I hate shutting my door
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,659
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
CI 7-8 Veteran
Another tip for you guys. I put in the dynomat insulation on the inside of my door (not on the skin but on the metal frame just inside the panel) and it makes a big difference on how the door feels when I shut it. It feels a little more solid. I imagine if I had also put the insulation on the inside of the actual skin (like Norval did) it would be even better.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
I have to order a set of pins and bushings for the hinges...I'll do the strikers too. I checked last night, and the driver's striker is about as loose as they get. The passenger side was off center but not loose.
It's odd, my passenger door is a bit high compared to the rear fender, and the driver's door is low. I may have to shim the passenger side body mount and bring the fender up since the door operates perfectly.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 16,100
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I have to order a set of pins and bushings for the hinges...I'll do the strikers too. I checked last night, and the driver's striker is about as loose as they get. The passenger side was off center but not loose.
It's odd, my passenger door is a bit high compared to the rear fender, and the driver's door is low. I may have to shim the passenger side body mount and bring the fender up since the door operates perfectly.
It's odd, my passenger door is a bit high compared to the rear fender, and the driver's door is low. I may have to shim the passenger side body mount and bring the fender up since the door operates perfectly.
Rich
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,139
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From: Salina Kansas
Just ordered some new strikers and washers from Eckler's for both sides. Thanks for the info guys, my doors have been shutting like crap for years and couldn't figure it out. The bushings were extremely sloppy.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 337
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FYI.....my strikers had worn out sleeves....and I replaced with an striker that has no roller sleeve. I think the doors shut just fine, with very little effort....but again, I have not tried new strikers with new sleeves either. I am very worried about micro RUST being ejected from the open hole while changing strikers.....so I probably won't try the sleeved ones anytime soon.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
I wonder if there is an interchange with those strikers and any other GM cars or trucks. The ones I have found are $15 each for new ones and I think I would be able to get them for a buck or two out of a salvage yard if they are in good shape.
Anyone know the thread size and shaft diameter? I don't have a good mic to check.
Anyone know the thread size and shaft diameter? I don't have a good mic to check.
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