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Door Gaps |
Mike1981 |
Jul 29 2016, 01:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 21-July 14 From: Detroit MI Member No.: 17,663 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello
I have a 1972 914 The passengers side was hit and "repaired by P.O." I have noticed when I close the passengers door it hits the rear quarter panel, chipping the paint. On the opposite end that meets the front fender the gap is wider that the drives side gap. Is there any way to adjust the door forwards towards the front fender? Thanks |
John |
Jul 29 2016, 02:20 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I have "moved" the forward portion of the door opening further forward (at the location where the door bolts on).
This effectively will move the entire door forward in the opening. This car has a cage installed and I jacked the front hinge point forward carefully and all turned out well. YMMV (your mileage may vary). Typically, if the doors don't fit, it may indicate a twisted tub. My car has been well aligned and braced so that at least the suspension pickup points are and stay where they are supposed to be regardless of the rest of the bodywork. Do you have any pictures? |
Mike1981 |
Jul 29 2016, 03:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 21-July 14 From: Detroit MI Member No.: 17,663 Region Association: Southern California |
I have "moved" the forward portion of the door opening further forward (at the location where the door bolts on). This effectively will move the entire door forward in the opening. This car has a cage installed and I jacked the front hinge point forward carefully and all turned out well. YMMV (your mileage may vary). Typically, if the doors don't fit, it may indicate a twisted tub. My car has been well aligned and braced so that at least the suspension pickup points are and stay where they are supposed to be regardless of the rest of the bodywork. Do you have any pictures? Oh yes (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i273.photobucket.com-17663-1469826946.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i273.photobucket.com-17663-1469826946.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i273.photobucket.com-17663-1469826947.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i273.photobucket.com-17663-1469826947.4.jpg) |
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