Crazyfamily Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Yep it’s me again! Ok so quesrions keep keep coming to mind that I want to ask advice on for the 1927 Buick “Bonnie”. I can’t seem to latch one of my doors all the way, I securely latches on the first step of the jam but doesn’t catch on the inside step of the jam no matter what I do! i see there is a screw on the stepped jam but when I turn the screw or just loosens the screw, do I need to shim it out from the back side? whats the process to successfully adjust the jam/latch so it securely catches tightly!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Anyone?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 You need to check to see if the wood is solid. The screw just turns? These old wooden cars, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 No the screw tightens fine, the wood and car are solid. I just don’t know how the stepped door jam part where the door latch meets this stepped jam section adjusts so I can get the doors to latch onto the tightest position. anyine else have a door that would only latch on the first notch of the stepped jam and find a way to adjust it so it latches tight in the tightest position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Your latch could be worn on the end which could cause it not to catch on the second level of the striker. Something to try is to take the striker off and try a thin shim (perhaps wood or a double layer of "friction tape") between it and the door post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 I’ll give it a try and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCargar Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 First of all you have to determine whats wrong because I'll bet that it use to latch properly (perhaps 91 years ago) When you close the door is the gap between the door and the pillar consistent top to bottom? 1/4" makes a difference. If the door touches at either the top or bottom the door needs tweaking. If it touches at the latch you may have to move the latch. You say your wood is good but remember it's 91 years old and wood is not the most stable material. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 I looked for a few minutes yesterday and it seems the little rubber stoppers at the top and bottom of jam are preventing the door from making it to the inside stepped jam! whats the secrets with these rubbers stoppers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 The rubber bumpers are to cushion the door and to avoid squeaks. The problem is that they are probably petrified as the ones on my 1925 cars were. Hugh and I have made new ones and they work great. These sedan door bumpers are probably available from Steel Rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCargar Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I've used old hockey pucks to make the bumpers. Cheep and they work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 2 hours ago, dibarlaw said: The rubber bumpers are to cushion the door and to avoid squeaks. The problem is that they are probably petrified as the ones on my 1925 cars were. Hugh and I have made new ones and they work great. These sedan door bumpers are probably available from Steel Rubber. Do they adjust in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 www.zoro.com Rubber for making trapazoid shaped door Bump stops - Correct soft rubber. 30A Neoprene, ¾” thick x 2” wide x 36” long search part number “6030-3/4x” or G1430274 I also found these that you can order from Australia.http://www.oldera.com.au/door-buff-block-all-gm-to-1925-28/ They also sell the rubber and metal pieces that the door dovetail slides into (door striker). (Bobs Automobilia sells these too) http://www.oldera.com.au/door-striker-block-cap-all-gm-to-1928/ Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 They do not adjust, but they squish a little allowing the latch to move in slightly and catch. Then they hold a little pressure on the door to prevent rattles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hugh: Sedan doors are somewhat different from our open cars.. I believe BOB's Automobilia may have what you need. Page 101 in Volume #63 2017-2018 Door Parts 1926-1933 Closed car Door Jamb Bumper 1"X1 1/8". 1926-1933 Closed car Door Jamb Bumper 1 1/4"X1 1/8" (May be for different series cars as I do not have reference to closed car parts books.) Check what you have. Closed Car Dovetail Rubber Bumper Also a 1926-1940 Upper center door post self holding bumper. (I need 4 for my 1937 Special sedan.) As Hugh has indicated some of these can be fabricated from the rubber he mentions. The "SQUISH" is perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 I think I need someone who knows what they are doing to adjust these doors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Start with replacing the rubber cushions first. You should be able to compress them some. If they do not move, they need to go. If you don't want to replace them yourself, then you can take it somewhere but take all the parts with you if you want to keep the cost down. Adjusting the door with hard rubber in it is a waste of time. You may not need to adjust the doors if the rubber is soft and installed correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 I can replace the rubbers, mine are pretty hard but then again I don’t know how much “squish” they should have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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