Thanks for all the suggestions.

I ended up doing something like Chris_in_montreal and cut small notches in the elevator (as far as I have gotten so far) and it seemed to work pretty well. I did have a bit of a problem with the poly glue gumming up the hinge as it expanded, even after putting some light (Mystery) oil on the hinges. I ended up having to use a toothpick soaked in acetone to clean the excess glue out and reoiling, but the hinges seem pretty free-moving this morning. I think on the next set of hinges I put in I'm going to try vaseline on the hinges instead of the oil to see if that will keep them free-moving better than the oil.

Again, I appreciate all the help and suggestions. You guys rock!