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cajun chevy · 10-10-2012, 06:17 PM

Can someone give me advice on setting the drivers door on my 72 c10.
If i want to set it back a bit do I shim at the door and hinge or is there any adjustment at the hinge and cab?
Thanks.

zeeklu · 10-10-2012, 06:41 PM

There is an adjustment at the cab and hinge. Chris

'68 C-20 · 10-10-2012, 08:03 PM

Yup, loosen the bolts on the hinge and you will figure it out pretty quick. There is actually quite a bit of adjustment in the hinge mounts.

weaintscared · 10-10-2012, 08:52 PM

Good info I would have been asking the same question soon
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Andy4639 · 10-10-2012, 10:22 PM

U also need to adjust the door latch side also. These can keep the door from shutting all the way also. I just did my 71 drivers side door and now it shuts darn near perfect. It took me a while but I got it. A little adjustment does a lot. I also added a new claw to the door side.Top picture is just to show the part.

cajun chevy · 10-11-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

U also need to adjust the door latch side also. These can keep the door from shutting all the way also. I just did my 71 drivers side door and now it shuts darn near perfect. It took me a while but I got it. A little adjustment does a lot. I also added a new claw to the door side.Top picture is just to show the part.

Thanks again for the help.

kaycee · 10-11-2012, 01:16 PM

It depends on what adj. you need all the above is correct hopefully this is all you need.The bolts that are on the inner part of hinge are a ***** a wrench that is shaped like a U can help alot,but it is no cake walk especially if you have fresh paint.

cajun chevy · 10-11-2012, 02:42 PM

The fender is off so the bolts are easy to reach.

Andy4639 · 10-11-2012, 07:22 PM

I need to take a picture of the manual that shows the proper alignment of the strickers and latch for you. I'm off tomorrow night so I may try and get it. I did some touching up on my drivers door today also.

cajun chevy · 10-11-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I need to take a picture of the manual that shows the proper alignment of the strickers and latch for you. I'm off tomorrow night so I may try and get it. I did some touching up on my drivers door today also.

thanks, Marcel.

jtp67-72 · 10-12-2012, 12:09 AM

The "cab" end of the hinges will adjust the door up & down..and front to back.....the "door" end of the hinge adjust door in & out...I always start with cab end and get door "square" in the opening.....then adjust Door end of hinges to get back edge of door flush with cab and gapped right at windshield post..takes patience!!!....jim

cajun chevy · 10-12-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

The "cab" end of the hinges will adjust the door up & down..and front to back.....the "door" end of the hinge adjust door in & out...I always start with cab end and get door "square" in the opening.....then adjust Door end of hinges to get back edge of door flush with cab and gapped right at windshield post..takes patience!!!....jim

What do I do if I wnt to move the door backwards, shim between the hinge and the door?

jtp67-72 · 10-12-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cajun chevy

What do I do if I wnt to move the door backwards, shim between the hinge and the door?

No...the cab end of hinge will adjust to allow door backwards....the slots on that end of hinge are elongated to allow for that...the capsulated nuts in the cab pillar will slide to allow for the up and down movement....unless the truck had been severely wrecked U should have all the adjustment U need in hinges.....jim

cajun chevy · 10-12-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

No...the cab end of hinge will adjust to allow door backwards....the slots on that end of hinge are elongated to allow for that...the capsulated nuts in the cab pillar will slide to allow for the up and down movement....unless the truck had been severely wrecked U should have all the adjustment U need in hinges.....jim

Thank you Jim.
Marcel.

Tinkermc · 10-12-2012, 08:07 PM

very small adjustments can make a lot of difference to a pro body man this can be the most frustrating thing you ever do.

Andy4639 · 10-12-2012, 08:39 PM

Here is some more info.

weaintscared · 10-12-2012, 10:27 PM

More usefull info for us to make ours build a little more simple.
Love this site! So much info & help from others...

My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622
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10-10-2012, 06:17 PM	#1
cajun chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: meteghan centre, nova scotia, canada Posts: 208	Help please! Door adjustment Can someone give me advice on setting the drivers door on my 72 c10. If i want to set it back a bit do I shim at the door and hinge or is there any adjustment at the hinge and cab? Thanks.

10-10-2012, 06:41 PM	#2
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Help please! Door adjustment There is an adjustment at the cab and hinge. Chris

10-10-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: Help please! Door adjustment Yup, loosen the bolts on the hinge and you will figure it out pretty quick. There is actually quite a bit of adjustment in the hinge mounts. __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

10-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: Help please! Door adjustment Good info I would have been asking the same question soon Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help please! Door adjustment U also need to adjust the door latch side also. These can keep the door from shutting all the way also. I just did my 71 drivers side door and now it shuts darn near perfect. It took me a while but I got it. A little adjustment does a lot. I also added a new claw to the door side.Top picture is just to show the part. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-11-2012, 01:16 PM	#7
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,453	Re: Help please! Door adjustment It depends on what adj. you need all the above is correct hopefully this is all you need.The bolts that are on the inner part of hinge are a ***** a wrench that is shaped like a U can help alot,but it is no cake walk especially if you have fresh paint. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

10-11-2012, 02:42 PM	#8
cajun chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: meteghan centre, nova scotia, canada Posts: 208	Re: Help please! Door adjustment The fender is off so the bolts are easy to reach.

10-11-2012, 07:22 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help please! Door adjustment I need to take a picture of the manual that shows the proper alignment of the strickers and latch for you. I'm off tomorrow night so I may try and get it. I did some touching up on my drivers door today also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-12-2012, 12:09 AM	#11
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Help please! Door adjustment The "cab" end of the hinges will adjust the door up & down..and front to back.....the "door" end of the hinge adjust door in & out...I always start with cab end and get door "square" in the opening.....then adjust Door end of hinges to get back edge of door flush with cab and gapped right at windshield post..takes patience!!!....jim Attached Images __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

10-12-2012, 08:07 PM	#15
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Help please! Door adjustment very small adjustments can make a lot of difference to a pro body man this can be the most frustrating thing you ever do.

10-12-2012, 08:39 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help please! Door adjustment Here is some more info. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-12-2012, 10:27 PM	#17
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: Help please! Door adjustment More usefull info for us to make ours build a little more simple. Love this site! So much info & help from others... My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622 Posted via Mobile Device



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