Broken quarterlight hinge...

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Neil Evans
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Broken quarterlight hinge...

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A broken hinge on the quarterlight is a common issue on our cars. To make a permanent repair, drill and tap a blind hole in the lug to take a stainless steel bolt. Apply locktite and screw the bolt in, then saw it off to the required length. Bingo... :thumbs:
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Re: Broken quarterlight hinge...

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The upper hinge is now available as a replacement part... However, as with all aftermarket parts they don't fit from the box. The one that I received recently had an oversized pin, meaning I needed to file out the hole to suit. The area where it mounts to the frame was also too wide for the channel and needed fettling to fit...
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Re: Broken quarterlight hinge...

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You have to ask why the people who ordered it in the first place accepted something that wasn't correct ?
Many thanks for your helpful info, Neil.
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Re: Broken quarterlight hinge...

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curtis wrote: Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:10 pm You have to ask why the people who ordered it in the first place accepted something that wasn't correct ?
I suspect that they've never bothered trial fitting any of the parts they sell... 🙄
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