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63 fury door closure

63fury500

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Ive got a 1963 fury 2 door,passanger side door closes perfect,one click then 2 clicks thats closed,no moldings or anything else installed yet,drivers door is another story,go to close it,door is alighned,one click then 2 clicks then the door still pushes in another 3/4 of an inch after the second click,unlike the drivers door that stops where it should after the second click,any one have any ideas,we tried adjusting it and nothing works,bad latch,bad stricker?
 
You need to take the striker in a little more. The second click should hold the door tight. Use a pencil to mark where it is now so you can keep track of your adjustments.
 
ill try it again,we did try several times,after the second click you still can push the door in a ways,so what stops the door after the second click,does the star gear stop the door,does the back of the striker stop the door?
 
Is there any weather stripping installed yet? That will take up some space, But yes you should be able to just adjust the striker in more, You could try using the striker off the good door to see if that's the problem.
 
no weather stripping installed,the other door that works perfect has no weather stripping,thats why I ask what stops the door,the star gear or the rear of the striker
 
Is there any weather stripping installed yet?
Just as glennb49 suggested. Door seal/weather stripping should be in place.
Adjusting the door latch, it should fit up against the seal with a slight resistance, on the final latch.
Understand your also wanting the door to latch flush with the body. Body section of the service manual helps a little. On my 64, I had to mess with one door a bunch, to finally get it to latch right.
 
on the second clic
Just as glennb49 suggested. Door seal/weather stripping should be in place.
Adjusting the door latch, it should fit up against the seal with a slight resistance, on the final latch.
Understand your also wanting the door to latch flush with the body. Body section of the service manual helps a little. On my 64, I had to mess with one door a bunch, to finally get it to latch right.
on the second click the door lines are perfect and it is flush but and I say again but the door will push in another 3/4 of an inch,the other door does not push in,and the other door has no weather strip or anything so what stops the door ,does anyone know and can answer that question please
 
on the second clic

on the second click the door lines are perfect and it is flush but and I say again but the door will push in another 3/4 of an inch,the other door does not push in,and the other door has no weather strip or anything so what stops the door ,does anyone know and can answer that question please
Put the door stop rubbers in the door and put the weather strip on and tell us what you find,
 
on the second clic

on the second click the door lines are perfect and it is flush but and I say again but the door will push in another 3/4 of an inch,the other door does not push in,and the other door has no weather strip or anything so what stops the door ,does anyone know and can answer that question please

Does it still have the welting around the door opening on that side?
 
Put the door stop rubbers in the door
Ahh...plum forgot about those!:rolleyes:

the other door has no weather strip or anything so what stops the door ,does anyone know and can answer that question please
Those door stop rubbers should be it.
Know I got pretty dang frustrated on my one door. Dozen adjustments, checking what the book said, at one point the door refused to latch, after slamming it closed a few times.
Latching into the clicks, the door should rise about a 1/16", at the striker ramp.
My cure...lots of cussing, throwing something, a cold beer...another slight adjustment, and it fell right into place.
 
the door shuts fine,repeat the door shuts fine,1 click than 2 clicks all lined up but after the second click you can push the door in another 3/4 of an inch,why cant someone seem to listen to what im saying,what stops the door from pushing in any further,the passanger side closes perfect,one click the 2 clicksand the door does not push in anymore,no weter stripping on that side at all,no rubber stops,nothing,is there anyone on here that knows about these latches and how they work,if so please respond,
 
On my '65 Coronet, I have some trouble with the driver door opening. I had it apart, and looks like the handle mechanism is just worn. I have the original set from my '63, so I plan to swap them out this year, If time allows, to see if that fixes the issue...
 
what door stop rubbers?explain what they are and why the passanger door doesnt have anything on it and it operates perfect
Here's what they look like...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Plymo...-Kit-New-MoPar-/371974885450?oid=371023556687

If you buy a complete rubber kit for the car, should have them in it.
Pretty sure, like on the 64, 63 is the same. Look for cut slots on each door, upper and lower, near the rear edge. The bumpers go there.
Why is the passenger door work perfect? My bet...bumpers are on the door, and you don't realize it. Without being able to see it...can't say!!
 
Detroit Muscle has all of these parts also. You'll like the quality.
https://www.detroitmuscletechnologies.com/mopar/
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what door stop rubbers?explain what they are and why the passanger door doesnt have anything on it and it operates perfect
Are the latch and catch the same on both doors? Can you rotate the door latch by hand and hear the clicks as it turns? Is the nylon slide in the top of the door latch?
 
Here's what they look like...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Plymo...-Kit-New-MoPar-/371974885450?oid=371023556687

If you buy a complete rubber kit for the car, should have them in it.
Pretty sure, like on the 64, 63 is the same. Look for cut slots on each door, upper and lower, near the rear edge. The bumpers go there.
Why is the passenger door work perfect? My bet...bumpers are on the door, and you don't realize it. Without being able to see it...can't say!!
No bumpers on the door on the passanger side works perfectly,
 
so does anyone know what stops the door on a 63 fury after the second click???does it bottom out in the latch with the striker???
 
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