Previous post on adjusting door gaps?
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From: Dry Ridge Kentucky
Previous post on adjusting door gaps?
I've been searching the archives for a post I saw before the change over but can't find it. Someone had posted specific instructions on which mount points to shim to close/open the fender-door and door-pillar gaps. If anyone remembers that or can tell me how to find it I would appreciate it. I tried every combination of door, gap, etc in the search.
I've got a 1/2 gap at the top of the left door in front and back, and 1/2 in the front of the right door. I've tried shimming at #1 and #4 mounts and it doesn't have any effect.
Both doors are rigged in otherwise. Any help?
I've got a 1/2 gap at the top of the left door in front and back, and 1/2 in the front of the right door. I've tried shimming at #1 and #4 mounts and it doesn't have any effect.
Both doors are rigged in otherwise. Any help?
Some general shimming areas and their affect would be nice. The rear of my driver door droops down a good bit. It isnt teh hinges..
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
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My money is on Frame and bird gage rot. Things are letting go due to rust and rot. The first thing you shoud do is correct the rust/rot and then you may try a few shims or you may need new body mounts. Get a second opinion by a pro before you start. Keep us posted I will bet you that 80% to 95% have tha same problem as you.
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From: Tulsa Ok
Originally Posted by keith72
I've got a 1/2 gap at the top of the left door in front and back, and 1/2 in the front of the right door. I've tried shimming at #1 and #4 mounts and it doesn't have any effect.
Both doors are rigged in otherwise. Any help?
Both doors are rigged in otherwise. Any help?
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From: Dry Ridge Kentucky
I know its not rust, I just did a body off restore on the frame. Anyhow, I tried adding and removing shims in a lot of combinations and the gaps don't change. I'm just gonna glass it in when I do the final body work.
