• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-

Paint and Body Exhaust is in. Paint next but I need help with door alignment

  • Thread starter Thread starter 65-Fstbk
  • Start date Start date Apr 24, 2018

65-Fstbk

15 Year Member
May 20, 2007
316
26
49
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Apr 24, 2018
#1
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #1
Ok I have done some more work on the Fastback. All running gear is now in the car, American Autowire harness is installed except not connected at dash until the dash is painted. Just finished custom fabbing a 2 1/2" exhaust with H-pipe off of Hedman shorty's. Now looking towards paint.

One thing I'm not sure about concerns the doors. I'm not sure if I should apply the rubber weatherstripping to the door perimeter first b/c the rubber provides resistance as it compresses when the door closes which will likely change the way the doors line up (I'm talking about the 'in/out' alignment, not the gap between panels). Do most people paint and finish the inside of the doors first, apply the weatherstripping and then align in/out on the the doors before block sanding/prepping the exterior for paint.

Any help is really appreciated. Thanks.

Chris
 

horse sence

15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
12,276
8,133
233
Wile Coyote's stunt double
Apr 24, 2018
#2
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #2
Rubber goes on last . Door alignment is kind of a pain no matter how you do it . I always set the doors first then re adjust if needed ,it is usually just a small adjustment . The problem is ,the new rubber is stiffer that the original and the doors take more force to close untill the rubber compacts a bit
 

65-Fstbk

15 Year Member
May 20, 2007
316
26
49
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Apr 24, 2018
#3
  • Apr 24, 2018
  • #3
Advice followed. Thanks Horse!!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Progress Thread Restoration progress on my 92 GT
  • AnthonyA1234
  • Oct 19, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
28
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 6, 2025
Mac131
Progress Thread "Alter Ego" White 1993 LX 5.0 5spd
  • idareu
  • Sep 9, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
42
Views
3K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 19, 2025
idareu
M
Progress Thread mnky99 2001 V6 evap core, ac compressor, heater core replacement
  • mnky99
  • Sep 5, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
516
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Sep 5, 2025
mnky99
M
Electrical Innovate PSB-1 is DOA? Am I an idiot? All plausable. Please Help
  • Dontknowchit
  • Apr 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
472
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 26, 2025
Dontknowchit
SOLD SOLD!!!! 1993 Notchback Roadracer For Sale. She's a beast!
  • Boydster
  • Apr 25, 2025
  • Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
Replies
0
Views
1K
Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93) Apr 25, 2025
Boydster
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?