Put on doors then fenders, or vice versa? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gibson · 03-31-2014, 10:44 AM

I'm wrapping up work on a new set of doors and I'm about to put them back on with new hinges.

Is it easier to put leave the fenders off, attach the door and align it to the jamb, and THEN mount the fenders and align them to the doors? It seems like it would be.

Would there be a benefit to doing it the other way around?

Jonboy · 03-31-2014, 10:47 AM

That's how it was done at the factory. Set your door gaps where you want them, then install the fenders.

Gibson · 03-31-2014, 10:57 AM

Perfect! That's the way I'll tackle it then.
Thanks!

Keith Seymore · 03-31-2014, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

That's how it was done at the factory. Set your door gaps where you want them, then install the fenders.

10-4.

Here's some discussion on how to do the front end when you get to that point. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604458

K

Gibson · 03-31-2014, 03:55 PM

I'll check that post out to ensure I get everything aligned correctly.
Thanks Keith!

03-31-2014, 10:44 AM	#1
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	Put on doors then fenders, or vice versa? I'm wrapping up work on a new set of doors and I'm about to put them back on with new hinges. Is it easier to put leave the fenders off, attach the door and align it to the jamb, and THEN mount the fenders and align them to the doors? It seems like it would be. Would there be a benefit to doing it the other way around?

03-31-2014, 10:47 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Put on doors then fenders, or vice versa? That's how it was done at the factory. Set your door gaps where you want them, then install the fenders. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-31-2014, 10:57 AM	#3
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	Re: Put on doors then fenders, or vice versa? Perfect! That's the way I'll tackle it then. Thanks!

03-31-2014, 03:55 PM	#5
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	Re: Put on doors then fenders, or vice versa? I'll check that post out to ensure I get everything aligned correctly. Thanks Keith!

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