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nosto · 12-28-2002, 10:28 PM

I'm installing my doors, both Goodmark. Rebuilt hinges, new seal, new cab corners and rockers already in. The gap around the door looks great, the top of the door fits tight against the seal, the bottom is flush with the rocker.

BUT, what happened here. The middle of both doors, where the handles used to be, won't come within a 1/4" of the round rubber bumper unless I really press against the door. No way will I be able to close this puppy!

It seems like both doors are bowed in the middle @$#&^? Is there a 'quick fix' for this? Has anyone used an expansion bar and streched the middle of the cab to fit to the door, or am I looking in the wrong direction??

Thanks,

12-28-2002, 10:28 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Door alignment blues I'm installing my doors, both Goodmark. Rebuilt hinges, new seal, new cab corners and rockers already in. The gap around the door looks great, the top of the door fits tight against the seal, the bottom is flush with the rocker. BUT, what happened here. The middle of both doors, where the handles used to be, won't come within a 1/4" of the round rubber bumper unless I really press against the door. No way will I be able to close this puppy! It seems like both doors are bowed in the middle @$#&^? Is there a 'quick fix' for this? Has anyone used an expansion bar and streched the middle of the cab to fit to the door, or am I looking in the wrong direction?? Thanks, Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!