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So obviously new to the site I have a few questions as I am about to disassemble my 66 f100 flareside this is my first build as my retirement project first the passenger door won't open is there something simple here to do and next before I remove doors and fenders should this be the time to try and align them with cab and hood.
Thanks Mike....more questions to follow
Thanks Mike....more questions to follow
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So obviously new to the site. I have a few questions as I am about to disassemble my 66 f100 flareside this is my first build as my retirement project
The passenger door won't open, is there something simple here to do and next before I remove doors and fenders should this be the time to try and align them with cab and hood.
The passenger door won't open, is there something simple here to do and next before I remove doors and fenders should this be the time to try and align them with cab and hood.
This problemo is usually caused by the striker plate screws working loose.
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I woiuld align them now before removal and paint. Then what some do is drill small holes through the hinge plate and body, maybe 1/8", to use to align when it goes back together. If nothing else it gives you some practice on how to get them aligned and closing right when it doesn't matter if you chip the paint or scratch them up.
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Ok for sure seems like now is the time to be brutal for good alignment....the idea of small holes could be a good idea
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As deere said...practice your alignment in and out and front to back. If you can't get the gaps to your satisfaction you may have to grind where too tight or weld where too wide. Do all this with the strikers off the cab. When you reinstall, the strikers are the last thing to get installed and adjusted. When you're happy with the alignment, drill a "nail-sized" hole through the hinge, sheet metal and backing plate on the door side. When you reinstall later, placing the nail in the hole will get things close for you less some minor adjustments.
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Before you start attempting to align ANYTHING, please post a pic of the truck (sideview), as a large percentage of the time, misalignment is caused by rotten CAB MOUNTS, and a small percentage of the time, by ancient collision damage that was poorly repaired.
A side view will illustrate weather or not the fender to door gaps are opening up at the bottom, indicating front cab mounts are rotten......back of cab to box gaps can get ugly too, if the back cab mounts are rotten.
Anyways, a thorough examination is in order before you start adjusting anything, otherwise, you'll be moving it all back AFTER you fix what was actually the issue........
James
A side view will illustrate weather or not the fender to door gaps are opening up at the bottom, indicating front cab mounts are rotten......back of cab to box gaps can get ugly too, if the back cab mounts are rotten.
Anyways, a thorough examination is in order before you start adjusting anything, otherwise, you'll be moving it all back AFTER you fix what was actually the issue........
James
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Here is a thread with some good info, have a look-see!
Slick 60's ? View topic - Truck dis-assembly
** And make sure to also read the fifth post down, which was my response to OP.
James
Slick 60's ? View topic - Truck dis-assembly
** And make sure to also read the fifth post down, which was my response to OP.
James
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