Door opening too small

[Berky]

Hello,

I have a problem with the passenger door opening on my 75 Bronco. I have used the measurement chart that comes up often and my measurements are short by 1/4" all the way down. The measurements should be 39" all the way down and I get the following:

BC - 38 3/4"
HH - 38 3/4"
II - 38 3/4"

There are no visible signs that there was major damage that would have caused this. I don't think it is a body mount issue since the gap is the same all the way down.

I did replace the basic floor pan and the 2 sided rocker. The door didn't fit well before these changes.

At this point Im about to cut the back side of the door post and roll it forward, but I wanted to check with the experts here before I started all that work.

Ideas???

 

[AZ73]

Did you hang the door to see if it fits?

 

[Berky]

Did you hang the door to see if it fits?

Yes, I am getting ready to skin the door and want to correct this issue before I add another piece to the puzzle. The door rubs and there is no gap between the door and quarter.

 

[BroncoSnake]

Where exactly are you measuring from? I've often wondered if those measurements were taken from the center of the screw holes or from one of the edges. Obviously, it would make a difference in the measurement. Does anyone have a definitive answer?

 

[chuck]

Measure the door hole back to front at the top and bottom and let us know.

 

[boss]

I have a 75 and I just measured and both my doors are 39 1/4" top and bottom.

 

[boss]

I have a 75 and I just measured and both my doors are 39 1/4" top and bottom.

 

[Galt72]

take a look at this video. it might be of some help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPllujn9XXk

 

[Berky]

Im at work so I cant get additional measurements. I was measuring from the center of the fender screw holes to the outer rear edge of the door opening. I measured against the driver side using the same points of reference and it is smaller on the passenger side.

I was thinking about the damage to the door and I think the hinges may have hit something at some point in time. If i stack a lot of washers at the inner most hinge bolt hole on the post it moves the door enough to allow it to close without hitting.

Also, the mounting surface on the hinge post looks like it has some minor damage. Again making me think the post needs to be tweaked.

 

[Rustytruck]

Did you put the same hinges back in the same place. Ford use to tweek the hinges to fit doors with issues. I have seen several sets of hinges with press marks on the inside curve of the hinge.

 

[Berky]

Did you put the same hinges back in the same place. Ford use to tweek the hinges to fit doors with issues. I have seen several sets of hinges with press marks on the inside curve of the hinge.

I have tried swapping them from top to bottom. It did make a difference, but not enough to correct the issue.