Post by: Henrik on May 25, 2022, 11:59:23 AM
I´m looking for new door hinges for a Series 2A 88¨ -67.
Found used once on ebay but no new, the only new I see is a stainless variant for a safari door (3 hinges).
Anybody know a source for new or fully refurbished once?
Thanks! :o
Not too keen to change over to Defender hinges even if I understand that they fit.
Post by: oilstain on May 25, 2022, 12:20:17 PM
Post by: Henrik on May 25, 2022, 12:31:51 PM
Thanks!
Post by: jeffersj on May 25, 2022, 03:57:17 PM
Are these any good DA1932 Defender rear door but look the same??
Post by: Henrik on May 28, 2022, 01:19:38 PM
And sadly they don´t ship to Sweden
Post by: genocache on May 28, 2022, 05:00:38 PM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133465941930?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=133465941930&targetid=1405282543919&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1007000&poi=&campaignid=16782379350&mkgroupid=138238132947&rlsatarget=pla-1405282543919&abcId=9300843&merchantid=7263634&gclid=CjwKCAjwp7eUBhBeEiwAZbHwkcxPPWM4hSvbh5CR81ajzSNi2OBMGX2Cmv3XnA5UdURESABaEOiv5RoCY10QAvD_BwE
Are these any good DA1932 Defender rear door but look the same??
Those look the same , except they lack the rebuildability of the originals, in that they are pretty much 1-piece.
Post by: Genem on May 29, 2022, 12:51:20 PM
How far away from "worthwhile" is it for someone to reproduce copies ? Does anyone already do it ?
Post by: Noddy on May 29, 2022, 06:11:50 PM
auction: #265696666771 auction: #203951649022 auction: #284825087439Some options on ebay
Alec
(EDITED to correct Ebay links - moderator)
Post by: gcc130 on May 29, 2022, 07:18:42 PM
Side door top and bottom hinges are also different?
I’m not aware of anyone reproducing Series 11 hinges, but as already mentioned most can be refurbished with new pin and ball unless the cups are excessively worn.
Post by: oilstain on May 30, 2022, 07:39:57 AM
If anyone was to reproduce the S11 hinges perhaps the front base plate on the top hinge could be extented in the casting to make a mounting position for S111 type mirrors? :pot-of
or is this a idea to far for a Monday morning.........
Post by: Peter Holden on May 30, 2022, 08:11:42 AM
Brackets 347704 and 347705 are readily available but I made my own before I realised that they existed
Peter
Post by: oilstain on May 30, 2022, 09:31:00 AM
although I did see this way of doing it in Llandudno a few weeks ago, perhaps a member?
Post by: Peter Holden on May 30, 2022, 09:33:39 AM
Peter
Post by: Robin on May 30, 2022, 09:49:51 AM
Can't beat the "Military Hinge" mod, in my opinion, but I might be biased :neener
(http://www.rms1.co.uk/landy/hinges/hinges_complete.jpg)
(http://www.rms1.co.uk/landy/hinges/hinges.jpg)
Post by: Peter Holden on May 30, 2022, 09:52:47 AM
Peter
Post by: oilstain on May 30, 2022, 11:08:02 AM
I've seen that done before, but I think the problem is the passenger side mirror ends up too far forward so the view is blocked by the windscreen ???
I had noticed that the example I had seen in Llandudno had a longer arm on the passenger side, and reading your post I now understand why :tiphat
Post by: Larry S. on May 30, 2022, 08:38:20 PM
I've seen that done before, but I think the problem is the passenger side mirror ends up too far forward so the view is blocked by the windscreen ???
Can't beat the "Military Hinge" mod, in my opinion, but I might be biased :neener
(http://www.rms1.co.uk/landy/hinges/hinges_complete.jpg)
(http://www.rms1.co.uk/landy/hinges/hinges.jpg)
Do you sell any of those?
Post by: Robin on May 30, 2022, 08:56:10 PM
Do you sell any of those?
Sorry, I don't have a stock of hinges to modify and sell.
The picture of multiple hinges was a special event, to coincide with a Leafers at t'Pit event a few years ago when I begged and borrowed hinges to modify, to swap at the event (for folk who had ordered them).
Folk normally send me their hinges for me to modify.
Saying that, with your location, if you want to try to find a set of hinges on UK ebay or from a member on here, and have them sent to me, I could modify them and send them to you.
Saves you posting yours to the UK, though that has been done more than once from the USA, and even from Australia!
Robin.
Post by: RobS on May 30, 2022, 09:19:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oIHJ89ql.jpg)
I do still have the old hinges and mirrors so I can re-fit them at any time in the future.
Holds head down in shame. :shakeinghead
RobS
Post by: Neilfurness on May 30, 2022, 09:35:28 PM
Post by: Robin on May 30, 2022, 09:41:19 PM
Winguard springs to mind ???
