1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Yep, did that. Got 6 of the 8 bolts in that way. The others are too far off to make that work. It's like 2/3 of the bolt hole is open, the other 3rd is covered, and it's off at an angle.

I agree although idk why I didn't look at the bolts or holes in the new piece in the first place but that was odd. Took some drilling and no I had to cut and drill out the top rivets on the passenger side what an absolute pain in the ass it all was.. had the same issue with the top holes bein too far away so I just used a heavy tow strap ratchet and for every one or two clicks I was able to put a bolt in. Had me scared as hell with my incision area just inches from that strap and the possibility of breaking but with some brute force and a mean pry bar I got it all together. Definitely not a job to do when the cab is in place that's for sure..