Help Realign door!

whyxitx · July 11th, 2011, 06:07 PM

I'm not going to go into full detail about what was going through my head, because honestly, i have no idea lol. I wanted to see how easy a door would be to remove in case i wanted to paint it. (paint is chipping in the middle of the door and all over the sides.) So i got the door off easy, but i can't seem to get it aligned right so it will shut without hitting the front fender when i'm trying to put it on. Do any of you have experience with this? or am i SOL and have to take it somewhere to get it put on right.

*edit*

yes i know, not the smartest idea i've ever had

Tang Stang · July 12th, 2011, 08:54 AM

Are the hinges attached to the door, or are they still attached to the body? Did any shims drop out when you unbolted the door? Did you remove the fender before removing the door?

Normally the order of reinstallation is doors, then fenders (loosely), then hood (adjust fenders and tighten at that time). When installing a door, worry about getting the gap between the rear of the door and the quarterpanel correct first. Then adjust the front of the door to get your body lines correct. The front fender can then be installed.

WickedSnake00 · July 12th, 2011, 10:14 AM

Use the aforementioned process, but here's a few tips and tricks:

They sell cradles for floor jacks that help you adjust the door placement when the door is open. Makes life a lot easier. If you're hard pressed, just use a wooden block or make a cradle for it.

One of the old tricks I saw and couldn't believe; they left the top hinge a little loose, and whacked it into place with a hammer and 2x4, the board being placed lengthwise against the hinge.

It worked great for getting very small movement. Seemed a bit crude but I couldn't argue with the results.

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Thanks a lot guys, reps for the help! I'm going over to my buddy's house sometime this weekend and we'll for sure use the info you gave me.. Right now i'm just going to Dukes of Hazard it into my window for the time being

Six Banger · July 12th, 2011, 01:23 PM

Go Dukes of Hazard forever

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 02:38 PM

maybe i will

stephen · July 12th, 2011, 05:22 PM

If you want to take things apart again, mark the hinges with a pencil. It will then be easy
to get it back where it goes.

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 05:27 PM

I didn't take the hinges themselves off, i took the door off of the hinges. There's 4 big bolts that attaches the door to the hinges. But that is good advice though! Thanks man.

RedDevilGT · July 12th, 2011, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by whyxitx

I'm not going to go into full detail about what was going through my head, because honestly, i have no idea lol. I wanted to see how easy a door would be to remove in case i wanted to paint it. (paint is chipping in the middle of the door and all over the sides.) So i got the door off easy, but i can't seem to get it aligned right so it will shut without hitting the front fender when i'm trying to put it on. Do any of you have experience with this? or am i SOL and have to take it somewhere to get it put on right.

*edit*

yes i know, not the smartest idea i've ever had

Lol I don't know why, but this made me LOL. Not the fact that it's not lining back up, it's just that you don't hear to many people removing doors for the heck of it

. But I digress, I hope you get it fixed man lol

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 11:04 PM

i do odd things..

B's04gt · July 12th, 2011, 11:14 PM

What a stupid idea man

This summer thing has given you too much time on your hands! What us 16 year olds get into.

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 11:39 PM

Actually what was running through my mind is i was going to drive around with no doors on like a jeep

B's04gt · July 12th, 2011, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by whyxitx

Actually what was running through my mind is i was going to drive around with no doors on like a jeep

Ahaha.

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 11:41 PM

Hey, it'd be fun, don't kid yourself

B's04gt · July 12th, 2011, 11:43 PM

I might just have to try it.....

RedDevilGT · July 12th, 2011, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by whyxitx

Actually what was running through my mind is i was going to drive around with no doors on like a jeep

Then while you're at it, you can cut a hole in your roof, raise the back seats and get two girls in bikini tops to ride in them.

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by B's04gt

I might just have to try it.....

Then you'd be where i'm at.. getting in your car through your door

atleast silver is an easy car to use touchup paint on.

Originally Posted by Mattman

Then while you're at it, you can cut a hole in your roof, raise the back seats and get two girls in bikini tops to ride in them.

I like your thinking

B's04gt · July 12th, 2011, 11:47 PM

Im assuming you didnt even think about starting with the passanger door since you cant legally drive anyone anyways... haha.

whyxitx · July 12th, 2011, 11:53 PM

I can have ONE person in the car... legally

but i had something messed up with the door ajar sensor so i messed with that one..

mcqueen · July 13th, 2011, 12:20 AM

1 person in the car? What's that shit about? When I turned 16 I could have as many people in the car as I had seat belts. Hell, I stuffed more than that into some of my vehicles. I had an 08 Eclipse for a while and I had a buddy who always rode in the trunk after school because he was always the last one to make it to my car and all the seats were taken

July 12th, 2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	Are the hinges attached to the door, or are they still attached to the body? Did any shims drop out when you unbolted the door? Did you remove the fender before removing the door? Normally the order of reinstallation is doors, then fenders (loosely), then hood (adjust fenders and tighten at that time). When installing a door, worry about getting the gap between the rear of the door and the quarterpanel correct first. Then adjust the front of the door to get your body lines correct. The front fender can then be installed. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

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WickedSnake00 MM's king of Neon's 404 - car not found 17.81@87 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Diesel Engine Capital of the World, Columbus, IN Posts: 7,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	Use the aforementioned process, but here's a few tips and tricks: They sell cradles for floor jacks that help you adjust the door placement when the door is open. Makes life a lot easier. If you're hard pressed, just use a wooden block or make a cradle for it. One of the old tricks I saw and couldn't believe; they left the top hinge a little loose, and whacked it into place with a hammer and 2x4, the board being placed lengthwise against the hinge. It worked great for getting very small movement. Seemed a bit crude but I couldn't argue with the results. __________________ Official Secondhand Snake Build Thread Here Looks Like a Cobra, Sounds Like a Cobra, Tastes Like a Cobra, Not a Cobra. For Sale: P71 Interceptor motor

July 12th, 2011, 01:23 PM	#5
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	Go Dukes of Hazard forever __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

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stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want to take things apart again, mark the hinges with a pencil. It will then be easy to get it back where it goes.

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