Hi Mark,

        This info will help the list participants share ideas with you. 

        I’m not the best one for this topic but will go take a look at my 85.

The more detail you provide the better folks can help.
Is there rust involved?  Has this changed over time or is this a new truck to you? 

Are you only talking about the regular front doors?  The same as on a van?

Eric Caron 

> On Mar 16, 2023, at 10:04 AM, markruscak <markruscak@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> EricThe hinges to both front doors have issues. The doors do not set correctly, when closing you have to lift up the door to close. Looking at the lower hinges while lifting the door, it can be seen as the hinge moving in and out of the door.How are the hinges mounted to the doors? I haven't been able to find any info on the mounting of the hinges to the door.How can I correct this situation? ThanksSent from Samsung tablet
> -------- Original message --------From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> Date: 3/16/23  9:24 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: markruscak <markruscak@GMAIL.COM> Cc: Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Hinges Hi Mark,        Can you provide  more detail on the door hinge problem you are having?It sounds like you are describing a problem with a 85 Doka driver’s side door lower hinge. Maybe describing separation from the door.  Can you provide more details and your question regarding it?Eric Caron 84 and 85 Westfalias > On Mar 16, 2023, at 9:08 AM, markruscak <markruscak@GMAIL.COM> wrote:> > DanConcerning the connection of the hinge to the door (not the body).My vehicle is a 1985 Doka.Thank YouMarkSent from Samsung tablet> -------- Original message --------From: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> Date: 3/15/23  6:47 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: markruscak <markruscak@gmail.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Hinges hi Mark,What year is your van? On mine (1988) the top and lower hinges are bolted to the body.On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 3:02 PM markruscak <markruscak@gmail.com> wrote:Hello List -Does anyone know how to fix vanagon front door lower hinges that are loose? Are these brazed/welded to the door?Thank you- Retired MarkSent from Samsung tablet