> My advice to anyone with an older bus is to check the hinge *before* it
> breaks, because it will be much easier to fix if it isn't already broken.
> I am still trying to figure out the best way to do this, but it looks like
> drilling it out and running a bolt through the hinge is my best option,
> without actually removing the entire hinge.

Any advice on the above procedure is most welcome.  I am about to need
the same on my '71.  I am thinking of using a stainless nut and bolt 
at least.
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