1952-59 Ford Door alignment how to?

Does anyone know how to align doors? My driver door is so off and I have to slam it a couple times to get it to stay shut and lock. Also my back doors stick out. Any wisdom on how to do this?

Mucho gracias

 

2 door, half as many door problems.

 

Do you think its in the door? or the striker?

 

I'm not really sure how to figure that out.

 

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I have this same problem with my 54 right now. Part of my problem is the striker so I've already got new ones on order. I am adjusting the bolts to try and get the door flush. I've almost decided to have it all welded up and use the same hinges as the 49-51 shoebox.

 

Problem could also be the hinges.

 

solo 909. Pm me with your problem on door ailgnment. Give me a description of what side rear door,what side front door. I have been a body tech for more than 38 yrs. If you can send pics of ailgnment on car it would help. 54-55 fords have a poor door striker design. I aways replace them with bear claws or plymouth horizon latches.

 

Jeff- Yeah I for sure need a manual!

54- where did you buy new ones?

Risky- one main issue is the driver door. I have to slam it shut a couple times to get it to close. A lot of the time it will be closed but while driving it will unlock and swing open. I'll try to take some pics and maybe a video for you tomorrow.

 

I had one of those CD-ROM manuals for my '63 F-100 and they're great. All I got so far for my '52 is the print version. Good, yes, but not quite as good as the CD-ROM version I've found.

 

Just for a quick adjustment, you might try moving your striker out and up a taste, that might help a little bit.

Bear claws are a good idea, I can't stand how they look. Of course, doors are shut most of the time