Front wing rubbing door edge
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Front wing rubbing door edge
Hi All,
Jethro's passenger door is rubbing the front wing at the bottom hinge position when opening and closing and the paint is being removed.
Can I shim the bottom door hinge or do I have to reposition the front wing to alter the gap?
Jethro's passenger door is rubbing the front wing at the bottom hinge position when opening and closing and the paint is being removed.
Can I shim the bottom door hinge or do I have to reposition the front wing to alter the gap?
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Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
You can undo the bottom 2 and the bolt immediately above and then lever the wing bottom/rear edge forwards enough to get it clear. Easiest option, IMHO.
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Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
you can do either or both, but why has it started,worn hinge, collapsing door frame ,whats the other side ie rear door/ frame gap like
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Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
The passenger side door has had almost no use since 2011 and I have just noticed that the gap is very narrow between the door and wing. There is no damage or corrosion and the drivers door is fine.kennatt wrote:you can do either or both, but why has it started,worn hinge, collapsing door frame ,whats the other side ie rear door/ frame gap like
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Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
Bought a set of stainless steel door hinge shims.
1mm thick and easy to fit - should do the trick......watch this space!
1mm thick and easy to fit - should do the trick......watch this space!
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Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
Still watching this space......
Thinking of purchasing.
John ;-)
Thinking of purchasing.
John ;-)
Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
If the shims work I will get some as my rear door rubs on the post at the bottom, means I wont have to keep touching up chipped paint,
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Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
Was going to order some this morning, but will cut up some plate 2"x2" and insert them to give me some idea of how much shimming I need first...
John ;-)
John ;-)
Re: Front wing rubbing door edge
No rust on pillar, very sound, but I'm not convinced the door is right and all the bright work around the top isn't sitting right, but I'm saving it for a sunny day, it does drop slightly and I've just noticed the bar type hinge bit is missing, more bits to source,