need recommendation for old mirrored metal bifold closet door hardware

Hey, Tom. I see you placed two orders for hardware that I don't think will work for you, so we put them on hold. I believe I have a better solution for you.

Since these are metal mirror bifold doors, you will need a top and bottom track to better carry the weight. For your 36" opening, I recommend two 21-401 bi-fold door tracks. I also feel the 21-002 threaded bifold pin will work better for this door pivot, as well as three 21-004 spring loaded guide pins with 21-150 nylinders so the pins will slide in the metal door frame. You might also need our 21-277 rubber bumpers in the tracks to lock the door in the close position.

Please review this hardware and see what you think.

Hmmm... that can be a little tricky. The metal mirror bi-fold door you bought was made for a top and bottom track. That said, I have an idea.

Now, I can't guarantee this will work, but it may be worth considering. You could use one track and two 21-044 for the top of the door, along with the 21-250 nylinders to go with them. For the bottom, you can use one 23-303 bottom jamb bracket and one 21-003 bottom threaded pivot pin. The bracket would substitute the track while the 21-003 pin connects it to the door. It's not elegant, and again I can't be sure this will work, but it's an idea.

Great, the order has been cancelled! As for the bumper, this is placed in the top track near the wall to help keep the door closed. For a single door opening, sometimes you need to shorten the bumper if the space is too tight.