Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION G - BODY/INTERIOR
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DOOR INSTALLATION
Generally, the hinge assembly won’t have to be
disassembled. If the bushings have to be renewed, (with
the hinge off the car) loosen the retaining set screws and
drive out the pin. The bushing number is listed on page
154. Lubricate with light grease on assembly.
Bolt the door hinges onto the chassis with the side closing
plates and original shims that go behind them. The plates
seal off the cowl area from the engine compartment and
have weather-stripping glued to their outer edges to seal
against the body. See page 83. Don't tighten the hinge
bolts.
Bolt the door to the hinge, lightly snugging the bolts. If
the car is already painted, consider using masking tape
along the door and body edges to prevent damage when
assembling.
The door edge may be aligned with the body opening by
loosening the bolts where the hinge attaches to the door.
To adjust the front edge surface of the door relative to the
body, loosen the hinge where it attaches to the chassis.
Once the door is properly located, tighten the hinge bolts.
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Bolt the latch striker to its mounting plate and install the
assembly loosely to the chassis. Remember to replace any
shims found earlier. Close and latch the door while
allowing the striker to self-align with the latch on the door.
Tighten the striker bolts. Don't worry about the door
fitting flush at the rear. The latch striker must be refit
when the rugs are installed.