Door hinge aligning tool and method

Details Door hinge aligning tool and method Door hinge aligning tool and method

1983-07-25

1985-12-03

Larson, Lowell A.

Metal deforming

By or with work-constrainer and/or manipulated work-forcer

Comprising lever manipulated to force work

292435, 72479, B21J 1308

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045559295

ABSTRACT:
A method of aligning a sprung vehicle door without removing the door from its hinge and door frame comprises opening the vehicle door, positioning a prying tool having a head means for engaging the hinge between the door and door frame, engaging a portion of the hinge in the head means, and rotating the tool in a direction of closure of the door so as to bend one of the hinge and door frame to a predetermined alignment position. A vehicle door aligning tool for carrying out the aforementioned method comprises a specialized form of handle and head member. The handle is arranged to extend laterally behind the vehicle door when the head member is fitted on the hinge. The handle includes an elongated handle portion and a relatively much shorter end portion obtusely angled from the handle portion. The head member is J-shaped to define a channel normal to the handle portion for receiving an exposed margin or flange of a vehicle door hinge mount to rigidly engage the hinge mount.

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"The Strongest Bumper Bracket Tool on the Market," article on p. 25 of, Autobody and the Reconditioned Car, vol. XLVIII, No. 2, Feb. 1969.

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