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Colonel · 04-05-2017, 08:06 PM

My slant window '31 has side mirrors that were hung on the top door hinge on each side. I didn't put them on but whoever did sleeved the door pin hole. It is still large enough to let the bolt go through to hold the mirror. But the hole is not big enough to allow a regular slant window pin(Brattons) to fit in. If I remove the sleeve there is too much slop in the replacement pin.

I want to get rid of these mirrors. Short of finding a machinist to try and shave down the pin, are there any other options to resolve this? Been thinking there may be some other pins available elsewhere that I could make work. All help appreciated.

Thanks

iverson · 04-05-2017, 08:37 PM

dont know about were to get pins but if you have a good drill set you might find a bit that fits good and that wil give you the size

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-05-2017, 08:52 PM

Colonel,
The Dog "sed", I know him duz he still do CHICKEN"
Bill Hungrydog

duke36 · 04-05-2017, 10:21 PM

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The stock sw pins are larger dia. than other body styles. Perhaps try the smaller size available from vendors or try on- line for other sizes. Another option is to drill or ream out the sleeve and reinstall.

04-05-2017, 08:06 PM	#1
Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 251	Door Hinge Pin My slant window '31 has side mirrors that were hung on the top door hinge on each side. I didn't put them on but whoever did sleeved the door pin hole. It is still large enough to let the bolt go through to hold the mirror. But the hole is not big enough to allow a regular slant window pin(Brattons) to fit in. If I remove the sleeve there is too much slop in the replacement pin. I want to get rid of these mirrors. Short of finding a machinist to try and shave down the pin, are there any other options to resolve this? Been thinking there may be some other pins available elsewhere that I could make work. All help appreciated. Thanks

04-05-2017, 08:37 PM	#2
iverson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: freeport il Posts: 316	Re: Door Hinge Pin dont know about were to get pins but if you have a good drill set you might find a bit that fits good and that wil give you the size

04-05-2017, 08:52 PM	#3
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Door Hinge Pin Colonel, The Dog "sed", I know him duz he still do CHICKEN" Bill Hungrydog __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

04-05-2017, 10:21 PM	#4
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Door Hinge Pin Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The stock sw pins are larger dia. than other body styles. Perhaps try the smaller size available from vendors or try on- line for other sizes. Another option is to drill or ream out the sleeve and reinstall.