I have shimmed both sides. Used some 1/4" thick nylon shims on the driver door latch and it still takes a whop with a rubber mallet on the striker to close it. Will look for a 3/8" shim, I guess. I don't like a stack of a jillion washers. Using 4 #10 washers on the passenger door, almost latches. Still fiddling with it. I have it sitting right now with the doors shut tight to teach the gaskets to stay compressed
Tom, the carpets are a nassssty job! Right up there with working with fiberglass. Problems are related to my lack of technique, of course. I'm using Weldwood Gel. It took a gallon. I used a cotton waste and foil pad 3/8" thick as insulation on the footboxes. Got it from jcwhitney .. looks just like the DynaMat product. Glue it down, then glue the carpet on top of it. Do NOT use it under the seats .. it makes the seat tracks bind up. Just lay the underseat carpet on the floor and let the seat bolts hold it down. Cut the carpet out from under the door hinge bolts so the doors will move forward far enough. Call me anytime Sat after 12:00 CST ..
Sam