded to the door?Thank you- Retired MarkSent from Samsung tablet