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Technical '50 Ford Rear Door Adjustment

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Michael Savela, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. Michael Savela
    Joined: Apr 6, 2020
    Posts: 8

    Michael Savela

    So I've had my '50 for about a year now. Woken up from her 30+ year nap. Running, lights work, hell I even got the radio working. But now onto the cosmetics. The driver side rear door sits proud by about 1/4" when latched at the latch, not the hinge side. I believe the catch can be adjusted in and out by loosening the 2 big phillips head screws that hold it on? If so, what size is the head, way larger than a #2 and I don't want to strip the heads so if someone can point me to a source for the right head size and adjustment procedure, it'd be helpful.
    Mike
     
  2. Slopok
    Joined: Jan 30, 2012
    Posts: 2,938

    Slopok
    Member

    Don't know about the size but an impact driver will be necessary to break them loose.
     
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  3. dwollam
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    Posts: 2,542

    dwollam
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    What @Slopok said! Big phillips bit in impact driver.

    Dave
     
  4. s55mercury66
    Joined: Jul 6, 2009
    Posts: 4,367

    s55mercury66
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    from SW Wyoming

    #3 or 4 Phillips, an impact driver is definitely the way to loosen them, but I like to use a wrench on the hex on my screwdriver when I tighten them up. It will get them tight enough, and they get enough of a beating getting them loose. Inspect and lube all of the latches and stuff, along with the hinges on a yearly basis, and you will save yourself a lot of wear and headaches also. Same thing applies to the hood and the trunk, maintenance be always cheaper than repair.
     

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