when you finally get both doors set and operating in the opening without binding, drill a small hole, 1/8" right in the middle of the bolt pattern on the door side through both inner door skin and the hinge. when you take it apart to paint it , it will help re-align it perfectly when you re-assemble.
@rickrickman5277
Жыл бұрын
It's like watching an artist at work. Thanks for the video
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@robertmason4793
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful work!! When I grow up I want to be just like you!! To set my door gaps I always start by rebuilding the hinge pins. Very easy job and after 70 years I've never seen one that didn't need it. Next thing is check the cab mounts. Especially the rears.... It helps lift the cab which helps the gap an 1/8 inch. Last hint and I'm sure you're aware of this. It's a standard trick on the advance design doors panels. If you switch the door handle mechanisms between pas and driver (this turn them upside down) it will lower the actuating bar to the horizontal position and fit exactly in that groove which gives you more clearance thus avoids rubbing the door panel.on the inside. Great videos Vr, Robert mason El paso , TX
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
All good stuff...thanks for watching!
@Angelcf62
Жыл бұрын
I have never though about that surgery had to be done in the body work word, great to know about it, very impressive Dan 👌💪👍
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Apparently, it's a common issue with these trucks.
@barryhunt5357
Жыл бұрын
That is a cool method to get your edge, I've not seen that method before, looking good as always.
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
old bodyman's trick I picked up years ago...oddly enough, from an old bodyman! lol
@lgh1157
6 ай бұрын
Good stuff !!!! i was dealing with some of this today on my 49
@dirtydansrodncycle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks...yeah, these trucks are notorious for this...especially when fitting doors that didn't come with the cab!
@miketodesco6915
Жыл бұрын
Awesome work, master craftsman
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@RBTrujillo1
Жыл бұрын
Interesting method for a gap! I was thinking that you were gonna grind the doors edge!
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
The outer door skin is folded over the inner door panel, if you were to grind the edge of the door the outer skin would separate. Thanks for watching!
@RBTrujillo1
Жыл бұрын
@@dirtydansrodncycle Thank you! I didn't know that either!
@raydavis9261
11 ай бұрын
Great job thank you
@dirtydansrodncycle
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@joefromga5458
Жыл бұрын
Doing it the right way, thanks!
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying, thanks!
@tomference4618
7 ай бұрын
..very interesting resolve to get your doors lined up. Will the rubber installation cause any issues? I'm only asking, because I am a complete amateur. Thanks.
@dirtydansrodncycle
7 ай бұрын
Not at all...the door sizes never changed so the rubbers should fit fine...thanks for watching!
@charlespartak2435
Жыл бұрын
i had a similar issue. my 51 came with a 52-55 driver door and i needed to replace that same cowl piece as you did., which i tried to convert the door it came with to a 51 door , terrible idea, i found a correct 51 door and had to adjust the door opening to fit the door. Driver door opening ,i found was 1/4"-3/8" different from the passenger side door opening. I had to cut the door seal area on the cab and beat it back to the correct opening ,and reweld. Your door needs to go down to match the beltline , go from there....AND actual fitment, the front edge of the door is supposed to be 1/16" proud of the cab . adjust the hinges as necessary. might even have to resort to wallowing out the hinge at the cab side for adjustment. and even tweak the door a bit with a 2x4 placed and brute force applied to twist the door to fit the cab. happens a lot.
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm all done on both sides now and happy with the result. Judging from the feedback, it's a very common issue with these trucks!
@charlespartak2435
Жыл бұрын
@@dirtydansrodncycle probably 75% or more . lookin good Dan.
@MarksGarageChannel
Жыл бұрын
Great work, did you have to rebuild your hinges?
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, hinges are good...nice and,tight, no play at all!
@fueladdictiongarage7048
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻🍺
@brianhaw9398
Жыл бұрын
I am a long way from being a body man but have a question. On the passenger door how do you know if the door is tweaked or the cab is ?
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
I don't know for sure...could be both. Cab is a '48 from Canada, doors are '52 from the US...maybe has something to do with it, I don't know!
@charleslacasse3548
Жыл бұрын
Your very good body man Rick good Work
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Who's Rick?...I'm Dan...lol
@charleslacasse3548
Жыл бұрын
I am sorry I mean Dan
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
@@charleslacasse3548 lol...no worries, thank you for watching!
@charleslacasse3548
Жыл бұрын
Are you building this one for a customer.It’s going to look good
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
@@charleslacasse3548 yes I am
@chandiaz7694
Жыл бұрын
hope I don't have to do this surgical procedure.
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
lol...I hope you don't have to either...poor gaps are a common thing with these trucks!
@nitrofish1974
Жыл бұрын
What kind of door gap in size 1/8 , 3/16 1/4 ????
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
I use a paint stir stick to set my gaps...about 3/16
@kirtvanburen8094
Жыл бұрын
Does body have a twist in i?
@dirtydansrodncycle
Жыл бұрын
I'm not really sure whether it's cab, doors or both...cab is a '48 Canadian built, doors are '52 USA built...maybe something there? I don't know.
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