ErminewhiteC2

How much "flex" should I be getting in the gap between the door and quarter? I noticed a paint chip last year that came from the door hitting. It doesn't hit when the car is sitting still. Could that happen from rough roads? Thanks, Rick

JohnZ

Do you have the correct wedges installed on the body lock pillar and on the rear facing of the door?

ErminewhiteC2

I will have to check when I get it out of storage--hopefully soon. I have never done anything with the jambs since I have had it--30 years.
Thanks, Rick

DansYellow66

Could be the door/fender gap is too narrow. How is your frame? Is it good and solid with no rust outs at the rear of the main rails?

vettegozzzz

Are those wedges only on verts? I don't have them on my coupe.

DansYellow66

That's correct.

ErminewhiteC2

What is the purpose of the wedges? Door alignment, or body flex on the convertables? Something else???

JohnZ

To minimize the effects of cowl shake/body flex on a convertible; in effect, they create a solid beam from the upper hinge to the upper rear of the door to the lock pillar when the door is closed. That's why they're tapered for closing clearance and shimmed. They're also used on the sides of the top compartment lid, for the same reason.

abe g

From the day I took delivery of my 63 swc, I was surprised to find the uneven spaces between door and body! These range from touching to 1/4 plus inch spaces. This probably the result of not matching (or trying too) on door installation. There is a rise in the body of at least 1/4 inch over door fit at one area. Some owners make the mistake of trying to fit body to door perfectly (or close) by adding (or subtracting) body filler and fibreglas. Remembeer itcame from the factory as less than perfect! Regards,Abe G

ErminewhiteC2

Thanks for the responses. I will check everything when I get it out of storage. Rick