Removing Doors on 1934 3 window
 

Looking for advice: I will be removing the doors on my 1934 3 window to do some paint work on the body in the next week. In the past I have just removed the door pins on other cars but since this car is finished and this job will not be a complete repaint and will not include the doors. I was wondering if would be better to just take the hinges off from the doors or the body instead.

Re: Removing Doors on 1934 3 window
 

I would personally just take out the pins. I think you would have less chance of fitting issues later. Carefully soak for a couple of days as they may be tight.

Re: Removing Doors on 1934 3 window
 

If you don't need to paint the hinges, pulling the pins will save the hassle of realigning the doors.

Re: Removing Doors on 1934 3 window
 

Not sure on the 3 windows, but believe the 5 window has the hinge spot welded to the door. The screws into the door frame can be very difficult to remove.

Re: Removing Doors on 1934 3 window
 

I was dreading the job on my 34 truck so I soaked the pins with penetrating oil for several weeks, or whenever I thought about it. The pins came out pretty easily with the right sized punch and hammer. Hammering upside down is not one of my better skills so I taped a piece of heavy cardboard behind the hinge so I could not slip and mess up the paint with my hammer or punch.