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I also noted that you used rounded head Phillips screws to secure the wedge to the body.
Thanks, Marshall. I had planned on replacing the round head screws that came with the wedges right after doing my initial fit check- I have one of those interior trim screw assortments that must have 100 of each size in a convenient storage container- but the door jammed during the initial fit check. I'm not sure why the vender included a mixture of flat head and round head screws with the wedges.
DUB- Your last comment about the door gap got me curious. I jacked up the car, supporting it on the frame right in front of the rear wheel and measured the door gap with the car on the ground and jacked up. I only got an increase in the gap of less than 1/8 inch. How much do you normally see?
I see that and sometimes MORE to the point where I stop lowering the car when it is on the stands....because I am afraid something will snap. If the fuel tank is full...think about that added weight...condition of the frame, etc.
I take my digital calipers and measure the top of the door to the top of the quarter panel...and sometimes it shocks even me. Keep in mind I do body work and when i start seeing gaps getting super wide...I freak out and pay attention. That is the only reason I mentioned about your door getting stuck...because if the car is jacked up and supported as I mentioned and as you just did...you can see that the gaps will widen. And that is at the top of the door where I should have helped you open the door. I am shocked it did not...but then again...I have been shocked before.
I may be incorrect...but I think I am correct. The screws for the door lock pillar use flat headed Phillips machine screws. The two for the door are sheet metal screws....and I believe that they are shallow pan head Phillips head screws with the slight washer made onto them.
The door wedge sets sold by all suppliers I've found is the same. The plastic part will not fit '68 corvette as the mounting holes are too close together. Metal part and shims are ok for the door side. I think its a generic set intended for GM A-body cars like Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Lemans, Skylark etc. but NOT Corvette. Don't waste your time and money, it does not fit. I'm planning on fabricating a set of the plastic parts but if anybody knows of a supplier that sells the correct CORVETTE ONLY set please let us know.
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I actually recognize some of this as some of the colorful language I used when I did the same thing with my 68 door guides, yep, overtravel the guides and just try to get that door open. I finally sat in the seat and slammed my shoulder against the door panel and the door popped open thank goodness.
Best way to learn I was taught was the hard way, so now I measure, measure, measure again and then drill the guide location holes.
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