Door Fit

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

I had a low fitting right door, a friend suggested to loosen door striker on body and move it in and up alittle to pull door lines in alignment with body lines.
Did I mention I had never done this before.
My question now do any of you guys have some tricks of the trade to make the fit easy, because now I am off more than ever, and it is cold in my garage to work.
Looking for something quick and easy,Thanks.

 

[WP29440SE]

if the door is sinking down right before it latches, then the striker/latch can be adjusted. if it has not been apart for painting or a resto, chances are good its all in the hinge adjustments, over time and usage, the door sinks due to the weight and the door hinge pins wearing out. the trick is to get the body lines and gaps equal and flush. in my experience, 9 out 10 times its all been in the hinge adjustment/worn out hinge and pin slots and not the latch/striker plate

 

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

now the trick is to get the stricker back to where it was

 

[WP29440SE]

now the trick is to get the stricker back to where it was

has the striker been moved? what i usually do is get the door lined up with the body lines and the gaps even with the striker removed. once im happy with it, i install the striker in a snug position and shut the door, then carefully open it again and tighten it down. wash, rinse, repeat if necessary .

 

[Canadian1968CoronetR/T]

I moved the stricker in and up to try and line up lines, I did not take it right off, but now I can't seem to get it back to the position it was in to begin with. Maybe I will try what you said remove the stricker completly,and see if I can put stricker back in position.

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I think it was last restored in 1977, according to documentation I got with car, I put write up in my gallery.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Super is right. First check the hinge itself. With the door open, grab the outside handle and see if it moves up & down (ie worn out hinge bushings). Once you're sure the hinge is good, take a "best guess" for the striker location (you may be able to tell from the dirt or paint lines on the door frame where the original location is). Close the door SLOWLY and just look to see how close you are... adjust, repeat, adjust repeat...and don't slam the door shut until you're very close. It's time consuming, but not too difficult. GOOD LUCK!

 

[Propwash]

Here's a great article from days past that may possibly help...

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?7222-Door-alignment