Change rubber hinge to metal?

[Charles in SC]

My GMC fishbowl has rubber and I am thinking about changing to metal next time. Can someone here tell me how to do this?
Thanks!

[wildbob24]

Charles,

There is some info in this thread:

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=10397.msg106296;topicseen#msg106296

Bob

[Cary and Don]

We did the change on our 4107.  It was really easy, compared to the rubber ones.  Just remember to rip out one side at a time. Never have to change them again and the doors line up a lot better.

Don and Cary
1973 05 Eagle
GMC 4107
Neoplan AN340

[bigjohnkub]

I just did the doors that had been problematic on my 4903. I alsowent to the struts for
lifts instead of springs. WORKED fantastic. better alignment, easier to open and close. Just very pleased with application. Call Ed Gallant 8282483087. Very helpful person. I am ordering for other bus today.

Big John

[Ed Hackenbruch]

I just threw a couple of comments on that older linked post if anyone is interested.

[Charles in SC]

Thanks for the info but that is not what I am looking for. The radiator door on my bus was at some time replaced with an aluminum piano hinge, full length. The tracks seem to have been removed. I cannot figure out how it was done without cutting it apart. I saw another GMC this past weekend with this setup on all of the bay doors but could not find the owner to get permission to autopsy.
Thanks again!

[Ed Hackenbruch]

So on yours the hinge has screws in the holes to hold it on?

[Charles in SC]

So on yours the hinge has screws in the holes to hold it on?

No, I think the hinge flange was bent like the steel one shown and driven into the slot. There are not any fastners visible. This is what makes it cool.

[Ed Hackenbruch]

It should be the same on the other side then too.  Both bent over and each one driven into the track/channel/slot or whatever else you want to call it on the door and the bus body.