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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Question doors!!!!!!!

i know this topic has come up several times but never really paid attention to it a whole lot (big mistake). i wanted to get my doors off to paint and they are stubborn buggers. what has worked for you guys? by the way its a 49 f-1 with stock hinges.
 

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unbolt the hinges and break the spot weld (with a slight twist). They will come off.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Backyard way: air chisel with a ground end for slight angle alignment.

Professional way: Eastwood's pn's 12186, and 12258 (together 12259?)
 
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I typically start out with an impact driver and a phillips bit (I think its a #4) to ruin the screws. Once they are good and properly ruined then I drill the heads out with a 5/16 or 1/4 innch drill bit. After you get the door and hinges out of the way you can get a good hold on the remaining screw with vise grips to get them out.

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