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PeteVS · 08-20-2012, 07:25 PM

If you're gonna be doing body work and painting and all that, is it kosher to use a little heat on the top of the hinge to make it easier to drive the pins out? Maybe do some MIG on the top of the pin to free it up?? Thanks in advance for any comments!

Dave Mc · 08-21-2012, 08:18 AM

here is one of many related threads to the hinge pin
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79442

gmc1941 · 08-21-2012, 10:26 AM

For simple this has become a pain in the ass project. What I found is to grind the cap off the pin, so you have nice flush surface. Center punch the top of the pin. Drill the pin with a 1/4 drill bit, preferably a long than standard bit 6-8 long. This keeps the drill chuck from cutting into the body. Drill down about a 1/2" this will relieve the pressure on serrated part of the pin. Penetrating oil and drive the pin down. This work great for me. LOL. Gordon

PeteVS · 08-21-2012, 12:49 PM

Thanks guys!!

bige386 · 08-21-2012, 08:24 PM

I made a pin pusher that worked really good. I used it on my Model A doors and popped the old pins right out with no sweat. if I can find it and if it will work on your hings Ill send it out to ya.

Bob G/Spanaway · 08-21-2012, 08:48 PM

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I use a rivet gun with a ground down die to tap it out from the bottom.
Just a few taps with the gun and it'll come right out.
Piece of cake.

PeteVS · 08-21-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bige386

I made a pin pusher that worked really good. I used it on my Model A doors and popped the old pins right out with no sweat. if I can find it and if it will work on your hings Ill send it out to ya.

If you have a picture, try to post it. Or, you could PM me and I'll send you my email address so you could email it to me. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob G/Spanaway

I use a rivet gun with a ground down die to tap it out from the bottom.
Just a few taps with the gun and it'll come right out.
Piece of cake.

Sounds great! Thanks!

PeteVS · 08-23-2012, 06:10 PM

Well, I got the door off today. ('32 tudor) I was amazed how soft the pins are! I wound up using an air chisel with a flat point, PB Blaster, heat (lots) and a drill. One of the problems was that the pin rotates with the door and develops a wear pattern where it passes through the body portion of the hinge. Sometimes, I was able to move the pin about 3/8" and have it hang up where the step on the OD would hang up going into the next portion. Driving with either the air chisel or hammer and punch seemed to be upsetting the pin like a rivet making it a tighter fit in the hole. AARGGHHH!! Now, I have to figure out rebuilding the bottom of the door.

1931 flamingo · 08-23-2012, 06:27 PM

Me thinks you got lucky. Many horror stories about removing hinge pins.
Paul in CT

08-20-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Hinge pins.... If you're gonna be doing body work and painting and all that, is it kosher to use a little heat on the top of the hinge to make it easier to drive the pins out? Maybe do some MIG on the top of the pin to free it up?? Thanks in advance for any comments! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

08-21-2012, 08:18 AM	#2
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: Hinge pins.... here is one of many related threads to the hinge pin https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79442 __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

08-21-2012, 10:26 AM	#3
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: Hinge pins.... For simple this has become a pain in the ass project. What I found is to grind the cap off the pin, so you have nice flush surface. Center punch the top of the pin. Drill the pin with a 1/4 drill bit, preferably a long than standard bit 6-8 long. This keeps the drill chuck from cutting into the body. Drill down about a 1/2" this will relieve the pressure on serrated part of the pin. Penetrating oil and drive the pin down. This work great for me. LOL. Gordon __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.

08-21-2012, 12:49 PM	#4
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Hinge pins.... Thanks guys!! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

08-21-2012, 08:24 PM	#5
bige386 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Hinge pins.... I made a pin pusher that worked really good. I used it on my Model A doors and popped the old pins right out with no sweat. if I can find it and if it will work on your hings Ill send it out to ya. __________________ The Lord is the light--allow Him to guide you.

08-21-2012, 08:48 PM	#6
Bob G/Spanaway Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 344	Re: Hinge pins.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use a rivet gun with a ground down die to tap it out from the bottom. Just a few taps with the gun and it'll come right out. Piece of cake.

08-23-2012, 06:10 PM	#8
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Hinge pins.... Well, I got the door off today. ('32 tudor) I was amazed how soft the pins are! I wound up using an air chisel with a flat point, PB Blaster, heat (lots) and a drill. One of the problems was that the pin rotates with the door and develops a wear pattern where it passes through the body portion of the hinge. Sometimes, I was able to move the pin about 3/8" and have it hang up where the step on the OD would hang up going into the next portion. Driving with either the air chisel or hammer and punch seemed to be upsetting the pin like a rivet making it a tighter fit in the hole. AARGGHHH!! Now, I have to figure out rebuilding the bottom of the door. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

08-23-2012, 06:27 PM	#9
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Hinge pins.... Me thinks you got lucky. Many horror stories about removing hinge pins. Paul in CT