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Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac
if the pivot pin in the hinge is bent or worn the door will be hard to open.
one of mine is bent slightly (from backing into a pole with the end gate up), lubing it helps. also be sure the slides are lubed.
I recently had my rear window out, i was surprised how light and easy to open the upper gate was without glass in it. if i every need to replace it i will get some light weight lexan or plexiglass.
the 1963 shop manual has instructions to adjust the hinge to center and flush the door to the body. I think your door would have to be way out of adjustment to make it stiff to close. maybe you have too thick weatherstripping or its placed wrong?
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no weather-stripping on the clam doors.. but ill try the pin idea tonight.