#1  
Old 07-17-2020, 12:51 PM
dataway's Avatar
dataway dataway is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Saratoga NY
Posts: 8,921
Default Removing/Reinstalling Doors

So I have to take my doors off, was trying to avoid it but it's got to be done. Last time I reinstalled them I did a great job, gaps are great and they close like a dream.

I've heard people drill small 1/16 alignment holes prior to removal to get them back in the same place. What's the skinny on that? Two holes in each hinge flap as far apart as possible? Pin punch or similar to realign for installation?

  #2  
Old 07-17-2020, 02:20 PM
tjs72lemans tjs72lemans is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Winona, MN
Posts: 1,157
Default

I used 1/8" holes with drill rod for realignment, 1/16" would bend easily.

  #3  
Old 07-17-2020, 03:26 PM
dataway's Avatar
dataway dataway is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Saratoga NY
Posts: 8,921
Default

1/8" it will be then. How did it work, were you happy with the results?

  #4  
Old 07-17-2020, 10:13 PM
400 4spd.'s Avatar
400 4spd. 400 4spd. is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 1970
Location: Eastern N.C.
Posts: 4,829
Default

There are options to drilling holes that will put you back in the same location. PM if you like.

  #5  
Old 07-18-2020, 01:00 AM
dataway's Avatar
dataway dataway is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Saratoga NY
Posts: 8,921
Default

Just drilled the holes in the body side this afternoon, way forward under where the fender will cover so they won't be seen. For the time being going to leave the hinges bolted to the doors. They are going to be off for a while, figure holes will survive whatever mayhem takes place while they are off.

  #6  
Old 07-18-2020, 09:26 AM
nytrainer's Avatar
nytrainer nytrainer is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,096
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 400 4spd. View Post
There are options to drilling holes that will put you back in the same location. PM if you like.
Please post here if you have the time. I’m interested in your method.

__________________
1968 LeMans conv. 350 HO - 4 speed triple white (hear it idle here) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVmq...ature=youtu.be
1968 LeMans conv. 350 - 4 speed Solar red/pearl
  #7  
Old 07-18-2020, 10:29 AM
MUSLCAH MUSLCAH is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: N.H.
Posts: 1,920
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 400 4spd. View Post
There are options to drilling holes that will put you back in the same location. PM if you like.
Top secret....not for public viewing.........

  #8  
Old 07-18-2020, 01:07 PM
tjs72lemans tjs72lemans is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Winona, MN
Posts: 1,157
Default

This method works fine to get you close, but you will still find you have some fine adjusting that needs to be done. Way easier and safer than not using this method.

  #9  
Old 07-24-2020, 09:22 AM
chiphead's Avatar
chiphead chiphead is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 5,182
Default

Do you have to do this to the upper and lower hinges or just upper? Does the alignment hole method work if you change the hinge pins?
On my car I'm going to have to change the upper pins and the lower hinges, so I'm not sure how I'm going to get it to line up.

__________________
I could explain all this to the girl at the parts store, but she'd probably call the asylum.

White '67 LeMans 407/TH350/Ford 3.89... RIP
Red '67 LeMans. 407/TH400/Ford 3.25
  #10  
Old 07-24-2020, 05:01 PM
tjs72lemans tjs72lemans is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Winona, MN
Posts: 1,157
Default

Yes upper and lower, to get them straight again. The pin change may not affect too much, but a hinge change causes the challenge.

  #11  
Old 07-25-2020, 08:36 AM
MUSLCAH MUSLCAH is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: N.H.
Posts: 1,920
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chiphead View Post
Do you have to do this to the upper and lower hinges or just upper? Does the alignment hole method work if you change the hinge pins?
On my car I'm going to have to change the upper pins and the lower hinges, so I'm not sure how I'm going to get it to line up.
Just a lot of fiddle - ing and diddle-ing....but you’ll get there

Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:06 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017