DeTomaso Mailing List: March 2001, Message #82

I don't have a solution for you but to say that my '72 Pre-L needs it's door
to be closed "firmly" or it will not catch.  When I bought the car, three years
ago, it had been restored and had new weatherstriping all the way around on it.
 The doors align very nicely, when I push the door closed slowly from about  1/2
inch out I can feel the resistance of the weatherstrip.  Unless you are having
a deteriorating situation, you may just have good weatherstriping.  (This is
not an add for the condition of my car).  Best of luck.
       Ned   "Just another Blue Pantera"  # 2981  "72 Per-L    Byrne
---- Original Msg from: Panteratime@AOL.COM At:  3/ 1 22:31

My drivers door needs a good firm push/slam to close properly.  If not it 
catches on the latch and is open about 3/8 of an inch. It seems all aligned 
and even while looking at the spacing between the  body and door.  Same as 
the passanger side that works fine.  I did notice that the rubber alignment 
bushing at bottom of both doors do not fit snugly into their respective spots 

on the body pillar.  Should these rubber plugs fit perfectly?  Seems they 
should interlock. Weatherstrip seems to be fine.  What is the acceptable 
spacing between door and body? front?, back? should it be even all around?  
Any suggestions with getting this door to close nicely is greatly 
appreciated!!  Thanks!  Enjoy your day!