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Steve Ferguson · 03-25-2019, 10:37 PM

I feel that I have tried everything to remove the last hinge pin from my 1931 late model pick up door. I have heated the hinge, soaked it with rust remover and borrowed a hinge pin removal tool. All to no avail. Perhaps there is a problem with the tool? The two bolts that apply pressure have square heads that seem to press into the washers perhaps causing friction that I cannot overcome? (Maybe a defective tool?). I feel like the next thing is to drill it out, but I am concerned I won’t drill it straight and I will damage the hinge. Maybe I could take it to a machine shops that would have a hydraulic press? Ideas? Thanks in advance for any input from anyone who has dealt with this problem. The other five came out with out too much fight.
Steve

03-25-2019, 10:37 PM	#1
Steve Ferguson Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: El Sobrante, CA Posts: 7	1931 Mod. A door hinge pin removal. I feel that I have tried everything to remove the last hinge pin from my 1931 late model pick up door. I have heated the hinge, soaked it with rust remover and borrowed a hinge pin removal tool. All to no avail. Perhaps there is a problem with the tool? The two bolts that apply pressure have square heads that seem to press into the washers perhaps causing friction that I cannot overcome? (Maybe a defective tool?). I feel like the next thing is to drill it out, but I am concerned I won’t drill it straight and I will damage the hinge. Maybe I could take it to a machine shops that would have a hydraulic press? Ideas? Thanks in advance for any input from anyone who has dealt with this problem. The other five came out with out too much fight. Steve