@@SquarebodyStuff It went great, thank you. I hung the door from the roof of my shop as I don't have an engine hoist. Used ratchet straps, worked like a champ. Electric locks and windows make this a bit tougher but it's still not bad. Thanks for the tips and the video.
I just put my driver's door on my '80 shortbox. First time I undid it and it dropped. Definitely the bushings - this literally showed up the weekend that I am working on this. Gotta love it man - thanks!
Thank You. I just got my first squarebody. I got a 1979 GMC on Friday. The man who sold it to me said it needed valve seals and door hinge pins. The doors are very hard to close so i just close them softly and leave them loose. I am not going to bang them closed. It has the 350 CID V8 I believe. Smokes a lot if you give it the beans.
No, I was holding a piece of tubing with my left hand and cutting with my right, and the wheel grabbed and hit my arm, grabbed my sleeve and wrapped my shirt up. Not my brightest moment.
I like to make sure my body gaps are lined up just right after stuff like this. An easy way to tell you got it dialed in is to open the door. If the front of the door grabs the fender and makes that blood curdling sound of maximum paint gouging and you can see the panels flex...you've got'er dialed in! That's for maximum aerodynamicalness!
For anyone else that has a hard time getting the pin to seat into the hinge, get a ball joint removal kit. It works great for this or alternatively you can remove the door AND hinge and use a press of some kind.
I replaced them in my first truck 28 years ago. I used a jack to support the door and did them one at a time, looks easier to take the door off. For your personal safety, I’d like to see you put a guard on your grinder. Especially when using a cut off wheel.
Good stuff. Did mine this exact same way. My problem is… I can’t get the pins “tapped” / hammered in on the passenger side… the copper/ bronze bushing went in fine.. just the same pins won’t tap in.. driver side went in fairly decent.. although I think I cracked my bushings. Not sure if it makes a difference or not but I was using a 1lb mini/ hand sledge.. don’t own a a ball ping. Can get one if you think it would make a difference. I was thinking of pressing them in with a vice. Have someone hold the vice while I turn…. Anything than having to remove the fender… any suggestions? Thanks bud.
Hey chad I know you know all about these trucks. I got a 77 k10 with the granny trans like squeaky. I put a new clutch and adjusted it and it sticks to the bottom. I have to help it up a little then it springs up. I don’t know what’s causing it. I put a new return spring and it still does it. I also had it adjusted all the way and still sticks.
@@SquarebodyStuff I put more grease on the z bar grease fitting and it seemed to fix it. I did notice my adjustment rod was a little bent idk if that can cause trouble to. Thanks for the help.
Lol cherry picker was a good idea. My truck is the perfect height for 2 milk crates under my door. Cool little truck I'm just getting ready to paint mine. It's an 81 Scottsdale K20 with a fresh turbocharged 454 it's for sale check it out on my channel if you're interested.
It’s about time somebody put this on UA-cam thank you very much
My 77 square-body needs these pins..especially the driver-side door...thanks for posting this video.
Your awesome man. Wish we lived closer. Love to talk to people who share the same interests in squarebody trucks.
Thanks, I really appreciate that. How far are you from south central Missouri?
@@SquarebodyStuff Central Virginia
Yeah, that's a ways a way. Maybe someday our paths will cross.
Nicely done, I enjoyed watching you do this. Tackling this tomorrow morning on my '80 Silverado. Thanks for your time making this!
Thanks. Hope the project goes smooth for you
@@SquarebodyStuff It went great, thank you. I hung the door from the roof of my shop as I don't have an engine hoist. Used ratchet straps, worked like a champ. Electric locks and windows make this a bit tougher but it's still not bad. Thanks for the tips and the video.
Great explanation of this!
Thanks for your efforts!
Great vid! Currently doing this in my 82 and was wondering how to go about it. I pulled the door after watching your vid so thanks!
Glad it helped
I just put my driver's door on my '80 shortbox. First time I undid it and it dropped. Definitely the bushings - this literally showed up the weekend that I am working on this. Gotta love it man - thanks!
Glad it was just in time.
Thank You. I just got my first squarebody. I got a 1979 GMC on Friday. The man who sold it to me said it needed valve seals and door hinge pins. The doors are very hard to close so i just close them softly and leave them loose. I am not going to bang them closed. It has the 350 CID V8 I believe. Smokes a lot if you give it the beans.
