Door removal

Posted by Joe Santana On 2017/6/25 23:05:01

1940 160 Conv. Sedan.

I want to take the driver's door to the paint shop. There's a little bubble of something at the bottom of it. (rust, despite measure s to prevent it when it was painted last). I unbolted the 3 bolts inside the cab, removed them and the loose plate (so happy I stuck insulation down that kick panel abyss). I pulled the lower exterior hinge pin.

But for the life of me I cannot remove the door. I can open the door, lift up on it, but it doesn't come free of the car.

Is there a trick?

Is there something more to remove besides the 3 bolts and the pin on the bottom exterior hinge?

I have a scratch on the rear fender and a pock from my front tire picking up something and hurling it at the inside of the front fender. I'm so proud I removed the rear fender and the front fender, only to feel stupid because I can't get the blasted door free.

Please help, as I am helping Big Kev.