Door Removal

[medic1241]

I'm in the process of removing the cab door to take to the body shop. (the driver's side was already off when I got the truck) So far, I've removed the 3 bolts on each hinge... Actually, I broke a bolt off the lower inner bolt. I've gotten the top one out but the bottom one is stubborn. I swung the door open and got the top one out. When I was attempting to get the bottom one out, I accidentally put the top one back in. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike

2003 SLT 3500 Dually 4x4
1967 Sweptline W200 2-tone rust
1967 Sweptline W200 blue/Arizona

[Doc Dave]

Mike,
Can you post a picture, it would really help.
To help post pics on this forum, I downloaded "picture girdle 2" a free program that allowed me to adjust me pictures down to a size that works here, which is approx 576X432.
Dave
p.s. btw are you attending the WVA rally in October?

[Gordon Maney]

I'm in the process of removing the cab door to take to the body shop. (the driver's side was already off when I got the truck) So far, I've removed the 3 bolts on each hinge... Actually, I broke a bolt off the lower inner bolt. I've gotten the top one out but the bottom one is stubborn. I swung the door open and got the top one out. When I was attempting to get the bottom one out, I accidentally put the top one back in. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike

2003 SLT 3500 Dually 4x4
1967 Sweptline W200 2-tone rust
1967 Sweptline W200 blue/Arizona

I don't understand what you are saying. What do you mean, you accidentally put the top one back in? Can't you just take it out again? I am missing something.

[Bruce in BC]

i understand what the issue is

The tin on the door frame is putting pressure on the hinge . This happens when the hinge bolts get tightened . then there is age , dirt ,rust which makes the hinge even tighter . Take a block of wood and place it on the door . Start hammering with a big heavy hammer - a dead blow would be good . The piece of wood will spread out the load so you do not damage the door . At least this is how I have done it on countless vintage vehicles over the years . each vehicle is unique but I have had to use this method on my carryall . having one hinge pop out and the other stay in the door is not that unusual - the broken bolt can not stick out into the hinge , it needs to be drilled out if it has broken off part way into the hinge .
Considering when this was posted you most likely got the thing off 5 or 6 days ago.................