PS door poor fitment.

[Blue Viking]

The PS door is not matching up well with the body in the dash area. Is this one of the common faults of the Roadster body, or did I just get very unlucky?
Also, the top seam joining the two door halves, do I grind it down completely. Worried I'll grind too far and separate the pieces.

[GoDadGo]

These videos may be of some help to you:

Bodywork #1
https://youtu.be/6QXWP5H8mT0

Bodywork #2
https://youtu.be/6UK6K2jcwTU

Bodywork #3
https://youtu.be/po1Bb2_XDDk

Completed Car:
https://youtu.be/9WEe6-wdNtA

Good Luck & Happy Sanding!

[Blue Viking]

Thank you! I see the doors in the video has the same "offset", so apparently it is normal.

[j.miller]

yup !

[Blue Viking]

Watched the videos, really helpful to see. Now off to the garage to try for myself...

[GoDadGo]

Remember to completely flatten out the mold parting lines before applying any filler.

Parting Line Removal Video:
https://youtu.be/_3sLamdkIFg

A friend of mine didn't and he ended up with the dreaded parting line ghosting effect.

Good Luck!

[Blue Viking]

Yeah, you really lucked out on that body for sure, mine is nothing like that. I used a 3" sander on the parting lines, probably should go back over with a da sander like you did. Luckily, I'm coming across the pond to your part of the world next Friday for some much needed Florida time. Since I don't have much left to buy in terms of parts ( need a new alu expansion tank and aa alu ws washer reservoir, suggestions appreciated), I should probably get some body work tools.

[GoDadGo]

Have A Great Trip!

[Blue Viking]

Have A Great Trip!

Thank you! I sure intend to, three whole weeks of sun and fun!