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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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78 f150 door latching issues

Howdy all,

Hoping someone can be a help with this one. I have done a full on rebuild of a 78 f150 shortbed. I am winding down to finish with small details. I noticed that the doors are hard to get latched, more so the passanger than the driver. If you shut them hard from the outside they close all the way. I used new door seals and thought after now they wouldnt be a problem with the doors fully latching. The new seals have been on for over a year. When the doors are fully closed they line up good with the cab and and cowl section.
I know it is an old truck, but they seem too hard to get latched, you cant get the passenger door closed from the inside. Thanx guys you guys have helped me many of times.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Use a star bit to loosen and adjust the striker bolt in the door jamb, it may take take a while to get it right
 
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