repalcing ElCamino doors question

Elkyone · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject: repalcing ElCamino doors question

has anyone replaced doors and then had trouble getting it to shut because it doesn't meet the strike plate?
the door I removed closed fine but the new one without rust seems to be lower then it should be.
I am looking at getting a door hinge pin bushing kit since I had this issue witha a 2 dr Cutlass but the original door didn't sag.
any ideas would be appreciated
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PaPa Johns 77 · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

When I replaced my doors, I removed the striker post and got the door in proper alignment. Then I replaced the post adjusting it as needed until door closed properly. Cool

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Elkyone · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject:

I have been messing with these doors for awhile now and it still doesn't close, Glad I started with the worst one first. the original door fit so good,
And I have replaced door before but these seem to be a real pain.
I have removed the striker but it is about 1" down by the handle side and I keep trying different way to raise it up but nothiung seems to be working and I was hoping to get it painted soon.
maybe Monday I will have better luck
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