Rebuilding Door Hinges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sinister · 02-20-2010, 01:25 PM

I need to rebuild my drivers side door hinges. Can I just pull the door and do it on the truck, or is it possible to get the hinges off with out pulling the fender? Looks tight there. I'd prefer to do it on the truck, just to make rehanging the door easier.

project67-stepside · 02-20-2010, 01:37 PM

i dont think u can get them off, but once u do its easy i just bought the kit from inpala bobs for the lower and a new upper they work great.

Sinister · 02-20-2010, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the input. I'm going to try pulling the door and doing them on the truck.

usmcchevy · 02-20-2010, 02:22 PM

I just did my drivers side. I think the only thing that might stop you from doing them on the truck is the amount of force it took me to get the old pins out. I had a BFH and my vise and had to work the top pin back in and out to get it out. Good luck

Sinister · 02-20-2010, 02:28 PM

Hmmm. Is your truck apart? I don't have a problem with pulling the hinges, just don't want to have to pull the fender to get them off.

usmcchevy · 02-20-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Hmmm. Is your truck apart? I don't have a problem with pulling the hinges, just don't want to have to pull the fender to get them off.

Ya, I had the whole front clip off. I also don't own a torch yet so pb blaster and BFH got the job done.

Tx Firefighter · 02-20-2010, 04:56 PM

Clamp the hinge in your vise and use a torch to apply heat to the hinge around the pin area, not on the pin itself. Get them good and warm and the pin comes out every time.

Sinister · 02-20-2010, 05:27 PM

O.K. sounds good. Uhh, am I going to be able to remove the hinges with the fender on?

VDOG · 02-20-2010, 06:35 PM

Hey Sin, you just cant get the answer you want about taking the fender off eh buddy. LOL
Im not sure my friend, but I use PB Blaster, it works better than WD-40 or rusted bolts. The torch will work also, just to heat things up.

Sinister · 02-20-2010, 06:45 PM

LOL, Hey Vince, how's it going? About time for another Board Meet.

VDOG · 02-20-2010, 07:41 PM

Hey Bro, your right, it is time for a meet. Im game, still working on the Cam Replacement, due to the rain have not had time. Will try to finish by the weekend coming up. Who wants to host?

71 super · 02-20-2010, 10:36 PM

You can do it with the fender on, but you can not rebuild the hinge on the truck, there is not enough room. You need to get a flex head 9/16 gear wrench and some patience to get at the bolts, but it is no big deal. Use a sharpie to mark the location of the hinges originally and after rebuilt bolt them back on. hope this helps, harold

BigShoe24 · 10-21-2010, 09:53 AM

Any ideas on how to pull the pins without a torch....? Thanks

68C10HotRod · 10-25-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Any ideas on how to pull the pins without a torch....? Thanks

X2 on the propane torch. They are handy if you ever do any plumbing around the house but they can be REAL handy in the garage for getting nuts & bolts loose. Got one that self ignites & has the button to keep it on with just a push. Push button again to turn off quick. Not too expensive either.

Sinister · 10-21-2010, 10:03 AM

Try an air hammer with a pointy chisel. I used a propane torch as well, but it might not be necessary. And as an update, I was able to rebuild the hinges on the truck.

VDOG · 10-22-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Try an air hammer with a pointy chisel. I used a propane torch as well, but it might not be necessary. And as an update, I was able to rebuild the hinges on the truck.

Glad to hear you were able to rebuild them. Hows it going?

Sinister · 10-22-2010, 10:53 AM

Hey Vince, doing pretty good. How have you been?

VDOG · 10-22-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Hey Vince, doing pretty good. How have you been?

I've been ok. Trying to enjoy my truck since the new engine got installed.
Also i want to drive it as much as I can, I got an offer, and I might have to take it. So playing when I can. I want to keep it, but,................

Sinister · 10-22-2010, 08:02 PM

Hmmmm. You do what you gotta do. Take it easy.

