Non body man needs help

331efiblue66

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Oct 9, 2011

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I will be the first to admit I AM NOT A BODYMAN! I have never shied away from fixing anything on a vehicle, but this stang is gonna be the end of me!!

What is the dimension across the inside of the car at the "b" pillar/latch plate area of the 65-66 cars? I can't believe I didn't see it sooner, but it looks like the passenger side of my car in that area is shoved in 1/2"...yes, the car has been wrecked, I have been fighting that all along. Thanks

 

65fastbackresto

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I`ll try to help

But your going to have to be more specific, the latch moves... Give me a better idea what you need my car is right outside here.

 

331efiblue66

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From the spot welded lip/flange that is just to the inside the actual latch pin, the distance between it on both side. When you have the interior in, it is probably covered by a gasket. Basically, I think the area where the rear quarter window fits into is shoved in 1/2" at the top. Top/middle/bottom dimensions would be absolutely awesome . Thanks.

 

65fastbackresto

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ut oh,....

I just noticed you have a coupe, mine is a fastback... I do know the doors are the same, but not around the quarter windows....

How about I pull a tape across the car from flange to flange about the height of the door latch and we compare numbers? If its pushed in thats where it would show I think.

 

bacfire

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Oct 11, 2011

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I measured my '66 coupe with the molding removed, at the level of the latch pin centerline, and got an outside dimension of 53-3/4".

 

bacfire

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The inside distance between the bottom of the chrome "posts" on the front of the quarter windows is 57-1/8", if it helps. I can't get an accurate measurement of the body at that point due to the interior panels.

 

331efiblue66

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Thanks Bacfire

 

331efiblue66

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Well, I measured it last night, and I have 53 1/8" outside to outside of the flanges at the height of the latch pin....thanks again bacfire, that helps me get a little better idea of where I need to end up.