Door Alignment and hinge install video

[jonmelton]

Hey guys, I just finished installing my new quick release door hinges. This is not an exhaustive "in depth" look at aligning your doors, this is just what I learned through this process. Please leave a comment and speak into what you've learned that I missed. If there's enough comments maybe I'll make a follow up video

Thanks to everyone on this forum, I've learned so much!

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[boonz28]

Awesome video Jon. I plan on installing the same hinges on my '71 soon and i can already tell this video will be a big help. Subscribed and commented! Keep the content coming

 

[BGBronco]

getting ready to put my doors back on. I'm in BG, KY. Disc Brakes and replacing the steering Automatic shifter collar soon. Like the videos. thank you.

 

[jonmelton]

Awesome video Jon. I plan on installing the same hinges on my '71 soon and i can already tell this video will be a big help. Subscribed and commented! Keep the content coming

Thanks man! Will do!

 

[jonmelton]

getting ready to put my doors back on. I'm in BG, KY. Disc Brakes and replacing the steering Automatic shifter collar soon. Like the videos. thank you.

You bet! Let's go for a drive soon

 

[mpboxer]

Nice video Jon! Door alignment can be so frustrating and tedious.

 

[No Hay]

Good video. I like the tip of cutting one bolt head and reinstalling to hold the plates.

My tip is be VERY careful moving/adjusting the door with the new hinges attached. The hinge profile is too tall to have much movement around the door skin. Too much movement, and the hinge touches/cracks the paint, or worse, can tear the door skin.

Pack your patience with this mod. With mine, original driver door shut perfect. Original passenger door shut so/so. After the SS hinges, D door shut so/so and P door shut perfect %). After 2 hrs of adjusting, it's good enough!
Pretty cool when done though, except the cracks in the paint where hinges should be manufactured a little shorter in height.

 

[Fastwest]

Great job with the videos! Subscribed.