Hinge pin removal
 

I'm trying to remove the hinge pins on my 36 coupe so that I can install a pair of hinge mirrors. The pin removal tool that I bought keeps drifting so that it is half off the hinge pin. no matter how many times I've tried, it keep moving.
I've tried using a punch and hammer. But it doesn't budge.
Any suggestions?

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Removing hinge pins is a pain. I had to heat mine to get them out but the car wasn't painted at the time. Maybe you could go with a coupe of door edge mounts.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw7Ear2cy7U

Here is a video. Using the method in the video there is no need to crank a lot of pressure on the pin with the tool. Also you can use a corner of 80 grit paper between the tool and the pin to give it a bit of grip to get started.

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That is a great video! I have also used the hinge pin tool to remove stuck clevis pins that you can’t access with a hammer, like on 1937 cable brakes.

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Boy, I wish that it was as easy as in that video. I'll give that sandpaper a try. Thanks!

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Another tip is don’t have the door latched. That can put lateral pressure on the hinges if the door is hard to close. Try and find a neutral weight/pressure position with the door.

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I removed mine using some heat and my air hammer. They came out fairly easily.

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Normal pins are only swedged the top 1/4" or 3/8th". I drill out that bit. Newc

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Well, I'll be dammed! The sandpaper worked. Thank you so much.

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My pleasure. Glad you got it with out messing up the paint. Did it come out as easy as the pins in the video?

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The passenger side... yes. Driver side was a real bear.