17-01-2018, 09:22 AM
Hi Martin
Straying off the topic, but in the RP photo what are the bits and pieces around the lh hub?
Despite the state the rear seat still retains somewhat plush look cf earlier models.
I used ear indicators but behind the doors where less blinding at night. Legality now dubious here.
Whatever the cause, the lozenge shape of door aperture is the same. Jacking the scuttle sure by far the most practical remedy. To lift the rear and retain would probably need to cut the heavy gauge door frame fillet and the drive tunnel structure and more. Jacking extreme rear, or door aperture diagonals might persuade. Pack the outriggers, and reweld. It might stay there. Many must have sorted. What did they do?
Reminds of mid 1950s Vauxhalls when new. These now solid cars were considered frail and owners reported rear doors not fitting after towing caravans.
Straying off the topic, but in the RP photo what are the bits and pieces around the lh hub?
Despite the state the rear seat still retains somewhat plush look cf earlier models.
I used ear indicators but behind the doors where less blinding at night. Legality now dubious here.
Whatever the cause, the lozenge shape of door aperture is the same. Jacking the scuttle sure by far the most practical remedy. To lift the rear and retain would probably need to cut the heavy gauge door frame fillet and the drive tunnel structure and more. Jacking extreme rear, or door aperture diagonals might persuade. Pack the outriggers, and reweld. It might stay there. Many must have sorted. What did they do?
Reminds of mid 1950s Vauxhalls when new. These now solid cars were considered frail and owners reported rear doors not fitting after towing caravans.