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WRMZ71 · 03-05-2006, 09:18 PM

I just got some new pins and bushings to replace the worn out ones currently on the hinges in my 71. I put the first pin in and it is about 1/2 inch longer than the old one that came out. I looked at the rest of the pins and they're all the same length. Has anybody ever had this problem before and if so will the pins still work? I'm thinking they will but it just looks kind of tacky.

Sweet72 · 03-05-2006, 09:38 PM

Cut 'em off with a whizz wheel (they should be hardened steel) before installing the rest.

WRMZ71 · 03-05-2006, 10:12 PM

Is that what you did on yours? or is that what you're recomending? If you cut them off before you put them in you loose the tapered portion of the pin which might give you fits when going to install them.

**Green Machine** · 03-06-2006, 12:33 AM

My set came that way also and I don't know why, they were from Chevy Duty if it matters, maybe they are all that way, don't know. Anyway we were able to cut it off with a regular hacksaw and then use a bench grinder to smooth up the end and put a taper back on. Not a show stopper, but turns a simple project into a slightly longer project, but don't all truck projects go that way ???

**Palf70Step** · 03-06-2006, 06:37 AM

The pins fit a variety of truck models. They just made them for the largest size hinge. I put mine in, then used a cutoff wheel to shorten them.

Tx Firefighter · 03-06-2006, 07:13 AM

Like Bill said, if you cut them after the hinges are assembled, the tapered tip is inmaterial. That's how I do mine.

Lemield · 03-06-2006, 10:26 AM

I just did mine this past weekend. Used an air cutoff tool to take the extra length off. The pin kits I bought had nylon bushings....I went to NAPA and got the bronze bushings. WHAT a difference it makes to have new bushings and pins in my doors! It is really amazing.

Since I had more than one truck to replace the pins on, I bought a door removal and installation tool from Harbor Freight. This tool is only available from the online store. $79.99....best money I've spent in a while. I holds pretty much any type of door. Any board members that are close by and want to borrow it...let me know!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40386

WRMZ71 · 03-06-2006, 08:00 PM

sweet. Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll go ahead and cut em down then. I just didn't know if they all came like that or I had gotten the wrong ones by chance.

71RestoRod · 03-06-2006, 08:27 PM

Like Green Machine said... cut to length with a cut-off wheel and then taper with a bench grinder. Gives you a tapered pin just like stock.

03-05-2006, 09:18 PM	#1
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Door hinges I just got some new pins and bushings to replace the worn out ones currently on the hinges in my 71. I put the first pin in and it is about 1/2 inch longer than the old one that came out. I looked at the rest of the pins and they're all the same length. Has anybody ever had this problem before and if so will the pins still work? I'm thinking they will but it just looks kind of tacky.

03-05-2006, 09:38 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Door hinges Cut 'em off with a whizz wheel (they should be hardened steel) before installing the rest. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

03-05-2006, 10:12 PM	#3
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Re: Door hinges Is that what you did on yours? or is that what you're recomending? If you cut them off before you put them in you loose the tapered portion of the pin which might give you fits when going to install them.

03-06-2006, 12:33 AM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Door hinges My set came that way also and I don't know why, they were from Chevy Duty if it matters, maybe they are all that way, don't know. Anyway we were able to cut it off with a regular hacksaw and then use a bench grinder to smooth up the end and put a taper back on. Not a show stopper, but turns a simple project into a slightly longer project, but don't all truck projects go that way ??? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-06-2006, 06:37 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: Door hinges The pins fit a variety of truck models. They just made them for the largest size hinge. I put mine in, then used a cutoff wheel to shorten them. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-06-2006, 07:13 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Door hinges Like Bill said, if you cut them after the hinges are assembled, the tapered tip is inmaterial. That's how I do mine. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-06-2006, 10:26 AM	#7
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Door hinges I just did mine this past weekend. Used an air cutoff tool to take the extra length off. The pin kits I bought had nylon bushings....I went to NAPA and got the bronze bushings. WHAT a difference it makes to have new bushings and pins in my doors! It is really amazing. Since I had more than one truck to replace the pins on, I bought a door removal and installation tool from Harbor Freight. This tool is only available from the online store. $79.99....best money I've spent in a while. I holds pretty much any type of door. Any board members that are close by and want to borrow it...let me know! http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40386 __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-06-2006, 08:00 PM	#8
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Re: Door hinges sweet. Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll go ahead and cut em down then. I just didn't know if they all came like that or I had gotten the wrong ones by chance.

03-06-2006, 08:27 PM	#9
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Re: Door hinges Like Green Machine said... cut to length with a cut-off wheel and then taper with a bench grinder. Gives you a tapered pin just like stock. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

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