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armor plate => armor bolts, nuts, hinges => Topic started by: KC on May 08, 2015, 09:17:41 PM

Title: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
Post by: KC on May 08, 2015, 09:17:41 PM

Hello all,
I'm getting ready to install the newly made ammo lockers in our halftrack. The large locker behind the drivers seat has a hinged top over, my question is what type of hinge? I could not find a clear image on line to determine if continuous hinges (piano) were used or standard type hinges. I have extra door hinges available, so those are an option also.
Thank you, Karl

Title: Re: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
Post by: O.D. HOG on September 23, 2024, 12:26:48 AM

They are not originally piano hinges, it is some kind of sheet metal rolled and cupped by a second sheet metal rolled tube. Very hard to describe. I lucked out and got some NOS ones from Rod Shaver many years ago. I don't know how they would be reproduced now.

Title: Re: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
Post by: 8683jb on September 23, 2024, 05:54:11 PM

Here's what Tim is referring to:

(https://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSC_0952_1_.jpg)

A one-piece open tube with a smaller tube inside, making the top nearly waterproof compared to a segmented hinge. Photo courtesy of Mike Spradlin.

Title: Re: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
Post by: Monkeypirate on November 16, 2024, 09:31:17 AM

I have seen this type of hinge on a lot of RV's. The only one i can find though is aluminum. 
https://bigwoodycampers.com/teardrop-camper-waterproof-hinge