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Old 01-11-2013, 01:50 PM   #5
OrrieG
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Re: two questions: 1. door hinges 2. panel gap

Door gaps on these trucks are usually a little off, especially on trucks late in the production runs. These were built as work trucks, all the farmers wanted was a door that stayed shut and kept out the rain and dust. There are numerous threads on adding or subtracting material from the doors to get the gaps exact. I figure I will align the jamb and top, let the bottom be what it is and then align the fender to the door. 3 out of 4 is good enough for me and only drunks, dogs and small children will see the sill gap.
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