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Old 12-03-2015, 11:44 AM   #1
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I need to borrow someone's hinge pin removal tool to install a mirror on the right side. I hate to buy a tool to use once. Or is there another way to remove the pin?
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Old 12-03-2015, 11:59 AM   #2
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I bought one to do 2 mirrors. Have loaned it out more times that I can remember. If you are part of a club in and around Brownsville, someone probably has one you can borrow.
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Old 12-03-2015, 12:04 PM   #3
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I used a large US made 6" C clamp and a 10mm socket. Place the 10mm socket on top of the hinge pin with the drive end up and place the C clamp on the bottom of the pin and on top of the 10mm socket. Suggest that you first spray on some good penetrating oil like Kroil or some other STRONG penetrating solvent multiple times to loosen the rust before trying this method. It worked for me on both sides of the vehicle. Good Luck
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Old 12-03-2015, 12:04 PM   #4
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drill it out
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Old 12-03-2015, 12:19 PM   #5
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Just a tip that I saw when removing a pin on my '30 Coupe door: Open and close the door while watching the head of the hinge pin at the hinge. If the hinge pin rotates when the door is moved, it probably will be a beast to remove and will require drilling as it is stuck in the main body of the hinge. If the pin is stationary when the door is moved then most likely it will come out easier but with a bit of effort. The pins usually have "steps" worn into them by the hinge and may require door movement when being driven out. By the way, Henry used hardened steel for the pins and that requires a carbide drill bit to cut into the pin. Be patient and use plenty of penetrating oil.
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Old 12-03-2015, 12:20 PM   #6
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Old 12-03-2015, 12:45 PM   #7
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Buy the tool, nice to have in the future, you never know when you'll need it again.
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Old 12-03-2015, 12:57 PM   #8
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the tool does not work most of the time
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:20 PM   #9
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Tom has posted pictures of worn pins that will not come out unless they are drilled. Be aware that this may hinder your plan.
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:26 PM   #10
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I agree with Mitch - the removal tools usually don't work very well. I bent the tool's pin trying to remove the hinge pins on my 28 coupe. Drilling works. Maybe heating the hinge would help break the pins loose, but I have never tried heating the hinges before although heat sure works great for rusted nuts and bolts.
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:30 PM   #11
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I need to borrow someone's hinge pin removal tool to install a mirror on the right side. I hate to buy a tool to use once. Or is there another way to remove the pin?
Redbird,
I found a way that almost ALWAYS works.
Drilled a deep hole in the end of a 2 X 2 X 8" steel block for a backup.
Put 3 layers of duct tape for protection, below the hinge.
Hit the exposed end of the pin from below, with a 48 Oz Ball Pein Hammer, then finish with a pin punch.
The SECRET is a really HEAVY back up & of course, AN ASSISTANT.
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:31 PM   #12
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Buy the tool, nice to have in the future, you never know when you'll need it again.

Great advice for sure ! Wayne
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:36 PM   #13
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i dont use heat in that area for many reasons
paint
door skin warp
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:43 PM   #14
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I used the pin tool on a friends A and on my 38. All came out decent on the 38. Model A all but the last one came out. It's always the last one you need out that gives you grief. Bent and mushroomed out the tool pin. Used heat prior, just had to drill that one out.

So in conclusion... you might get lucky!
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Old 12-03-2015, 01:55 PM   #15
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My experience says the tool you borrow may work, or it may not.
If you foul up the borrowed tool you will end up buying one for the other guy & end up with nothing.

I own a pin remover tool that worked on two pins before failing on the third pin & becoming a useless tool.
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Old 12-03-2015, 02:00 PM   #16
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I must be one of the lucky ones, the tool has worked great for me.
I go slow and steady until it "popped" after that they came right out.
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Old 12-03-2015, 03:21 PM   #17
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I tried the tool on 3 pins, and it only worked on one.
The other 2 drilled down about 2/3 of the way, then used a pin punch and hammer to remove them.
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Old 12-04-2015, 10:03 AM   #18
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Default Re: Hinge pin removal tool needed

There is a big point being missed here.

As this seems to be a restored car the hinge pin should remove easily, using the tool will help protect the paint. The object here is to put a mirror on.

Because this is a restored car the pins are removed each year and lubricated. Right? Kinda like changing the oil in the motor?
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Old 12-04-2015, 11:08 AM   #19
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FWIW:

All good responses above; and as usual, in any Model A situation, different solutions hardly ever means one person is a magician and the other is not ..... above solutions usually equate to different existing conditions ...... hence, solutions vary; e.g.:

1. Some hinge pins can be removed easily .... some very difficult ...... depends mostly on how many times in 80+ years a door was opened and closed "un-lubricated" causing more wear on one pin than the other ..... hint, hint ..... driver's side compared to rear door of a sedan.

2. In lieu of just driving out a round, rough surfaced rusty pin out of a round, rough surfaced rusty hole, (whether soaked in Kroil for sixteen (16) months and/or heated until red hot every other day for (13) years, or hit with a (40) ton maul), "un-lubricated" well used pins are able to achieve wear and acquire "steps" where they contact the adjacent hinge surfaces.

3. These "worn" circular iron steps on pin surfaces contact iron inner hinge surfaces on the hinge; hence, in some cases, the harder one hits a pin, the higher the iron step becomes ..... drill, hit harder, more Kroil, more heat, buy (75) hinge pin removers ...... depends ????

Just hope this helps the next original Model A door hinge ..... and Model the A owner.

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Old 12-04-2015, 11:35 AM   #20
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So now that you have the pin out, and you find that the hinge itself needs repairing, there is a repair kit on eBay that should make things easier for you. I haven't used this, but looks like something I would make use of if my hinges were worn to that point.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-MODEL-A...zSq4upN5XLm3rA
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Old 12-04-2015, 11:45 AM   #21
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I removed the 6) hinge screws, and worked the hinge out with the door mostly closed. Then I made an oak block to fit the hinge pretty well, and used a drift punch and a 4 pound hammer, with some oil. This worked very well for me. It did take a little time although. My thought was; if I had to drill out the pin, I could use the drill press. There was no damage to the paint.
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