Door edge repair
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From: Denmark
Door edge repair
Hi
On both of my doors a small piece is broken at the rear top end.
anyone here who has done this, and how far in should it go?
This is a picture of the driver from top.
Thanks
Lars
On both of my doors a small piece is broken at the rear top end.
anyone here who has done this, and how far in should it go?
This is a picture of the driver from top.
Thanks
Lars
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That door needs to move forward. Correcting the gap will give you a little more working room for making your repairs.
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From: Denmark
Thanks for your replies.
The door is of for repair as well as replacing pins in hinges.
The car is to be repainted, but not sure how far the edge should be located in relation to the body.
Lars
The door is of for repair as well as replacing pins in hinges.
The car is to be repainted, but not sure how far the edge should be located in relation to the body.
Lars
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From: Denmark
Hi Alan
Thanks for your input as well as pictures.
I'm planning closing the door gaps as you are doing.
I can fit my thump between the gaps on the passenger side!
My first thought was to realign the front flip, but would rather build up til acceptable.
Would like if someone have a photo of the rear top of their convertible door.
Thanks
Lars
Thanks for your input as well as pictures.
I'm planning closing the door gaps as you are doing.
I can fit my thump between the gaps on the passenger side!
My first thought was to realign the front flip, but would rather build up til acceptable.
Would like if someone have a photo of the rear top of their convertible door.
Thanks
Lars
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From: Hampton Fl.
St. Jude Donor '11
After your finished, be extremely careful when you open the deck lid. The bottom of the convertible top can hit it. If the weatherstripping is worn in that area, it will chip it if it makes contact. (ask me how I know)
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