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of13swc 05-28-2013 01:20 PM

rocker, door pillar replace where to start
 
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Ok so I started removing all the crappy stuff and got to see what I needed. My plan of attack is to start with the door pillar and go from there. However my delima is where is the correct location of the pillar, meaning hight, how do i figure that out?

Terry12 05-28-2013 03:52 PM

Re: rocker, door pillar replace where to start
 
check out user "Boat" he has a build thread that shows how he did his rockers and door panels. He also has a youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/1gibsonl4 with good videos on the same things.

racecougar 05-30-2013 12:23 PM

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OP, I just received your PM and saw your thread here. When I did my door pillars, I just measured carefully using a few reference points. The little tab that sticks rearward on the front door pillars, the flanged lines on both the front and rear pillars, the shape of the pillars, etc., can all be used to reference off of. Just take your time and be sure you have your lines correct before you cut.

williamsboys 05-31-2013 09:04 AM

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Boat has some great videos
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cantada 06-02-2013 10:47 PM

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If it helps, my build thread has a lot of pics of what you are looking to do as well.. Pm me as I have more too.
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of13swc 06-05-2013 06:56 AM

Re: rocker, door pillar replace where to start
 
Ok so I am TRYING to get the rear floor pan support off( the one that attaches to the inner rocker) any suggestions on a good tool to get it off where it slips into the long support or a technique? Its getting kind of frustrating.
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racecougar 06-05-2013 08:28 AM

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A cutoff wheel and a body saw (small reciprocating saw) will make the necessary cuts.

of13swc 06-05-2013 09:29 PM

Re: rocker, door pillar replace where to start
 
My next question is brothers truck parts offers a rear floor support cover. How does it work? I am assuming I should cut out the rust and weld the slip cover over the rest?

cantada 06-05-2013 09:53 PM

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I thought there were two styles: a slip over and a direct replacement. If at all possible, I'd recommend the direct replacement... The slip ons in my experience start rotting front the inside out due to the old metal they are covering.
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racecougar 06-06-2013 09:35 AM

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Agreed. I'd advise against the slip-over. Get the "direct" replacement, but plan on reworking it a bit to make it fit correctly.


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