I like the old-style externally-hinged door look on the Mk I Mini...

Could one, if they desired, install a set of these on an internally-hinged Mini door, and simply leave out the securing pin?



I know that if one wants to actually convert a newer Mini to a load-bearing, old, external style hinge, an A-pillar replacement is also required (to bear the additional weight), but what about simply mounting these externally with the pin taken out? That way the two halves could break apart when the door is opened and then mate back together when closed - the weight would still rest on the internal hinge, as normal.

Yes? No? If no, what would prevent this from working propely in your opinion?

 

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Once upon a time there was actually a kit like this made for the MINI. It really looked out of place since the MINI body lines are so very clean. I doubt they sold well.

 

the arc would be different for how the doors swing between external and internal hinged cars, so there likely would be a problem...

 

What he said. Pivot point is in a different spot.

 

anything is possible.......might have to tinker to figure out a way to get it right

 

grind off the pin extension, braze the a-panel hinge section closed, and just 3M tape the four hinge pieces to the door & a-panel...? shoemaker solution for a shoemaker project

 

I believe there is/was a kit in Japan which gives cosmetic Mk1 external hinges also a sliding side windows kit to convert from winding windows!
The UK Mini Magazine or Miniworld also converted one of their staff Minis to functioning external hinges a year or two back.

 

Functional hinges can be dine with an A-panel replacement... But I'm OK with the internal weight-bearing hinges - I was just pondering adding the LOOK of the MK I hinges...