Hey - did you know if you click on the title of a thread it will take you to the first unread post since you last visited that thread?
but were afraid to ask: 
STOP!! Never post your email address in open forums. Bots can "harvest" your email! If you must share your email use a Private Message or use the 
smilie in place of the real @
Pretty Please - add it to our Events forum(s) and add to the calendar! >> 
robert_ellison
Jedi Trainee
Offline
Is the chrome section at the top of the door on a BJ-7 flush with the chrome piece just behind the door? On mine it overlaps the back piece by about 1/2 inch and I can't see how to get it any closer.
-
Hi Guest!
You can help ensure that British Car Forum (BCF) continues to provide a great place to engage in the British car hobby! If you find BCF a beneficial community, please consider supporting our efforts with a subscription.
There are some perks with a member upgrade!**Upgrade Now**
(PS: Subscribers don't see this gawd-aweful banner
door alignment BJ 7
- Thread starter robert_ellison
- Start date
Share this page
John_Progess
Jedi Warrior
Offline
Robert,
The top of the door chrome piece should line up with the top of the chrome piece at the top of the B pillar. This should be almost automatic if the door lines up with the rear wing. Are you restoring your car or what has changed to make it not fit? Have a good day!
John
The top of the door chrome piece should line up with the top of the chrome piece at the top of the B pillar. This should be almost automatic if the door lines up with the rear wing. Are you restoring your car or what has changed to make it not fit? Have a good day!
John
OP
robert_ellison
Jedi Trainee
Offline
Thanks for the replies. No, it isn't that the tops don't line up its the sides. the door section protrudes about 1/2" farther out than the fender section.
I mounted the doors on my bj7 about 6 months ago. Most important is the spacing between the b pillar & door edge top to bottom, it should be even as should the front of the door to the fender.I assume you have that prety even.
To line up the door face to the b pillar fender the striker mounting has oval holes to allow you to move the door in & out. I had one door similar to yours which I had to grind the ovals out longer to allow me to move the door into allingment.
To line up the door face to the b pillar fender the striker mounting has oval holes to allow you to move the door in & out. I had one door similar to yours which I had to grind the ovals out longer to allow me to move the door into allingment.
OP
robert_ellison
Jedi Trainee
Offline
It's hard to tell from the photo but is the edge of the top chrome door piece bent out from the metal upright? It should wrap around the upright in order to slide it over when installing.
The crrome piece is difficult to fit but both the front & back slide over the door flanges. The window trim clips hold the rubber piece to the chrome trim and when you slide it down those clips hold the assembly to the door top flange.
The clips grab on both sides & both sides are different.
Hope this makes sense.
The crrome piece is difficult to fit but both the front & back slide over the door flanges. The window trim clips hold the rubber piece to the chrome trim and when you slide it down those clips hold the assembly to the door top flange.
The clips grab on both sides & both sides are different.
Hope this makes sense.
GregW
Yoda
Offline
I just went back in time to This old thread of yours Robert. What have you done to the pillars, sills or outriggers since then?
This was a problem with my BJ8. The fix was way beyond my ability. But as I remember, the first thing to do is to ensure that the frame is proper, both in dimension, square, etc. I had this done with the use of a frame machine and a knowledgeable body specialisit. Next, to ensure that all stays proper, if necessary the frame needs to be reinforced, if necessary by opening it up and welding in reinforcement. If your frame is weak, no matter what you do you will have a recurrent problem.
During the process of securing the frame, the door opening needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary. This is a complex problem which must take into consideration the relationship between the b-pillar, the a-pillar, the rear shroud and fenders. Also, the very dimensions of the door itself come into play, and can be adjusted if necessary.
Properly bushed and shimmed hinges are, of course, a must.
All that being said, the fit of the doors, in my opinion, says volumes about the quality of the overall auto. If done properly, a good fit proclaims that attention to detail carries throughout whatever restoration was accomplished.
During the process of securing the frame, the door opening needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary. This is a complex problem which must take into consideration the relationship between the b-pillar, the a-pillar, the rear shroud and fenders. Also, the very dimensions of the door itself come into play, and can be adjusted if necessary.
Properly bushed and shimmed hinges are, of course, a must.
All that being said, the fit of the doors, in my opinion, says volumes about the quality of the overall auto. If done properly, a good fit proclaims that attention to detail carries throughout whatever restoration was accomplished.
John_Progess
Jedi Warrior
Offline
Robert,
From your picture it looks like your door needs to go in about 1/4" further so the edge of the door and rear fender align. You will have to do this by adjusting the latch on the B pillar. Does the front of the door align with the edge of the front fender ok?
John
From your picture it looks like your door needs to go in about 1/4" further so the edge of the door and rear fender align. You will have to do this by adjusting the latch on the B pillar. Does the front of the door align with the edge of the front fender ok?
John
OP
robert_ellison
Jedi Trainee
Offline
the front of the door aligns with the fender. The door gaps are even, I took out the strike and pushed in on the door until it touched the channel that the weather strip rides on (weather strip was removed) and there is still the entire width of the door trim protruding past the fender trim piece.If you look in my post on the window clearance you will see more on all of these issues.
I agree that getting the frame checked seems to be in the cards. If only to be sure the problem is not there.
I agree that getting the frame checked seems to be in the cards. If only to be sure the problem is not there.