The service manual (Page 1-6) specifies 1/8" to 3/16" between the door front edge and the cowl and from flush to 1/16" proud of the cowl. There's also an adjustment for the striker depth, using shims for a maximum of 3/16" between the face of the lock rotor housing and the depressed part of the striker.


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1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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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.