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Old 02-06-2016, 01:42 AM   #11
LOW A D
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Re: Got it one piece at a time... 51 chev

I've been working on getting my door gaps set to my liking and welding in my outer cowl patches and outer cab corners. As you all know, this requires installing and removing the doors several times. Adjusting the door each time you put it back on takes time and it is hard to put it the exact same spot each time. Maybe most of you already know this but if it can help at least one person, I will show you how I do it. Once I have the door adjusted to exactly where I want it, I drill a 1/4 inch hole through the hinge and through the door. I do this to both upper and lower hinge. This way, when you put the door back on, you line up the 1/4 holes and insert a 1/4 bolt through the holes. Now the door will stay put in exactly the right spot and you can put in the six bolts holding the door to the hinge without trying to balance the door on your knees. Once the bolts are all tight, simply pull out the 1/4 inch bolts. Hope this makes sense!!
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