1953 Chevrolet truck door adjustment

[@MarksGarageChannel]

Very helpful video. Hopeful that I can align my door tomorrow morning.

[@Budds36]

Thanks for the door tip. Now I can adjust mine. Hope to see more real soon.

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

Let me know how it works for you

[@TheDocrock100]

Great job. Thanks for sharing the solution

[@smokeshow973]

Looks like your on the right track Im having a issue were the back bottom is sticking out almost a 1/4 any suggestions

[@larrymueller5735]

Excellent info!

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandwon]

Great Idea👍

[@8man753]

Nice explanation.

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

Did it make any sense?

[@8man753]

@@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29 Yes it did. And you are right that I, like most people didn't know that, so I slotted the hinges and moved them around. Your way is much better.

[@Actually_Miralles]

Do you have a source for the hinge sheet metal trim ( looks like you welded yours back on). Mine are toast.

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

I made my own, but they can be purchased from the filling station for $11.95 each.

[@elyseruben4143]

Seems like cutting that groove would weaken the hinge considerably. Dont know if thats the best thing to do???

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

You do have to weld it back up. If you have a press you can use it to bend the hinge without cutting the groove.

[@gregmulloy4896]

Im doing a 51. My drivers door stands proud in front. Do I bend hinges out?

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

@@gregmulloy4896 I have a short video I can send you. I don’t think I can send a video in my reply. Send me your email address and I will send it to you.

[@gregmulloy4896]

Could you just use shims

[@jans53chevrolettruckbuild29]

Can’t really shim it because the hinge sits in a pocket in the door. Unfortunately you have to take the door on and off to recheck. If you have a press you don’t need to cut the groove to bend. Saves you having to weld the groove back up.