Posted by Kevin in Ohio on Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 11:30AM :
In Reply to: 1953 B-3 PW Frame flex? Door issues? posted by Brandon pineo on Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 10:23AM :
Brandon,
As Dana said, probably worn latches. Check the double hook on the CABS door jamb. It is held in place with 2 screws. It IS adjustable. Take a pencil and trace it's current location. Then loosen screws and move it up slightly and tighten. Try the door to make sure everyting is allright. IT IS POSSIBLE to move it to high and have the door stuck in the locked position. I'd advise taking the inner panel off so you can access the latch to open it if that happens. Does your door sag or can you move it up and down a good bit? The Cabs are really weak at the bottom front corner of the doors.(Where it bolts to the frame) Most all of them are/have been broke there and that allows everything to wiggle around too. Vintage Power Wagons sells the double hook for about $5.00 apiece last I checked. Frame flex is bad to. If it's broke or cracked that should be addressed first. hope this helps, Kevin