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AusTx68 · 03-05-2010, 09:31 PM

So the day finally came for me to hang my new doors. I started on the passenger side first. It was a tight fit but lined up. Later I installed the weather seal and the door wouldn't close. I think I need to shim the door, right?

My big problem is the drivers side door. The damn thing doesn't fit. The window frame hits at the top corner. I searched and found posts where guys have drilled out the spot welds to make it fit. I need more details on the fix. Do you removed the window frame completely or just drill out the welds on the latch side and push it lower into the door?

PHAT TONY · 03-05-2010, 09:42 PM

1. New weather strips don't compress as much as originals; more urethane content makes it stiffer, you adjust the door at the hinge one hinge at a time.
2. I would drill the welds and completely remove the window frame (and have), reposition it in the door on the truck, clamp it and weld 'er up.

msgross · 03-05-2010, 09:44 PM

I've seen guys take a section out of the upper window arch too...then reweld

AusTx68 · 03-05-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

1. New weather strips don't compress as much as originals; more urethane content makes it stiffer, you adjust the door at the hinge one hinge at a time.
2. I would drill the welds and completely remove the window frame (and have), reposition it in the door on the truck, clamp it and weld 'er up.

Adjust the door at the hinge? I'm not sure what you mean. Moving it or adding spacers?

68C15 · 03-06-2010, 12:06 AM

front-back adjustment is on the jamb side of hinge while the in-out adjustment is on the door side of hinges.

Huck · 03-06-2010, 08:48 AM

After messing with 3 sets of "NEW" doors including Goodmark----I decided I probably would not live long enough to get a pair that fit. The goodmark pair were so bad that the hinge holes wouldn't line up with the A pillar--and one of the doors had a stamping defect right in the middle of the outer skin--from the inside out so it came out of the press that way---talk about crap!! When I got a door to fit the opening right---then the fender to door accent lines were way off.
I reverted back to original GM doors and they fit like a glove--rust and all. Of all the re-pop stuff out there, the worst fitting junk is the doors. My recommendaiton would be to find the very best original doors you can and work with them. Good luck--Huck

Richard H. · 03-06-2010, 09:25 AM

I am using my old frames on both sides and yes my LH door blows. Got a lot of time in that one.

**PICKMUP** · 03-06-2010, 04:29 PM

Be sure you start out with tight door hinges to eliminate sag. If you use the original GM upper hoops you will probably get a better fit. I have seen some good sectioning work on the repop hoops, but it takes some time to cut, fit, weld, grind and finish.
The repop doors are also thinner than original. I would rather see them thicker, like the inner fenders.

03-05-2010, 09:31 PM	#1
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	How to fix repop doors?? So the day finally came for me to hang my new doors. I started on the passenger side first. It was a tight fit but lined up. Later I installed the weather seal and the door wouldn't close. I think I need to shim the door, right? My big problem is the drivers side door. The damn thing doesn't fit. The window frame hits at the top corner. I searched and found posts where guys have drilled out the spot welds to make it fit. I need more details on the fix. Do you removed the window frame completely or just drill out the welds on the latch side and push it lower into the door? __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

03-05-2010, 09:42 PM	#2
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: How to fix repop doors?? 1. New weather strips don't compress as much as originals; more urethane content makes it stiffer, you adjust the door at the hinge one hinge at a time. 2. I would drill the welds and completely remove the window frame (and have), reposition it in the door on the truck, clamp it and weld 'er up. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

03-05-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: How to fix repop doors?? I've seen guys take a section out of the upper window arch too...then reweld __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-06-2010, 12:06 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: How to fix repop doors?? front-back adjustment is on the jamb side of hinge while the in-out adjustment is on the door side of hinges.

03-06-2010, 08:48 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: How to fix repop doors?? After messing with 3 sets of "NEW" doors including Goodmark----I decided I probably would not live long enough to get a pair that fit. The goodmark pair were so bad that the hinge holes wouldn't line up with the A pillar--and one of the doors had a stamping defect right in the middle of the outer skin--from the inside out so it came out of the press that way---talk about crap!! When I got a door to fit the opening right---then the fender to door accent lines were way off. I reverted back to original GM doors and they fit like a glove--rust and all. Of all the re-pop stuff out there, the worst fitting junk is the doors. My recommendaiton would be to find the very best original doors you can and work with them. Good luck--Huck

03-06-2010, 09:25 AM	#7
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: How to fix repop doors?? I am using my old frames on both sides and yes my LH door blows. Got a lot of time in that one. __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

03-06-2010, 04:29 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: How to fix repop doors?? Be sure you start out with tight door hinges to eliminate sag. If you use the original GM upper hoops you will probably get a better fit. I have seen some good sectioning work on the repop hoops, but it takes some time to cut, fit, weld, grind and finish. The repop doors are also thinner than original. I would rather see them thicker, like the inner fenders.



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