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jcblue · 12-21-2007, 06:46 PM

the gaps between my door/fender and door/cab look pretty good, but the gap around teh top of the door and rain gutter is just not right, very tight at windshield post, and large gap at top rear in the curve of the gutter.. what can i do about this w/out messing up my other lines?
thaks guys

josh

low'n slow · 12-21-2007, 06:50 PM

I have one door like that. The other fits fine. I got it as tight as possible at the front. If you have the skill you could cut the window frame and rearrange to fit.

keiths69swb · 12-21-2007, 07:07 PM

Have you tried another door? There may be small differences between manufacturing runs that could possibly make the difference.

Rollie396 · 12-21-2007, 07:14 PM

you could weld a suitable sized tig rod to the top edge of the door to close up the gap.

red71cheyenne · 12-21-2007, 08:38 PM

Thats what Rockcln said he did with his to line them up...

Might have to try it if I ever get to the point where I can worry about the gaps lining up...

c10addict · 12-22-2007, 02:52 AM

I put two new Goodmark doors on mine.. I had to cut them both apart at the top front window frame corner and take a 1/4 inch out of them and weld them back together to make them fit..

jcblue · 12-22-2007, 01:41 PM

anyone got any pics of what they did?

**Palf70Step** · 12-22-2007, 01:50 PM

I had to tweak my passenger door in that area. You can see what I did in my build thread, the door starts at post#111 I think.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=221437&page=5

12-21-2007, 06:50 PM	#2
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: gap around top of door? I have one door like that. The other fits fine. I got it as tight as possible at the front. If you have the skill you could cut the window frame and rearrange to fit.

12-21-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
keiths69swb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Posts: 28	Re: gap around top of door? Have you tried another door? There may be small differences between manufacturing runs that could possibly make the difference.

12-21-2007, 07:14 PM	#4
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: gap around top of door? you could weld a suitable sized tig rod to the top edge of the door to close up the gap. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-21-2007, 08:38 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: gap around top of door? Thats what Rockcln said he did with his to line them up... Might have to try it if I ever get to the point where I can worry about the gaps lining up... __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-22-2007, 02:52 AM	#6
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: gap around top of door? I put two new Goodmark doors on mine.. I had to cut them both apart at the top front window frame corner and take a 1/4 inch out of them and weld them back together to make them fit.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

12-21-2007, 06:46 PM	#1
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	gap around top of door? the gaps between my door/fender and door/cab look pretty good, but the gap around teh top of the door and rain gutter is just not right, very tight at windshield post, and large gap at top rear in the curve of the gutter.. what can i do about this w/out messing up my other lines? thaks guys josh

12-22-2007, 01:41 PM	#7
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: gap around top of door? anyone got any pics of what they did?

12-22-2007, 01:50 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,845	Re: gap around top of door? I had to tweak my passenger door in that area. You can see what I did in my build thread, the door starts at post#111 I think. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=221437&page=5 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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