1)"Were they made so the door is 1/4" bigger than the opening?"
Yes, they were. And they also made door openings outside of specs.
2) Who said anything about "compatible"?
I don't mind being wrong. I would just rather be accurately proven as such.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission