Door not staying open
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Order a top door hinge "S" spring from your favorite Corvette parts vendor. They run about $9 and take about 5 minutes to "pop" in.Google replacing C3 Corvette door S spring and you'll find an assortment of videos and articles about how to replace the spring.
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Actually, changing the hinge wouldn't help one bit. The hinge doesn't come with the spring. A broken spring is a common issue and very easy to fix.
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As long as you're fixing the spring, evaluate the hinge pin bushings for replacement. Open the door to varying degrees and lift on the end of it. Anything more than a smidge of up and down movement will be from worn bushings and/or pin. Also an easy and inexpensive replacement process. If the wear gets excessive in this regard the door will drag on the body at the latch.
