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As far as I can see the hinges only adjust up and down against the A pillar. Is this correct? I want to adjust the lower hinge outward just a tad for when the door is currently closed, it's outer surface is more inward as compared to the outer surface of the pillar.



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...link...

...section 10...

Not sure how one goes about bending the hinge?

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I already thought of simply enlarging the hinge body holes horizontally but was hoping I was just overlooking a simpler method. I also can't imagine tweaking the hinges.

Thanks. Later this week I might address this.



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I couldn't wrap my head around the hinge bending deal, so I enlarged the hinge holes. It doesn't take much.


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Thanks. Will give it a try after my camping trip.


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Post #17 shows how to bend the hinges with a vise and a pipe wrench

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=6045951#post6045951

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I agree w 52Carl: I needed also to bring both doors outboard a bit to satisfy my need to have the doors flush w the body. I enlarged the holes horizontally....can't imagine bending those hinges w any chance for success. Good luck.
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