Adjustment of driver front door

JJHstang

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Anyone have a good video on adjusting the front door on 71-73 Mach1?
I have tried googling but no luck. I found the different types of adjustments and that I need a special tool to get to the hinges bolts.
I noticed the other day one of the hinges is missing a bolt. I have replaced the striker pin a few times.
When my door shuts The back of the Window glass hits the chrome moulding.
Any info or adjustments appreciated.
 
Anyone have a good video on adjusting the front door on 71-73 Mach1?
I have tried googling but no luck. I found the different types of adjustments and that I need a special tool to get to the hinges bolts.
I noticed the other day one of the hinges is missing a bolt. I have replaced the striker pin a few times.
When my door shuts The back of the Window glass hits the chrome moulding.
Any info or adjustments appreciated.
I lifted on the back of the door at the bottom when and it wasn’t loose. Only movement was the car itself.
It seems like hinges maybe need some adjusting. I saw a video that said a set of S-type SAE Obstruction Wrench Set is needed to get at the bolts. That’s all it said except the places to make adjustments. The 2 hinges and the sticker pin.
Another said easiest is to remove the fender. Doesn’t seem easy to me.
Any other thoughts.
 
I'm no expert on the '71-'73 Mustangs, but I do know those doors were very long and heavy, making them tough on the hinges.
Have you looked at your upper and lower hinges yet to see if any need rebuilding with new pins and bushings, or possibly a complete replacement?
 
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I'm no expert on the '71-'73 Mustangs, but I do know those doors were very long and heavy, making them tough on the hinges.
Have you looked at your upper and lower hinges yet to see if any need rebuilding with new pins and bushings, or possibly a complete replacement?
Thanks. I only know about foxbodies and ive tried frequenting the other forums to learn more and I look to you as one of the experts of the classic mustangs. Didnt want to give bad advice to this member.