Topic: Headlight door stuck
in Forum: C3 Body
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
For those who have been watching or helping with my vacuum problem, thanks and the process continues. Now that I have gotten the doors to go up they are getting stuck on the body. The headlight door closest to the hood is catching on the body. I was wondering if here is an adjustment that can be made to the door or even the hole assembly. I have noticed that where the hood and body meet at the nose, the body is about 3/16" higher.
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Joel mentioned bowing but I'm not sure how that could have happened. The front of the car hasn't been up on jackstands, only ramps.
Thanks
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I have the headlight door adjustment info somewhere... on a disc at home. It's just finding it that is the problem....
I'll keep looking, but maybe someone like Bob will have it handy, and post it for ya.
I'll keep looking, but maybe someone like Bob will have it handy, and post it for ya.Joel Adams
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Thanks Bob, that looks like it should do the trick.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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Atta Boy, Bob!! I knew you would have something....Joel Adams
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Anyone know how I can get to those bolts that they show in the video? I took a quick look while I was laying under the car and I just couldn't tell. Maybe its another job for my daughter!
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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