This is becoming far too easy...

@gdh Thanks!     

With regard to your hinge:   

A) There are no screws, just tiny press-fit pins.  The hinge sleeves are crimped at one end to hold them in place.    They, of course, cane be "punched out"  then replaced with a bit of CA (Krazy ) glue.  

B) I understand your problem - and yes, some delicate "surgery"  would be required to fix it properly.   Just like 1:1 cars, "panel fit"  can sometimes involve many hours of labor intensive & tedious work. 

C) That masking tape trick  may be your only option if you're not up to "surgery."

With regard to my '48 Ford project:

- "Hardware"  (the door hinges )  was pirated from a junker 1/18 1938 Cadillac - see pic.   

- Here's the full TWO-PART tutorial if you're bored.  🙄 😏 

A Better 1/18 1948 Ford Woody Wagon: PART 1 – Model-Related Handicrafts – The Diecast Zone Forums

A Better 1/18 1948 Ford Woody Wagon: PART 2 of 2 – Model-Related Handicrafts – The Diecast Zone Forums

@chris  You alerted me to that series, earlier, and I did take a wander through your steps.  I am a bit older than you and my workshop days have been cut back due to physical limitations.  I spent several years of retirement (I took early retirement to move to Europe) restoring rare mannequins.  You might be surprised by the prices they achieve.  I stopped working on adults a few years ago and only restored vintage 3/4 size from the early part of the 20th century, and older children/teens.  My back could handle those, but not the adults, anymore.

@gdh PLEASE accept my apologies!    I post pics, projects & tutorials on 3 different sites - I sometimes forget who knows what!    SORRY ABOUT THAT!  😮 😲 

- Yes, many of us here were fortunate enough to retire early but we didn't move to Europe!  😀 😀    I have NO DOUBT your vintage & rare "mannequin work"  pays off handsomely.    Any preservation and/or meticulous restoration involves dedicated skill that's rarely "inexpensive." 

- You might consider posting a few pics in the Handicrafts Forum,  after all, they are scale models (so to speak ), no?    Undoubtedly, any pics you post would garner attention & interest.  👍 👍 

@chris   You never need apologize for sending me to view something interesting, even if you have done so in the past. 

I bought rare mannequins, redid them and resold most of them, many of which ended up stateside, Australia, South America and even in Russia, where I had a great client.  It is not so lucrative when one calculates the time spent, but I have enough activities to keep my mind alert and I needed something to do with my hands.  It was very rewarding in that sense.  At one time I had over 149 mannequins in my collection, but that has been brought down to a reasonable 29, with five still in the project phase.  I don't rush anymore, as it is mostly for me now.  When I finish the five I have left, I am thinking of turning the workshop into a studio for my writing, and for this collection of cars that seems to be growing rather rapidly.

As for posting to the Handicrafts Forum, I'm not sure the others would enjoy the unrelated material.  Maybe I should take a photo of one of the 1:18 models with two of the younger mannequins.  I'll give it some thought.

As for your craftsmanship, I am still in awe, and the envy issue has not receded into the background.  Great work!

I never tire of seeing your various projects at their many stages Chris.  Your work is very impressive indeed!

@chris   The bumper is now firmly attached, with Canopy Glue.  The door stays closed for up to ten minutes and then pops open.  The lower hinge seems to be the culprit.  It is pushing the door back, from the bottom.  I used my 80x magnifier on it and I don't see how I can fix it with pliers, unless I remove the hinge assembly, completely, and I see that being an endeavor fraught with mischief.  In a moment of humor, my partner suggested gluing the door shut: 'After all, you're not planning to sell it.'  Perhaps something to consider, when I reach the breaking point down the road.

@jack-dodds Awe, thanks Jack.    Sometime today I hope to post PART 5 of my 1958 Pontiac project.    See you there! 

@gdh

- Regarding your bumper...  Cool!  😎 

- Regarding your door...    Well, as I noted, perhaps the masking tape door jam fix  is the way to go.    Trust me, it will work.     Good luck! 

@chris  I did try the masking tape, Chris, but the door wouldn't even close with one, thin, vertical piece in place on the doorjamb.  Then, shortly after I posted my partner's suggestion about gluing the door, the door stayed shut for the next hour+, but that didn't last.  I think the Packard was telling me it will work on her terms, not mine.

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"I did try the masking tape, but the door wouldn't close with one, thin, vertical piece in place on the door jamb."   

- If you're telling me one (1) thin piece of tape placed in the door jamb PREVENTS the door from being closed..... then find a DIFFERENT location on that jamb.

- If you're telling me one (1) thin piece of tape placed in the door jamb did nothing, then add a layer.     Use two (2) layers of tape, or three, or.... ?? 

- Don't glue the door shut.  😉 😀 😀 

...pssst!  He said don't glue the door shut.

Uh oh.

@chris  Found the problem with the tape: a tiny piece of the tape had remained on the lock tab, preventing the door from closing.  I have two layers of masking tape in the lower part of the door which I have been monitoring since last night.  So far, so good.  Isn't it a good thing I didn't glue the door shut?  😛

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"Isn't it a good thing that I didn't glue the door shut?" 

Yes, yes, it is.  😀    Eventually, you can use a marker to color that making tape thereby making it far less conspicuous.     Enjoy your "closed door!"     😀