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Old 04-25-2021, 07:26 PM   #1
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Door closing problem

I'm trying to adjust the closing of my doors on my 53 3100. They are in the correct positions, as per the gaps all around, close and latch. But when latched, you can still pull the door out about 1/2 inch (although it stays latched). Striker plates and latches are new, and are adjusted inward and downward so that the door will latch and stay latched. I checked out Youtube, no help. Any advice or tips?
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Old 04-26-2021, 02:14 AM   #2
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Re: Door closing problem

Your doors are catching on the first click but not the second. Bring your striker plates out a bit until BOTH detents are secure.
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Old 04-26-2021, 05:20 PM   #3
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Re: Door closing problem

What MiraclePieCo said. If your doors are closing all the way there may be a lot of wear. I had trouble on my 49 with the second latch not catching all the time. I bought these clips and it solved the problem.
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Old 04-26-2021, 08:42 PM   #4
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Re: Door closing problem

Spot on!! Didn't realize that there are 2 clicks. Thank you very much.
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Old 04-27-2021, 10:57 AM   #5
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Re: Door closing problem

hijacking this thread as there is knowledge here, ha ha

in my case on my '54 the passanger side door gap is tight up top on the rear of the door, what VooDoo is required to pull the top of the door forward 1/8th of an inch?

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Old 04-27-2021, 11:45 AM   #6
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Re: Door closing problem

You should be able to loosen up the bolts that bolt the hinges to the door and slide it forward enough to split the difference. You gaps and fit are as good or better than 70% of them out thee now though. I'm gong to say that there a few guys on here that would dance in the street if their doors fit that good after adjusting them.
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