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dwcsr · 12-29-2014, 12:54 PM

Looking good so far. After you get that panel on for the first time clamp it in about 6 places and let it sit for a few days it will relax the panel and make final adjustments easier. Don't try to force it into its final position on the first fitting you could end up with a buckling that shows up only after its painted. I would put the fenders back on and make any needed adjustments to the door gaps prior to final tack of the back panel.

12-29-2014, 12:54 PM	#20
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Rear cab panel replacement? Looking good so far. After you get that panel on for the first time clamp it in about 6 places and let it sit for a few days it will relax the panel and make final adjustments easier. Don't try to force it into its final position on the first fitting you could end up with a buckling that shows up only after its painted. I would put the fenders back on and make any needed adjustments to the door gaps prior to final tack of the back panel.