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Lining up van doors.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 6:53 pm
by Grovervan
Hi everyone, I have a 1963 Morris van. The left rear door is lower than the right. I have tried undoing the bolts that secure the doors to the body but this makes no difference.
Do I need a special type of washer for the hinge bolts?
Re: Lining up van doors.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:05 pm
by les
This is not a science, it fact like all doors on Minors in general, the fit is dependent on various things, the main one being any repairs surrounding the doors that are not aligned correctly. However if this is not the case on your van, I suggest you loosen the bolts on the offending door then with a piece of stout timber, lever up from under the door, tighten the bolts with tension still under door, then release. Do the same with the bolts that hold the hinges to the van sides.
Re: Lining up van doors.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:04 pm
by Owlsman
Hi everyone, I have a 1963 Morris van.
I have sent you a PM, as it's possible you may have a Dual Personality Minor.
Re: Lining up van doors.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 11:38 pm
by Grovervan
Thanks Les, l will try that idea. It’s probably a two man job.
Re: Lining up van doors.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 9:02 am
by les
Yes two would make it easier.