How to repair Door hinges on A post? Not good news

Its a common but serious problem. The box section the hinges bolt through is prone to rot. To repair you'll need to remove the door and wing cut away the damaged corroded metal weld in a new box section then modify to take the hinges. I've seen specialists charge 4 figures to do this job.

hi M8,

was you replying to my post about the door hinges but posted a new subject instead?

if so great thanks I didn't realise it was metal to be honest, its covered in Renault underseal and I thought was a GRP bit that had tore (only had a quick look ). If its Metal I'll sort it - time to dust off the MIG!

Its a common but serious problem. The box section the hinges bolt through is prone to rot. To repair you'll need to remove the door and wing cut away the damaged corroded metal weld in a new box section then modify to take the hinges. I've seen specialists charge 4 figures to do this job.

four figures is a bit steep but it is a hell of a job

This is my drivers side hinge:-



And this is passenger side:-

hi M8,

was you replying to my post about the door hinges but posted a new subject instead?

if so great thanks I didn't realise it was metal to be honest, its covered in Renault underseal and I thought was a GRP bit that had tore (only had a quick look ). If its Metal I'll sort it - time to dust off the MIG!

Yes I was

Does anyone know if there is a repair panel available for this from anywhere or have I got to fabricate one?

Thanks

Rich

that looks like a lot of hours of fun....not

I know a guy local to me that has just done this repair himself .I can send you his details and he may have some tips/patterns .

Does anyone know if there is a repair panel available for this from anywhere or have I got to fabricate one?

Thanks

Rich

you're going to have to make one mate.

I know a guy local to me that has just done this repair himself .I can send you his details and he may have some tips/patterns .

brilliant thanks Mate much appreciated if you could

that looks like a lot of hours of fun....not

It'll keep me out the pub for a bit

Thanks

Rich

I know a guy local to me that has just done this repair himself .I can send you his details and he may have some tips/patterns .

brilliant thanks Mate much appreciated if you could

No worries .I'll PM you his details .looks a good job

Thanks Mate more pictures the better looks an involved job.

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DogsDanglies - Welcome to Alpine ownership To be honest that does look quite bad, best get in touch with Clee's contact as that looks like a proper job

DogsDanglies - Welcome to Alpine ownership To be honest that does look quite bad, best get in touch with Clee's contact as that looks like a proper job

Thanks Mate, I have done, dropped him an e-mail asking for any hints and tips and photos.