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29/08/2026 12:09 am
I am in another discussion with a seller concerning a model on my hit list. I saw something that prompted me to ask him if the right door had been 'sprung' because it looked like it in two of his photos. His response was '...the door just wasn't fully closed.' That might seem reasonable, except for the lower door hinge which is a bit out of position. He has promised to send me more photos to support his point, so I will wait and see what develops. It is a model I have wanted for a while, the CMC 1937 Horch 853. The first two photos are what caused my initial concern:
This topic was modified 4 weeks ago 2 times by GDH
29/08/2026 6:20 am
Yes, the door looks to be too far forward to close properly. These hinge types do allow for a little 'tweaking'; moving, once the door is closed, to keep it in tight alignment. But it has to be done carefully and not again or it gets far too loose. Perfect fit:
29/08/2026 7:25 pm
I'd suggest Tony is spot on here. By all means wait for the photos, but I'm sure you will proceed with cautionYes, the door looks to be too far forward to close properly.
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30/08/2026 3:51 am
@perrone1 Yes, that is one of my primary issues, that seams are as perfect as they can be. I did receive the additional photos from him and I don't think he realizes how much they support my point:
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