SHOP UPDATE: How to fix a sprung hinge on a 41 Ford pickup

 Here is a look at the bent lower door hinge. This is very common on old Fords. People tend to hyper extend these doors and damage the lower hinges.

 Here is the door skin removed to access the inner hinge support.

 You can see the upper rivet has been torn through the support allowing movement in the hinge.

 I am heating the hinge so I can straighten it.

 Here is the straightened hinge. I installed the door to check the alignment and made any adjustments needed.

 With the hinge right where I want it, I welded the hinge to the hinge support and installed the door again to check the fit.

 Here is the panel I removed. I hammered and dollied the panel and the bead back into shape.

 I welded some pins on the panel so I can lift the panel back into position and weld it in

This is the finished product after welding and grinding. Door fits great and the hinge is solid as a rock.