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| | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 | I have a '50 cab on my '53 3100. The '53 cab was not salvageable, and I found a good rust free '50 cab. I could not see any differences between the two other than the driver's side cowl vent.
Was there changes to cab length and/or door openings? I have tried over and over to align the doors, but they rub on the surface of the striker plates. And the door latches appear to be higher than the striker plates. I have modified the mounting holes, on the strikers, as much as I am able trying to raise the srikers. I have the door mounted as low as the hinge adjustment allows. Still no luck. The doors will latch, but I have to lift and slam the doors to do it. The striker plates are different from '50 to '53. I have tried both sets with the same outcome.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance.
Joe
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | If your having to lift up on the door to get them to latch you may need to replace the door hinge pins......the doors are interchangeable.
also, if using 53 doors you must use 53 strikers. You can't mix the two. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 | Thanks for the reply, Alvin.
Actually I replaced the old hinges with a brand new set. And I tried both strikers. Right now I have the '53 strikers on the truck. I get the same result as with the '50 strikers.
I think it may be time to do some custom work with a grinding/cutting wheel and welder. I have tried everything else.
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,286 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,286 | The "Brand New Hinges" may be the cause of your trouble. I have yet to hear a success story with these reproduction hinges.
Do you still have the old ones?
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 | No, the old ones are gone.
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 86 | I totally agree with Carl that the repro door hinges are a major part of your door mounting issues. My personal research established that the door leafs are not formed to the proper bend and twist.
Finding and rebuilding an original set of door hinges will vastly improve the installation leaving only minor tweaking. I learned the hard way that repro door hinges and brake drums should be avoided at all costs. Research door fitment in the forums and you will find a lot of useful knowledge on how to master door fitment.
Mike
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton w/ 1959 235
1971 Chevelle
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