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Title: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 09, 2009, 20:52:38 pm I need to do this to AssHull's '67 right quick. Got the appropriate hinge pins (1st oversize) and matching reamer. Any tips, tricks, things I should know before tackling this?? THANKS!!
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: louisb on April 09, 2009, 21:40:11 pm Torch, impact hammer. BTW, be sure the hinge is completely cool before using the reamer. Otherwise you will be buying the next size up reamer and pin. Don't ask me how I know. :-[ Also, be careful or you can rip the hing from the door. If you have the cash, I would suggest one of the pin removers they sell on the Samba. Not cheap, but I hear they do a really good job.
Also, make sure you have the right pins for your '67. There are early and late pins. --louis Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 10, 2009, 02:29:28 am if you are using Wolfburg West Early Hinge pins Shorten them a 1/4 inch before installing them they only go so far in then the top of the pin starts mushrooming just a Tip
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 10, 2009, 02:32:51 am Yes I am, thanks for the tips guys! I do have the early pins as it is an early '67. I'll probably give this a go Saturday...
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: danny gabbard on April 10, 2009, 03:54:32 am Also have somebody hold a bucking bar up against henge while useing air hammer so you twist henge on door shell
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 10, 2009, 17:51:25 pm Shit. So I'll need another person.
Thanks Danny Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 25, 2009, 22:59:35 pm My tool box can't get these things out. Does anyone have one of these hinge pin removers? Can I borrow it? ::) From what I've read, they pop the pin out like greased lightning...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=522556 (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1805541.jpg) Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: cal-look 56 on April 25, 2009, 23:06:10 pm Thats a bitchin looking tool. Who makes that?
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Jason Foster on April 25, 2009, 23:06:48 pm that sure looks like the way to go. Wish I had one for ya bud.
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 25, 2009, 23:15:24 pm Apparently the seller a machinist and he made them up...
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: cal-look 56 on April 26, 2009, 00:44:13 am Looks expensive for something you rarely use though.
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: SlingShot on April 26, 2009, 01:15:08 am My tool box can't get these things out. What about Jays Toolbox?? Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 26, 2009, 18:49:57 pm My tool box can't get these things out. What about Jays Toolbox?? I asked him about it, he's never done it, doesn't know how. I have access to an air hammer, but I'm afraid I'll rip the hinge off the door before the pin comes out. It's a pain in the ass to try and properly support the door/hinge and hammer on it simutaneously. Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Mohawk on April 26, 2009, 19:15:15 pm My tool box can't get these things out. Does anyone have one of these hinge pin removers? Can I borrow it? ::) From what I've read, they pop the pin out like greased lightning... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=522556 (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1805541.jpg) I have used that tool 5 times now and must say it's worth every cent. I have tried all kind of shit before but this tool is just so smooth to use. Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 26, 2009, 21:26:16 pm AssHull & I just finished the job... we had to get a little creative and they all aren't show car pretty, but we got it done. I highly advise using a press to put them in, I wish we had one!
Title: Re: Hinge Pin Replacement Post by: TexasTom on April 27, 2009, 01:44:19 am Last time I did one, I used a valve guide installing tool for a pnumatic hammergun modified slightly (chamfered head) ... no problem! Pressed in same, no problem ... just gotta know your tool.
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