Posted February 20, 20187 yr comment_542800 I am looking for door hinge spacers. Thanks in advance for you help with this. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542803 I don't have any extra but I could trace one or scan it if that would help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542804 16 minutes ago, JLPurcell said: I am looking for door hinge spacers. Thanks in advance for you help with this. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr Author comment_542805 2 minutes ago, Patcon said: I don't have any extra but I could trace one or scan it if that would help. I have one which has been with a fabricator for months. He says that he cannot find the correct material to cut them out of. I ordered 50 of them and then planned to have then zinc plated, but I am now on plan "B". Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542806 I think they're just generic, auto body shop shims. Should be available for pennies at a nearby shop in your town. Does anyone have evidence that Nissan used body shims in the assembly of Z's? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr Author comment_542808 2 minutes ago, Namerow said: I think they're just generic, auto body shop shims. Should be available for pennies at a nearby shop in your town. Does anyone have evidence that Nissan used body shims in the assembly of Z's? These shims are specific to the three bolt pattern of the hinges. There were one or two in the top hinge and sometimes in the lower hinge as well. I currently have body shop shims in place, but that is not correct. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542809 These were off my wrecked 73. Any huge rush? There yours if you like. 2 are the same thickness and one is thinner. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542810 Oh dang I’m dumb. Didn’t look back the original photo. Those are the door striker spacers. Edited February 20, 20187 yr by JSM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542811 I just used these same shims on my right door top hinge yesterday. I have two factory NOS fenders and they do not fit as good as the originals. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542818 2 hours ago, JLPurcell said: I have one which has been with a fabricator for months. He says that he cannot find the correct material to cut them out of. I ordered 50 of them and then planned to have then zinc plated, but I am now on plan "B". I might have a fabricator here who could cut them out. Not sure on cost... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr Author comment_542836 8 hours ago, Patcon said: I might have a fabricator here who could cut them out. Not sure on cost... I am going to take the one I have to our High School machine shop Tech class. They have a plasma cutter and are always looking for projects. The metal may be too thin for that process, I don't know. I will let you know if that does not work our. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 20, 20187 yr comment_542837 10 minutes ago, JLPurcell said: I am going to take the one I have to our High School machine shop Tech class. They have a plasma cutter and are always looking for projects. The metal may be too thin for that process, I don't know. I will let you know if that does not work our. Sounds good Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59570-door-hinge-spacers-needed/#findComment-542837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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