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Dec 5, 2007 | 02:33 PM

midcal48

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From: Hughson

Door Hinges

I have 2 sets of doors for my 48 F1. One is a cherry set but they were removed by cutting the hinge plate with a torch. The other set has a nice set of hinges so i want to pull the door hinges out and switch them.

What is the easiest method to do this?
I have found that they sell a door hinge puller for like 40 bucks Is this the easiest method over just like a hammer and punch?

Thanks

Dec 5, 2007 | 02:52 PM

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I'm not totally familiar with the F1 hinges, but I think the tool you are refering to is for removing the hinge pins not for removing the hinge from the door. I would expect the hinges to be bolted to the door and the door frame for adjustment purposes. On the 54-56 the attachment bolts are covered by a sheet metal trim cover held on by a couple screws. The bolts themselves are phillips head countersunk bolts. My rear door hinges were riveted to the door frame. I drilled out the rivets which were also countersunk headed, welded nuts to a backing plate to keep them from turning and replaced the rivets with countersunk socket head bolts.

Dec 5, 2007 | 03:38 PM

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The F1 hinges are bolted, then tack welded in place. The tool is for removing pins, there is no easy method. Do a search in this forum and you will get an idea of the degree of difficulty. I'd rate this task as one of the worst I've encountered in my rebuild. Time and patience are key. Good Luck

Tom

Dec 5, 2007 | 04:28 PM

midcal48

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From: Hughson

Yeah sorry i wasnt more clear. I was talking about the hinge pins.

Dec 5, 2007 | 04:33 PM

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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)

The easiest way I have done it is center punch the top of the pin and drill a 1/8" hole down the center. You have to be centered and straight. After the 1/8" drill use a larger one until you use one almost the diameter as the pin, off hand I don't know what it is. I then grinded the head off and drove the pin down through the hinge.

You just have to make sure you are centered.

Dec 5, 2007 | 05:24 PM

AXracer

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They've been in there 60 years! Most that have tried the tool have broken it. Soak the pins with Liquid Wrench every day for a week before even attempting to remove them.

Dec 6, 2007 | 09:43 AM

Proud48f1

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I agree with AX, every time I pass my truck I spray every bolt with screw loose, has made a big difference. ALmost done with all the body removal saving the doors for last. GL and let me know how you did it and how it went

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Dec 6, 2007 | 11:35 AM

AXracer

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More hints on removing rusted fasteners: Always try to use a 6 point socket or box wrench, preferably the new ones that contact the flats of the fastener rather than the corners. Keep a set of metric sockets as well, often there is a metric size that is slightly smaller than the fractional size, tap the undersized socket onto the fastener with a hammer. Be sure to buy sockets with "lifetime" guarantees if you are going to be abusing them like this tho.
One tool I was given I find extremely handy is a 3/8" butterfly impact ratchet like this:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2363_200322363
It will run off a small portable compressor, and can get into some very tight places. My wife loves using it since it is small enough to fit her hand! Best 25.00 you can spend on a disassembly tool.