I have an 89 Bird and everytime I open the passenger door the front on it at the point of curve is scraping the fender. What can i do to fix this? do I need to replace the hinges or bushings? maybe jsut re allign the door somehow?

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Josh
1989 Firebird
3.4 95 Firebird Engine with a 5 speed

Kills: 2000 Silverado V6, 1995 v6 mustang, 1994 rodeo v6, 2001 Ford Sport trac, 1992 honda prelude riced out

Losses: 89 GTA, 95 Z28, 90 Camaro 305 TBI with mods

 

This problem can easily be fixed by adjusting the fender. Loosen the bolts that hold the bottom of the fender to the body. Then push the bottom of the fender up slightly. You will notice that the fender will "bow" at it's center. Tighten the bolts up. And check the fit. You may have to do this once more. Its a pretty quick job.

 

Is there anyway to UN-Bow the fenders?? Both of mine stick out about 3/4" And I really dont' like it. I am getting the car painted soon so I need to know. Is it just my fenders? I see A LOT of 3rd gens with this problem though.

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'91 Camaro RS 3.1L V6
4th Gen Seats, Sony Xplod CD Player, DJ Sexay's Kicks Panels with a Polk Audio 6½" Comp Set, 2 RF Punch 12's, RF Punch Amp 100.2, Coustic 360W Amp.
Soon to come, New Rims, New Rear Tires, Paint Job, Interior Color Change.


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**Got the new door on... gettin car painted in about a month or two...**

 

My car did the same thing. So I just loosened the bolts and slowly worked the fender in until I got it where I wanted it.

But remember that the fender MUST still protrude about 1/4" to 5/16" past the fender. Otherwise you will have the same problem of the door hitting the fender.