The Ford Barn

bogdonj · 01-11-2011, 08:54 PM

Currently wanting to put on my side mirrors on the Tudor but can't seem to punch out the pins that are currently stuck in there. Tried driving them out but the pins don't seem to budge one bit. Does anyone have advise or homemade tips on getting these out without drilling them. Car's doors have not been off in over 30 years! I see Snyder's has a tool that will help with this but thought I would ask before going this route.

Any help would be great!

Justin

Tom Endy · 01-11-2011, 09:07 PM

You are probably going to need the tool.

Tom Endy

draddog68 · 01-11-2011, 09:20 PM

I have had luck with an air chisil with a punch bit. The vibrations and the force seem to move them pretty easily. Mind you these have been on unpainted or unfinished cars.

ford1 · 01-11-2011, 09:41 PM

why most pins are hard to remove is over the years a grove has been worn in the pin where the two hinges come together, the notch worn in the pin hangs up on one door hinge and wont come out, when you finally get it out it looks like its bent because of the wear on it, they sell a hinge pin remover, buy or borrow one, it makes the job so much easier

CarlG · 01-11-2011, 10:32 PM

The tool Snyder's has worked for me!

Doug in NJ · 01-11-2011, 11:42 PM

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Another vote for the tool that looks like a C-clamp. One of those got all 8 of my door hinge pins out.

Doug

Domino · 01-11-2011, 11:45 PM

I just removed the pins from my fordor to install mirror. Soaked then for a couple of days with Kroil and they came right out with a punch.

Craig Lewis · 01-12-2011, 12:52 AM

It's my hope that someday, everyone here gets an opportunity to try Kroil.

The Snyder's tool sounds like a good idea to avoid door post damage from hammering.

Question...can something like a piece of leather or nylon be used against the paintwork with this tool? ...or is repainting the hinge almost a certainty

CarlG · 01-12-2011, 01:03 AM

I don't recall any paint damage to mine, don't remember using anything to insulate the tool either.

Jim Johnston · 01-12-2011, 08:46 AM

The tool may do the job, but I Have bent the pins supplied with the tool on two occassions. I've found the Kroil and a lot of patience helps!

jrelliott · 01-12-2011, 09:22 AM

Have used the soaking with Kroil then a very large C Clamp(not Chineese made) putting a small 1/4" drive socket about 7/16" on top that will just fit over the head of the pin and put the C Clamp around this and the bottom of the hinge pin. When the pin bottoms out against the bottom of the hinge on its way out put a small steel pin on the bottom to drive the hinge pin up farther. Took several lengths of pins to get the job done. Did not scratch or mar the paint.

01-11-2011, 09:07 PM	#2
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins You are probably going to need the tool. Tom Endy

01-11-2011, 09:20 PM	#3
draddog68 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 70	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins I have had luck with an air chisil with a punch bit. The vibrations and the force seem to move them pretty easily. Mind you these have been on unpainted or unfinished cars. __________________ Two water pumps are cool.

01-11-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins why most pins are hard to remove is over the years a grove has been worn in the pin where the two hinges come together, the notch worn in the pin hangs up on one door hinge and wont come out, when you finally get it out it looks like its bent because of the wear on it, they sell a hinge pin remover, buy or borrow one, it makes the job so much easier

01-11-2011, 10:32 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins The tool Snyder's has worked for me!

01-11-2011, 11:42 PM	#6
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another vote for the tool that looks like a C-clamp. One of those got all 8 of my door hinge pins out. Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

01-11-2011, 11:45 PM	#7
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins I just removed the pins from my fordor to install mirror. Soaked then for a couple of days with Kroil and they came right out with a punch.

01-12-2011, 12:52 AM	#8
Craig Lewis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parksville B.C. Canada Posts: 880	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins It's my hope that someday, everyone here gets an opportunity to try Kroil. The Snyder's tool sounds like a good idea to avoid door post damage from hammering. Question...can something like a piece of leather or nylon be used against the paintwork with this tool? ...or is repainting the hinge almost a certainty

01-12-2011, 01:03 AM	#9
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins I don't recall any paint damage to mine, don't remember using anything to insulate the tool either.

01-12-2011, 08:46 AM	#10
Jim Johnston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 106	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins The tool may do the job, but I Have bent the pins supplied with the tool on two occassions. I've found the Kroil and a lot of patience helps!

01-12-2011, 09:22 AM	#11
jrelliott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pine, AZ Posts: 794	Re: Help! Stuck Door Pins Have used the soaking with Kroil then a very large C Clamp(not Chineese made) putting a small 1/4" drive socket about 7/16" on top that will just fit over the head of the pin and put the C Clamp around this and the bottom of the hinge pin. When the pin bottoms out against the bottom of the hinge on its way out put a small steel pin on the bottom to drive the hinge pin up farther. Took several lengths of pins to get the job done. Did not scratch or mar the paint.