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Buds28 · 12-02-2015, 01:52 PM

Okay I am new to Model A's and need help. I want to replace the doors on my 28, how do remove the hinge screws? Someone has already buggered up the slots in the screw heads a bit. I have tried to remove them with a screwdriver but had no luck.

Fullraceflathead · 12-02-2015, 02:09 PM

Using an automatic center punch carefully punch the center of each damaged head.
Then using a left handed drill bit drill out the bolt then insert an easy out to remove bolt.
If your lucky the left handed drilling will spin the bolt out.
All of these tools can be bought at harbor freight for under $20.00

Flop · 12-02-2015, 03:49 PM

Weld a nut to the screw head . Heat breaks the corrosion . Also your favorite penetrating oil helps. Let the weld cool completely before wrenching on the nut. This is on a non painted car of course .

2manycars · 12-02-2015, 04:23 PM

I use an impact screwdriver. It comes with different sized bits, and one hammers on it while turning in the remove direction. It works wonders.

http://tinyurl.com/pyxvbje

pooch · 12-02-2015, 05:15 PM

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Weld a washer thru the hole onto the screw head.

Then weld a nut to the washer .

Try to turn the nut almost immediately while it is still hot, but not hot enough to break off the weld, , just wait a few seconds .

12-02-2015, 01:52 PM	#1
Buds28 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	28 Roadster door hinges Okay I am new to Model A's and need help. I want to replace the doors on my 28, how do remove the hinge screws? Someone has already buggered up the slots in the screw heads a bit. I have tried to remove them with a screwdriver but had no luck.

12-02-2015, 02:09 PM	#2
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,852	Re: 28 Roadster door hinges Using an automatic center punch carefully punch the center of each damaged head. Then using a left handed drill bit drill out the bolt then insert an easy out to remove bolt. If your lucky the left handed drilling will spin the bolt out. All of these tools can be bought at harbor freight for under $20.00 __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

12-02-2015, 03:49 PM	#3
Flop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 576	Re: 28 Roadster door hinges Weld a nut to the screw head . Heat breaks the corrosion . Also your favorite penetrating oil helps. Let the weld cool completely before wrenching on the nut. This is on a non painted car of course . __________________ Please call or email while website is down! 412 867 1659 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/flop.custom

12-02-2015, 04:23 PM	#4
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: 28 Roadster door hinges I use an impact screwdriver. It comes with different sized bits, and one hammers on it while turning in the remove direction. It works wonders. http://tinyurl.com/pyxvbje

12-02-2015, 05:15 PM	#5
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: 28 Roadster door hinges Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Weld a washer thru the hole onto the screw head. Then weld a nut to the washer . Try to turn the nut almost immediately while it is still hot, but not hot enough to break off the weld, , just wait a few seconds .