body shimming
 

I am in the process of aligning the door and hood on my 1931 tudor. I have read the posts on shimming cowl etc. What is not mentioned is do you shim with all the body bolts tight(except the cowl) or loosen all bolts on one side or loosen all body bolts? also how does it done as to using a jack to raise the cowl or other body part? any help will be appreciated

Re: body shimming
 

I loosen all of the body bolts . I don't use a jack to raise the cowl or body . I usually use a large long flat head screw driver , under the sub rail as a pry bar and shim wherever necessary to fit the doors . In some cases , Springing the hinges or twisting the doors is needed .

Re: body shimming
 

This can be a fun project.


Just think about what needs to happen and where shims need to go. Sometimes this is a bit tedious but the end result of having the doors line up properly is well worth it.


Just my opinion,


Chris W.

Re: body shimming
 

Beer and cigarettes and stay away from those you love during the process.

Re: body shimming
 

Amen!!!

Re: body shimming
 

Concur; start with the hood gaps at the cowl and check hood at radiator shell, etc. Sometimes a small flat prybar/nail puller can be needed

Re: body shimming
 

This is a good tutorial by Marco. Sure helped me.

http://abarnyard.com/workshop/door-1.htm

John

Re: body shimming
 

All the above and extra plus for the Marco T. recommendation.