Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400

Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2023/6/29 14:53:55

I tried something different with the door alignment. I put all the bolts in and left them loose so that the door flops around on the hinges.
Then I lifted the door as high as I could and tried to close and align it with the door jam. It was still not high enough and would not close.

I have to assume that the whole door opening is out of alignment someplace and there is absolutely nothing I can do about that at this point.

My only option, I believe, is try to shim the lower hinge and/or drill out the hinge holes where it bolts to the door. I only need about 3/8" to 1/2"

I mess with it this weekend.