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Topic: hinge pin bushing
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mtucker
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Wichita, KS
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 12-06-2002 11:20 PM
   
Hey everyone, it looks like I need to replace the lower hinge pin bushings on my 69 coupe. Do I need to take the hinge off to do this? How do I get the hinge pin out of the hinge? Thanks in advance------------------
1999 F150 supercab, V6 5-speed. Bone stock.
1969 Mustang Coupe, a work in progress.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1880
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-07-2002 05:07 AM
I can give you a half-assed answer, since I recently had mine replaced. You definitely have to remove the hinges from the car. I then took them to a machine shop and the next time I opened my eyes, they had new bushings  Quite what happened inside their darkened doors I don't know ...
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70grande
Journeyman Posts: 80
From: Renton, Washington
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-07-2002 11:50 AM
I removed the hinge, cut the pin in half to remove it, cleaned and repainted the hinges, replaced the bushings and pin, then carefully flatten the tail end of the pin using a small hammer, placing the head of the pin on an anvil. works great!!------------------
1970 Grande 3.50 9",4 wheel disc, gt40-cobra rims(soon) 351W, Calypso Coral, Severe state of restomod
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mtucker
Journeyman Posts: 93
From: Wichita, KS
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 12-07-2002 07:20 PM
Yikes, sounds like a real pain in the ARS!! Thanks for the replies. Might just have to live with it for a while.------------------
1999 F150 supercab, V6 5-speed. Bone stock.
1969 Mustang Coupe, a work in progress.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-07-2002 07:36 PM
First, take a close look at the hinge before you buy the bushing kit. On the lowers, they sometimes really eggshape the holes when they wear and if this happens you either need to weld up and redrill the hole or get another hinge. If you have a real eggshaped hole and you just replace the bushing, it will wear out in no time.You have to cut the hinge pin in the center, {I use a whiz wheel/die cutter} then the old bushings are knocked out. {they usually just break apart. Then you press in the new bushings {I used my bench vise}, insert the pin, cut it to fit, leaving 1/4" or so, then peen the end with a hammer and chisel to stop it from rotating out during use. That's what goes on in the darken garages. Piece of cake. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 692
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-08-2002 12:33 AM
Would a 66 require the same procedure?The drivers door is a little sloppy but I haven't even looked yet.
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