"Don White" wrote in message
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Almost the same damage happened to my mini-van a few years ago. I was up
at our Costco in an open area (industrial park) and paked pointing away
from the wind. When I opened my door, a strong gust took it and slammed it
open damaging both door and driver side fender. I had to travel 250 miles
to a funeral so I forced the door open numerous times and made the damage
worse. I had to pay the first *%$^ $500.00 to have it fixed.

Fortunately, they made very robust door hinges in 1955. They aren't
damaged, just misadjusted due to them sliding a little under the bolt heads.
It was too darn cold to play with it the day it happened, so I just put the
truck away until spring.

Eisboch