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31 hood, hinge pin removal #366570 04/15/16 01:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 46 New Jersey, USA lynda OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP lynda Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 46 New Jersey, USA	Can anyone advise us on how to get the hood hinge pins out? We are spraying with WD-40 and so far have gotten the center pin to move but the other two are not cooperating. Thanks Lynda

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Re: 31 hood, hinge pin removal lynda #366572 04/15/16 01:38 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,163 Mostly sunny Tucson, Az jiaccino ChatMaster - 3,000
jiaccino ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,163 Mostly sunny Tucson, Az	I use my cordless drill to take hood hinges out....Joe See America's First...Chevrolet 1931 Sedan Delivery 31570 1933 Standard Sports Coupe 33628. 1934 Master Sedan Delivery Canadian 177/34570 1968 Z/28 Camaro 1969 SS 396 Camaro

Re: 31 hood, hinge pin removal lynda #366573 04/15/16 01:39 PM
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 65 topeka,ksusa leondultmeier Shade Tree Mechanic
leondultmeier Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 65 topeka,ksusa	The best is 1/2 ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 1/2 a hot paint thinner. good luck Dulty

Re: 31 hood, hinge pin removal lynda #366589 04/15/16 06:43 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30 Virginia BearsFan315 ChatMaster - 4,000
BearsFan315 ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,374 Likes: 30 Virginia	I use liquid Wrench and a cordless drill break them loose gently then twist and pull out slowly AACA - VCCA - Stovebolt - ChevyTalk Love the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932 The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell

Re: 31 hood, hinge pin removal lynda #366600 04/15/16 11:10 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Rotating with drill is the easiest method. If a hood hinge pin won't move one direction reverse and try again. Installing with the drill also works well. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

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