Your hinges were probably worn out, but that's a bit more unusual on the passenger side. The driver's side door hinges are usually in the worst shape. You may need to restore the hinges to get a good fit on the door. You may be able to fit it correctly when closed, but if the pivot points aren't close to original, it may hit the hinge pillar when opening.
[on edit]The rust along the forward edge of the door and the hinge pillar looks like it had already been wearing the paint off there.
Last edited by klhansen; 03/12/20226:54 PM.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
