| shadeboy | -- 10-29-2023 @ 3:42 PM |
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All - Both doors of my '39 Ford Deluxe tend to sag. The passenger door is worse than the driver's door. When closed, the (non-hinge side) edge of the passenger door looks like it needs to come up about 1/16". The doors close and latch but do not seem as snug as they should be. I went to a local speed shop where the technician opened the passenger door and lifted the door from the bottom. There was certainly play in the door. He believes the drooping problem stems from needing larger diameter hinge pins. (The hinges themselves are snugly in place). Perhaps there is too much play due to the hinge pin anomaly. Another buddy of mine (who knows a lot more about cars than I do) suggested that there are likely some bushings that need to be replaced. (The hinge pins may pass through some worn out bushings during installation). I will keep my ride on the road for another two weeks or so but then want to go after this problem. I was looking to see what experiences / solutions some of you may have to offer. Thanks.
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| trjford8 | -- 10-29-2023 @ 4:46 PM |
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There are no bushings in the hinges. If the pins are worn you may just need new stock pins or oversize pins if the hinge itself is worn
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| shadeboy | -- 10-30-2023 @ 5:55 AM |
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Thank You. I didn't think there were any bushings though the concept sounds like it would be a good idea. Luckily, I have a friend who can fabricate oversized pins if they are not readily available.
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