Abstract: A motor vehicle door has an outer panel and an inner panel. The outer panel is made up of a pair of double-walled, hollow structural members which are self-supporting. A door lock and door hinges are mounted on the outer panel. The inner panel, which is connected to the outer panel, carries all remaining accessories associated with the door, such as the operating mechanisms for a window mounted on the door.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge past system which enables an operator to simultaneously install and position a door at a desired location on the body of a motor vehicle. The hinge past system includes a hinge having a first section and a second section. The second section is rotatably connected to the first section. The second section further includes a key for securing the door to the vehicle and for adjusting the position of the door relative to the vehicle, along the longitudinal axis. The hinge post system further includes hinge post having a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber has an extension for securing the post to the vehicle. The second chamber includes an extension and other means for adjusting the position of the hinge relative to the second chamber along the vertical and lateral axes. The longitudinal, vertical and lateral axes are substantially perpendicular to one another.