Post by: Larry S. on May 31, 2022, 03:42:44 PM
Sorry, I don't have a stock of hinges to modify and sell.
The picture of multiple hinges was a special event, to coincide with a Leafers at t'Pit event a few years ago when I begged and borrowed hinges to modify, to swap at the event (for folk who had ordered them).
Folk normally send me their hinges for me to modify.
Saying that, with your location, if you want to try to find a set of hinges on UK ebay or from a member on here, and have them sent to me, I could modify them and send them to you.
Saves you posting yours to the UK, though that has been done more than once from the USA, and even from Australia!
Robin.
Thanks for letting me. I might just do the eBay thing, I'm in no hurry, just keeping a lookout for them
Post by: genocache on May 31, 2022, 06:45:27 PM
Post by: Hopeydaze on June 01, 2022, 09:13:59 AM
The mirrors, of course, are the same as my RHD Defender, so i guess I am used to them
I would love to go back to the correct hinges; however the reduced rearward visibility would be a major concern.
Post by: oilstain on June 01, 2022, 11:05:43 AM
I would love to go back to the correct hinges; however the reduced rearward visibility would be a major concern.
This is exactly my position, I also have Defender hinges and mirrors :RHD
Post by: Henrik on June 07, 2022, 08:54:45 AM
60 euro a pair seems ok vs some of the ebay prices I seen.
Post by: Davidss on June 07, 2022, 09:21:36 AM
Think I managed to find new hinges from www.bespokenseries.com
...
Could you check that address please? 'bespoken' doesn't seem to exist, and 'bespoke series' (written as one word) brings up an invitation to create a new website.
Regards.
Post by: martinthefirst on June 07, 2022, 09:53:23 AM
https://bespokeseries.com/collections/all
Post by: diffwhine on June 07, 2022, 09:59:55 AM
Post by: PetrolFour on January 03, 2023, 10:35:04 PM
I like Robin's "military" hinge mod but I already had the arms and mirror heads so had to find another solution - the land rover style bracket works for me.
Peter
Thread revival. Maybe a Q for Robin. Mirrors themsleves never get discussed.
I've got coiler mirrors on 347704 347705 mounts to my S2 hinges, and frankly in use they're unbeatable.
Always wanted Robin's milly hinges, simply because they look great. Yet never did find mirrors to come close to coiler jobbies.
Can't be much smaller than coiler-type, what does everybody use?
Post by: Alan Drover on January 03, 2023, 10:43:24 PM
Well, you did ask.
Post by: Robin on January 03, 2023, 11:03:38 PM
Never had a problem with the fittings, and the convex glass gives a good view.
Mirror Head HERE (https://www.paddockspares.com/mir75c-mirror-head-7in-x-5in-convex-glass.html), Mirror Arm HERE (https://www.paddockspares.com/std-mirror-arm.html)
Post by: PetrolFour on January 04, 2023, 09:02:09 AM
When I looked, something like those were about all I was able to find. They don't grant the visibility of late mirrors. Next size up seems to be a massive leap to Dumbo-like, with no in-between. I was hoping others know something I don't. Mine spends a fair bit of time in loading-bays and around animals, people, often that means kids. A 109 turning-circle has people looking on in bewilderment as it is. If I short-change mirrors it might not end well. Thanks for your tip. Useful for others.
Post by: oilstain on January 04, 2023, 09:26:31 AM
(They look like longer arms than standard)-
Post by: Robin on January 04, 2023, 09:36:25 AM
Noticed this at a show last year, I thought a great idea as you keep the S11 hinges and use S111 mirrors without expensive mounts
(They look like longer arms than standard)-
I think this idea has been talked about before on the forum and I think the conclusion was that the passenger side mirror couldn't be positioned so it gave a good view, with it being further forward, blocked by the screen and door frames.
Perhaps the longer arms help ???
Post by: Alan Drover on January 04, 2023, 10:21:49 AM
Post by: oilstain on January 04, 2023, 12:18:08 PM
Perhaps the longer arms help ???
Yes, the nearside did have a longer arm than standard
The real answer was solved by Land Rover with the Defender door hinges and a "modern" mirror but we S11 people want to keep the S11 hinges, just to be original (which I'm not saying is a bad thing) but the S11/Defender hinges and mirror set up does work well.
I have seen the "modern" mirror mounted rear of the S11 hinge just by putting the mounting bolts through the door top :agh
Post by: GHOBHW on January 04, 2023, 12:21:40 PM
Post by: Noddy on January 04, 2023, 12:36:44 PM
Alec
Post by: PetrolFour on January 05, 2023, 12:12:38 PM
Search 347704 347705 on here. I've gone this way, which is not great, yet 'real-world', not bettered.