Before I open a can of worms, I wanted to run this by some folks on here. Many of you have much more experience than I do with Classic vehicles and restoration.
I have a 1968 Firebird convertible. I noticed the drive side door requires me to slam it to get it fully latched. Through investigating the body lines and geometry of the door I noticed that the windshield is actually slanted back about 3/4" more on the driver side than on the passenger side. I bought this car in a "show capable" condition but its not 100% restored. I'd say about 85% done. I'm trying to get everything straightened out like (date correct) interior and exterior details when I noticed this. its really visible when you stand in front of the car with the top up and latched. you can just follow the windshield line and see it gradually get smaller toward the driver side.
now, finally onto my question!
should I take this to a shop and have it adjusted hoping that when they remove the windshield i wont need to re-do the pillars or firewall? and then have them adjust the door obviously.
or should I just try a bottle jack between 2 wood blocks and "persuade" it into a visibly correct spot?
I drive this thing a lot. thats what I bought it for but this door thing is annoying me. i think if I move the pillar up that 3/4" i can mess with the door shims and probably get it to close right.
