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I came into a bucket of hinges, I believe some model A hinges mixed with T, open and closed. After two day’s soaking in white vinegar and then baking soda water to rinse, I noticed a few hinges had names and part numbers. So, who actually supplied Ford with T and A hinges? Any part number list to cross reference? I couldn’t find anything. Thanks!

Shoot. I'm gonna ask...
Which hinges: Door? Fuel tank cover? Trunk?
Late fuel tank door on top?

Jesus (face palm), that would make sense,lol! Door hinges

I can’t remember seeing any part numbers on the door hinges of my 3 T’s. One is a closed car and the other 2 open cars. I restored the 3 and didn’t think to look that close at them as far as the door hinges are concerned.

Stanley hardware.

This discussion shows a '26 hinge with Stanley stamp.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29 ... 1182036667

Ternstedt Automobile Body Hardware..strap hinges, piano hinges, rear deck hinges, ...(1921).

Could also be Corbin, they were in New Britain CT. Near Stanley

1920 Parson's Hinges - a supplier to Ford and others.

It’s possible some of these hinges could be A hinges, I’ll post some pics. BTW, I have read numerous posts and am still confused by them, lol. Early, late, open, closed, straight cut, angle cut, looks like an A hinge, etc. Maybe it’s my “ old age”..... clear as mud, lol

Photo #1 hinges

Photo #2 hinges

Learned another T fact about who manufactured door hinges. Since Ford used a lot of hinges over time I wonder if Ford used the companies avaliable hinges or if he supplied the dimensions and they made them for him.

Pic #4, with E, may be from EMCO , Eberhard Manufacturing Co. Note item 9512.