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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Car: 82 z28
Engine: 350 carbed
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door aligning

ok i just put better doors on my 3rd gen. it seems that the doors close perfect when the back bolts are not in, then when i put them in its lower.(so it don't close very good, without lifting up) and it rubs the fender. so what is the best way to align the doors. thank you
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
if you can lift it up then id suggest putting in new hinge bushings
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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Try checking out Top Down Solutions. They sell everything required to repair door hinges and align doors correctly. I've used their kit and think it's great! Here's the link: http://www.top-downsolutions.com/pro...products_id=33 By the way, TDS sponsors www.thirdgen.org, so supporting their business helps us all. Good luck!
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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thanks guys
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