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#1437443 01/15/2022 10:16 PM
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1949 3600. New strikerplate door latch and handle. Is there a way to adjust door gap?
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Justice #1437446 01/15/2022 10:34 PM
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It's hard to tell what you need to do just by looking at 2 pictures. I can see damage on the cab and the edge of the door.
There could be damage on the inside door jam and cab.
It's very hard to see the gap at the cowl and door. The top of the door may be hitting the cab.

When you get your truck up and running, I would take it to a good body man for a good inspection.
AD doors can be a real pain to make work and look well. Worn door hinges makes door alignment almost impossible.


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Justice #1437459 01/16/2022 12:49 AM
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I agree with buoymaker. And I think you'll need to get that damage fixed before you worry about door fit. You may even be better off finding a replacement door. It looks like the latch mechanism may even be misaligned inside the door.


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Justice #1437688 01/18/2022 1:31 AM
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No.


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