VDOG · 10-25-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Hmmmm. You do what you gotta do. Take it easy.

After having a conversation this Sat, Sin looks like its going to be with me.
So you ready for a get together?

Sinister · 10-25-2010, 12:57 PM

Yeah, it'd be a bummer to sell it after all the work you just put into it.
A Board meeting would be cool if it's not too far.

VDOG · 10-25-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Yeah, it'd be a bummer to sell it after all the work you just put into it.
A Board meeting would be cool if it's not too far.

Thats true Sin, but someone offering me right at 7000 for my truck, I had to think about it.
I figured it was time we came out your way. A few people are talking the IE.
Heck it can be something as simple as meeting at a burger stand. More of a catching up meet.

Sinister · 10-25-2010, 01:14 PM

$7000? Yeah, I would have thought about that too.

VDOG · 10-25-2010, 01:21 PM

See I was not giving it away. LOL

02-20-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Rebuilding Door Hinges I need to rebuild my drivers side door hinges. Can I just pull the door and do it on the truck, or is it possible to get the hinges off with out pulling the fender? Looks tight there. I'd prefer to do it on the truck, just to make rehanging the door easier. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-20-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
project67-stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mesa,az Posts: 94	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges i dont think u can get them off, but once u do its easy i just bought the kit from inpala bobs for the lower and a new upper they work great.

02-20-2010, 01:46 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Thanks for the input. I'm going to try pulling the door and doing them on the truck. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-20-2010, 02:22 PM	#4
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges I just did my drivers side. I think the only thing that might stop you from doing them on the truck is the amount of force it took me to get the old pins out. I had a BFH and my vise and had to work the top pin back in and out to get it out. Good luck __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

02-20-2010, 02:28 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Hmmm. Is your truck apart? I don't have a problem with pulling the hinges, just don't want to have to pull the fender to get them off. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-20-2010, 04:56 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Clamp the hinge in your vise and use a torch to apply heat to the hinge around the pin area, not on the pin itself. Get them good and warm and the pin comes out every time. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-20-2010, 05:27 PM	#8
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges O.K. sounds good. Uhh, am I going to be able to remove the hinges with the fender on? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-20-2010, 06:35 PM	#9
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Hey Sin, you just cant get the answer you want about taking the fender off eh buddy. LOL Im not sure my friend, but I use PB Blaster, it works better than WD-40 or rusted bolts. The torch will work also, just to heat things up.

02-20-2010, 06:45 PM	#10
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges LOL, Hey Vince, how's it going? About time for another Board Meet. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-20-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Hey Bro, your right, it is time for a meet. Im game, still working on the Cam Replacement, due to the rain have not had time. Will try to finish by the weekend coming up. Who wants to host?

02-20-2010, 10:36 PM	#12
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges You can do it with the fender on, but you can not rebuild the hinge on the truck, there is not enough room. You need to get a flex head 9/16 gear wrench and some patience to get at the bolts, but it is no big deal. Use a sharpie to mark the location of the hinges originally and after rebuilt bolt them back on. hope this helps, harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-21-2010, 09:53 AM	#13
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Any ideas on how to pull the pins without a torch....? Thanks __________________ RCC

10-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#15
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Try an air hammer with a pointy chisel. I used a propane torch as well, but it might not be necessary. And as an update, I was able to rebuild the hinges on the truck. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 10-21-2010 at 10:03 AM.

10-22-2010, 10:53 AM	#17
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Hey Vince, doing pretty good. How have you been? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-22-2010, 08:02 PM	#19
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Hmmmm. You do what you gotta do. Take it easy. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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10-25-2010, 12:57 PM	#21
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges Yeah, it'd be a bummer to sell it after all the work you just put into it. A Board meeting would be cool if it's not too far. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-25-2010, 01:14 PM	#23
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges $7000? Yeah, I would have thought about that too. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-25-2010, 01:21 PM	#24
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges See I was not giving it away. LOL

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