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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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new door installed and wont align

Hey guys I just recently bought a 91 formula off my neighbor who got into a accident. in the process it needed a new door so i got one from the yard I put it on and all and now it shuts and closes fine but it sticks out? im thinking maybe its the frame part where the door hinges bolt on. I dunno? all I know is that the hinges are good. Can anyone help me out?
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 10:47 PM
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How much does it stick out? Was the fender removed? Could be the fender is not aligned right? What was the accident like?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 06:20 AM
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he got broadsided and and yes the fender is off. Its the door cause it doesnt line up with the 1/4 panel
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 08:26 AM
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Maybe the latch bolt is bent? Can you remove it and see if the door will close more?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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i think its the frame part where the hinges blot up i think it got pushed in a little. could this be fixed?
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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Yes it can be replaced but this is one job I would take to the shop and have done because if you are off 1 inch it would mean a lot of work to fix it and it may need to be pulled on a frame machine
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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I know im taken to my cousin he owns a body shop and has the machine
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