What would you guys do?

[Telecasterjoey]

I'm trying to line up my stupid aftermarket drivers door. I cant track down a factory door anywhere and this aftermarket one was cheap (I now know why)
I have it all lined up all the gaps are good but now with the latch on it closes too far and I'm out of adjustment on the latch. I was about to get the grinder and welder out but I figured I should ask you guys what you'd do first! Can I move the striker out more? Should I cut into the door and move the latch in more? Feedback please!!

[jonessmc87]

just loosen the striker and move it out, there is a lot more adjustment in there then u might think. just be careful not to have it out so far where the top weatherstripping isnt water tight

[nightflyer]

u need to buy a better door check out tognottys stores

[mooseknuckles]

you can move the striker out some.... but did you swap over the weatherstriping from the old door onto the new door?

[Telecasterjoey]

I havent even tried the weather stripping with the latch yet, Now i'm scared lol I'm gonna go put on the weather stripping and move the striker out. I'll get back to you buddy!
Thanks a lot.

Ps your truck looked a lot like mine before you did it up! (mooseknuckles)

[bigblockrock]

Thats how my door looked without the weatherstripping when i replaced it. The weatherstripping makes a difference.

[Telecasterjoey]

I moved the striker out and put the weather stripping in. It got the body lines lined up. The door still fits like sh*t though! I'm getting the truck painted very soon but I'm gonna have to find a factory door

[tucsonjwt]

Regarding the striker bolt, you may have to reach behind the door pillar and hold on to the nut on the opposite side when tightening it. That nut can spin a little when you tighten it, and even though it seems tight it may loosen over a short period of time. Also, if the door hinge pins are shot, then you should replace those. Grab hold of the door by the handle and try to move it up and down. If it moves a lot, then the hinge pins need replacing.

[Telecasterjoey]

The hinges have a little play but they're good for their age. I tightened the hell outta the striker bolt lol dont want that sucker moving!

[SeanPaintsFlames]

I have doors and fenders that fit just like that!

[Telecasterjoey]

Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

I have doors and fenders that fit just like that!

What did you end up doing with them?

[nightflyer]

i have a 73 chevy that i had the same proplem sorry u need to get a better door

[nightflyer]

hi i have some parts from my truck i no longer need or want rear window side mirrows

[Telecasterjoey]

Unless you've got a door I'm ok lol thanks though!
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[nightflyer]

i did have both doors sorry i got rid of them if i had known someone with a truck like mine i would have given them to u yes give

[nightflyer]

soon ime hope to get it painted soon would like some ideas from people who own trucks like mine

[SeanPaintsFlames]

I'd agree in saying that you aught to A: move the striker out, and B: put on the weather stripping that you're using. How are the gaps everywhere else? Mine were wonky all the way around, like a blind man put on the door skin.

[terryj]

It looks like your missing the plastic bushing on the striker, that also make a big difference in how the door seats.

[Telecasterjoey]

Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

I'd agree in saying that you aught to A: move the striker out, and B: put on the weather stripping that you're using. How are the gaps everywhere else? Mine were wonky all the way around, like a blind man put on the door skin.

The gaps are pretty crappy all around! I'm not sure how my fender gap is gonna look either, since the door isnt quite as wide as the factory one.

[nightflyer]

check the frame if it is bent then everying else will be as well

[nightflyer]

that is it will be out of alinement and the only way u can fix it is to have the frame lined back up and your door will fit nice

[low man]

does the door go in too far?i find it hard to tell by the pictures.ive used the aftermarket stuff,sometimes theres some tweeking to do,its hard for us to find good tin up here.you could get a southern door but they dont go cheep

[Telecasterjoey]

Hey guys thanks for all the help. After screwing with the door for a while I got it to fit pretty well. I took the truck for paint yesterday and the guys really seem to know what they are doing. They said they'd line up all the panels for free!
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