Door Hinge Repl and missing thread for one of the bolts

[Chris Evans]

I bought replacement door hinges. While removing the RH/Passenger Side door hinge, one of the bolts was difficult getting to come out. After I got it out, I realized that there must have been a welded nut on the back side inside of the body panel, and it must have fell. Any ideas for getting the bolt to grab threads, or should I try to fish out the original nut that fell into the abyss? There is a 2 inch hole above where the hinge mounts, but its not easily accessible without removing the front fender. I've found on 67-72 Forum where someone drilled a hole in the body panel and put a nut on the backside of the bolt hole.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

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[DanMcG]

You pic doesn't show.
I'd drill the hole and be done with it, as long as it doesn't show in the end....You could also get a plastic plug to fit the hole.

 

[Chris Evans]

Thanks. I removed the pasted pic and added the attachment. I think you're right. I may make the hole.