Why are the doors not aligned on my 1956 Thunderbird?
Why are the doors not aligned on my 1956 Thunderbird?
I inherited my grandpa’s 1956 thunderbird. I have been around this car since I can remember, but it wasn’t until I inherited it that I noticed to doors aren’t aligned right, they don’t seem to close all the way, and the window does not line up with the hardtop.
What should I do about my Ford Thunderbird door?
Remove the slam plate/striker from the ‘b’ pillar, also lower the window. This will allow the door to close naturally without and additional pressure. (I can see in the photo that the door has been hanging low at the back for a long time. 2.
Where are the hinges on a Ford Thunderbird?
The front hinges have slotted holes where they bolt to the post and you can adjust top / bottom inward / outward. The spot inside the door where the hinges bolt in also have a little adjustment where you can get it to raise or lower the rear of the door and work to set the gap at the front edge of the door.
Do you need an ivr4 for a 1957 Thunderbird?
Do NOT order the IVR4. It is not for our Tbirds. & follow instructions below it. can be replaced without taking the metal frame out. This company provides insulation panels for 1955-1966 Tbirds. This can also be used as a custom modification for your 1958-1960 Hardtop.
I inherited my grandpa’s 1956 thunderbird. I have been around this car since I can remember, but it wasn’t until I inherited it that I noticed to doors aren’t aligned right, they don’t seem to close all the way, and the window does not line up with the hardtop.
Remove the slam plate/striker from the ‘b’ pillar, also lower the window. This will allow the door to close naturally without and additional pressure. (I can see in the photo that the door has been hanging low at the back for a long time. 2.
What’s the best way to adjust a door jamb?
Use body alignment shims if you can’t properly adjust the hinges by themselves. Loosen the hinge bolts, and insert the shims behind the hinges. Adjust the door striker on the door jamb if necessary. The striker’s bolts should require a Torx or hex wrench.
The front hinges have slotted holes where they bolt to the post and you can adjust top / bottom inward / outward. The spot inside the door where the hinges bolt in also have a little adjustment where you can get it to raise or lower the rear of the door and work to set the gap at the front edge of the door.
