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    Offline EMCD

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    Door Alignment
    « on: February 10, 2017 - 10:02:19 AM »
    My DS door seems off. it sits high and its has a gap on the bottom of the door and the gap gets larger as you go from the top down to the bottom on the back side. Any tips on easy door alignment?
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Door Alignment
    « Reply #1 on: February 10, 2017 - 11:10:16 AM »
    There is no (really) easy way to do it. the door is heavy so having some support under it helps. after that it is trail and error. loosen the bolts just enough to let the hinges move.  Sense it high you need to bring the bottom hinge in...towards the fender.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline EMCD

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    Re: Door Alignment
    « Reply #2 on: February 10, 2017 - 11:50:45 AM »
    ok, i'll use one of my jacks to support the door. loosen the nuts on the door? or the jam? also, I'm sure when I get it right/better, i'll need to realign the door latch and knob. can you think of anything else I should consider?
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    Offline rUNCHARGER

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    Re: Door Alignment
    « Reply #3 on: February 10, 2017 - 12:04:03 PM »
    First thing to check is if the hinge pins are worn out. Open the door and then see if you can lift the back of it. If you can pick up the back of the door the pins/holes in the hinges are worn out and you will have to deal with that before adjusting anything.

    Sheldon
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    Offline EMCD

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    Re: Door Alignment
    « Reply #4 on: February 10, 2017 - 12:20:05 PM »
    I re-sleeved the hinges when I restored the car. so, they're good.
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