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Old 06-11-2017, 07:29 AM   #1114
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Re: 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

It's amazing how a couple of small pieces can be so labor intense. I yet to determine exactly how I was going to fill the void between the end of the box and the cab. I has mocked up a scrap piece early on, to get an idea of what it would take.

I determined then that it was going to suck designing and fitting a filler piece . Not one of the edges in that corner are straight. Each one has multiple angles and curves combined. There is just no easy way out.

I started with making templates and adjusting the fit. The box must be in place to ensure accuracy yet the box prohibits you to see or feel what your doing. Combine that with the fact that each is is slightly different and design time doubles.

In the end, I prevailed. I can tell you there is a large scrap pile of failed attempts, and there were a few episodes of cursing but I have my filler panels.

On a side note, if you looks closely you will see that one is thicker than the other. I'm not pointing an fingers, but my centerline and side to side measurements were checked many, many times. Surely GM wouldn't build a truck that's off by .25 from side to side? Nah, it must be me.
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