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Now that I have the doors on my 35 Coupe hung, I need to do some major adjustments to get them to fit into the body openings.
Can anyone tell me where I can find some detailed info on exactly how to go about this?
I'm at a loss as there are no adjustments on the hinges (at least none of the usual ones that a person would hope for!).
All I know is that it apparently has a lot to do with shimming the body mounts -- but where do I start, and where would I shim to raise the back of the door ... etc?
Any info would be very much appreciated.
Many thanks for any leads you can provide.
1930 Coupe 1935 Coupe 1953 210 1954 1-ton automatic 1959 GMC half-ton
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Get a copy of the 1935 Fisher Body repair manual.....www.fillingstation.com.....has them at a low cost.
Gene Schneider
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Wonderful ... I appreciate the info very much -- will order asap!
Thank you!
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I just got done looking at the technical info in the resources area of this site. There, they have a section on aligining your doors. Depending on your body style, you will adjust certain body bolts, which they list as body bolt #1,2,3,4,etc. Then adding shims depending on your exact situation. It seems like a great place to start. You do need to be a member to access that area. Good Luck.
Maudslay33
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1933 1 1/2 Ton Master
1936 Sport Coupe- New Project
1987 C-10
1991 Nissan Figaro
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There are also detailed instructions printed in the Chevrolet Service News, July 1935 edition. Includes how to shim behind the hinges to align doors.
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Thanks so much -- I really appreciate the excellent advice.
I now have what I need to start the adjustments.
Thanks again...
1930 Coupe 1935 Coupe 1953 210 1954 1-ton automatic 1959 GMC half-ton
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