{"product_id":"door-hinge-backing-plate-for-vw-beetle-55-5693","title":"Door Hinge Backing Plate for VW Beetle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vw-product-description\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #111; color: #f5b041; display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eGOLDEN PERFORMANCE ERA (1950 - 1979)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #333; border-left: 4px solid #d35400; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eHERITAGE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eThe door hinge backing plate is an essential component for maintaining the structural integrity of your classic Volkswagen door assembly. Over decades, hinge points can suffer from metal fatigue, making this reinforced backing plate critical for ensuring proper door alignment and smooth operation in air-cooled VWs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #333; border-left: 4px solid #d35400; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e⚙️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px; background-color: #fafafa; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision stamped steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for exact fitment on door hinge columns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for door hinge reinforcement and rust repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatches OEM geometry for seamless installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 5px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003eVWCC Part No:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 5px; text-align: right; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e55-5693\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 5px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOEM Part No:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 5px; text-align: right;\"\u003e000000, 111805374\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #333; border-left: 4px solid #d35400; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e🛠️ RESTORATION NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #d35400; padding: 15px; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 25px 0;\"\u003eCollector note: When replacing these plates, ensure the surrounding sheet metal is prepped and primed to prevent future corrosion in the hinge pocket. Always verify door alignment after welding the backing plate into position.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #333; border-left: 4px solid #d35400; padding-left: 10px; font-size: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e🚗 VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY LIST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVW Beetle (All Models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; text-align: right;\"\u003e1950-1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VW Classic Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46694070485153,"sku":"55-5693","price":31.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9638\/0065\/files\/door-hinge-backing-plate-for-vw-beetle-55-5693-1.webp?v=1784112019","url":"https:\/\/classicvwclub.com\/products\/door-hinge-backing-plate-for-vw-beetle-55-5693","provider":"VW Classic Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}