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Garrison202

10-06-2020 @ 6:06 PM

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Hi Friends,
The doors on my ‘36 are both “hung”
from the same upright post at the center of the car.Over the years, these have loosened and the post swings widely upon its bolt or pin (or whatever it is). It’s really not a problem, unless both front and rear doors are open at the same time and then it takes some doing to get it all back In place.
Has anyone else dealt with this issue? I was hoping the last mechanic to have it up on a lift could just tighten up a bolt on the car’s underside and that would take care of it. He said though, that I’d need to take it to an auto body shop.
Is there anything I should know before having this work done? Any advice? Can I take it to any old body shop, or is it not so simple a repair?
Thanks so Much.

All My Best,
Keep Well,
John

10-06-2020 @ 6:47 PM

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Find someone with the same year and model car and compare the two....

If you can, provide us with a picture of what you have....

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10-07-2020 @ 6:02 AM

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What kind of 4 door do you have (soft top or hardtop)? Does your "these" refer to the doors or to the post? On a fordor, the post is welded to the top roof and to the bottom floor pan with a bolt going to the frame. The post should be stable but the door pins do wear and break (which requires replacement).

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10-07-2020 @ 8:28 AM

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John, Is this car the Phaeton that you posted a photo of?

If it is only the rear door is hinged to the center post. The front door latches to the post.

If your post is moving around, there may be structural rust in the floor. I would take the car to a restoration shop that has experience in cars from the 1930's. An improper repair could affect the way the doors and top fit.

Tom

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10-07-2020 @ 11:14 AM

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Yes, it is the same car (Soft top) as the picture I posted. And yes - of course! - only the rear door is hung on that “floating” post. I spoke without thinking.

Thanks for your recommendations. Is there a directory of trusted restoration shops where I might have this work done? How can I find one?

Thank you so much, again!

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John

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10-07-2020 @ 2:03 PM

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Sounds like s job for an experirnced body man with steel fabrication skills. The door post is also connected to the seat and it wiil all have to come out with floor mats front & rear as well as all the door sil plates. If you are lucky and the door hinges are good to keep it aligned, you may avoid lifting the body off the frame.
Find a shop that works on old cars, it's very unlike any Toyota most shops have ever worked on.
Talk to others in your area for recommendations to a shop. Good Luck.

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10-07-2020 @ 2:56 PM

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The B pillars of a '35-'36 phaeton are more than just attached to the sills. There is a heavy formed sheet metal gusset 8" in height that is welded to both pillars and the floor. Above that gusset is the hardwood and sheet metal structure that forms the front seat back that is attached to the pillars. Accordingly, there may be multiple problems to be resolved to stabilize the pillars.

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10-08-2020 @ 7:19 AM

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John, where are you located?

I looked at your profile and you have your E-Mail disabled and did not fill out the location information.

Enabling your E-Mail will allow people to send you Private Messages and giving your general location, will help others to suggest nearby services for you.

I suggest that you join a car club near where you live. IMHO the best would be the Early Ford V-8 Club and a Regional Group. Next best would be the AACA.

Belonging to a Club will connect you with other people who are interested in old cars and willing to share their knowledge of parts vendors and services nearby.

Tom

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