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michael a · 05-14-2017, 09:22 PM

Has anyone used the door pin removal tool

JSeery · 05-14-2017, 09:30 PM

I have one, it works, but not very well. The frame and pins are not near as strong as they need to be.

Binx · 05-14-2017, 10:06 PM

Look at post #3 on this thread...

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ght=hinge+pins

I used a 12" drill bit and it worked perfect.

Lonnie

Newc · 05-14-2017, 10:07 PM

Hi one trick is to drill out just the top 1/4" of the pin. that is the oversize and serrated part that holds the pin in. Newc

Zeke3 · 05-15-2017, 09:18 AM

I used the Drake door pin removal tool and was able to move all the pins up about 1/16". I have not completely removed the pins yet, but I considered that a success.

TagMan · 05-15-2017, 09:23 AM

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I've used the tool on several cars to remove door pins, without much of a problem, but the pins weren't heavily rusted, either.

If the pin is rusted badly, you won't be able to just force it out with the tool, but will have to try to soak it in penetrating oil, use the 'heat wrench', drill it out or any of the other various methods to get rusted parts to move.

adileo · 05-15-2017, 09:52 AM

I tried everything and finally heat with sedaline did the trick.

CSArno · 05-15-2017, 05:13 PM

I used an air chisel with drift point. Protect your door if you like your paint.

banjoQ · 05-16-2017, 12:01 AM

I just used the clamp/press tool recently and it worked pretty well. I soaked the pins for a couple of days.I stared by adding pressure and letting it sit with pressure and added more oil. Then came back and added more pressure till it moved. I actually used heat from a big soldering iron on one to help. Old pins had a spiral groove, new ones were smooth.

mike42 · 05-16-2017, 01:23 AM

I used the tool and can still hear the gun shot sound when the pin broke loose ! It worked great on my '50 F-1.

Pomeroy41144 · 05-16-2017, 09:31 AM

I have used the hinge pin tool that is presently available commercially with no problems at all. The door hinge pins came out very easy. The hinges were not rusted and in good shape. I am sure that helped.

Pomeroy41144 · 05-16-2017, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adileo

I tried everything and finally heat with sedaline did the trick.

What is "sedaline" ?

37 truck · 05-16-2017, 09:42 AM

acetylene

dwick01 · 05-18-2017, 05:52 AM

I used the Drake one several years ago and it broke into pieces. Ended up drilling them out, which might not be the best way.

05-14-2017, 09:22 PM	#1
michael a Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lone Jack Missouri Posts: 381	Removing door pins Has anyone used the door pin removal tool

05-14-2017, 09:30 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Removing door pins I have one, it works, but not very well. The frame and pins are not near as strong as they need to be.

05-14-2017, 10:07 PM	#4
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,484	Re: Removing door pins Hi one trick is to drill out just the top 1/4" of the pin. that is the oversize and serrated part that holds the pin in. Newc

05-15-2017, 09:18 AM	#5
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: Removing door pins I used the Drake door pin removal tool and was able to move all the pins up about 1/16". I have not completely removed the pins yet, but I considered that a success.

05-15-2017, 09:23 AM	#6
TagMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Alvaton, Kentucky, USA Posts: 955	Re: Removing door pins Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've used the tool on several cars to remove door pins, without much of a problem, but the pins weren't heavily rusted, either. If the pin is rusted badly, you won't be able to just force it out with the tool, but will have to try to soak it in penetrating oil, use the 'heat wrench', drill it out or any of the other various methods to get rusted parts to move.

05-14-2017, 10:06 PM	#3
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: Removing door pins Look at post #3 on this thread... https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ght=hinge+pins I used a 12" drill bit and it worked perfect. Lonnie

05-15-2017, 09:52 AM	#7
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Removing door pins I tried everything and finally heat with sedaline did the trick. __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

05-15-2017, 05:13 PM	#8
CSArno Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maine Posts: 378	Re: Removing door pins I used an air chisel with drift point. Protect your door if you like your paint.

05-16-2017, 12:01 AM	#9
banjoQ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pacifica, Ca. Posts: 299	Re: Removing door pins I just used the clamp/press tool recently and it worked pretty well. I soaked the pins for a couple of days.I stared by adding pressure and letting it sit with pressure and added more oil. Then came back and added more pressure till it moved. I actually used heat from a big soldering iron on one to help. Old pins had a spiral groove, new ones were smooth.

05-16-2017, 01:23 AM	#10
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Removing door pins I used the tool and can still hear the gun shot sound when the pin broke loose ! It worked great on my '50 F-1.

05-16-2017, 09:31 AM	#11
Pomeroy41144 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Crown Point, Indiana Posts: 77	Re: Removing door pins I have used the hinge pin tool that is presently available commercially with no problems at all. The door hinge pins came out very easy. The hinges were not rusted and in good shape. I am sure that helped.

05-16-2017, 09:42 AM	#13
37 truck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Omak, Washington Posts: 207	Re: Removing door pins acetylene

05-18-2017, 05:52 AM	#14
dwick01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 444	Re: Removing door pins I used the Drake one several years ago and it broke into pieces. Ended up drilling them out, which might not be the best way.