Nice video, thank you. One minor point.............the gaskets under the door hinges are not really shims, although I guess that you could use them as such? They are simple paper gaskets, placed between the hinge and the A-post to prevent water running inside the car. Imagine if they weren't there...........the metal to metal contact would not stop water running into the A-post hinge bolt holes and into the car. Keep up the good work, I have subscribed. Ken (In Scotland)
I actually agree with you, but since they were stacked to shim it, and that’s what you get when you order some these days, I called them shims in the video 👍🏻
Great video nice to see a really well done restoration! I’ve got an original condition mk4 spitfire with some door alignment issues. The rhs door sits to far back and is touched the rear wing just near the striker plate. Do you know how to adjust them forward or are the hinges knackered? Cheers
There is a little bit of adjustment where the hinges bolt to the cowl. With the door open lift on the door, if it moves up and down very much that is wear in the hinges
Well done Rob.
Those little things make a HUGE difference when taken together. Very nice!
Nice car. I have a 70 too. Really good looking year.
I restored one of these years ago. This is a marvelous example of the mark. Enjoy.
Nice video, thank you. One minor point.............the gaskets under the door hinges are not really shims, although I guess that you could use them as such? They are simple paper gaskets, placed between the hinge and the A-post to prevent water running inside the car. Imagine if they weren't there...........the metal to metal contact would not stop water running into the A-post hinge bolt holes and into the car. Keep up the good work, I have subscribed. Ken (In Scotland)
I actually agree with you, but since they were stacked to shim it, and that’s what you get when you order some these days, I called them shims in the video 👍🏻
Great job. Let’s move on to the meat and potatoes the mechanical stuff.
Great video nice to see a really well done restoration! I’ve got an original condition mk4 spitfire with some door alignment issues. The rhs door sits to far back and is touched the rear wing just near the striker plate. Do you know how to adjust them forward or are the hinges knackered? Cheers
There is a little bit of adjustment where the hinges bolt to the cowl. With the door open lift on the door, if it moves up and down very much that is wear in the hinges