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BrianPlaster · 10-19-2012, 07:29 AM

So I recently ask about replacing my hinge pins. I heated them up as 1 member suggested and it literally fell out and as it was heated drove the new one in.
Perfect.
Closed the door and it was lined up but when I open the door it hits the front fender and want open at all. I don't want to mess the body up anymore than I have by trying to pry it open. Any Suggestions ????

Do i need to take the fender off ?

jjzepplin · 10-19-2012, 07:42 AM

AT this point you probably should have loosened the hinges. Too late though (hindsight is always 20/20 ) Best thing to do is either remove your new pins and loosen the hinges prior to reinstall or take all the bolts to the fender loose and realign it if your door looks to be aligned properly. If door looks good then you should realign your fender.Take your time and don't bind that fender against the door.

prostreetC-10 · 10-19-2012, 08:52 AM

Roll down the window and just climb in and out! Bo and Luke did it all the time.

**LockDoc** · 10-19-2012, 03:42 PM

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Put some body shims between the fender and the body, top and bottom where it bolts to the cab. This will move the fender out far enough for the door to clear.

LockDoc

10-19-2012, 07:29 AM	#1
BrianPlaster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carrboro NC Posts: 71	My door is stuck and I cant get out . So I recently ask about replacing my hinge pins. I heated them up as 1 member suggested and it literally fell out and as it was heated drove the new one in. Perfect. Closed the door and it was lined up but when I open the door it hits the front fender and want open at all. I don't want to mess the body up anymore than I have by trying to pry it open. Any Suggestions ???? Do i need to take the fender off ?

10-19-2012, 07:42 AM	#2
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: My door is stuck and I cant get out . AT this point you probably should have loosened the hinges. Too late though (hindsight is always 20/20 ) Best thing to do is either remove your new pins and loosen the hinges prior to reinstall or take all the bolts to the fender loose and realign it if your door looks to be aligned properly. If door looks good then you should realign your fender.Take your time and don't bind that fender against the door. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

10-19-2012, 08:52 AM	#3
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: My door is stuck and I cant get out . Roll down the window and just climb in and out! Bo and Luke did it all the time. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-19-2012, 03:42 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: My door is stuck and I cant get out . - Put some body shims between the fender and the body, top and bottom where it bolts to the cab. This will move the fender out far enough for the door to clear. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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