Paintet Body..in which sequence mount!? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The German · 04-24-2013, 04:26 AM

Hi guys!

I have painted the body from my 70 c10!

Everything looks great!

Now i ask me which is the right sequence to mount the parts!

I only mean the inner,outer fenders and the radiator support...i am scared to scratch a part from the new painted ones!

Should i mount at first the radiator support,then the inner fenders and at last the outer fenders?!

Which is the best way???

Regards

Sascha

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-24-2013, 05:19 AM

This is the sequence that I use:

Hang doors and adjust

Install radiator support and leave mounts loose until fender to hood adjustments are made

Install fenders to match doors

Install hood

Once hood is installed and aligned, install grill

Install inner fenders after everything else is aligned and tightened

A good helper can help make sure no scratching is done, otherwise tape edges of sheet metal where contact can occur.

Jim

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-24-2013, 08:29 AM

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thesame order I use,I tape edges always it's good insurance against chips and bumps
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The German · 04-24-2013, 12:55 PM

Okay...then i will tomorrow mount everything!
Thanks for answering!

Here is a pic from my truck and the painted and polished engine parts!!!

Sascha

**D.PASSMORE** · 04-24-2013, 01:13 PM

After you mount the cab/ doors, I would mount the bed and check the body lines from the cab to bed. If you mount and adjust front clip to cab first and you have issues with bed, that is alot of re-adjusting. The bed is a hard mount with little to no adjustment, you will have to adjust cab mounts to line up with bed.

04-24-2013, 04:26 AM	#1
The German Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 78	Paintet Body..in which sequence mount!? Hi guys! I have painted the body from my 70 c10! Everything looks great! Now i ask me which is the right sequence to mount the parts! I only mean the inner,outer fenders and the radiator support...i am scared to scratch a part from the new painted ones! Should i mount at first the radiator support,then the inner fenders and at last the outer fenders?! Which is the best way??? Regards Sascha

04-24-2013, 05:19 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Paintet Body..in which sequence mount!? This is the sequence that I use: Hang doors and adjust Install radiator support and leave mounts loose until fender to hood adjustments are made Install fenders to match doors Install hood Once hood is installed and aligned, install grill Install inner fenders after everything else is aligned and tightened A good helper can help make sure no scratching is done, otherwise tape edges of sheet metal where contact can occur. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

04-24-2013, 08:29 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Paintet Body..in which sequence mount!? Posted via Mobile Device thesame order I use,I tape edges always it's good insurance against chips and bumps Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-24-2013, 12:55 PM	#4
The German Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 78	Re: Paintet Body..in which sequence mount!? Okay...then i will tomorrow mount everything! Thanks for answering! Here is a pic from my truck and the painted and polished engine parts!!! Sascha Last edited by The German; 04-24-2013 at 01:12 PM.

04-24-2013, 01:13 PM	#5
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Paintet Body..in which sequence mount!? After you mount the cab/ doors, I would mount the bed and check the body lines from the cab to bed. If you mount and adjust front clip to cab first and you have issues with bed, that is alot of re-adjusting. The bed is a hard mount with little to no adjustment, you will have to adjust cab mounts to line up with bed. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

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