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| | | | Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 20 TomStenger533600 | | TomStenger533600 Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 20 | The top column hinge doesn't seem to allow the extra 1/8th+ inch to prevent the door from hitting the striker plate. I think i need to free the column top hinge up some.
Any suggestions appreciated :^)
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,403 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,403 | What is limiting the adjustment? If its the bolts that hold the door to the hinge can you elongate the slots in the hinge arm to allow additional movement?
How does the front edge of the door relate to the cowl of the cab, excess gap would confirm the door needs to move forward but if no then the problem is in the door itself (unless the door opening was modified during previous body work). | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,507 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,507 | How does the door belt line up with the body (both front and back)? Some pictures of the door gaps would help us suggest a solution.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,150 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,150 | I second Phil's suggestion of pictures.
We definitely need a better description of the issue. THEN we can be of more help.
When I got to installing the passenger door on my reconstructed cab (new rocker panels) I discovered some interference at the top corner, as well as at the rear lower edge. It seems I didn't maintain the proper distance between the Hinge pillar and the stricker pillar. It took some grinding and welding on the door edges to correct the door fit.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 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. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,303 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,303 | Has this door ever closed properly?
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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