'73 Riv door closure issue

[Guest fortwayneriv]

Having a problem with the drivers side door on my '73 Riv. In a nutshell, it closes and latches but it leaves about a 1/8" gap between the door glass and the quarter glass seal. This 'gap' continues along the rear edge of the door, as in the door does not sit flush to the rear quarter. If I push in on the door I can close the gap, but the door returns to its original position when I release it. I know the hinge can be a weak point on these cars due to the weight of the door, but just to be clear, this is not a sag issue...the door is perfectly aligned in every other way. Since the door used to shut flush, and I don't think its the hinge, I was wondering whether the latch is the issue. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what is the fix for this?

Thanks all,

Jeff Gray ROA#7546

[Rivieraman]

My mom had a 73 years i mean years ago and i rememeber the Spring in the hinge was bad causing the door to do this........I rememebr i mom would not let anyone ride in the car until fixed she was worried the door would fly open.

[Paul K.]

Sounds like the post that the latch connects with has moved. These can be unscrewed to slide the post in or out to adjust the door fit in that direction.

I think the post is often referred to as the striker.

[Guest RivyRob]

Hi,

when you open the door, the striker is adjustable, but more than likely needs replacing. There is a flat ring about 1/3 of an inch wide---if that is loose-it needs replacing. It should be tight and act like one piece. Hope that helps you!

Rob

[Guest fortwayneriv]

Thank you very much for the feedback! Hoping to find some time to fiddle with this over the holidays.