Re: Hinge pins?
I have recently removed the top hinge pins on my29 Tudor. I first ground the top and bottom of the pins so that I had flat surfaces. I then found the center of the pin, and used a 12inch long by 3/8 inch wide drill bit and drilled down from the top about 3/4 of an inch. I then used a punch on the bottom of the hinge pin, struck it with a hammer, and the pins came out very easily. It would be a good idea to apply some duct tape around the hinge so the edge go the grinder will not come in contact with any painted surfaces. I ground the bottom of the pin flat because it appeared to me that someone tried to remove the pins by striking them on the bottom, and "mushroomed" the bottom of the pin.
I hope this helps.
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