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Nov 27, 2015 | 12:57 PM

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Door fitment issue

My highboy has a '73 cab, and passenger door, but a '79 driver's side door. It does not fit well. It catches on the drip rail, and is close to catching the front fender. It also closes too far, if that makes sense. There is a significant overlap or step from the cab to the door when fully closed. Would a different door help this or is something wrong with the cab? Also, there is no weatherstrip on the door; I meet to get some. Would this have an effect? I will get a picture soon. Thanks in advance!

Nov 27, 2015 | 01:07 PM

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Weatherstripping will make a big difference on door closing. Put that on first before any adjusting.

Nov 27, 2015 | 01:13 PM

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Thank you for the quick reply. The door needs to be closed far beyond where it should, in order to latch completely. Would weatherstrip alleviate that or is that in issue based solely on the mechanical engagement of the door latch?

Nov 27, 2015 | 01:16 PM

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I am not familiar with the adjustment of the door latch, but I would assume it is adjustable for when the latch catches... either the striker pin or latch should be movable.

Nov 27, 2015 | 01:25 PM

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Is the striker pin what the latch catches on? If so, it appears to be just bolted into the cab. The latch is held in with three screws, and it does not look like adjustment is possible. Wouldn't make sense, considering that you would think that there should be a provision for adjusting the door in this manner.

Nov 27, 2015 | 01:27 PM

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Some pictures:

Nov 27, 2015 | 01:43 PM

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Loosen the striker and adjust it out a bit, it is adjustable.

Looks like your fender needs to move forward a little, then the door need to be moved forward a little as well.

I HATE trying to adjust the doors, it's a PITA...