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Since I've got the passenger door off (64 C10) replacing the rocker panel sheet metal, I really otta fix the lower door hinge (probably both of them) since it's really got a problem.

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I know I can get pin and bushing kits from various sources, but how does this help the center portion of the hinge? That's where the problem is on my truck. I can move the center part (the piece that bolts to the door) all over the place. I don't know if it's the pin that's worn in that area or the hinge itself.

The other thing that I'm not sure about is how to get the darned pin out. I tried (not extremely aggressively) to drive it out with a drift pin and a hammer...but didn't budge it.

With all of this in mind, is it maybe a better idea to just buy new hinges?

Thanks,

To remove the pins in my '64, I had to cut the two halves of the hinge apart with a hack saw. Then applied heat to each piece until the pin would drive out. I drilled the bushings out and installed aftermarket hinge pin kit. The pins are alittle oversized, so if the center part of your hinge is worn, it will snug it up for you. I applied anti-sieze during assembly to keep them from rusting.
Scott