Doors don't close right... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*ZmOz* · 05-29-2005, 10:54 PM

Both the doors on my '79 won't close unless I slam them *REALLY* hard...that can't possibly be good for them.

What do I need to adjust in order to fix them? I remember seeing a thread about this a while ago, but of course I can't search for it...

Russell · 05-29-2005, 11:28 PM

Probally two things that are wrong with it -- The strikers and the hinges.

Strikers are easy to adjust, just loosen them up, and move them around as needed

Hinges will be worn out, and will need to be replaced. If I remember correctly they cannot easily be rebuilt...

ureckme · 05-29-2005, 11:50 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=149131

76bonanza · 05-30-2005, 08:52 AM

If the striker bolt does not have the plastic thing on it get that replaced made huge diference on mine.

TrainD5115 · 05-30-2005, 02:59 PM

New strikers are about 8 or 9 dollars last time I checked. Can be had at local parts stores.

bigarmzz · 05-30-2005, 03:22 PM

like 76 bonanza said, you need the plastic thingy's......there only $3 at advance there in the help section....there almost always long gone on most of these trucks...

guarantee ya, that will do the trick

ureckme · 05-30-2005, 04:17 PM

On my strikers I used a piece of rubber hose. If you lived close I would help with your doors for free. And that goes for the people that live Arizona too. Matt

ureckme · 05-30-2005, 04:29 PM

On my strikers I used a piece of rubber hose. If you lived close I would help with your doors for free. And that goes for the people that live Arizona too. Matt

86swb · 05-30-2005, 05:38 PM

What did you say ureckme? Could you please repete that? he-he

*ZmOz* · 05-30-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ureckme

On my strikers I used a piece of rubber hose.

What, specifically, did you use the rubber hose for?

Is there a technical name for this "plastic thingy" that I can ask for at the parts store?

ureckme · 05-30-2005, 06:49 PM

On the striker I removed the big washer and put on a piece of ( I think ) 5/8 heater hose about 1 inch long. Now I got to say this I am very che ( thrifty ) I make what I have work. And I work around car all day I get things done, to redo my own truck and replace every thing would get very costly and it adds up quick so any thing to save a buck or 2 or 3. Matt

05-29-2005, 10:54 PM	#1
ZmOz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OR Posts: 235	Doors don't close right... Both the doors on my '79 won't close unless I slam them REALLY hard...that can't possibly be good for them. What do I need to adjust in order to fix them? I remember seeing a thread about this a while ago, but of course I can't search for it...

05-29-2005, 11:28 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Probally two things that are wrong with it -- The strikers and the hinges. Strikers are easy to adjust, just loosen them up, and move them around as needed Hinges will be worn out, and will need to be replaced. If I remember correctly they cannot easily be rebuilt... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-29-2005, 11:50 PM	#3
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=149131 __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted

05-30-2005, 08:52 AM	#4
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	If the striker bolt does not have the plastic thing on it get that replaced made huge diference on mine. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

05-30-2005, 02:59 PM	#5
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	New strikers are about 8 or 9 dollars last time I checked. Can be had at local parts stores. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

05-30-2005, 03:22 PM	#6
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	like 76 bonanza said, you need the plastic thingy's......there only $3 at advance there in the help section....there almost always long gone on most of these trucks... guarantee ya, that will do the trick __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

05-30-2005, 04:17 PM	#7
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	On my strikers I used a piece of rubber hose. If you lived close I would help with your doors for free. And that goes for the people that live Arizona too. Matt __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted

05-30-2005, 04:29 PM	#8
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	On my strikers I used a piece of rubber hose. If you lived close I would help with your doors for free. And that goes for the people that live Arizona too. Matt __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted

05-30-2005, 05:38 PM	#9
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	What did you say ureckme? Could you please repete that? he-he __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-30-2005, 06:49 PM	#11
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	On the striker I removed the big washer and put on a piece of ( I think ) 5/8 heater hose about 1 inch long. Now I got to say this I am very che ( thrifty ) I make what I have work. And I work around car all day I get things done, to redo my own truck and replace every thing would get very costly and it adds up quick so any thing to save a buck or 2 or 3. Matt __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted

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