can't you look for a diff hinge that meets your hole requirements??

If you reversed them, would that match up?

what's on the door currently?

https://www.build.com/door-hinges/c108550

If you flip it upside down the holes are in the same place

If you put it on where the holes are the hinge is facing the wrong direction

I have looked high and low for one with the right pattern with no luck - Home Depot, Lowes, Ace and an independent hardware store as well as on line.

The door is held on with two of the original 3 hinges, but the handy man who took the 3rd original hinge to see if he could find a match says he gave it back to me, but I don't have it.

Hate to replace a door because I can't find a new hinge that fits.

We had the same issuewith a 40+ year old door and ended up cleaning and spray painting the hinges that were there.

that's why I asked about the original door hinges. Just clean them up and reuse.

for the 3rd one you don't have, I'd fill in the holes that are there w/a good wood glue and sawdust shavings. (you could also use toothpicks!) let it cure. then I'd drill new holes to fit the new hinge.

If you can’t find them anywhere and reusing what you have isn’t an option, maybe you can have them custom made. There’s no telling how much it would cost, but these folks are in Michigan and you can request an estimate.

https://metalcityfab.com

Just wrote to https://www.guden.com for an estimated cost for 1 or 3 new hinges.

They have a minimum order of $25.00 and will make custom hinges or drill custom hole patterns from blanks. Crossing my fingers that they aren't too outrageously priced.

Will let you all know the outcome.

@millworkman - Thank you - I did check the door for a manufacturer, but will look again - 60 years and layers of paint may be hiding it. Will check with the lumberyard before ordering anything custom.

@millworkman, @Beth H. : Just wanted to say that I appreciate your comments. You have both helped me out many times and always offer sound advice that I trust. Thank you!