Those hinges aren’t available

June 1, 2008 | By Richard Prince

Question:

My son has a 1979 Pontiac LeMans Safari station wagon that he loves. I need to replace the two hinges that hold the back glass in place. One has already bro- ken and I have looked everywhere I can think of for new ones but with no luck.

Answer:

As you have already discovered, new back glass hinges for your son’s Pontiac wagon are no longer available. One option is to make new, stronger hinges. A good machinist can do this without too much difficulty.