Hey Mike,
I found that using heat and a punch with a large hammer the pins would come right out after cutting them on both ends. I found this out after the first couple attempts at drilling the old pins. Broke a couple bits doing that. Yesterday I finished drilling out the holes, one of the straps still had a little of the old pin seized inside. Like you said I had to gradually go up in drill size which took a good long while but got it done. I have a pretty good drill press and am using hardened drill bits I got from a place in St Paul online, very expensive bits. They still break however. Biggest thing is the fixture I have attached to the press for holding the work isn't very good, wants to move a little. There is a lot to learn doing this stuff, thanks to you and all the other guys who have been helping. I will no doubt have more questions on other stuff as I get the old truck back together.
Steve
