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George 1/4" is nothing I think you can adjust that out by rotating the cab slightly to compensate.
No one will be able to tell the difference.

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I measured the door today. one is 39 3/8 drivers side and the pass side is 39 3/8. But the openings are a lot different. Left side is 38 3/4 and the right side is 39 3/8 that's 1 3/8 difference from one side to another. That's the same side I replaced the pillows on. I guess I didn't weld the pillows in the right place. or measurements. so now I guess I will try with the spacers on the hinges. See if that works.

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Wow George that's a pretty big difference between the two sides, it's no wonder you are having serious gap issues. What I can't figure out is how two identical rockers fit on both sides without modifications on one side or the other if you have that much of a difference in length. I'm completely baffled did you have to section one of the rockers and lengthen or shorten it?

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No I didn't have a problem with that. I talked to your buddy Vic VIA PM and he said the same thing about putting a plate in behind the hinge. He said to start with a body shim and see how much I really needed. Then build the plates. It sounds like he has had this problem before. So I will start with a few body shims and go from there.

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I'm not sure where you were measuring, George, but my door openings are at least as far off as yours. I had my doors back on it and got the latch and everything working really well, but I'm not too picky about my gaps being perfect with Mustard. I'm sure you'll get it figured out. I imagine there are lots of trucks with spacers under the striker plate and/or hinges. I didn't even think about it, I just put them back in...

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but with a inch of spacers the door don't seal with the rubber enough. I set inside the cab and I can se day light on the back of the door. If I can see day light then water can also get in the cab.

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does anyone have any shims left over from their build? If so pm me.

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Sorry to hear about the door opening troubles but I'm sure you'll get this figured out, just a little stumbling block right now. I've enjoyed watching this build.

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yea me two. But i have them all figured out now.

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Don't leave us hanging, George! What did you do with the doors?

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x2

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I haven't done anything yet. I just got a hinge the other day from a fellow board member.
I didn't want to move the adjustment I have so I didn't remove the hinges on the truck. I will be making some plates in the next couple days. I talked to Vic the other day and he thinks it will work. But it has been so hot here that I didn't do anything on the truck. But I will soon. mid 90's

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Topped out in the low 70s here today. Much colder than normal, though. It could stay this temperature all summer for all I care. Mid 90s wouldn't be out of the question here this time of year, either. On the hot side, but possible.

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Got a few more things ordered today. it is looking like I will not reach my Aug. 1st dead line.

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I am installing the wind shield in the truck this Wednesday. I got a guy that will install it for me. I tried and I just couldn't do it. My back is just not strong enough.

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George installing that windshield without breaking it is a two man job from what I have heard.

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Yea I know. I tried two times and once with another guy. We both did not know anything about installing the wind shield. I did install the rubber seal on the glass with a piece of rope. But it still would not work. So I am leaving it up to a Pro. He has installed them for years. so 75.00 wasn't that bad I guess. We will see Wednesday.

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The wind shield man will be here tomorrow morning to install the windshield. I hope.

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You weren't kidding, he really is called 'the windshield man' :lol::lol:

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Yea he is, But he couldn't do the wind shield for like of experences, He only does late models. But he tried and charged me nothing. I gave him and his son a tip anyway. for trying. I was so up-set that I told my wife that I am quitting on the truck and just sell it. But then she said look at all the work you done and that changed my mind. For the big reason I done this truck so me and my two boys could go to shows.
So I got in touch with a shop that rebuilds classic truck and they put me on to a guy that does this type of install. he is going to do it Monday. Keep your fingers crossed.

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Thats what ya gotta do, find somebody that specializes in our trucks! Your so close now don't even think about giving up.

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It can be a one man job I'm pretty certain, if the installer is that good. Our windshield guy did it himself using the rope trick shown in this video. You've probably already seen this; you're braver than I for trying to tackle it yourself the first go round. In the video they uninstall the windshield, so you can skip to about 10:30 when they start the install. You could show the next tech this video if they get stumped.

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good video

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I went on line and watched the video three times with the rope trick and failed but I am now on the right track. My back was in bad shape anyway. It just wasn't worth the price of the install for me to do it..

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I was felling sorry for myself when I said I will sell the problem. I will never sell this truck. I am in for the long haul. But thanks for pointing that out to me. Monday it will be installed.
Today I went over to the welding shop and picked up enough 1x1 1/2 tubing to finish the bed supports. I will try and do the bed supports Monday after the wind shield install.