The Ford Barn

bobgreco · 07-03-2011, 04:47 PM

As you may recall, I completely disassembled the truck for painting and refurbishment. The doors worked fine at that time. Now that I have re-assembled it, the drivers side door was about 1/2" too low at the latch so it would not close. I shimmed the cowl up which fixed the door, but now the passenger side door is too low and the hood is not lined up properly at all. I am pretty sure that was not what I was supposed to do because we added about 3/4" of shims.

The hinges are not bent and the top dimension across the door is exactly 28 1/2" as it is supposed to be. I am very frustrated as this was the last thing I had to do.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

Bob

07-03-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
bobgreco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 222	Door Aligment Problem As you may recall, I completely disassembled the truck for painting and refurbishment. The doors worked fine at that time. Now that I have re-assembled it, the drivers side door was about 1/2" too low at the latch so it would not close. I shimmed the cowl up which fixed the door, but now the passenger side door is too low and the hood is not lined up properly at all. I am pretty sure that was not what I was supposed to do because we added about 3/4" of shims. The hinges are not bent and the top dimension across the door is exactly 28 1/2" as it is supposed to be. I am very frustrated as this was the last thing I had to do. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!! Bob