When I got my '77 it came with a better condition tub that decided to use, near as I can tell, it's a 1980+ tub based on the location of the seatbelt light.
Anyway, I kept the original doors and now have fit issues. On both sides the doors are touching or almost touching at the bottom rocker panel and on one side touching at the top (will be worst when I install weather stripping). I don't have the top fully installed as I am waiting on the windshield to top gasket - so that issue may go away or get worse when locked down.
I am thinking for the next while, just to get it on the road, of reversing the front hinges which should push the door out 3/8". Is this a really dumb idea? The front edge seems pretty close to factory now and might need a slightly wider seal and I might need to adjust the strap, but I can't think of any other issues (other than the look that will be caught by 1/100 people locally).
Eventually I will look for doors that fit better - but this truck will never see a show or competition....
Anyway, I kept the original doors and now have fit issues. On both sides the doors are touching or almost touching at the bottom rocker panel and on one side touching at the top (will be worst when I install weather stripping). I don't have the top fully installed as I am waiting on the windshield to top gasket - so that issue may go away or get worse when locked down.
I am thinking for the next while, just to get it on the road, of reversing the front hinges which should push the door out 3/8". Is this a really dumb idea? The front edge seems pretty close to factory now and might need a slightly wider seal and I might need to adjust the strap, but I can't think of any other issues (other than the look that will be caught by 1/100 people locally).
Eventually I will look for doors that fit better - but this truck will never see a show or competition....