hi Mark,

Maybe this will help...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=393208&start=0

On Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 7:12 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Mark,
>
>         This info will help the list participants share ideas with you.
>
>         I’m not the best one for this topic but will go take a look at my
> 85.
>
> The more detail you provide the better folks can help.
> Is there rust involved?  Has this changed over time or is this a new truck
> to you?
>
> Are you only talking about the regular front doors?  The same as on a van?
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On Mar 16, 2023, at 10:04 AM, markruscak <markruscak@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > EricThe hinges to both front doors have issues. The doors do not set
> correctly, when closing you have to lift up the door to close. Looking at
> the lower hinges while lifting the door, it can be seen as the hinge moving
> in and out of the door.How are the hinges mounted to the doors? I haven't
> been able to find any info on the mounting of the hinges to the door.How
> can I correct this situation? ThanksSent from Samsung tablet
> > -------- Original message --------From: Eric Caron <
> ericcaron96@comcast.net> Date: 3/16/23  9:24 AM  (GMT-05:00) To:
> markruscak <markruscak@GMAIL.COM> Cc: Vanagon List <
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Hinges 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
>