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09-08-2012 08:54 PM #1
How do I get my doors to shut perfectly?
I've spent many hours working on the doors of my 37 ford to line up and close like a brand new car. Everything works great as long as there is no weatherstripping. I put the stock-type reproduction material across the top, bottom, and front, and it still closes decently. It's when I try to put some stripping along the rearward latching edge that I have problems. If I use something thick enough to stop the air from whistling through, then the door doesn't shut too well. It won't catch on the completely closed position unless I hold against the door as it closes. It just bounces back 1/4" from closed when I close it what I consider a normal effort.
I HATE that. It's something I can't ignore. What can I do to get that crisp, clean, consistent close and still be able to keep out wind noise? Weight in the door? Super soft weatherstripping? Weld them shut and climb in like Dick Trickle?Andy
My project build video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iubRRojY9qM
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy