I was staying out of this because I was hoping somebody would have a trick. If and I mean if you can break the phillip bolts loose with a socket phillips bit you would line up the quarters first, the quarter window second, and the door leading edge would be adjusted by the fenders because your always stuck in one corner. You always work from the quarters out because there isn't any adjustment in welded quarters. The chassis manual will have the gaps usually 1/8 to a 1/4. These cars are not perfect. How about some pictures from you. Paul.

If your front fenders are off it's not so bad. I assumed they were still on. Any parts store should have that hammer impact screw driver and thats what I would use if they are off. Just like Kelly said. Paul.

so if you need the gap up,down or forwards backwards you adjust the hinges with bolts ? if you need to roll door in or out at top or bottom you adjust the philp heads screws? ive noticed that there is a little play in the door up and down. im suspecting new pins, how does one know if hinges are shot? gonna start with new pins and bushings.  or maybe just buy complete new hinges for both sides

 

kelico wrote:

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are new pins/bushings available? they didnt used to be, and the hinges.. werent available either.. BUT.. if they are.. I'd love to know. those pot metal hinges have a habit of breaking.

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 Hinges are available.  I got mine from Hot Rods and Classics in Chilliwack.  For the money I wouldn't fool around with old ones.  Only thing is I don't know if these ones will last as long as originals but the cars don't get used as much in this stage of their lives.