Ok As a FORD guy I cant recall ever dropping down here into the basement but eh....why not.
One of the regular Ford guys said we need more chev tech
What will you need?
Patience....
Annular cutter at least 1/2" dia per instruction however I used a 3/4" one.
Drill capable of running annular cutter
1/8 and 1/2" drill bits
Angle grinder with flapwheel or hard disc or both.
Auto centre punch and a regular centre punch and hammer
Air chisel and or cold chisels and pry bars
Hammers MFH AND MLFH OR BFH
10 mm socket
Two guys or engine crane and zling like I did.
Welder....MIG
Repair hinges and new pins...get genuine GM parts for best results.
Spot to work on the door....I used an inverted fruit bin.
Primer and paint to match truck...or not match...yer choice. If not matching might I suggest.....wait for it...."ROOSTER **** PINK"
This article is for a drivers door...
Remove doore from truck by removjng the 10mm bolts holding hinges together and 10mm retention strap bolt.
Undo electrical from behind fuse panel on LH side of dash and behind kick panel. Remove boot from A pillar to door....A pillar side...see that white plastic grommet like part...reach in from kick panel find the two clips press it outwards and the whole wire and plug will now pass out.
Lift off door now and begin to follow instructions to replace hing on door...older model doors are welded on and newer ones use bolts....this Tech 101 is for welded hinge sets.
I cheated after reading the instructions. I created a template from cardboard and the new hinges so az to accurately mark the old hinges for removal.
Here is the door hinges 2 coats primer 2 of paint baked 150 for 20 min per first 3 coats fknal bake 175-200 for 2 hrs...ya single has prifledges...
E D I T......ADD PHOTO OF TEMPLATE HERE
This shows the hinges on the door marked with a centre punch. Also CAREFULLY scribe the hinges position on the door take care doing the two half circled edges they are key to doing a great job.
Close up and I zinged the hinge with the annular cutter for effect.
Here is a video for those not familiar with an annular cutter..or spot weld cutter
https://youtu.be/htlCsPbJsw8
Either tape or felt pen as seen in vid or measure depth of cut but do not go too deep and damage the door. Some cutting will go slightly deeper and welding comes into play later.
The instructions said to use a 13 mm or 1/2" cutter however based on experience and my trial fit of the 3/4" / 19mm cutter that is the size I chose. It more fully encompases the taper of the bolt hole in the hinge and would leave less weld material. I am glad I chose the larger one as very little weld remained and hinges came off with just a little love from a hammer and cold chisel and prybar...or air chisel.
Here is the first hinge off door.
Hinge..
Look close at the lower left cutter mark and between 10 and 12 oclock you can see a tiny bit of weld. This required pry chisel etc...there is some work involved...
And the second hinge...is off as seen here. This one required a bit more TLC to get off.
Close up you see where weld was left intact. Now this is why I chose the larger cutter.
Ahhh...scrap metal..
And another pile of scrap.
That concludes this portion....stay tuned...more to come.
Thanks for looking
One of the regular Ford guys said we need more chev tech
What will you need?
Patience....
Annular cutter at least 1/2" dia per instruction however I used a 3/4" one.
Drill capable of running annular cutter
1/8 and 1/2" drill bits
Angle grinder with flapwheel or hard disc or both.
Auto centre punch and a regular centre punch and hammer
Air chisel and or cold chisels and pry bars
Hammers MFH AND MLFH OR BFH
10 mm socket
Two guys or engine crane and zling like I did.
Welder....MIG
Repair hinges and new pins...get genuine GM parts for best results.
Spot to work on the door....I used an inverted fruit bin.
You must be registered for see images attach
Primer and paint to match truck...or not match...yer choice. If not matching might I suggest.....wait for it...."ROOSTER **** PINK"
This article is for a drivers door...
Remove doore from truck by removjng the 10mm bolts holding hinges together and 10mm retention strap bolt.
Undo electrical from behind fuse panel on LH side of dash and behind kick panel. Remove boot from A pillar to door....A pillar side...see that white plastic grommet like part...reach in from kick panel find the two clips press it outwards and the whole wire and plug will now pass out.
Lift off door now and begin to follow instructions to replace hing on door...older model doors are welded on and newer ones use bolts....this Tech 101 is for welded hinge sets.
I cheated after reading the instructions. I created a template from cardboard and the new hinges so az to accurately mark the old hinges for removal.
Here is the door hinges 2 coats primer 2 of paint baked 150 for 20 min per first 3 coats fknal bake 175-200 for 2 hrs...ya single has prifledges...
You must be registered for see images attach
E D I T......ADD PHOTO OF TEMPLATE HERE
This shows the hinges on the door marked with a centre punch. Also CAREFULLY scribe the hinges position on the door take care doing the two half circled edges they are key to doing a great job.
You must be registered for see images attach
Close up and I zinged the hinge with the annular cutter for effect.
You must be registered for see images attach
Here is a video for those not familiar with an annular cutter..or spot weld cutter
https://youtu.be/htlCsPbJsw8
Either tape or felt pen as seen in vid or measure depth of cut but do not go too deep and damage the door. Some cutting will go slightly deeper and welding comes into play later.
The instructions said to use a 13 mm or 1/2" cutter however based on experience and my trial fit of the 3/4" / 19mm cutter that is the size I chose. It more fully encompases the taper of the bolt hole in the hinge and would leave less weld material. I am glad I chose the larger one as very little weld remained and hinges came off with just a little love from a hammer and cold chisel and prybar...or air chisel.
Here is the first hinge off door.
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Hinge..
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Look close at the lower left cutter mark and between 10 and 12 oclock you can see a tiny bit of weld. This required pry chisel etc...there is some work involved...
You must be registered for see images attach
And the second hinge...is off as seen here. This one required a bit more TLC to get off.
You must be registered for see images attach
Close up you see where weld was left intact. Now this is why I chose the larger cutter.
You must be registered for see images attach
Ahhh...scrap metal..
You must be registered for see images attach
And another pile of scrap.
You must be registered for see images attach
That concludes this portion....stay tuned...more to come.
Thanks for looking
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