47-55.1 55 years ago I was given this USAF 54 3100

[vintovka]

Will likely wire radio direct along with alarm soon. Am building courage to bend top half of door in 1/2" .

[VWNate1]

Sounds good to me .

I hate bending the doors, ideally it's done before the respray .

Unless it whistles really loudly or blasts you with cold air I'd live with it .

[dsraven]

I have seen some fellas who simply install some weatherstripping tape on the body where the door stuff has a gap.

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by dsraven

I have seen some fellas who simply install some weather stripping tape on the body where the door stuff has a gap.

Yes doing that right now to close the gosh awful gap and maybe reduce the wind noise and rain entry. Using standard door weather striping on BOTH sides on top and thinner "stick em" foam type on middle front. I swear the door is bent at top but will leave the door bending for next paint job (prolly not in my lifetime). Have been having to slam door for a over a half century so used to it. hopefully my ancient arms won't fail me. . May add i bought some cheep double sided tape to reattach used weatherstrip as my 3m glue is a pita. Its 1/2" with red pull off cover. Seems better than 3m glue too and looks same as what originally came on it when new. Will drive in am an report back.

Fwiw i milled the elongated adjustment slots longer in the door striker a bit to give me more room. Seems to work.