Doors

[Firezombie]

I am restoring my 1970 Fiat Spider. The passenger door sticks a little when opening and closing. Wanted to know what would work the best in making it a open little smoother?

[So Cal Mark]

the first thing to look at is whether the doors are aligned properly. It's common for the sheetmetal to crack or fatigue around the hinges, letting the door sag. Gently close the door without latching it, then check the body lines to the door for alignment. More than likely the door is low, forcing it to raise when it hits the latch. With the door open, try lifting the back end of the door to check for looseness

[TVST*R]

There is a repair method that the guys (the old guy) at Tony's Tops
do here in LA. They have qouted me $200 per door and it includes
cutting through the interior of the door by the hinge (cut is hidden
under the door panel) and then welding that hinge box. I don't
know the exact details.

Both my doors sag and need the repair.
T

[Firezombie]

I will check that. Thanks!!

[spidernut]

If the doors aren't rusted around the hinges, check to see if the door lugs are misaligned or broken. It can cause them to bind if too much weight from the door is resting on the lug.

Also, the door striker (mounted to the quarterpanel) might be misaligned as well. It took several times for me to adjust the door striker before the doors opened properly. You'll find thin shims between the striker and the quarterpanel. Try adjusting it first. It moves in several directions. I found one side on my Spider had one too many shims causing it to rub against the door.

After a bit of experimentation, I had my doors opening and closing nice and smooth!!!

[spidernut]

Messed up forum caused a duplicate post.

[spidernut]

Messed up forum caused a duplicate post.