The Doors Finally Latch Nicely (Kinda) - 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe

[@The46Ratrod]

Adjusting panels and doors can be a challenge but very satisfying when they fit again

[@ronaldheit196]

Absolute amazing how someone so young can have so much knowledge about this eras cars and his to repair someone else's screw ups. Matt is the Master at his craft and he has surrounded himself with a really good crew.

[@johnmakin4337]

I’m 73 years old. I’ve done bodywork all of my life. And I have restored a lot of 32 3334 and model is of course. I think you do a great job. I was always a perfectionist in fabricating my specialty was rust repair. And lining up doors and stuff like that I made him a man. There’s nothing like a 392 hemi sitting in your hot rod. They’re big and beautiful. And they pack their weight. I truly enjoy watching you build your cars

[@jerryrosen3114]

Looks like the B pillar on the 33 is flexing quite a bit

[@ervingoertzen7233]

What really amazes me , is you have the vast knowledge of a different era of hot rodding, the mixing of parts . And you happen to come across those old rides . Awesome videos , thank you Matt !

[@garyhughes9199]

Matt this was a great video ! All 3 of my old cars have door issues. You always seem to have your finger on the hotrod pulse. Keep doin what you do !

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Matt Good to see this kind of work happening on the 33. As bad as that door was sagging, To see it shut is more than just a small victory. Sure would like to hear what is happening with the engine build for this car .

[@michaelguinn5736]

Hey Matt! Glad to see you working on the 33...be safe, God Bless!!

[@chuckstith838]

I watched the quarter panel at the B pillar flex when you bent the hinge. Scary.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Matt looking great, thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@jimb8987]

Matt. I’ve never seen a hammer drill like that used to remove hinge pins ! That’s a great idea! A real time saver. Thanks

[@frankdiana5488]

You still haven't...

[@Dave_Boyer]

That’s going to be such a cool car. Gotta love a 3 window coupe.

[@joesalle2964]

love it all im a 35 guy but learning a lot from you and mr ford

[@stomper2582]

Good job getting the doors fitted, Matt. 👊😎👍

[@pappabob29]

New-er car or old-er car, lots of the door gap/latch alignment happens at the A-Pillar and B-Pillar mounts/shims. A 1/16" shim at the B-Pillar might make a 1/4" or 3/8" difference at the latch side. Sometimes, just tightening the bolts on the body mounts (with rubber biscuits, of course) is all that's necessary. I prefer to bend the hinges "off" the car so I'm not bending a 5/16" piece of steel strap while deforming all the sheetmetal that's trying to hold it. It means lots more on and off the car but your sheetmetal remains the correct shape.

[@study650]

Matt, you are just too kind when you're talking about someone else's work. The truth is that they just did a crappy job to begin with. You would never have let that car out of your shop like that. Love your videos

[@williammccormack6295]

Awesome look forward to each episode of the old 32 hotrod Bill Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@frankjamann5671]

Great video on fixing a problem that they all have, thanks Matt

[@836dmar]

Congrats! Lookin’ great!

[@danterry6328]

They both sound solid. Nice job.

[@OutOfOrderGarage]

Good stuff as always. Greetings from southern Maryland

[@ralphhammond2020]

Just subscribed to your channel , been working on hot rods for a long time, not as talented as you guys, but do enjoy watching your videos, just sold my 56 ford, looking for another project ,have my eyes on an original 47 chevy 2 door coupe. I've watched quite a few of your videos, enjoy them all...Ralph

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@RichieCat4223]

3:29 Wouldn't you want to take the screws out first, clean the treads and lube them ? Then reinstall ? Why fight yourself ?

[@mattomon1045]

he is learning!

[@chuckstith838]

I was thinking remove the hinge and take it to the vice

[@pappabob29]

I was thinking the same thing while listening to them squeal. Remove them, clean the threads, and apply some anti-seize.

[@RichieCat4223]

@@pappabob29 He has that screw turning attachment for his air hammer also. The one sold by EASTWOOD. Lol.

[@alseidel5622]

I was holding my breath that a door screw did not break off ! That would be me. Matt is a lucky guy but then luck is where perseverance and effort intersect.

[@JML1955GMC]

Great, can't wait to see where you're going with this one

[@johnhouseholder7682]

Nice job Matt. Alot of fine tuning. Thanks john from arizona

[@davidmspinelli8951]

This car is so cool I can't wait to see the next episode BUT I have to admit that I am enamored with Beautiful. I think it is the story behind it coupled with your idea of, "Hey Grandma, I fixed your car!" You have her stance nailed and you know, I have actually seen and Ardun Flathead hidden under the hood of a "stock" '32 5 window... just sayin'. I hope the whole ITC crew and their families are well and warm. Be safe, stay healthy and say hi to Moon and Elvis for me!

[@dombutler7685]

Great work!

[@heatherrigby7371]

Hi Matt. Thank you for another Awesome video. Donnie

[@haroldgetchelljr3264]

Good job

[@johnbuckley2182]

Thanks for the information. You explained what you were doing well. Love the videos.

[@steveclark4291]

I'm sorry that I haven't been around lately but I've been busy on my farm and coping with a lose ! I lost one of my horses at the end of August ! Joker was my baby because I helped deliver him 27 years ago the 2nd of this coming April ! He had never been sick his whole life ! Even with doctor's help he passed away 2 days later ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you , your family and friends maybe doing next ! May our Creator bless all of you always 🙏❤ !

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

I see you've got that schweet new grille mocked in already! Noice!

