Thanks for the very clear explanations. The issue I have with my 1968 Camaro passenger side door is that the body shop inserted shims between the upper hinge and the cowl. I am not sure why they put them there (maybe they did not understand the principles you explained). Fact is, if I remove them and fasten the top hinge to the cowl, the lower rear corner of the door comes far out about 7/16". Put the shims back in it still leaves the corner come out about 1/4". Appreciate any advice you can give.
It is possible the door was skinned and with a twist in it . It is possible to twist by rolling window down and placing a wood block in top of rear jamb and putting pressure on the lower part of the door ,but you can also damage worse if not carfull
@@Americansupercar thanks, I was considering this. There seems to be some tension in the lower left part of the pass. door. The glass is coming out before I attempt to reverse the twist. Hope it works, if carefully done.
@Americansupercar I've been looking for this kind of explanation, thanks. But that principle applies for all car doors? I don't have a super car but it's for my cargo van. There is a gap on the top rear end corner that causes loud wind noise. Looking forward for your helpful thoughts. TIA
Thank you for the video. I have a problem of the door still not sitting right. Placing shims on the hinge to door, does not make any difference. There's a slight difference between hinge to door, which makes me think that either the a-pillar is warped or the doo, worse scenario both. Is ot possible to determine which is the warped part without special equipment? I hope you will be able to help.
I want to make the bottom of go in, whilst bringing the top out (i.e. rotate the door slightly clockwise). Would this mean tightening the top hinge, and loosening the bottom?
Just seen this. The rear of the door towards the back wheel arch is sticking out too far at the bottom. The rest of the bottom of the door aligns okay as you move towards the front of the door by the front wheels
What kind of car are we talking about ,assuming with Phillips head bolts its a Nova ,if there tight it is difficult to get to the cowl bolts with out removing the fender and you will probably need and inpact screw driver .
First thing I'm the dumbest person on earth mechanical, so. My pt cruiser got hit lightly the bottom door where Mark is ,is in and the top is out a bit . So do I loosten the bottom ?
