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There is no set dimension. Just get a nice consistant spacing between the quater panel/door, rocker panel/door, and the fender/door.

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,.......nothing worse than varing gaps, top to bottom, panel to panel,....if the panels are fresh, meaning ready for primer/paint/etc....I general aim for a 1/4" gap between panels, doors, fender, trunks, hoods, etc....after numerous coats of primer, paint, esp BC/CC the gap will decrease to about 3/16,.....if you start with tight gaps, on vintage cars, after paintwork, you run the chance of paint breaks/chips because the panels may rub for example in the door to fender gap,.....older vehicles weren't designed with tight tolerance opening gaps, that you see on modern vehicles


Mike




this is a 1/4" door gap finish on a 69 RR,....actually measures around 3/16" after paint, I don't "break"(sand) the edges of paint/primer build up when painting a car, after setting gaps during the initial hanging