Body/Trim: 140: - Fitting 144 doors on a 145!

cobraman · Sep 29th, 2010, 19:46

Hi! This might be a stupid question! I got a 1973 volvo 145 with quit rusty doors & front side panels.
Recently i picked up some really nice (rust free doors & front side panels) from a 1974 144. I got one of the back doors on but with a terrible fit.
So now i'm wondering if the 144 doors are suppose to fit a 145? I was told they would but cant remember by who. The door i fitted is nicely leveled at the bottom but it seams to be a bit to high.
Not sure if i should get my old ones welded or try again?
Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Konrad

Mike_Brace · Sep 29th, 2010, 23:15

The doors are identical - I would suggest you try again the hinges will adjust in different directions, both on the door and on the pillar.

Mike

marcmarel · Sep 30th, 2010, 11:39

If your 'new' doors are model year 1973 (or earlier) you can undo the alu window frame (4 bolts and some screws inside the doorframe) and try lowering it a bit.

Sep 29th, 2010, 19:46	#1
cobraman New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2010 16:53 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London	Fitting 144 doors on a 145! Hi! This might be a stupid question! I got a 1973 volvo 145 with quit rusty doors & front side panels. Recently i picked up some really nice (rust free doors & front side panels) from a 1974 144. I got one of the back doors on but with a terrible fit. So now i'm wondering if the 144 doors are suppose to fit a 145? I was told they would but cant remember by who. The door i fitted is nicely leveled at the bottom but it seams to be a bit to high. Not sure if i should get my old ones welded or try again? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks Konrad

Sep 29th, 2010, 23:15	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	The doors are identical - I would suggest you try again the hinges will adjust in different directions, both on the door and on the pillar. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Sep 30th, 2010, 11:39	#3
marcmarel Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 10:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maasland	If your 'new' doors are model year 1973 (or earlier) you can undo the alu window frame (4 bolts and some screws inside the doorframe) and try lowering it a bit.

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