Sounds like your hinge is still in the truck and the pin has risen up, preventing you from removing the hinge from the hinge pocket?
You are in a tight spot, brother. Do you know anyone who has a cutting torch? A careful operator can burn it off quickly without collateral damage.
I select many of my friends based on their tool arsenal. (As I am sure that many treat in kind.) smile
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission