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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | My project is "done". However, I continue to tinker with it and make it "better". As recommended in other posts, I replaced the weatherstrip I had originally installed because the doors shut too hard. The new weatherstrip works great. When adjusting the striker, I must have tightened the striker too tight and stripped one of the screws--or more specifically the hole into which the screw is threaded. The screw appears fine, but it threads only part way into the hole and then spins freely.
I have looked through the shop manual and the factory assembly manual and cannot determine if there is a "threaded plate" on the backside of the lock pillar that is removable and therefore replaceable. Or, is the "plate" welded onto the backside of the lock pillar? Depending on the answer, I think I have two choices: 1) Replace the removable threaded plate; or, 2) drill and thread a slightly larger hole into the plate that is welded onto the lock pillar. Looking through a couple of parts catalogs, I see replacement plates, but they don't match my year of vehicle--'53 Chevy 3604.
Any and all thoughts on this problem are welcome and appreciated.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 771 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 771 | Tom B,
On my '47 3100 there are threaded movable anchor plates behind the door strikers. These plates fit into 'pockets' that allow the strikers to be adjusted vertically and horizontally. Take the side that you are having trouble with apart and you will see the plates. I'm sure you can make a replacement plate quite easily. Perhaps the '53 is different?
Good luck, | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 | The '53 ones are different, but Andy's suggestion still applies.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 61 | Thank you everyone. I will take apart the upholstery and look behind the lock pillar to see what is actually there. The parts catalogs indicate that there are differences between '51 and '53. Will do a follow-up post when I get it resolved.
Tom B
1953 Chevy 3/4 ton 3600
1964 292 cu. in. in-line six
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,479 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,479 | Where did you purchase your new door weatherstrip, Tom?
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
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