Convertible door question

[steve from staten island]

On a convert door B body they have door alignment wedges. They seem to line up with a spring loaded wedge that is located in the door post. How does this work? Does the door wedge hit the brass part which is spring loaded? I cant see what this part in the door post does other than come in contact with the wedge. Can anyone explain this to me and thanks

 

[PurpleBeeper]

There isn't anything "spring loaded" on my '70 RR convt. I always thought those pieces were more "strikers" than anything else and I assumed that convt's must flex a little bit more (so doors don't line up as well) and those brass "strikers" just help the door close & not chip paint.

 

[1962polara]

As I understand it....convertibles have a bit more flex in the body than other styles.The brass wedges are squeak /rattle suppression for the doors.

 

[steve from staten island]

Thanks, since when i posted i found out what they are and why there used.

 

[conv67bdere]

Adding this picture from the door frame on my 67 Belvedere Convertible . . . just so it can be documented on this site . . .

 

[Mark B]

The wedge bolted to the door and the striker assembly bolted to the jamb lend some support to help keep the body aligned. The wedge on the door will contact the sliding portion of the striker in the jamb as you close the door and once the wedge is tight but the door is still not completely closed the brass piece in the jamb slides to the side to allow full closure of the door.
Hope you can make sense of what I am trying to say.

 

[67300VERT]

When I bought my 67 300 convertible, the door alignment wedges were missing! I bought them from someone on-line. I was never quite sure of their function. I never had TOO much trouble closing my door except occasionally the driver's door didn't close right. Couple if weeks ago a friend kind of leaned on the passenger door when it was open; after that it didn't close right for a while. It seems to be OK now.

 

[steve from staten island]

Just a question. Is the sub frame on a convertible the same as a hardtop. I ask because it would seem that a convertible car not built on a solid chassis would have more flex. Might not be a issue on my car but what about a higher HP car

 

[69bfan]

Steve, if you will look at the area in front of the spring perches, the convertibles and Hemi's were equipped with what is known as torque boxes. It basically strengthens the frame for these two body types. Also at the rear spring perch, the area for convertibles and Hemis are also boxed in which also makes for a stronger frame. Some E-Bodies were equipped with the torque boxes even though they were not convertibles or Hemi equipped.

 

[dsd1967]

Also the rockers on convertibles have a heavy reinforcement just below the skin of the rocker that is about 1/8" thick. It's formed to the contour of the rocker.