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Streetmaster · 09-05-2005, 12:35 AM

I recently purchased a set of prefab doors for my 76 GMC, The doors are new but there not GM doors. I stuck them on but they fit kinda funny, as if there twisted. I tried every thing i could think of to make them fit right, but no luck. When i get the top to fit some what close, the bottom sticks out to much. Im about to pull my hair out, because the doors cost $100. bucks apiece. So if anyone knows how to adjust a door to make it fit better, i'dd appreciate the info.

*iceman7329* · 09-05-2005, 01:08 AM

Swap with me for some originals, were are you located?

**N2TRUX** · 09-05-2005, 01:40 AM

Align the front to back and then get the bottoms flush. If the top still sticks out, open the door and use a 2x4 as a pry bar to tweak the top of the window frame in. If you stand the board up and put the bottom of the board through the window on the inside. Now you can push on the board and it will push the top of the window frame in toward the cab. Go slow until you get it where you need it....

Streetmaster · 09-05-2005, 02:33 AM

ThanX guys for the responces, it seem as if you've done this before. I thought about doing that, but was affraid of door damage. Its almost as if the CO. that sold me the doors, had them all leaned up against one another, and it cosed them to buckle. But in anyevent (iceman7329) thanks for the offer, ill definentlly keep it in mind if i cant get mine to fit any better, beside i live in SW PA, about an hour south of Pittsburgh,PA.

**N2TRUX** · 09-05-2005, 09:53 AM

The stock doors on my 82 Blazer had a gap in them. I worked with the body man and he showed me how it was done. Go slow and you will see great results...

a28doc · 09-05-2005, 11:42 PM

go slow and also might add putting an old blanket between the door and 2x4 it will help even out the pressure a little and keep you from marring the doors
Doc

Streetmaster · 09-06-2005, 12:22 AM

Once again guys thanX for all the input

I tried the 2x4 methed on one of the doors, a it seem to work ok, but it still needs somemore work to fit right.

bigarmzz · 09-06-2005, 07:52 AM

"beside i live in SW PA, about an hour south of Pittsburgh,PA. "

where abouts???

your probably not too far from me

Streetmaster · 09-06-2005, 08:18 PM

Im from a town called Uniontown, PA. Its about 22 miles from the WV, state line.

bigarmzz · 09-06-2005, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetmaster

Im from a town called Uniontown, PA. Its about 22 miles from the WV, state line.

cool, i dated a girl from brownsville....ya know anyone from there?

her name was lori lent

i'm not too far from ya..i'm in elkins west virginia

09-05-2005, 12:35 AM	#1
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	What to do about a set of prefab doors? I recently purchased a set of prefab doors for my 76 GMC, The doors are new but there not GM doors. I stuck them on but they fit kinda funny, as if there twisted. I tried every thing i could think of to make them fit right, but no luck. When i get the top to fit some what close, the bottom sticks out to much. Im about to pull my hair out, because the doors cost $100. bucks apiece. So if anyone knows how to adjust a door to make it fit better, i'dd appreciate the info.

09-05-2005, 01:40 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Align the front to back and then get the bottoms flush. If the top still sticks out, open the door and use a 2x4 as a pry bar to tweak the top of the window frame in. If you stand the board up and put the bottom of the board through the window on the inside. Now you can push on the board and it will push the top of the window frame in toward the cab. Go slow until you get it where you need it.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-05-2005, 11:42 PM	#6
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	go slow and also might add putting an old blanket between the door and 2x4 it will help even out the pressure a little and keep you from marring the doors Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

09-06-2005, 07:52 AM	#8
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	"beside i live in SW PA, about an hour south of Pittsburgh,PA. " where abouts??? your probably not too far from me __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

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09-05-2005, 01:08 AM	#2
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Swap with me for some originals, were are you located?

09-05-2005, 02:33 AM	#4
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	ThanX guys for the responces, it seem as if you've done this before. I thought about doing that, but was affraid of door damage. Its almost as if the CO. that sold me the doors, had them all leaned up against one another, and it cosed them to buckle. But in anyevent (iceman7329) thanks for the offer, ill definentlly keep it in mind if i cant get mine to fit any better, beside i live in SW PA, about an hour south of Pittsburgh,PA.

09-05-2005, 09:53 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	The stock doors on my 82 Blazer had a gap in them. I worked with the body man and he showed me how it was done. Go slow and you will see great results...

09-06-2005, 12:22 AM	#7
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	Once again guys thanX for all the input I tried the 2x4 methed on one of the doors, a it seem to work ok, but it still needs somemore work to fit right.

09-06-2005, 08:18 PM	#9
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	Im from a town called Uniontown, PA. Its about 22 miles from the WV, state line.



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