Door Alignment help

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1971 Mach 1, Grabber Blue w/Argent stripes. Original 2V 351C Auto, Tilt, rear defog, Black Comfortweave Interior. Under restoration. Original colors, 4V 351C, 4-Speed, Spoilers, Magnums, Ram Air. All Ford parts.
Passengers door closed great before I added the door weatherstrip today. Now I cannot get tit to catch the second latch and close, even with a firm slam.

There is a lot of pressure from the seal as the door closes. Should I adjust the front of the door out using the hinge to door bolts, or leave it partially closed for a while and pray that the seal will compress?

THANKS for the help!

kcmash

 
Were the body lines good before? How much gap in the hood to fender lines? If all these were right before, I would just pull the striker out just enough to latch and it will compress with a little time.

 
No Hood or front fenders on the car yet. The body lines were great at the rear 1/4 and the rocker panel.

 
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