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Passionate Noob
Join Date: Jul 2021
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Putting the Doors on?
79 SC. Dumb question - any tricks or specific order for reinstalling doors? They came off easily but going on is trickier. Can't seem to get a tight fit.
Start with pin? Bottom bolts? Door wide open position? Etc Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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07-16-2022, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fort Worth Tx.
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did you pull the pins ,,,,or unbolt the hinges? if you un bolted the hinges then you have to start from scratch by moving and shimming the hinges to establish the gaps. not easy to do on painted car, that was done before paint. you'll need someone to hold door while you move hinges around. remove the striker plates so you can easily shut door against the body to establish the gaps.
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07-17-2022, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK
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best trick is 2 people.
Once the door is on, then you can adjust it and fit it yourself, even using one hinge bolted up to hold the other but also by holding with your knee. 2 people is easier but you can adjust with one. If you have forgotten your shim count, start with 1 at the bottom and nothing at the top, take your door b post catch off, and get your door lined up nice with the b post/fender/sill If you get stuck take some pictures of the full door, with fender/wing, sill and b posts panel gaps I am just fitting some new wings to a 79, and have had to do alot of panel adjustment of all removable items (boot, bonnet, bumpers etc) as the car was stripped down when I had first got it. Ive had to do it on a few 911's and it always takes me a bit of time, but it is satisfying to dial in those panel gaps, particularly with new wings which at first tend to look awful. I have found a trick with those, but its not what you are asking. |
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07-17-2022, 01:35 PM
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Passionate Noob
Join Date: Jul 2021
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thank you!!
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07-19-2022, 05:09 AM
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Location: New Hampshire
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 Here is what the factory tool looks like to both Pull AND Install the 911 Door Pins... Factory tool # P 290    This tool is no longer needed by me and available if anyone is interested. Please email ONLY. len.cummings @ verizon.net
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07-21-2022, 03:35 AM
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Bump for factory P290 door pin tool, still available. len.cummings @ verizon.net
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03-08-2023, 11:46 AM
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A Jack with a simple padded attachment made from wood or whatever helps a lot if you’re alone. Why are we bumping posts for tools for sale in the technical forum
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03-08-2023, 12:04 PM
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You are absolutely right. Wrong place to post this tool. I just came across this and thought I would bump it & remind everyone there is a real Porsche tool to do this job. I have done this by your method on occasion, and believe me the factory tool works best, IF you are doing it more than once or twice. Have a great Porsche day. Len
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03-08-2023, 12:43 PM
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