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[Ben_O]

The top of the door skin just below the window frame looks to be to far recessed. That wont help either.

hmmmm, mine is like that too

[sonikk4]

Project Erms

[sonikk4]

Just comparing Paddys l/h A panel fit to yours before you added metal Rich

 

there is quite a difference in width of metal at the top of the A panel on yours. Almost like the wing to a panel flange is too far fwd. Paddys door sits flush with the top of the A panel as well on both sides.

[rich2]

Ok thanks for the feedback. I'll hopefully get a bit of time tomorrow in the garage so I'll see what I can do. Will let you know how it goes.

[rich2]

Another day spent trying to improve the door gap situation :)

 

First of all, I decided to solve the root cause of a lot of the problems I am having by slotting the hinge panel. Then the A panel could flex outwards in the middle and match the profile of the door skin. The door was now free to open with a bit more room to manoeuvre without the door skin catching the A panel, and I was then able to work on closing the gap a bit more. Joys!

 

 

 

Taking Ben and Neil's advice, I ran a filler rod down the front door edge.

 

 

 

The top bit needed a double thickness to close the gap.

 

 

 

Much faffing around later, I am getting a much nicer gap. Still some tidy up to do but I'm pleased with the improvement so far. 

 

 

The big turning point was realising I could adjust the gap in-situ. I added more than enough filler rod to the door, then with the door mounted in position, cut the gap I wanted by carefully running a 1mm cutting disc between the panels. Felt dangerous, but gave me quite an even result. 

 

[sonikk4]

Another day spent trying to improve the door gap situation :)

 

First of all, I decided to solve the root cause of a lot of the problems I am having by slotting the hinge panel. Then the A panel could flex outwards in the middle and match the profile of the door skin. The door was now free to open with a bit more room to manoeuvre without the door skin catching the A panel, and I was then able to work on closing the gap a bit more. Joys!

 

 

 

Taking Ben and Neil's advice, I ran a filler rod down the front door edge.

 

 

 

The top bit needed a double thickness to close the gap.

 

 

 

Much faffing around later, I am getting a much nicer gap. Still some tidy up to do but I'm pleased with the improvement so far. 

 

 

The big turning point was realising I could adjust the gap in-situ. I added more than enough filler rod to the door, then with the door mounted in position, cut the gap I wanted by carefully running a 1mm cutting disc between the panels. Felt dangerous, but gave me quite an even result. 

 

 

That looks a whole lot better Rich. Does the door open and close ok now??

[rich2]

Yes opens and closes fine. Now I know what I'm doing I should be able to do the other side and the back edges of the doors much quicker (I hope). :)

[Ben_O]

Looking much better Rich

[minimissions]

Been a little while since i looked at this build its coming along nicely, like the attention to detail with the door gaps...

[skoughi]

Looking good rich, I did the same with some metal rod but I added it to the a-panel as I didn't want any heat on the door skin in case of warping. It's good to get decent panel gaps!

[JewSkii]

Wow the door gaps are amazing 

[rich2]

Managed to get a few hours in working on the drivers door gaps. I know this is taking an unreasonably long time, but I hardly ever get a chance to work on the car at the moment.

 

 

Tweaked the upper back edge and inserted a length of filler rod.

 

 

 

Some grinding and filing later...

 

 

 

Getting quite pleased with this now. Just about finished on the driver's side. Good god the door gaps are painful. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sonikk4]

Looks good Rich, before you call it quits on the door gaps load some weight into the door to simulate the glass and regulator and check to make sure all is good.

 

Scott is fitting perspex to Erm so not a big deal with his doors but i will be adding weight to Paddy's doors when i skin and gap them.  

[minimissions]

Nice gaps ;) wish mine looked like that on my estate can see me being like that when the time comes to do it :)

[Marco1972]

I second what sonic has written as you'll be supprised at what a difference the glass and fittings make to the door gap
We did this to my lads mini and took this into consideration when gapping the doors

Keep at it it's looking great