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'51 door gap
I can't see a way to adjust the door gap on a '51 Tudor. Anybody have an idea? Thanks..... Mark
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06-20-2016, 08:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: '51 door gap
Sorry... The picture is sideways..... Mark
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06-20-2016, 08:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: '51 door gap
Not much help on the gap, but I can help with the photo.
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Ha ha..... Thanks!..... Mark
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Re: '51 door gap
If the gap is too tight. (can't really tell by picture)
On the door post side of the hinge, on the inboard screws place thin washers or 'U' shims between the hinge and the post. This moves the hinge point forward. The other way requires some massaging with a sledge hammer.
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Re: '51 door gap
flatfordV8: I have seen the following done.
If the A-pillars and floor are structurally solid and the door opens ,closes and latches without any "droop", carefully grind back the edge of the door and then reweld and finish grind and file the edge to the gap you want. It's not as scary as it sounds. "Tack weld and let cool. Tack weld and let cool. etc." However, try the shim idea first. Last edited by 19Fordy; 06-20-2016 at 10:59 AM. |
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19 Fordy.. I thought if that but I knew I would open up the door skin. I may have to do both ideas because the door lip hits the body by the jam. There's no gap at all. The car may have been in an accident sometime in the past. Thanks for your help! ..... Mark
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Re: '51 door gap
With the door open, try gentle application of a Porta-Power from the upper hinge area of the jamb to the door pillar where the clearance is tight. Go easy and keep checking the fit. Use some wood blocks to protect the metal. I have one you could borrow if you want to try this.
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I tried a porta power and put as much pressure as I dared. Didnt seem to mive much..... Mark
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