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63gm 12-29-2019 01:16 PM

Squaring up cab
 
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Looking for suggestions for squaring up the cab prior to assembly
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The Rocknrod 12-29-2019 02:26 PM

Re: Squaring up cab
 
On the frame? Or the sheet metal itself?

63gm 12-29-2019 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8650662)
On the frame? Or the sheet metal itself?

The sheet metal itself I have it sitting pretty close to square on the frame now
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63gm 12-29-2019 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod (Post 8650662)
On the frame? Or the sheet metal itself?

I don’t have any of the cab support welded in or the firewall obviously I wondered if I should put the doors on and the front clip on then square that all up before I weld anything together just looking for other suggestions or if anyone thought that is a good plan
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Robert Haas 12-30-2019 10:29 PM

Re: Squaring up cab
 
Since the doors are adjustable they can be hung and the cab can still be tweaked.

If the frame is spot on you could level and confirm the chassis is square, then mount the body rigid to the frame without the rubber isolators and confirm the bolts are centered in the bores of the cab and the frame. (will need to build some sleeves. Simple job if you have access to a lathe) Once frame is bolted and aligned with the chassis you could then hang and gap the doors. once they are perfect weld in the firewall. and you should be golden.

63gm 12-31-2019 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Haas (Post 8651558)
Since the doors are adjustable they can be hung and the cab can still be tweaked.

If the frame is spot on you could level and confirm the chassis is square, then mount the body rigid to the frame without the rubber isolators and confirm the bolts are centered in the bores of the cab and the frame. (will need to build some sleeves. Simple job if you have access to a lathe) Once frame is bolted and aligned with the chassis you could then hang and gap the doors. once they are perfect weld in the firewall. and you should be golden.

Thank you rob I think that’s what I will do
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