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1951 chevy truck door closure #771275 08/13/2011 7:46 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 Illinois J jwhite28 New Guy
jwhite28 New Guy J Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 Illinois	Okay I am putting truck back together doors are on but not lining up correctly, but are close with the body lines. My problem is where the striker is to catch the striker plate I have almost a half inch of door sticking out as it is like it is not catching properly. Any suggestions?

Re: 1951 chevy truck door closure jwhite28 #771391 08/14/2011 4:31 AM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 Kansas D destryridesagain 'Bolter
destryridesagain 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 Kansas	How worn is your striker plate? If well worn you could try putting a spacer (try a couple washers) between the striker plate and the cab to push the striker plate out a little bit more for the door to catch on a little less worn area.

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