martiy1971 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Has anyone managed to adjust a factory door so one doesn't have to slam the door to close? the latch mechanism seems to be almost a two stage affair, one click and it closes, but doesn't shut all the way, unless one slams the door. It would be great if one could close the door with that satisfying click that you hear with newer cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Mine got a lot better as the new weatherstripping got broken in. Lining the door shell with a sound-deadener (I used rubberized undercoating) helped it sound better, too. But no, it's not as solid as the newer cars. I spent a lot of time tweaking the hinge and striker adjustments but still had to slam it pretty hard, especially when the weatherstripping was new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 I had the same issue and some of the guys on the forum advised me to move the striker out a little. Worked a treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NordicDawn 7 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 I tried moving the striker aswell, but in the end it was either slamming the door or having the door not flush enough with the body... Haven't found the right tweak yet, if there's one in the first place. Maybe the new weatherstripping is a little thicker than the originals..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Repop weather strip is not as soft as the originals. After a while, the repops compress, bend and confirm; give it some time, fit gets better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 One more thing, a friend of mine who sells Mustang parts told me that Steele makes the softest weather striping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
