Driver's Door droops on my 73
05-01-2004, 06:35 PM
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Driver's Door droops on my 73
When I open the door, it drops about 1/2 an inch...if I don't closed it all the way, it droops. Of course, when I slam it shut the striker bolt re-aligns everything....I am assuming it is a hinge problem. any ideas??? thanks :seeya :seeya
05-01-2004, 07:05 PM
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Re: Driver's Door droops on my 73 (zog)
Sounds like the pin bushing's
05-01-2004, 07:48 PM
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Re: Driver's Door droops on my 73 (zog)
You need to replace the pins and bushings in each hinge. Change the door springs too, while you're at it. Worked wonders in my car. You don't need a special tool for the springs if you cut the old ones in half with a dremel. They fall right out.
05-01-2004, 08:42 PM
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Re: Driver's Door droops on my 73 (BKbroiler)
I had that problem on both doors. They did not line up with the rear fender panels. Had them repaired during the painting process. Perfect now, but do not have a clue how they fixed it. :skep:
05-02-2004, 02:38 AM
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Re: Driver's Door droops on my 73 (zog)
They do have the bushings at help section at Advance or Autozone can't remember where I got mine. Take you old ones with you to get the right size there is a few differnt ones they sell. You have to take off the door & hinges. access bolts are behind door panel & kick panel. Have someone help you when you go to put the door back on or you make take out a a few paint chips very easily. I cut the wires for the power windows & respliced them I think.
05-02-2004, 02:42 AM
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Re: Driver's Door droops on my 73 (zog)
Here is a few projects I did too that you may find enjoyable. http://www.corvetteclubcentralga.org...embersproj.htm