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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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48' F1 Mirror Replacement?

I got a new mirror for the driver's door on my 48 Ford F1. I see that I'm supposed to pull the top hinge pin out and then mount the mirror. The problem is the upper pin is not budging. Any ideas? I appreciate any help you guys can offer.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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I got a new mirror for the driver's door on my 48 Ford F1. I see that I'm supposed to pull the top hinge pin out and then mount the mirror. The problem is the upper pin is not budging. Any ideas? I appreciate any help you guys can offer.
It takes a lot of pounding and a lot of penetrating oil. I had to remove the door from the truck on mine and turn it upside down so I could really whack it. Soak it good with PB Blaster and let it sit, bang on it for 10 minutes, put more PB Blaster on it, let it sit overnight, and try again the next day. Don't get in a hurry. It's not the "funnest" job I ever did.

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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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I replaced the mirror on my 48 F1 this summer. I used a large C clamp and a socket over the head end of pin. The pin should extend below the bottom of the hinge. The c clamp and socket should allow you to break pin loose enough that you can use a center punch to pound out rest of the way. It worked for me hope it woks for you.
 
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