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2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I did this little job a few years ago, having followed the Wilcox video. It's a little more tricky with the hinge actually attached to the door and in the car, but definitely an easy fix. I didn't tape anything, or cover anywhere. I think I had a "practice run" with the tool just to be certain which was the best angle of attack.
I did have a bit of a "discussion" with the supplier of the springs I bought as I did in fact cut one down a little. The supplier claimed I had not needed to do that and that they would fit without trimming. I confess that I did only have a very cursory try to fit it before the trimming, so he may have been right😄, but in any event It's bee on the car for some time now with no issues.
I did this little job a few years ago, having followed the Wilcox video. It's a little more tricky with the hinge actually attached to the door and in the car, but definitely an easy fix. I didn't tape anything, or cover anywhere. I think I had a "practice run" with the tool just to be certain which was the best angle of attack.
I did have a bit of a "discussion" with the supplier of the springs I bought as I did in fact cut one down a little. The supplier claimed I had not needed to do that and that they would fit without trimming. I confess that I did only have a very cursory try to fit it before the trimming, so he may have been right😄, but in any event It's bee on the car for some time now with no issues.
no way to install on the drivers side. They put the hinge that accepts the spring in the bottom! 🤬
Just to be clear. The hinge that the spring to hold the door open is definitely in the upper position. Definitely.
some pics of my 77. Yes I've definitely worked on this car. But I'm certain these are factory hinges in the factory locations.
Anything we should tape off that night get easily scratched or damaged?
can’t remember where I bought my springs last year, but I had to grind about 1/8” off of the bottom leg for it to clear the hinge while prying the leg into place. Easy job otherwise.
2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Originally Posted by c1nicole
no way to install on the drivers side. They put the hinge that accepts the spring in the bottom! 🤬
I was intrigued by this comment, so I had to nip downstairs and have a look at our '78.🙂
Maybe a '68 is different, but I confess that I couldn't see how the top hinge would actually fit at the bottom, at least with the spring and detent rollers attached. On ours there just doesn't seem to be room.
I'm assuming that someone has had the doors off at some time in the past and re-assembled it incorrectly? A bit of a pain if that's the case, to say the least.😡
Does anybody have dimensions of the bent screwdriver and the size of the shaft ? I bought springs from Mid America years ago but didn't know about the tool.
I am willing to sacrifice or buy a cheap one to make the tool. I would like to see a video with the hinge installed on a door also. There isn't a lot of room to tap it up, especially when there is a screwdriver in the way
Does anybody have dimensions of the bent screwdriver and the size of the shaft ? I bought springs from Mid America years ago but didn't know about the tool.
I am willing to sacrifice or buy a cheap one to make the tool. I would like to see a video with the hinge installed on a door also. There isn't a lot of room to tap it up, especially when there is a screwdriver in the way
I used a drum brake shoe adjustment tool, worked well. Also, a small hammer works for tapping up,
