Roadster door alignment

Posted by Michael D on July 07, 1998 at 18:43:23

I am trying to finish up repair on my '30 roadster doors.
My car was pretty rough when I started, so the doors got new skins, latches and hinges.I worked as carefully as my skill allowed, knowing that a good door fit would be a challenge.
Well, my doors did not fit very well and I have done a weeks worth of pushing, pulling and making the adjustments obvious to me.
My question basically is, does it take professionl body working skills to do the tricks needed to make this work?
The main problem area is where the latch hits the stricker.It has the right elevation, but the strickers a too far aft to
hit the latch just right.Are shims under the strickers something to consider?Any advise that can be offered will be greatly appreciated.

Follow Ups:
Re: Roadster door alignment Abilio July 10, 1998 at 08:17:12(0)
Re: Roadster door alignment Paul July 08, 1998 at 18:44:55(1)
Re: Roadster door alignment Michael D July 09, 1998 at 15:50:30(0)
Re: Roadster door alignment Bob Johnson July 07, 1998 at 19:00:12(0)

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