# door and hood alignment **URL:** \ **Category:** How To\ **Created:** [May 12, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764 "2016-05-12T00:05:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/eroomas/32/53_2.png) [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/1 "2016-05-12T00:05:53Z")
I need some advise on some alignment issues. Firstly… the rear driver side corner of my hood is about 1/4" lower than the fender, the front of the hood is fine. Can I just simply place a shim between the hood and hinge or do i need to a loosen the studs in the firewall and adjust the hinge placement? Secondly… Both rear doors line up with the rear fenders fine but flare out on the bottom about 1/4", I have no idea how to fix this, also the back of the front drivers side door sticks out on top about a 1/4" from the top of the back drivers side door. I also have no idea how to fix that. All the spacing between the hood , doors , trunk lid, etc. are consistent. Can any one advise? ![door 1.jpg](https://59plymouth.net/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7f6c04bdd64da7b9cf93ef19b2a474987c25f2bb.jpeg) ![door2.jpg](https://59plymouth.net/uploads/default/original/2X/7/708480b3086856f61c96d7c3a1b62ee02170b943.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/dick_koch/32/19_2.png) [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/2 "2016-05-12T00:22:45Z")
The large 57/58 service manual has all the body alignment procedures starting on page 405. There should also be a technical booklet on the site with more information. Good luck, Dick ---
**Author:** ![Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/faulkner/32/21944_2.png) [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/3 "2016-05-12T01:59:17Z")
Here’s the body section of the manual Dick is talking about: > **[5758-Part-3\_Section-1\_Body.pdf](https://59plymouth.net/59gallery/albums/userpics/10003/5758-Part-3_Section-1_Body.pdf)** > > 28.45 MB I’m sure there is a technical booklet that focuses on alignment procedures, but unfortunately it doesn’t look like we have that one… But, give the service manual a try. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Ron\_Keij](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/ron_keij/32/6_2.png) [@Ron\_Keij](https://59plymouth.net/u/Ron_Keij)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/4 "2016-05-13T17:48:10Z")
There is a technical booklet on door alignment for the 57 but not for the 59. There isn’t a lot of difference so it might work [http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/110/index.htm](http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/110/index.htm) And for the people who get bored on a rainy day here is the link to all the Master Service Technician Service booklets [http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/index.htm](http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/index.htm) Ron ---
**Author:** ![eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/eroomas/32/53_2.png) [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2016, 4:35pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/5 "2016-05-21T16:35:15Z")
> [@Faulkner](#): > > Here’s the body section of the manual Dick is talking about: > > [https://59plymouth.net/59gallery/albums/userpics/10003/5758-Part-3\_Section-1\_Body.pdf](https://59plymouth.net/59gallery/albums/userpics/10003/5758-Part-3_Section-1_Body.pdf) > > I’m sure there is a technical booklet that focuses on alignment procedures, but unfortunately it doesn’t look like we have that one… But, give the service manual a try. > > Dan Thanks Dan ---
**Author:** ![eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/eroomas/32/53_2.png) [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2016, 4:35pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/6 "2016-05-21T16:35:45Z")
> [@Ron Keij](#): > > There is a technical booklet on door alignment for the 57 but not for the 59. There isn’t a lot of difference so it might work [http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/110/index.htm](http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/110/index.htm) > > And for the people who get bored on a rainy day here is the link to all the Master Service Technician Service booklets [http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/index.htm](http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/index.htm) > > Ron Thanks Ron ---
**Author:** ![eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/eroomas/32/53_2.png) [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764/7 "2016-05-21T16:36:05Z")
> [@Dick Koch](#): > > The large 57/58 service manual has all the body alignment procedures starting on page 405. There should also be a technical booklet on the site with more information. > Good luck, > Dick Thanks Dick