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Default Re: Twisted doors on 69 Camaro

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had a really good body man that would twist doors to make the bottoms line up. It involved blocks of wood and Jack Armstrong. </div></div>

I remember hearing that this was the way they did it on the assembly line also...
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the best way take the window out and twist the door hold the top and push in the bottom corner with the door open makes a huge differance with the window out counts how strong you are
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Thanks Barry. The window is already out, along with everything else. Down to a bare shell.
Five years ago it would have been no problem, but my strength is declining fast. I am currently scheduled for shoulder surgery Dec. 7, which is one reason I am trying to get this painted and at least the front clip set on. My inlaws are coming this week for the holidays, and I have parts stacked on their bed in our guest room.

Anyway, I think I can get it using some leg power. Probably just need one more helper, which I think I can drum up.

Thanks to all.
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I resolved this problem by using a block of wood between the door and jamb at the top of the door and using a ratchet strap on the bottom. The strap could go to the other door or use the seat belt anchor hole. This tip works good to form new weatherstrip as well. Dustin
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Default Re: Twisted doors on 69 Camaro

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bluel78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I resolved this problem by using a block of wood between the door and jamb at the top of the door and using a ratchet strap on the bottom. The strap could go to the other door or use the seat belt anchor hole. This tip works good to form new weatherstrip as well. Dustin </div></div>

Yeah, I think you are on to something. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking of something like this. Actually pictured a chain, but the strap would probably be safer.
Because the body is so light right now, being down to the bare shell, I am afraid pushing on a 2x4 at the bottom of the door, I could knock it off the jack stands. So, will do something like you are describing. Thanks.
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