Doors on the T

[ronhallam]

We've decided to go ahead and cut doors in our 23 T. Are piano style hinges necessary or will a hinge at the top and one at the bottom work? Tnx :tnku:

 

[EX JUNK]

A hinge at the top and one at the is the way "Henry" built them originally. Speedway has what you need, part number916-52820.

Jim

 

[butch27]

You said "doors" as in 2 doors? That body is going to break in half if you have to take it of the frame or be so heavy you can't lift it. Just do one.

 

[HAceT]

2 doors is doable...just have a strong floor and thats all you need.

 

[ronhallam]

WOW never thought about one or two doors! Do most T's only have one door when guys use them? Tnx

 

[RPM]

Here is a pic of a 23 T door hinge. I would recommend that you use these, as they are designed to fit the body. They can be found on Ebay and several OE type suppliers of T parts. Opening both doors is not much harder than opening one. Both doors on my bucket open.

 

[benT]

Here is a pic of a 23 T door hinge. I would recommend that you use these, as they are designed to fit the body. They can be found on Ebay and several OE type suppliers of T parts. Opening both doors is not much harder than opening one. Both doors on my bucket open.

I had a set of Wescott Model A hinges and welded strap between the hinges to create basically the hinges that RPM posted. These are pretty cheap on ebay of you don't mind doing a bit of cleanup"work" to them:
ebay hinges

 

[deckofficer]

WOW never thought about one or two doors! Do most T's only have one door when guys use them? Tnx

Of the last 100 T's I've seen, I'd guess less than 20% have one door and less than 10% have two doors. Mine has no doors.

Bob

 

[putz]

Piano hinges will not work very well due to the curve in the body.

 

[benT]

Piano hinges will not work very well due to the curve in the body.

You can make piano hinges work, however it is not my favorite look. Dad's '27 (see the red '27 below) has piano hinges on both of his doors. Mine behind it has more traditional hinges.

 

[Rainmaker]

I have an original T door hinge if you would be interested ??? Let me know Dean

 

[butch27]

The BEST way to cut a door opening was the one Ron Pope did on his. It was on NTBA once.