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Hey all,
Can you adjust the door - driver's side in this case -
to allow a more perfect fit on the front edge in relation to
the fender ? Gap is great, door sits just a hair out from
the fender so would want to be able to move it sideways just
bit at the hinge ?
Thanks,
Mike
 
Hey all,
Can you adjust the door - driver's side in this case -
to allow a more perfect fit on the front edge in relation to
the fender ?

Sure you can do that But bring a lunch small adjustments of the hinges can try ones patience.---Keoke-- :laugh:
 
Hey Keoke,
Thanks for the quick reply. Assume you have to adjust the hinge as it attaches to the door, not the door jam ?
Thanks,
Mike
 
bighealeysource said:
Assume you have to adjust the hinge as it attaches to the door, not the door jam ?
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Having had my doors off and back on 3 times, I always adjust the hinge at the interface with the forward door jamb. The latch striker lug is adjusted after the door is properly positioned.

I have also had good luck by using small OD diameter, but large profile/thickness, O-ring around the threads, but under the conical head, of each mouning screw.

When the mounting screw is "snugged" in place, the O-rings will keep a pressure on the metal-to-metal hinge to jamb interface, yet allow the hinge to let the door to be "persuaded" into the desired position.

Once the door is where you want it, remove the O-rings and tighten the mounting bolts one at a time.

I use washers/shims in the hinge-to-jamb interface to move the door front-to-back.

Tim
 
. Assume you have to adjust the hinge as it attaches to the door, not the door jam ?

No!!!! at the door Jamb the hinge can be slid in and out OK--Keoke
 
I been told that the cause for misalignment in doors, is a sign that the sill post are out of alignment. How could one be sure?
 
AnthonyD said:
I been told that the cause for misalignment in doors, is a sign that the sill post are out of alignment. How could one be sure?
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Generally speaking, particularly of original (unrestored) cars, yes, that is possible.

I do not believe that is the case with this car though, it's just out a little bit at the bottom leading edge, and the rest of the car looks beautiful.

If a car's door gaps are "pinched" at the top, but adequate at the bottom, then there's a good chance the frame has sagged (either due to rust, or other causes).
 
Hey y'all,
Thanks for the info on how to attack this minor problem - plus thanks to Randy for the nice compliment on BN6 964 !!! I worked on it yesterday afternoon and like I was told, be patient and work with the adjustments and not too difficult. Got the front edge in so it's perfect, now will attack the back bottom leading edge. Spoke at length to Roger Moment and he gave me the info on how to adjust that and hope to get it done soon. His method is fairly simple in concept - a strong 2 x 4 stuck into the door wedged up against the inside ( seat side) skin and then torque it to pull that bottom leading edge into alignment. Needless to say I am going to be very careful with this as just need about a 1/4 inch to make it right.
Regards,
Mike
 
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