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brad20653 · 08-07-2003, 10:54 PM

My door barely opens from hitting the rocker panels. Are they easy to adjust ? How do i adjust them ? Any pics would help

oldsub86 · 08-07-2003, 10:59 PM

What condition is the rest of the truck in? My doors are sagging a bit but I suspect is is due to the rust in the cab supports, rocker panels and cab corners. I think the whole thing is sagging a bit.

brad20653 · 08-07-2003, 11:06 PM

perfect

bobs409 · 08-08-2003, 08:03 AM

First, make sure your hinges aren't worn. Open the door and try to lift it up and down on it and look for any movement. There should be none. Any movement, replace hinge(s).

If they are tight, the door adjustment is done at the hinges. To move the door forward or back, loosen bolts that go from hinge to cab. A bit tough to get at some but it is possible. To move door inward or outward, that adjustment is done by loosening the bolts that go from hinge to door.

When doing adjustments, a little goes a long way so move in small amounts. After the door is positioned properly in the door opening, you may have to adjust the rear striker plate. Loosen the 4 bolts and move around until door shuts properly. (this part moves up, down, in and out)

Take your time and have patience. Sometimes you get it right away, sometimes you don't.

brad20653 · 08-08-2003, 10:10 AM

Whats the best thing to do about a little rust on the bottom of the doors ? Clean break off then prime and paint?

08-07-2003, 10:54 PM	#1
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	Door adjust help My door barely opens from hitting the rocker panels. Are they easy to adjust ? How do i adjust them ? Any pics would help __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-07-2003, 10:59 PM	#2
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	What condition is the rest of the truck in? My doors are sagging a bit but I suspect is is due to the rust in the cab supports, rocker panels and cab corners. I think the whole thing is sagging a bit. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

08-07-2003, 11:06 PM	#3
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	perfect __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350

08-08-2003, 08:03 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	First, make sure your hinges aren't worn. Open the door and try to lift it up and down on it and look for any movement. There should be none. Any movement, replace hinge(s). If they are tight, the door adjustment is done at the hinges. To move the door forward or back, loosen bolts that go from hinge to cab. A bit tough to get at some but it is possible. To move door inward or outward, that adjustment is done by loosening the bolts that go from hinge to door. When doing adjustments, a little goes a long way so move in small amounts. After the door is positioned properly in the door opening, you may have to adjust the rear striker plate. Loosen the 4 bolts and move around until door shuts properly. (this part moves up, down, in and out) Take your time and have patience. Sometimes you get it right away, sometimes you don't. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-08-2003, 10:10 AM	#5
brad20653 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. MD Posts: 218	Whats the best thing to do about a little rust on the bottom of the doors ? Clean break off then prime and paint? __________________ Soon to have 68 SWB 350 with Turbo350



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