1969 Door hinges

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Stedi

Discussion Starter · 26 d ago

Anyone know the differences between these upper door hinges?
What I mean is does anyone know if the newer 71-75 hinges fit the 69 model?
Problem is the 69-70 are not reproduced but the newer ones are available as repros.
Just looking at pictures online they are really similar?

69-70 Pass. ..................... 8720943 R.H.
69-70 Pass. ..................... 8720944 L.H.

70-75 Camaro,
71-75 Pass. ..................... 1706371 L.H.
70-75 Camaro,
71-75 Pass. ..................... 1706370 R.H.

The lower hinges seems to be the same and are also reproduced.
69-75 Pass.,
70-75 Camaro ................... 9816926

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62BillT

· #2 · 26 d ago (Edited)

Different part numbers will usually mean different parts. Even though they may look the same, I don't believe they will work.

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65_&_67_Impala

· #3 · 26 d ago

you'll have to actually get one and do all the caliper measurements. it may be the thickness, or the bolt hole size for mounting, or just the dimensions 🤷‍♀️

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Stedi

Discussion Starter · #4 · 25 d ago

65_&_67_Impala said:
you'll have to actually get one and do all the caliper measurements. it may be the thickness, or the bolt hole size for mounting, or just the dimensions 🤷‍♀️

Problem with that is that I live overseas so returns sometimes impossible. I was hoping someone else had the same problem and knew the answer.

Forgot to add, the reason I ask is because some vendors like:

Amazon.com: HECASA Front Door Hinge Kit Compatible with 1970-1981 Chevy Chevrolet Camaro Impala Pontiac Firebird Passenger side Upper and Lower Black Steel 2pcs : Automotive

Buy HECASA Front Door Hinge Kit Compatible with 1970-1981 Chevy Chevrolet Camaro Impala Pontiac Firebird Passenger side Upper and Lower Black Steel 2pcs: Doors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Fitment: Compatible with 1969 - 1976 Chevy Chevrolet Impala.

List these as compatible with the 69.

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62BillT

· #5 · 25 d ago

Yeah, I wouldn't fully trust an Amazon listing especially if other places are saying different. E-Bay has to be the worst.

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65_&_67_Impala

· #6 · 25 d ago

is the vendor you got the part #'s from reputable? YearOne, etc? call them, explain you're in Europe, and ask for one of their techs to measure with calipers. it's been my experience that vendors who go out of their way to find out are the ones you want to deal with

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justjohn

· #7 · 24 d ago

You are better off if you can use a hinge pin repair kit. Very common, readily available, and you will not have any fitment problems.

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Stedi

Discussion Starter · #8 · 24 d ago

65_&_67_Impala said:
is the vendor you got the part #'s from reputable? YearOne, etc? call them, explain you're in Europe, and ask for one of their techs to measure with calipers. it's been my experience that vendors who go out of their way to find out are the ones you want to deal with

I got the part#'s from a chevrolet parts catalog, 68 to 75, published 1981. I was gonna do this at some point, or hoping someone here has a hinge they could measure.

justjohn said:
You are better off if you can use a hinge pin repair kit. Very common, readily available, and you will not have any fitment problems.

I wish it was the pins. The surface that mates to the door is bowed, afaik it should be flat. And the hinges have been bent out of shape and have a permanent droop. If I adjust the droop away the door gap at the quarter panel gets way too big. I will try to fix these first by grinding the surface flat(ish) and tacking a thick metal plate as spacer to flatten it and giving me more adjustment.