Door Problems

I have a 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan and when I shut the doors they close but there is like a ridge between the body and the door panel on the outside, and when I push the door it shakes, but I mean if i push from the inside it shakes, but it won't like push open, can someone help me fix it? Preferably w/o having to strip paint or weld anything, Im 16 and got the car this way it is in good cond., but the doors, the guy we got it from said it was the weather stripping and that it would wear in but I have had the car since June of 2002. TIA

 

if its anything like the 54. wich it should be. the latch on the car (not door) can be ajusted by unscrewing, adjust out or in, up or down, and then tightened back up.

 

The latch plates may just need adjusted as stated above.But if they are shot,I would have to check, but I think I may have some N.O.S. aftermarket door striker plates for that car.If you want me to check, send me a P.M. Reggie.

 

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The latch plates may just need adjusted as stated above.But if they are shot,I would have to check, but I think I may have some N.O.S. aftermarket door striker plates for that car.If you want me to check, send me a P.M. Reggie.

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Yea sounds like the striker plates you have any pictures?

 

I will be getting some pics done like tonight hopefully thank You for your help everyone.

 

maybe not enough shims?

 

most likely latch or striker issues like they said.

Are the rubber bumpers still on the doors or door jambs? I've had doors have too much play in them becuase they lacked the bumpers too....