new to the forum, help with sheet metal

[69gmconfire]

Hello everyone! Im new to the forum and I have a 69 gmc truck that I am trying to restore. and as I get into the project I find that this is a really big thing I am taking on lol. well my question is, I bought some new floor patch paneles from "classicheartbeat" and I went to line them up in my truck tonight and they don't fit vary well. it is looking like I will have to do a lot of bending and cutting to make them fit. what I was woundering is if this is a common issue? and if it is, dose anyone have any advice that will make this a little easyer? after i get the paneles in place, I plan on using some sealent and riveting them down to the floor. then i am gonna get some carpet later. I don't really have a whole lot of metal working tools, so I am gonna have to get creative with this. any help is welcomed! thank you!

justin,