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

First, before anything else, verify that the pins are tight. Sloppy pins replaced with tight ones can reset many ancillary problems. Verify that each hinge half is tight to the mounting surface. Blocks of wood can do a lot. There's a tool that hooks on the latch post that pulls the door back up level. A specialized prybar. Check straps/links are important, make sure they are in place and functional so the doors don't get flung open and cause the same problem all over again. Inspect the area of the door and body where they mount to make sure the metal isn't fatigued and cracked.

[@georges4562]

Good job ! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@buchananautosalesllc7855]

THANKS FOR SHARING GRAT VID

[@garyaragon6967]

Great job

[@tommytompley4950]

Awesome, 😎 It's still quite worth it ‼️

[@BrunoWiebelt]

that's the beauty of mild steel , its formable cold

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Great job!!!!!!!

[@fredwicker5400]

Nice job. In the beginning of the video you can see the top hinge was loose at the door. Was that tighten up also?

[@bobdupre3721]

nice job

[@tkirkwood3366]

Thanks

[@MrTRAVELER96]

I noticed that the body is loose on the frame. In my experience it's a waste of time to adjust the doors before the body is firmly attached to the frame. Once you tighten the mounting bolts every thing will change. Then you shim the mounting bolts to align the doors.

[@marcusa8007]

Thanks for the video, got a 34, close to same issue, ( not chopped:)😅

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

Great video......cars going to be cool as f___ ty Steve

[@tomfortson2684]

Dad had a '33 roadster back in the early '40's. Big mistake was letting my Wheeler-Dealer uncle "sell it" for Dad. I still have a photo of Dad in the '33.

[@davidandrews9670]

would heat have helped bending the hinge?

[@johnmakin4337]

Get the line where the door meets the quarter panel perfect. And then you have to tweak the body to match the rest of it

[@joell439]

👍😎👍….. look ma, the door shuts 😃

[@johnmakin4337]

I was really good at leading. If you get the lead spread right it’s easier to work then Bondo

[@NathansMoparGarage]

It looks now that it is straightened out. I kinda like that dull industrial green color on the roof.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

I'm used to 30's GM cars... You just assume the wood is loose and start from there 😄

[@jonathanmurray1863]

Easy tonfix measure from ground up in both dudes the Center support needs to be lunes up on both sides first the both sides i'm doing mine now .support the Doors at rear opening support frame yo doorrs

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice vid!!!

[@waynespyker5731]

Without hinges and latch, did the doors fit their openings ???

[@msolbakken]

shim the body mounts to adjust the doors

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Great vid. Correct the wear and tear, then go back and fix mistakes.

[@robertbarkey3194]

Hi Matt I have a Question n I bought a old Coupe n the guy told me it's a 1933 Dodge n I'm not sure if he's right n it has 2 air vents on the crawl n like a tapered crease on top of cab n on back trunk area n I'm confused on what it really is n wanted to see if you knew by any chance ok n Thanks if you can identify it for me

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I believe the technical term for your out of square hinges is cattywumpus”” as in those hinges are all Cattywumpus.

[@bluedog373]

Ah.. bending the lower hinge back will lower the front of the door. Shim between the lower hinge and the door.

[@IronTrapGarage]

This was beyond shimming. The hinge was bent in a U.

[@Jjjjjjjjjjjjj-g5f]

I know you like to fix everything,but maybe you should order new latches and door hinges.

[@shartne]

The top hinge is loose so it helps to let it sag also Im not there so I can only see it move on video.

[@toddclark332]

Good morning Matt she's gun be cool have a great day later

[@artiestaub2401]

Matt take care of hinges first ,lock down cowl post even . Stiffen hinges 2 post , jack up till beltline is straight with cowl . Don't go by old work ,u will cut that up top of beltline door and roof. Go by beltline down first. Cut up the rest 2 fit. Good luck. U may have 2 hang body 2 get straight sorry.some times its easier 2 do from start Again sorry

[@thomasst.martin3308]

Yikes. What a mess. A lot of work to be done.

[@mattomon1045]

Matt you did not a guide to guide you.. bad joke . You need to use some oil on those rusty bolts it will make it easier.! great work!

[@jimmycostanzo5119]

Having same problem with my 50 f1 drivers side door.

[@handyhippie6548]

if you can't shut and latch the doors from sitting in the seat, the car is not really usable. that's one of my bye bye tells for winter beaters. if the doors sag so much that you can't shut it from inside, it is time for new door pins, or a new owner, which ever is easier. since in later models the hinges are glued on, mostly it's just easier to find another beater with a heater. for those of you in the south, they are what you drive in the winter in case you have an incident, say a slide off into a ditch, or kiss something solid and wind up with a dent or two, it's not your nice vehicle so you don't have to cry about it later. in the no snow time, they nap beside the garage, or get loaned to that one person we all know who always wants to bum a ride.

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice Video. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@garycamara9955]

Put some penetrating oil on the hinges

[@cameronswann4648]

I wish i could do similar stuff i have a few 36 Pontiac parts that have been in my family 51 years but considering that i am 14 i cant

[@minbannister3625]

Make sure all the parts are undercover and be patient and watch you'll get it.

[@nstraws326]

You know...you need and entry music and video mantra...gets you additional watch time on your videos. Makes more $$$$.

[@shotsrodder]

Lube 😂

[@johnmakin4337]

You never Choppa a top With the doors off. And you never chop the doors on the bench. It never turns out well. Or it gives you lots of problems

[@672egalaxie6]

Bitchin car!!

[@sandrapoyner1353]

Matt you need a bigger hammer 🤣👍🇦🇺

[@OutOfOrderGarage]

Good stuff as always. Greetings from southern Maryland

[@OutOfOrderGarage]

Good stuff as always. Greetings from southern Maryland