Hinge Pin Removal Tool ?

[Benson]

I found that the double bolt tool worked better also.

Note: as 5Window said the pins in my coupe were 15/64ths inch (standard size I think).

The tool I used had bent pins when I got it. I made some 1/4 inch diameter ones of correct length and of course they were a 1/16 too large, which made the removal job harder than it had to be. But by drilling and the using the tool I finally got the pins out.

If you decide to make pins ... mild steel is your friend, hardened steel may shatter under the pressure or from hammering on the tool.

The oversize pins that I found were 1/4 inch.

I like the idea to move the door around.

I purchased a C style tool from Bob Drake. Very well made, but didn't work that well. I have used to two bar clamp-that works a bit better, but not great. LOTS of soaking with PB Blaster,etc. is the place to start. It may be difficult to access the hinge pins to drill without hitting the drip rail,etc. Keep in mind the following:
The knurled part of the pin under the top lip has been happily rusting in place for many years.
The pin size is NOT 1/4", don't overdrill the hole, although oversized pins are available.
Replacement hinges are really really expensive-think before you grab a bigger hammer.
Sometimes heat can be your friend, sometimes the "blue wrench" is not a good idea.

The BEST tip I got was from Bill at the Model A Acres in Watsontown,PA. He showed me how, with time, the hinge pin can have a groove or notch cut into it by the hinge. In the wrong position, it will never come out because you cannot hammer the hinge with the groove wedged against the hinge body. Try turning the door to different positions and eventually you position it so that the notch doesn't like up with the hinge and you can drive the pin. This was the ultimate answer for me.

 

[Terry NJ]

For what it's worth, I just miked my pins and they are .249 with a .255 shank just under the head. For eventual realignment (new wood) I made an alignment pin that will go thru several hinges at once and put the pins all in the same axis. I used 1/4 cold rolled steel (CRS) rod which usually mikes .248, or .002 under nominal size. The hinges fit perfectly!
The wear is on the inside (car side) of the pin. If you are using the old pin, put the wear on the outside (away from the car). Most likely, the wear is caused by the weight of the door pulling on it when it's being opened or closed.
Terry

 

[TommyCoupe]

Well it's time to give the hinge pin project a rest for now.
I am convinced that these old pins aren't coming out of the center part of the hinge.
I had to drill the pins out of the top and bottom, then pry the center piece out sideways. The pins are still in the center piece. I took them over to the bench and tried to beat them out with a drift, and they still didn't budge.
The (2-bar style) hinge pin removal tool is need of repair now. I broke all 3 pins that came with it, and the hole that the pin sits in is oval-ized and needs to be repaired.
I think I will soak the center piece of the hinges in penetrating oil for a month or so, then go back to it later.

Tommy-