Both 86VickyLX and I have replaced door hinge pins on panthers of different years (82, 91, and 94) and figured we would post our findings. These are for the front doors.
For the 91 two different hinge pin sizes were needed. We got all parts from autozone so we only have numbers from them (38410 and 38438 from the HELP! section)
For my 82 police model only 38410 was used for top and bottom, however the fit was not perfect, and washers had to be inserted to insure a tight fit.
The 94 (aero-vic) we do not have part numbers on hand...so if anyone would like to add to the information posted please do so!
First we removed the door, if you have no power options (power locks,windows, mirrors) It's far easier as you dont have to have the door really close to the area your working due to wire length. If you do have the power options the door will need to be propped up using 2X4's or something of simular structure.
Then we used a sawzall with a metal cutting blade (wear eye protection and be careful of the car body!!) to cut through the old hinge pin and used a hammer and punch to get the old pins out, or even a screw driver to pry them when the two parts of the hinge pins are close together. As a result the one half of the hinge will separate from the other, which is still bolted to the car.
Thirdly we used the hammer and punch to remove the old bushings (sorry for lack of pictures)
Now is a good time to take care of any rust you may have on these hard to reach areas of the car.
To install the new ones, hammer or punch in the new bushings, and line up the other half of the hinge in place, and insert the pin, using a punch to hammer it home. Insert jesus clip.
Bolt on door and align as neccessary (we had fun with that )
Old Pins:
NEW!!! (notice the steel washers this was in my 82)
**more detailed pictures will be available when we replace the pins in the other door**
For the 91 two different hinge pin sizes were needed. We got all parts from autozone so we only have numbers from them (38410 and 38438 from the HELP! section)
For my 82 police model only 38410 was used for top and bottom, however the fit was not perfect, and washers had to be inserted to insure a tight fit.
The 94 (aero-vic) we do not have part numbers on hand...so if anyone would like to add to the information posted please do so!
First we removed the door, if you have no power options (power locks,windows, mirrors) It's far easier as you dont have to have the door really close to the area your working due to wire length. If you do have the power options the door will need to be propped up using 2X4's or something of simular structure.
Then we used a sawzall with a metal cutting blade (wear eye protection and be careful of the car body!!) to cut through the old hinge pin and used a hammer and punch to get the old pins out, or even a screw driver to pry them when the two parts of the hinge pins are close together. As a result the one half of the hinge will separate from the other, which is still bolted to the car.
Thirdly we used the hammer and punch to remove the old bushings (sorry for lack of pictures)
Now is a good time to take care of any rust you may have on these hard to reach areas of the car.
To install the new ones, hammer or punch in the new bushings, and line up the other half of the hinge in place, and insert the pin, using a punch to hammer it home. Insert jesus clip.
Bolt on door and align as neccessary (we had fun with that )
Old Pins:
NEW!!! (notice the steel washers this was in my 82)
**more detailed pictures will be available when we replace the pins in the other door**
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