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Squid4life · 06-27-2005, 03:57 PM

I am needing to adjust the upper door hinge on the drivers side of my 69, need to move it back towards the rear. Any way to slide the hinge back without pulling the fender? I do have the cowl off, and was wondering if I pull the two bolts for the fender (at back, top, that are usually under the cowl) can you pull the top of the fender out enough to get at the hinge bolts???

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Squid

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-27-2005, 07:42 PM

I don't believe that you can pull the fender out far enough to do you much good. I use a 1/4" ratchet with a 9/16" socket and a 9/16" open end, boxed in wrench along with a door hinge wrench.

It takes a little maneuvering but using one of the three wrenches listed will work.

Here is a pic of the door hinge wrench.

Jim

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-27-2005, 07:44 PM

Is that homemade, or does someone actually sell that

**Palf70Step** · 06-27-2005, 08:24 PM

Yes, curious minds would like to know, because I sure do want one for the toolbox.

Squid4life · 06-27-2005, 09:12 PM

"door hinge wrench", where the heck have I been? Never seen that before!

fastwillie 696969 · 06-27-2005, 10:21 PM

sear craftsmens used to have those wrench sets too

70c10 · 06-28-2005, 07:35 AM

Snap On sells "S" shaped wrenches and Door hinge ratchets.

Squid4life · 06-29-2005, 11:24 AM

Right on! Thanks for the replies!!! Guess I will try to find one of those quickly.

Squid

Old Dave · 06-29-2005, 11:51 AM

Squid, you better have deep pockets if you buy a Snap-on. My brother in law has a couple of those that came from Snap-on about 35 yrs. ago and they were expensive then. They sure are handy.

friscobob · 10-12-2016, 03:00 PM

Looks like the S O logo, almost can make out the part #, it will be spendy. When I did mine I removed the fenders completely, left the inners in place.

kaycee · 10-12-2016, 06:52 PM

Get a set of S wrenches from Harbor Freak or sacrifice a 9/16 from the tool box and heat and bend it . You can grab a set of them offset ones from HF and heat and bend them

rsgt · 10-12-2016, 07:00 PM

I just bought this wrench. I hope it works for the door hinge. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WESTWARD-1LC...8AAOSwT6pVku43

**HO455** · 10-12-2016, 11:22 PM

I have one of these I used for my doors. Called a half moon or obstruction wrench. They are not hard to find. Or if you have a long reach wrench and a torch they are easy to make. I have even made a custom version with a cut off ratcheting box end and a piece of pipe to it welded to it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...MobileSwitchNo

CK5 · 03-16-2017, 08:15 PM

You don't need anything special and you don't need to remove fender, it sucks but I have done it a few times and yes it brings the suck.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-16-2017, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

I don't believe that you can pull the fender out far enough to do you much good. I use a 1/4" ratchet with a 9/16" socket and a 9/16" open end, boxed in wrench along with a door hinge wrench.

It takes a little maneuvering but using one of the three wrenches listed will work.

Here is a pic of the door hinge wrench.

Jim

That is very cool. Not the quality of the above pic., but cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Piece-SAE-...oAAMXQVs1RliLb

06-27-2005, 03:57 PM	#1
Squid4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 122	Door hinge adjustments? I am needing to adjust the upper door hinge on the drivers side of my 69, need to move it back towards the rear. Any way to slide the hinge back without pulling the fender? I do have the cowl off, and was wondering if I pull the two bolts for the fender (at back, top, that are usually under the cowl) can you pull the top of the fender out enough to get at the hinge bolts??? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! Squid __________________ '69 C10 LWB- 305, Holley 2 barrel, 700R4, 4/5 drop, dark blue primer!, cheap driver project... Back on the road... In time to sell on Ebay.

06-27-2005, 07:42 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I don't believe that you can pull the fender out far enough to do you much good. I use a 1/4" ratchet with a 9/16" socket and a 9/16" open end, boxed in wrench along with a door hinge wrench. It takes a little maneuvering but using one of the three wrenches listed will work. Here is a pic of the door hinge wrench. Jim Attached Images

06-27-2005, 07:44 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Is that homemade, or does someone actually sell that __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-27-2005, 08:24 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Yes, curious minds would like to know, because I sure do want one for the toolbox. __________________ 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!

06-27-2005, 09:12 PM	#5
Squid4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 122	"door hinge wrench", where the heck have I been? Never seen that before! __________________ '69 C10 LWB- 305, Holley 2 barrel, 700R4, 4/5 drop, dark blue primer!, cheap driver project... Back on the road... In time to sell on Ebay.

06-27-2005, 10:21 PM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	sear craftsmens used to have those wrench sets too __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-28-2005, 07:35 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Snap On sells "S" shaped wrenches and Door hinge ratchets. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-29-2005, 11:24 AM	#8
Squid4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 122	Right on! Thanks for the replies!!! Guess I will try to find one of those quickly. Squid __________________ '69 C10 LWB- 305, Holley 2 barrel, 700R4, 4/5 drop, dark blue primer!, cheap driver project... Back on the road... In time to sell on Ebay.

06-29-2005, 11:51 AM	#9
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Squid, you better have deep pockets if you buy a Snap-on. My brother in law has a couple of those that came from Snap-on about 35 yrs. ago and they were expensive then. They sure are handy. __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

10-12-2016, 03:00 PM	#10
friscobob Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sutherlin, Oregon Posts: 162	Re: Door hinge adjustments? Looks like the S O logo, almost can make out the part #, it will be spendy. When I did mine I removed the fenders completely, left the inners in place.

10-12-2016, 06:52 PM	#11
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,449	Re: Door hinge adjustments? Get a set of S wrenches from Harbor Freak or sacrifice a 9/16 from the tool box and heat and bend it . You can grab a set of them offset ones from HF and heat and bend them __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

10-12-2016, 07:00 PM	#12
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: Door hinge adjustments? I just bought this wrench. I hope it works for the door hinge. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WESTWARD-1LC...8AAOSwT6pVku43 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

10-12-2016, 11:22 PM	#13
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: Door hinge adjustments? I have one of these I used for my doors. Called a half moon or obstruction wrench. They are not hard to find. Or if you have a long reach wrench and a torch they are easy to make. I have even made a custom version with a cut off ratcheting box end and a piece of pipe to it welded to it. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...MobileSwitchNo __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-16-2017, 08:15 PM	#14
CK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 152	Re: Door hinge adjustments? You don't need anything special and you don't need to remove fender, it sucks but I have done it a few times and yes it brings the suck. __________________ CK5.com 1972 Blazer Build



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