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SchreinerM · 07-31-2014, 10:54 PM

I'd like to hang the front clip on the truck to check some clearances between the hood and engine & hood and core support. I've attached the core support the frame and the fenders to the core support.

Can anyone provide a height measurement for the rear of the fenders (or inner fenders) relative to a point on the frame? I'm thinking inner fenders relative to the cab support would be easiest ("rear of inner fenders 1" above top of cab support" for example).

Thanks!

**RenoKeene** · 08-01-2014, 12:57 PM

I really don't see how this will work for you.
The correct way to set the gaps is to fit the doors to the cab and then work your way forward. The fender to cab mounts will determine the door to fender gaps, cowel to cab gaps, cowel to fender gaps, cowel to hood gaps, hood to fender gaps, on and on...
Without the cab you're just spinning your wheels.

*Fitz* · 08-01-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SchreinerM

I'd like to hang the front clip on the truck to check some clearances between the hood and engine & hood and core support. I've attached the core support the frame and the fenders to the core support.

Can anyone provide a height measurement for the rear of the fenders (or inner fenders) relative to a point on the frame? I'm thinking inner fenders relative to the cab support would be easiest ("rear of inner fenders 1" above top of cab support" for example).

Thanks!

This is one of those ideas that sound like it would work but it won't. You are setting yourself up to repair fenders and a core support when your cab is back from paint.

Orange Crate · 08-01-2014, 06:22 PM

X2^^^^^
I just did my fender/cab/door alignment and had to shim the front of my cab up about 3/16 for everything to come out right, yeah, so don't waste your time until your cab is on the frame.

SchreinerM · 08-01-2014, 09:41 PM

Sorry, I didn't explain it well. I'm not looking to set gaps, drill final alignment holes, or do a final install; I'm looking to see if the engine cover clears the hood. You mentioned shimming the cab 3/16", that means 1/8" at the engine cover. If I don't have 1/8" clearance on the hood, I have bigger issues than some cab shimming.

I'm not looking for someone to grab a micrometer, just to give me a +/- 1/2" measurement.

07-31-2014, 10:54 PM	#1
SchreinerM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 101	Hanging front clip without cab I'd like to hang the front clip on the truck to check some clearances between the hood and engine & hood and core support. I've attached the core support the frame and the fenders to the core support. Can anyone provide a height measurement for the rear of the fenders (or inner fenders) relative to a point on the frame? I'm thinking inner fenders relative to the cab support would be easiest ("rear of inner fenders 1" above top of cab support" for example). Thanks!

08-01-2014, 12:57 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Hanging front clip without cab I really don't see how this will work for you. The correct way to set the gaps is to fit the doors to the cab and then work your way forward. The fender to cab mounts will determine the door to fender gaps, cowel to cab gaps, cowel to fender gaps, cowel to hood gaps, hood to fender gaps, on and on... Without the cab you're just spinning your wheels. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-01-2014, 06:22 PM	#4
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: Hanging front clip without cab X2^^^^^ I just did my fender/cab/door alignment and had to shim the front of my cab up about 3/16 for everything to come out right, yeah, so don't waste your time until your cab is on the frame. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

08-01-2014, 09:41 PM	#5
SchreinerM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 101	Re: Hanging front clip without cab Sorry, I didn't explain it well. I'm not looking to set gaps, drill final alignment holes, or do a final install; I'm looking to see if the engine cover clears the hood. You mentioned shimming the cab 3/16", that means 1/8" at the engine cover. If I don't have 1/8" clearance on the hood, I have bigger issues than some cab shimming. I'm not looking for someone to grab a micrometer, just to give me a +/- 1/2" measurement.



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