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 The new trunk seal will not...  The new trunk seal will not be the same thickness and density of the old one, so a high decklid is common. There is some up and down adjustment in the hinges...  but often gently massaging...  but often gently massaging the lip where the seal mounts is necessary to bring the lid down into place.  Don't assume that your trunk...  Don't assume that your trunk lid is perfect. This one needed a corner to be tweaked just a little. Spread the force with a block, or you risk denting the metal.  Notice how the gap gets narrower...  Notice how the gap gets narrower toward the back of the car? In this case, the quarters needed to be moved out a little.  Gently "persuade" the opening...  Gently "persuade" the opening to get larger, but don't open it too far.  If your trunk lid has a dip...  If your trunk lid has a dip to it, pressing down on it with some rags placed on top of the quarter can alter the contour of the trunk lid some.  While there is some adjustment...  While there is some adjustment to be had with the trunk latch, limit it to closing height only. Don't try to adjust side to side with the latch.  When it comes to hanging the...  When it comes to hanging the doors, be sure to install all of the hinge bolts. The hinges allow ample adjustments in any way you need. MCR recommends setting the overall height, front and rear first, then side to side twist or rotation, and, finally, the in and out position.  It's also important to fit...  It's also important to fit the door to the quarter and the rocker panel first and then to the A-pillar. You'll likely not get it just right the first time, so plan to run through these adjustments as many times as needed to dial everything in.  Your first goal is to get...  Your first goal is to get the door aligned with the front edge of the rear quarter...  ...and the top of the rocker...  ...and the top of the rocker panel.  Hopefully the door to A-pillar/cowl...  Hopefully the door to A-pillar/cowl seam comes into place at the same time. Expect a lot of minor tweaking, as making a change in one direction always changes something else at the same time.  Of course this isn't a standard...  Of course this isn't a standard adjustment, but most doors will take a little twist if necessary. Later cars with the safety beams are not as susceptible to this move.  Like the decklid latch, the...  Like the decklid latch, the door striker should only be used to set the closing depth of the door. Do not attempt to use this to adjust the door height. Of course, all the while you're working with each door, you need to pay attention to the door-to-quarter and door-to-rocker gaps. Just realize that you may not be able to get them perfect without additional bodywork. That's why we're mocking up the car in the first place.  There are several attachment...  There are several attachment points for the fenders...
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