I have my car totally apart, I can now adjust the doors and fenders however I want.
I have read most all the post on reassembly but I see no sure way of putting this thing back togeather without dings and scratches,
especially after it's painted.
I have to paint the car in pieces, I have no room to paint it all togeather.
So why cant I get everything be aligned just rite and then remove the fenders and drill some small alignment holes in the hinges? This way I could bolt it togeather after painting without worry.
I have had the fenders/doors off a couple of times and its no easy tast to realign the door to jam to rocker and then hope the height is correct with the fender?
I have a 69 coupe so there is no cowl pannel at the top of the fender to work with.
I just think a couple of small 1/8" holes in each hinge would do the trick for getting the doors back in the same spot.
Seems everything goes back to the door/rocker/jam alignment? the hood wont fit if it's not correct.
Anybody ever try this? if so does it work? Is there a better way?
Any ideas,comments or advice is welcome.
thanks T.C.

That is the way 'show' cars are done so theres no tape lines or no overspray in the jambs,in the cowl ect.One thing is if you are spraying metallics or candy you may have an issue with the panels matching when its assembled.Just put a few layers of tape on the fender edges and door edge when you reassemble to avoid chipped edges.Have at least two people three is better to help.

We do restorations this way all the time. But instead of drilling a hole, I would trace the hinge on the door with a grease pencil. This will get you close enough, so that you won't scratch the panels. The reason for this is, if you drill a hole, you will have to deal with getting rid of that. Also, no matter what you do, your final adjustment almost never ends up in the same exact position. Another trick is to tape a piece off of a vinyl top to the edge of the door when installing. Also tape with clear tape the side of the hinge that contacts the door. You can do this and trim it so that it will never be seen when installed. Use a set of old, unrestored bolts to install doors. (or trunk lid,trunk lock,and strikers)Then when you are satisfied with the alignment, install carefully,one at a time, the painted bolts. While installing painted doors this way is always a tense situation, even for professionals, it can be done. Take your time, be careful, and don't try it alone.
Gordon VM
Restoration Motorsports

Gordon do you ever have a problem with colors or metallics not matching?

Thanks for the replys:
I am painting a solid color so if shaken I shouldnt have any problems with different color pannels.
I am more conserned with the nicks and scratches while putting it back togeather.
I think what I will do is paint the jams and back sides of the doors, then adjust and mark using the clear tape under the hinges. Then take apart and paint and then reassemble?
I think your rite about the holes and the fact it will never align the same twice, the doors may but the fenders and hood probably wont.
T.C.

Boomhauer, I always paint (at least the basecoat)the doors mounted up vertical and the fenders and quarter panels at the same time. This ensures a perfect match. However, with the paint line I use,(Spies Hecker) I would be confident of a good match if I had to repaint any of the panels for some reason. Go to the website below to see what I am talking about. Hope this helps you.
Gordon VM
Restoration Motorsports http://groups.msn.com/Restorationphotos/shoebox.msnw?Page=4