Thread: My 86 build
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Old 05-24-2020, 03:45 AM   #357
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Re: My 86 build

Finally got a free day and some help from a friend, to get the door back on Big Red. Got the door adjusted, and also adjusted the door strikers. WOW, what a difference! No more slamming the door 3-5 times before getting it to shut.
One thing I did just notice. My old hinges were still laying there on the floor, the drivers top hinge S Hook was upside down! I forgot to get a pic before I tossed them. I looked at some older pics. Here is the hinge when it was still on the truck. But you can barely see the S hooks rounded section is at the bottom, it should be at the top. The more flat part of the S hook should be at the bottom. The 3rd pic shows the new hinge, and the CORRECT way the S hook should be.
No wonder that door had issues! Glad I opted to changed out all the hinges, instead of just the pins & bushings.

I did get the dash parts put back on. The bezel and left side air vent needed to be removed to access one of the bolts, on the top hinge, from the inside of the cab.
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