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TrainD5115 · 09-13-2004, 10:39 AM

Looked around on the paint and body board for awhile but didn't see anything. I tried to get the old pins out but they don't seem to want to come out. Is there some kind of small retaining device I missed that is unique to factory door pins? My cheapo Chilton's book is no help either. Would appreciate some advice. Thanks.

NeCrOmAnCeR · 09-13-2004, 11:18 AM

I assume you are talking about the door hinge pins. Some pins are swedged at the bottom (flattened slightly to prevent them from walking up). If you can see a "squished" portion of the pin you can cut it off with a dremel and then drive the pins out. Also, if the pins are very worn, you may have to get the hinge lined up just right to allow the non-worn portion of the pin to pass cleanly through the hinge.

MylilBowTie · 09-13-2004, 12:08 PM

How hard is the top one to replace? Bottom one looks real easy.

flip66 · 09-13-2004, 03:30 PM

Easiest way I have found to them is to mark the hinge mount, put a jack under the door to hold it and take out one replace the pin put it back and do the other one. If you mark it should line right back up.

TrainD5115 · 09-14-2004, 12:09 PM

Thanks for the info

09-13-2004, 10:39 AM	#1
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Hinge pins Looked around on the paint and body board for awhile but didn't see anything. I tried to get the old pins out but they don't seem to want to come out. Is there some kind of small retaining device I missed that is unique to factory door pins? My cheapo Chilton's book is no help either. Would appreciate some advice. Thanks. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

09-13-2004, 12:08 PM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	How hard is the top one to replace? Bottom one looks real easy. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-13-2004, 03:30 PM	#4
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	Easiest way I have found to them is to mark the hinge mount, put a jack under the door to hold it and take out one replace the pin put it back and do the other one. If you mark it should line right back up. Last edited by flip66; 09-15-2004 at 06:53 PM.

09-14-2004, 12:09 PM	#5
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Thanks for the info __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

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09-13-2004, 11:18 AM	#2
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	I assume you are talking about the door hinge pins. Some pins are swedged at the bottom (flattened slightly to prevent them from walking up). If you can see a "squished" portion of the pin you can cut it off with a dremel and then drive the pins out. Also, if the pins are very worn, you may have to get the hinge lined up just right to allow the non-worn portion of the pin to pass cleanly through the hinge.



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