Re: Installing new hinge pins in the doors

Posted by Larry Jenkins on May 06, 1997 at 15:01:28

In Reply to: Installing new hinge pins in the doors
posted by Ken Smith on May 06, 1997 at 07:02:44

: I have re-worked my doors on my 1930 Closed Cab Pickup. I have purchased new oversized pins with a knurl. The hinge holes on both the door hinges and the cab have been properly bored to the correct size for the new oversized hinge pins. I had the painter spray the tops of the hinge pins body color as required.
: My Question: Is there a correct tool and method to use when driving the pin knurl into the top of the door hinges? I would like to avoid any cracking or chiping of the new nitro cellulose paint that I have on the hinge pin itself. I have had several good suggestions, but wanted to see what all of you guys with experience have to say before I begin this process of hanging my doors. Please respond here(so all can see) or write me with further details at ksmith@coax.net
Hi Ken..
Bob's idea is a good one, but because the pin gets hard to drive as the knurl engages, I really don't think any method would prevent paint damage.Also like Bob said, "drive the suckers in".Then get some masking tape and cut small holes to match the pin head diameter and carefully mask the top of the hinge, sand slightly if required and repaint with a soft brush.You should have some spare lacquer anyway.

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