C-1 '61 Door Hinges

[Richard P.]

Are all 4 door hinges (top & bottom & left & right) identical on a 61? Thanks.

[Mike E.]

Re: C-1 '61 Door Hinges

No--there are two rights and two lefts.
The difference? Each hing has a metal plate riveted to it to
"catch" the door and keep it from swinging back shut without you wanting it to.
That riveted piece is on the top of the arm--so when you put all four with that piece on the top, the four suddenly orient themselves into two lefts and two rights. Otherwise, no difference.

[Richard P.]

Mike Ernst Re: C-1 '61 Door Hinges

Mike,
My door hinges each have 2 catches. One on top and one on bottom. The catches have "M PAT NO 2342531" stamped on them. the rivets each have either "D" or "C" or "N" stamped on the head. My car is a Feb. '61 built car. Is this a running change or do I have the wrong hinges? (very possible) Thanks for your help.
Richard