Ahhhh, brings back fond memories of my apprenticeship with an old school custom car builder. He used 2x4's to adjust everything from tweaked hood hinges, to uncooperative doors. Thanks for the great detailed explanation in this.
I think the new generations of techs really missed out on how much fun it was to adjust doors in the old days. Even better if the fender was on. Enjoy the rest of your weekend Jerry
Wish I saw this video about a month ago when I was adjusting my doors. I eventually learned to not over loosen the bolts. First door took dramatically longer than it should have. Second door went much faster when I just loosened the bolts by about a quarter to half turn and then used a block of wood and hammer to tap with. Much easier!.
Great video. I've restored a few cars over the past 40 yrs and I basically learned this stuff on my own. I've found that getting the doors in the proper position relatively easy compared to getting the fenders hood and nose properly aligned. I've found that the easiest method for that is to loosely mount everything up on the car and start shimming and tweaking from there. But maybe you have a better method...a video on that would be really helpful to a lot of people. Your camera angles and explanations on this video were spot on.
Excellent video Jerry. This will come in very handy as I'll be doing the doors on my "63" Falcon Convertible in the net month or so. My son bought me new door latches for Christmas this year so I'll be saving this video for reference. God bless and have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you too my friend. That's a heck of a cool car - 63 Falcon 👍 You might like this film - th-cam.com/video/BkGSv_1RL1w/w-d-xo.html There's falcon in there somewhere - maybe a 68 though - so cool back then - those must have been the days - the proudest USA days for sure :)
Great video Jerry! Your methodical approach is the best way to keep from getting too frustrated. I also think it is best to not touch the hinge-to-pillar bolts unless absolutely necessary because you end up with too many moving parts and it always seemed more difficult to get them back where they belong. Merry Christmas!
Door alignment tool for $20 on Ebay a better choice than a 2x4 which can cause the door to crush if not careful. the tool uses the door latch mechanism for leverage.
Ah..the good ol days. Well shown, except hinges became less and less adjustable from the mid eighties forward. Some shops will try and make you feel like a sheeny for using shims. They rather make a big production out of it and put it on a frame machine. Although, I remember removing bumpers and fenders from Cadillac's and seeing all kinds of shims drop to the floor, right from the factory.
Ahhhh, brings back fond memories of my apprenticeship with an old school custom car builder.
He used 2x4's to adjust everything from tweaked hood hinges, to uncooperative doors.
Thanks for the great detailed explanation in this.
Sounds like a smart guy - 2x4 and a big hammer can do wonders 👍😊
Good stuff Bud!! Even when you know what you are doing Door alignments are a pain in the Balls!!☻
Excellent instructional.
Thanks, glad it was helpful. 👍
Great tips about the jack and hammer !! Have a good weekend Jerry
Thanks for checking it out Stephan 👍🎄😊
I think the new generations of techs really missed out on how much fun it was to adjust doors in the old days. Even better if the fender was on. Enjoy the rest of your weekend Jerry
Your right. You have a great Sunday my friend 🏈🏈🏈😊
Great video, to the point, well explained and no waffle! Spot on! 👍🏻
Good advice. I'm glad doors aren't as heavy anymore
True - not like wrestling with a 76 monte carlo door 😐
Thank you, this is very helpful
Wish I saw this video about a month ago when I was adjusting my doors. I eventually learned to not over loosen the bolts. First door took dramatically longer than it should have. Second door went much faster when I just loosened the bolts by about a quarter to half turn and then used a block of wood and hammer to tap with. Much easier!.
Thanks for sharing your story - have a good weekend my friend :)
Thanks for this very helpful video. Have a great weekend
Thanks, you too RG 👍🎄😊
Great video. I've restored a few cars over the past 40 yrs and I basically learned this stuff on my own. I've found that getting the doors in the proper position relatively easy compared to getting the fenders hood and nose properly aligned. I've found that the easiest method for that is to loosely mount everything up on the car and start shimming and tweaking from there. But maybe you have a better method...a video on that would be really helpful to a lot of people. Your camera angles and explanations on this video were spot on.
You're right. First bolt it up on the old marks (scratches, washer marks, etc.) - then go from there. Thanks for your input my friend :)
have a good weekend, that old car is coming along
Thanks YY - have a good weekend my friend 👍🏈🎄😊
Another good one Jerry. Thank you. Have a great week.
You're welcome - have a great weekend yourself 🏈🎄 👍😊
Awesome video thanks!
Thank you for the video. Have a Merry Christmas!
U too John - Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄😊
Thank you for sharing this information very helpful
You're welcome Robert - 👍🎄🏈😊
Nice job Jerry!
Have a great weekend. 👍
Thanks Jim - you too my friend 🏈😊
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AMX is starting to look good keep up the good work and have a great weekend
Thanks - appreciate you checking it out - you have a good weekend to my friend👍😊
Excellent video Jerry. This will come in very handy as I'll be doing the doors on my "63" Falcon Convertible in the net month or so. My son bought me new door latches for Christmas this year so I'll be saving this video for reference. God bless and have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you too my friend. That's a heck of a cool car - 63 Falcon 👍 You might like this film - th-cam.com/video/BkGSv_1RL1w/w-d-xo.html There's falcon in there somewhere - maybe a 68 though - so cool back then - those must have been the days - the proudest USA days for sure :)
@LakesideAutobody I'll watch it in the morning. Thank you.
Great video Jerry! Your methodical approach is the best way to keep from getting too frustrated. I also think it is best to not touch the hinge-to-pillar bolts unless absolutely necessary because you end up with too many moving parts and it always seemed more difficult to get them back where they belong. Merry Christmas!
Absolutely... thanks for your input my friend. Merry Christmas to you too 👍🎄🎄🎄😊
Great video 👍
Explained perfectly
Appreciate you checking it out HKR - have a good weekend 👍🏈🎄😊
Good information, thanks......
You're welcome! 😊
Thanks for one more great video
You're welcome - have a great weekend Courtney 👍🎄😊
Door alignment tool for $20 on Ebay a better choice than a 2x4 which can cause the door to crush if not careful. the tool uses the door latch mechanism for leverage.
I'll check it out BBM - thanks for the tip - have a good weekend my friend 👍🎄🏈😊
Ah..the good ol days. Well shown, except hinges became less and less adjustable from the mid eighties forward. Some shops will try and make you feel like a sheeny for using shims. They rather make a big production out of it and put it on a frame machine. Although, I remember removing bumpers and fenders from Cadillac's and seeing all kinds of shims drop to the floor, right from the factory.
Thanks for the comment Mr. T - good stories. Have a good weekend my friend 👍🏈🎄😊
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