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murguia · 12-25-2023, 12:59 AM

What would be my easiest solution to trying to make the door gap just a hair wider?

Just noticed it grazes the fender when I open it.

Thought I’d ask before I likely make it harder than it has to be

Thanks

**desert-rat** · 12-25-2023, 02:38 AM

I know there's some adjustments on the door hinges, but maybe the cab mounts are shot.

RustyPile · 12-25-2023, 03:51 AM

How's the gap at the back of the door?? If it's ok, the fender needs to go forward a bit. If the gap is wide, move the door back a bit.. All the restorers "shoot" for 3/16" gap.. All you need is about 1/8" more clearance.. The fender is bolted solidly to the cab, so cab mounts don't effect that gap..

**1970cstblazer** · 12-25-2023, 08:23 AM

That's a fairly easy adjustment. The cowl panel will need to be loosened. Once you get the fender where you want it, then also adjust the cowl panel to share the same gap to the door as the fender.

**special-K** · 12-25-2023, 08:44 AM

From this picture it looks like it's the fender needs to forward. As mentioned, if other door gaps like good then fender for sure

murguia · 12-25-2023, 09:48 AM

Okay, great. So take the coke off and loosen the fender bolts in there and push the fender forward a hair and re-tighten?

**1970cstblazer** · 12-25-2023, 10:50 AM

You will want to loosen two top fender to cowl bolts, one rocker extension tab to fender bolt, and the large rear inner fender skirt to floor brace bolt, and gently move forward to achieve the desired gap. Then tighten all bolts.

murguia · 12-25-2023, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the guidance. Removed the cowl this am and got that fender forward a hair. Doesn’t hit anymore.

Merry Christmas

murguia · 12-25-2023, 11:32 AM

Thanks for the guidance. Removed the cowl this am and got that fender forward a hair. Doesn’t hit anymore.

Merry Christmas

**1970cstblazer** · 12-25-2023, 12:52 PM

Much improved! Looks fantastic.

Merry Christmas!

Casper42 · 12-26-2023, 07:29 PM

rubbing fixed and looks far better!

**special-K** · 12-26-2023, 08:00 PM

Perfecto!

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-27-2023, 01:02 PM

Nice job!

12-25-2023, 12:59 AM	#1
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Door grazing fender when opening What would be my easiest solution to trying to make the door gap just a hair wider? Just noticed it grazes the fender when I open it. Thought I’d ask before I likely make it harder than it has to be Thanks Attached Images

12-25-2023, 02:38 AM	#2
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 357	Re: Door grazing fender when opening I know there's some adjustments on the door hinges, but maybe the cab mounts are shot.

12-25-2023, 03:51 AM	#3
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,585	Re: Door grazing fender when opening How's the gap at the back of the door?? If it's ok, the fender needs to go forward a bit. If the gap is wide, move the door back a bit.. All the restorers "shoot" for 3/16" gap.. All you need is about 1/8" more clearance.. The fender is bolted solidly to the cab, so cab mounts don't effect that gap..

12-25-2023, 08:23 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,378	Re: Door grazing fender when opening That's a fairly easy adjustment. The cowl panel will need to be loosened. Once you get the fender where you want it, then also adjust the cowl panel to share the same gap to the door as the fender. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-25-2023, 08:44 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Door grazing fender when opening From this picture it looks like it's the fender needs to forward. As mentioned, if other door gaps like good then fender for sure __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-25-2023, 09:48 AM	#6
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Re: Door grazing fender when opening Okay, great. So take the coke off and loosen the fender bolts in there and push the fender forward a hair and re-tighten?

12-25-2023, 10:50 AM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,378	Re: Door grazing fender when opening You will want to loosen two top fender to cowl bolts, one rocker extension tab to fender bolt, and the large rear inner fender skirt to floor brace bolt, and gently move forward to achieve the desired gap. Then tighten all bolts. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-25-2023, 11:20 AM	#8
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Re: Door grazing fender when opening Thanks for the guidance. Removed the cowl this am and got that fender forward a hair. Doesn’t hit anymore. Merry Christmas Attached Images

12-25-2023, 11:32 AM	#9
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Re: Door grazing fender when opening Thanks for the guidance. Removed the cowl this am and got that fender forward a hair. Doesn’t hit anymore. Merry Christmas

12-25-2023, 12:52 PM	#10
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,378	Re: Door grazing fender when opening Much improved! Looks fantastic. Merry Christmas! __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-26-2023, 07:29 PM	#11
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 312	Re: Door grazing fender when opening rubbing fixed and looks far better! __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

12-26-2023, 08:00 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Door grazing fender when opening Perfecto! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-27-2023, 01:02 PM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,903	Re: Door grazing fender when opening Nice job! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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