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12-25-2023, 12:59 AM
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Door grazing fender when opening
What would be my easiest solution to trying to make the door gap just a hair wider?
Just noticed it grazes the fender when I open it. Thought I’d ask before I likely make it harder than it has to be Thanks |
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12-25-2023, 02:38 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
I know there's some adjustments on the door hinges, but maybe the cab mounts are shot.
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12-25-2023, 03:51 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
How's the gap at the back of the door?? If it's ok, the fender needs to go forward a bit. If the gap is wide, move the door back a bit.. All the restorers "shoot" for 3/16" gap.. All you need is about 1/8" more clearance.. The fender is bolted solidly to the cab, so cab mounts don't effect that gap..
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12-25-2023, 08:23 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
That's a fairly easy adjustment. The cowl panel will need to be loosened. Once you get the fender where you want it, then also adjust the cowl panel to share the same gap to the door as the fender.
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12-25-2023, 08:44 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
From this picture it looks like it's the fender needs to forward. As mentioned, if other door gaps like good then fender for sure
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12-25-2023, 09:48 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
Okay, great. So take the coke off and loosen the fender bolts in there and push the fender forward a hair and re-tighten?
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12-25-2023, 10:50 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
You will want to loosen two top fender to cowl bolts, one rocker extension tab to fender bolt, and the large rear inner fender skirt to floor brace bolt, and gently move forward to achieve the desired gap. Then tighten all bolts.
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12-25-2023, 11:20 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
Thanks for the guidance. Removed the cowl this am and got that fender forward a hair. Doesn’t hit anymore.
Merry Christmas |
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12-25-2023, 11:32 AM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
Thanks for the guidance. Removed the cowl this am and got that fender forward a hair. Doesn’t hit anymore.
Merry Christmas |
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12-25-2023, 12:52 PM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
Much improved! Looks fantastic.
Merry Christmas!
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12-26-2023, 07:29 PM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
rubbing fixed and looks far better!
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12-26-2023, 08:00 PM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
Perfecto!
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12-27-2023, 01:02 PM
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Re: Door grazing fender when opening
Nice job!
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