GEN1 Front Door Sprung

[chadzeilenga]

Hi All,
Had a pretty bad day today with the front drivers door on my GEN1 getting sprung (hyperextended). Looks like a pretty good size dent in the door and the hinges appear to be bent. There doesn't appear to be any damage to the A-Pillar. Has anyone else had to fix this on their Montero? What was the process? I'd really like to save the door since it is a really straight body, but I'm not sure if those creases will come out or not?



Also, anyone parting out a White GEN1 in the Southeast? I have the (4) bolt mirror and electric windows.

 

['round n' back again]

that is really painful to see. the crease will come out, but if the door is bent where the hinge attaches , then the door is worthless.
most likely the A panel is ok. hinges give way b4 the body.
I'm getting to the point of re bushing my hinges, and will report on what I find.
is it possible toyota hinges, which can still be purchased will work? dunno.
can I buy hinges from korea?
maybe. it is just research I need to do.

I dont know of a white montee snyehere, and I'm 4 thousand miles from u snyhoo.
but good luck, and keep posting on this

 

[chadzeilenga]

Thanks RNB,
I stopped by the body shop and the bill to fix existing was a little steep. I'm going to try and find a solid used door local and have it swapped out. If anyone knows of a clean white door with power windows and (4) bolt mirror, let me know!