Door Adjustment

[Surfcuda]

My passenger side door does not align when shut as shown in the attached photo. The door needs to come in about a 1/4 inch. Before I start tinkering can the door latch assemble be loosened with the three Philip screws so it can be adjusted to correct the issue? Or is there another way to adjust it?

 

[Mr Cuda]

The door latch is fixed. You will have to adjust a hinge, probably the upper.
The door need to come in a bit too.
How is the fit to the fenders?
Remember, convertibles move around a bit. You can't run the gaps as tight as a hardtop.
Your latch and screws need to come out to remove the overspray. And put door seal gaskets on. (In case you are bored)

 

[Surfcuda]

Appreciate the info MrCuda. I was working on the door seals when I noticed the door wasn’t aligned. The gaps are pretty good around the doors. I will attempt adjusting the door in using your advice. Regards Rob

 

[moparleo]

Some information

 

[Surfcuda]

Moparleo, Thanks again! Your info is always insightful and welcome.

 

[moparlee]

The striker post is also adjustable. You may need to adjust it in toward the interior to pull the door in more.

 

[Deathproofcuda]

The striker post is also adjustable. You may need to adjust it in toward the interior to pull the door in more.

No expert on this, but that is what I was thinking too. My experience on this is limited, but if the entire rear edge is proud, as opposed to just the upper portion of the door, I'd probably try to adjust the striker first. Should be alot easier than trying to adjust the alignment of the upper hinge.

 

[Surfcuda]

Thank you. I’m just a backyard engineer and was thinking that either the Striker Post or Latch Assembly would pull the door in as needed. So yeah if the Post can be adjusted that should be the fix. I will give that a try. Also this door does need to be adjusted back a bit so I will use the door hinges to make that correction. All of your inputs are appreciated and adds to my toolbox of E Body knowledge. Regards Rob