1952-59 Ford School me on hanging doors by yourself

Getting ready to paint my Merc, was just going to paint it with doors on, but lately have become convinced it would be better to take them off.. Typically I work by myself, and need a little help in how to handle them, without beating the paint up.

 

I used my engine hoist with a nylon strap in the middle to balance. Use two straps for more security.

 

I have built a cart out of wood previously and put rollers on the bottom allowing me to roll to and from.

 

Before you take your doors off, make sure to drill 1/8 holes thru the sheetmetal into the hinges to use for reinstallation alignment.

 

you could use an offroad style/farm jack or get a monkey on a stick https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/keysco-monkey-on-a-stick-77043-p-10485.aspx

 

When I hung my doors, I was still in my old dirt floor converted carport where the car was totally built, so something on rollers wouldn't have worked that well. I did however use a nephew and a floor jack to help a little with support and adjustments. I wasn't aware of the tip I posted above when I dis***embled the car a zillion years ago, so I had a lot of cussing going on during the re***embly!, lol.

 

Thinking of trying one of these https://www.eastwood.com/e-z-rest-door-hanger.html also a set of these https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-pin-alignment-system.html, but was hoping for a miracle, I guess. I am in a garage, but it's old and the floor is in rough shape, which rules out a few options

 

Let me back up on something I suggested, and that being the size of the drilled holes. 1/8 is kinda small, what I actually use for the "pins" is an automatic center punch (available at Harbor freight). Super handy tool for many things, but in this case, the pointed/tappered end makes it easier to get the holes to align in the two pieces.
Get two of these and it'll eliminate the eastwood pin alignment set......a few less $, and tools you'll find many uses for afterwards. I use them alot for burnishing stuff, woodworking, and even occationally used for what they were intended!
Just drill your hole sizes to match the center punch.

 

When I was reinstalling my doors I had predilled an alignment hole and used an adjustable stool I had. Put some nice soft towels on it and put it under the door 3/4 of the way back. I was able to hold the front to align the hinges and put the bolts in. It worked well for me.. A stool like this https://www.harborfreight.com/catal...tured+Weight,f,Sale+Rank,f&q=adjustable+stool

 

I used and engine hoist with a nylon strap. It worked real well.

 

I drilled my doors and hinges using a 3/16" drill. I had some drill blanks that size, but I had help with mine, took us about 10 minutes to hang and adjust each door.