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Originally Posted by hgs_notes
I also did the initial fit up of the rocker, but need to check it with the door on first. I expect it will be ok, but better to check anyway.
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Ignore that thought. I was wrong and a good thing I was checking it out. No matter what I did I could not get the dorr far enough back or the front bottom in enough. I suppose shims would work for part of it, but the hinges were pretty worn anyway. I have another door with hinges that are pretty tight, so I might just try and bolt that door up, or at least swap the hinges for another try. I may have to widen the holes in the hinges.
Rebuilding the hinges that are on it I don't think will correct it. I need to move it further than the wear on the pins if you get my meaning. The rocker doesn't fit as well on this side. It's pulled in a bit on the rear by the bedside. The rockers actually have a slight bow to them, with the middle out a good 1/8" or more than the ends. Same on both sides, which explains why some guys pie cut the rocker ends to make them straight and to align with the bedside and fender. BTW, I used a straight edge to check it, not comparison to the door bottom, which actually was pretty straight.
I'm going to avoid sectioning the rocker, this is no show truck, but do my best to get a decent fit. We'll see what tomorrow brings.