Guys: Thanks to all that replied by forum and phone. A special thanks to Chris for offering his hinge pin less than an hour after posting. I picked it up from his lovely lady friend tonight at 8 pm. Chris I took the one on the a/c and will replace it with a new one if needed, let me know I have several pieces in my hangar at Stead. Ron thanks for the offer of tools, I will try to drag my lazy butt out of bed tomorrow and come visit, remember it is 3 hours earlier for us Reno folk. Thanks again to all that offered help, what a great forum group. BTW, the Reno RV Rendezvous (RV3) Race Party is on again this race season. My hangar, MA-7, Saturday, 19 Sep, as soon as the last race jet lands. Everyone who is flying, building, or knows someone who is flying or building is invited. Burgers, dogs, and cheap beer for all. Dayton Murdock may even bring his pro BBQer device in to cook. It don't get no better than that. The password to get in is RV3, don't tell anyone. Dan