Greyhound door and boot hinges

[tdperth]

Hi to all...
   Does anyone know where I can get boot and door hinges for my AC Greyhound?
   Kind Regards
   Trevor

[B.P.Bird]

Trevor, I remember replacing mine many years ago and went to a hinge manufacturer where it turned out they were a standard size brass hinge available off the shelf. However, with the benefit of hindsight, why replace them ? Any competent machinist could line bore the brass and make up a stainless oversize pin to suit. Incorporate an oiler in the pin and they will last for a very long time.

[Robin A Woolmer]

Door Hinges  were Collins Medium Suit Brass Type 1656 dimensions 3" by 1/2" thick by 1& 3/4" closed so effectively 3" square!
   Bonnet hinges were fabricated from tube steel so I would imagine you should be able to repair them!
   
   Robin

[tdperth]

Thanks guys.
   
   My Door ones have worn too thin to machine and the boot has one that has cracked and consequently worn excessively. I have to replace.
   
   Have had no luck searching the internet for this size.
   
   Trevor

[Robin A Woolmer]

Trevor
   I believe I have found a supplier in UK that can supply/make them for you, the style of hinge goes back to the early 1900's Is the boot hinge the same as the door hinges ?
   In regard to the bonnet I am sure you can have some fabricated in Australia to your sample so that should not be a problem.
   If you send me an Email I can possibly send better details of the supplier etc.
   
   Robin

[Robin A Woolmer]

Trevor
   I have a quote for the nearest standard hinge for both types, they are looking into making the exact hinge to AC drawing & will come back to me! Please send Email
   
   Robin

[Robin A Woolmer]

Trevor
   Hinges can be made to drawing so please Email me so I can send the information you can then deal direct.
   
   Robin