Thanks , you covered everything I needed to know
Glad to help out
Yeah it honestly made me chuckle when you called it a “death wheel.“ 😂😂👍🏻
I've got lots of scars from them. One good one on my left arm and almost lost my left nipple at the same time.
@@SquarebodyStuff Oh man. Did the wheel break apart on you while you were using it?? 😳
No, I was holding a piece of tubing with my left hand and cutting with my right, and the wheel grabbed and hit my arm, grabbed my sleeve and wrapped my shirt up. Not my brightest moment.
Just got the pins in for my 76 GMC, great video as always!
Thank you. Good luck with the project.
Great video! Thanks
Thank and you're welcome
Thanks for the video Chad! Now I can fix my truck 👍. Good idea using the engine hoist to hold the door, awesome!!!!
Good luck with it.
Thanks man!
NICE !!! THANKS!!
I like to make sure my body gaps are lined up just right after stuff like this. An easy way to tell you got it dialed in is to open the door. If the front of the door grabs the fender and makes that blood curdling sound of maximum paint gouging and you can see the panels flex...you've got'er dialed in! That's for maximum aerodynamicalness!
For anyone else that has a hard time getting the pin to seat into the hinge, get a ball joint removal kit. It works great for this or alternatively you can remove the door AND hinge and use a press of some kind.
I just bought a 77 k10 im so ready to get it back on the road
I always wounder why mine had a little sag to it lol it didn't bother me now i will fix it👍
I replaced them in my first truck 28 years ago. I used a jack to support the door and did them one at a time, looks easier to take the door off.
For your personal safety, I’d like to see you put a guard on your grinder. Especially when using a cut off wheel.
Thanks enjoyed your video! Question can I fit a 1987 door on a 1981 Chevy Custom?
Yes
Good stuff. Did mine this exact same way. My problem is… I can’t get the pins “tapped” / hammered in on the passenger side… the copper/ bronze bushing went in fine.. just the same pins won’t tap in.. driver side went in fairly decent.. although I think I cracked my bushings. Not sure if it makes a difference or not but I was using a 1lb mini/ hand sledge.. don’t own a a ball ping. Can get one if you think it would make a difference. I was thinking of pressing them in with a vice. Have someone hold the vice while I turn…. Anything than having to remove the fender… any suggestions? Thanks bud.
You might be better off getting another kit and starting over.
@@SquarebodyStuff yeah that’s what I’m gonna do. Plan on ordering all new pins and bushings. I’ll try again. Thanks bud.
Just did all mine lasts summer. You'd like my truck.
Hey bud, if I am replacing an entire hinge, does the fender have to come off as well to do that?? Appreciate it man. 👍🏻👍🏻
You can get to the bolts by just removing the door.
Hey chad I know you know all about these trucks. I got a 77 k10 with the granny trans like squeaky. I put a new clutch and adjusted it and it sticks to the bottom. I have to help it up a little then it springs up. I don’t know what’s causing it. I put a new return spring and it still does it. I also had it adjusted all the way and still sticks.
Lube everything up real Good. Double check and make sure everything is correct.
@@SquarebodyStuff I put more grease on the z bar grease fitting and it seemed to fix it. I did notice my adjustment rod was a little bent idk if that can cause trouble to. Thanks for the help.
Do those bushings come with the pins?
Yes
Why do my bushings keep getting destroyed when I try to hammer in the pin. Also why won’t the pin hammer in? I’m using the same kit as in the video.
Without being there, I'm not sure I can be much help. You might have to drill the holes out just a tad.
@@SquarebodyStuff I have now. This kit is garage lol theres play in between their bushing and their pin. Should’ve just bought a $26 hinge assembly.
Hey Chad how are you doing? Haven’t noticed any new vids lately. Just wondering if you were doing ok? Take care bud!👍
Doing good. Just been busy with other stuff. Getting all the equipment ready for hay season. I haven't had much time to play with my trucks.
Right on bud , glad your doing good!!!!
Lol cherry picker was a good idea. My truck is the perfect height for 2 milk crates under my door. Cool little truck I'm just getting ready to paint mine. It's an 81 Scottsdale K20 with a fresh turbocharged 454 it's for sale check it out on my channel if you're interested.
The death wheel gets finger all the time 3 times in the last 2 months I think I'll get some gloves I see door pins coming soon a cab bushings for me
I got plenty of scars from them. Almost lost my left nipple.
@@SquarebodyStuff had a ten inch grinder grab my fannel shit an an try to reel me in
For the life of me I cant get the pin to seat into the hinge. Ugh!