Author Topic: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge  (Read 5158 times)

KC

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M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
« 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

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Re: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2024, 05:54:11 PM »
Here's what Tim is referring to:



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.
« Last Edit: September 23, 2024, 05:56:16 PM by 8683jb »
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Re: M2A1 ammo locker lid hinge
« Reply #3 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