<VV> Hinges

[Frank DuVal]

I'm with Ron and Matt. Something bent. Hinge pins and / or bushings worn 
will give you a sloppy door than hangs low at the striker (quarter 
panel) end, not just sticking an edge out with no slop. 

My bet would be the door itself where the hinges bolt. I think the 
pillar is stronger, but rust can weaken it from behind. Look inside the 
hinge jamb area on both front doors and see if anything looks different 
side to side.

As others have said, if it won't move, forcing it is usually the wrong 
answer!

Frank DuVal

Mel Smith wrote:

> I recently opened the driver's door to my 65 corsa coupe, and was 
> unable to close it. I finally slammed it shut, but the door didn't 
> align with the opening, and the dome light didn't turn off. I adjusted 
> the switch for the dome light so it would turn off, but now the door 
> has a huge gap from the body when it is closed. I was told that this 
> was a problem with the hinge, and that I should replace the bushings. 
> Is this advice accurate? should I also replace the hinge pin?
>
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