1949 Chevy Truck Door Hinge Adjustment

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1949 chevy truck door hinge adjustment.

Keep em on the road with the right part right price right now. If it need to go up a lil have a friend lift up on the door a bit then tighten the bolts. Just messed arond with a 50 truck which i m not sure is the same but. Measurements should be taken from center of bolt head to edge or brackets.

Loosen the hinge capscrews and slide the door horizontally to obtain a minimum of 1 8th of an inch between the door and cowl when the door is fully closed. Push fenders down to provide clearance for hood adjustment. Main index forum index chevrolet cars 1949 1954 1949 1954 chevys door adjustment fusionbb version 2 1 2003 2006 interactivephp inc. Diy if the door still sags after replacing the pins and bushings here s what you can do.

Loosen the bolts that attach the hinge to the body just enough to be able to move the door around a lil. You may not think about them but you use the door hinges every time you get behind the wheel of your classic chevy truck. We post engine problems guides reliability guides performance upgrades lift kits suspension you name it. I ve tried lots of tips i ve read about closing the door with a 2 4 wedged between the door and the hinge.

If you need it to slide more you can slot the 3 bolt holes open more. The hinges in the door jamb can move up down a bit the 3 bolts on the door side can be loosened to make the door slide on the hinge front back to a point. Remove the hood lock plate on the horizontal panel in front of the radiator. Test fit it don t slam it it might be too far off and could damage something.

Bob s chevy trucks has new upper and lower front door hinges for all 1947 72 chevrolet and gmc trucks to ensure a precision alignment so your doors open smoothly and close tight and solid. Step 2 check and adjust fender skirt to dash brace rods. To adjust the door horizontally first remove the trim and lower access plate to expose the attaching screws of the hinges. Mark s 1949 chevy truck restoration.

Loosen radiator support bolts. I can t remember exactly how the obs doors are held on but if it has bolts for the hinges. Love all your in progress photos. Restoeing a 49 myself.

I ve been fighting with it for a while now and think it might be time to order new hinges on that side. Keep doing that process. Our site is all about chevy trucks from the classics to today.