(17-09-2018, 08:50 PM)Rpm Wrote: Dave, Thank you so much for your good info really appreciate and yes I may ask for some pics. Just one other thing should you know. Why do so many nippy doors hang terrible, mine pop out at bottom not addressed that problem yet as I’m awaiting delivery of this car some time soon.
That’s again Dave.
Regards Rob
Very good question Rob - I can't give you a definite answer but I have a few thoughts:-
I assume they were not like this when new.
The back of the door is fixed top and bottom by the hinges, the front of the door is fixed at the top by the door lock so the only part that can distort over the years is the front bottom corner. It can't move too far inwards as it will hit the inner sill so maybe that is why they pop out at the bottom.
The door is quite flexible and the curve at the bottom is determined by the curved wooden frame the skin is formed on. I think the wooden frame is made of steam bent ash - it may be possible that over the years the ash looses some of its bend.
A small change in the angle of the B post (the post where the hinges are mounted) from the vertical affects the front bottom corner of the door significantly.
I have this problem on one of my Nippies which I have been wondering how to fix for some time - if you have any ideas I would be interested to hear of them.
It may be worth you posting this interesting question on the Forum Chat section as it seems to get a wider audience:-
http://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/foru...php?fid=14
Good luck with the new car.
PS if you haven't seen this site it is worth visiting as there is some good information on the Nippy / Type 65:-
https://aus7in.wordpress.com/