Your hinges are probably wore, you may want to look into getting them
rebuilt or finding some replacements. If anyone has some good recomendations
on hinge rebuilders, it would be much appreciated! I've seen some listed in
Hemmings and Mopar Collector's Guide, but haven't done business with any of
them, so can't make any kind of a recomendation. The old hillbilly trick of
raising the door involves putting a washer or two between the hinge and the
door on the bottom hinge. This will usually raise the end of the door about
3 times the thickness of the washer, but this is just an estimate. Just
support the door very well, and soak the bolts good with solvent before
removal. If the bolts seem stubborn, you may be advised to remove the
interior panel and soak the threaded part inside the door with solvent as
well. Hit the bolts sharply with a hammer to shock them loose, but be
careful not to mar the paint on or around the bolts. Hopefully they'll come
loose without too much difficulty.
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
Phil <><
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick & Barbara Nichols" <3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Sagging door
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I recently purchased a '61 Imperial LeBaron and am trying to align the
> driver's door. It is sagging and doesn't shut completely. I've tried
> adjusting it as described in the shop manual and no luck yet. The
> rubber all around the door is good. There is some play in both lower
> and upper hinges. Are these hinges shot? Anyone have any tips?
> thanks, Nick Nichols
>
>
>
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