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Subject:Re: Front door adjustment question
From:Roy Nicholl
Date:Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:55:05 -0400

Alistair,

I had a similar issue with an old Ghia many years ago.  In my case the hinge pings were wore an astonishing amount which allowed motion in the vertical plane - the door would sag, or could be lifted enough that the strike did not engage properly.

On 16-Feb-2015, at 01:59, Alistair Bell wrote:

> My drivers side front door has a little bit of sag. It feels like it comes off resting n the latch when opened. I have adjusted front doors a few times, and I understand the adjustments allowed in the system. But what I need is sort of like shimming the hinge plates or getting new hinge pins.
> 
> You know what I mean? As if the hinge pins are loose enough to allow a little drop when door opened.
> 
> It's a very little amount right now, but I'd like to deal with it. Does anyone understand what I am trying to explain and have a solution?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Alistair