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jcblue · 04-09-2008, 06:57 AM

need to know what action to take.
im working on getting my body line right and im having lots of trouble with teh drivers side... started in teh rear and lined door to cab, but the fender to door is reaaly bad off.
the bottom has a gap about an inch wide, where as teh top of the gap looks ok..
i can put a jack under teh front cab support and jack it up and make them line up, but what course of action do i need to take to keep from having to jack up the front cab support?
P.S. i put all new cab supports in and im thinking the front pillar droped down some.. Can i just cut my cab support around teh bottom, jack it up where i want it and weld teh support back?
thanks guys

Fred T · 04-09-2008, 07:33 AM

Did you replace the radiator core supports? The core position plays a big part in the fender to door alignment.

jcblue · 04-09-2008, 08:06 AM

i have tried two different ones.. has teh same gap with both

Bishops Trucks · 04-09-2008, 08:18 AM

What if you loosen up all the new support bushings, get all the panels lined up and tightened down and then make a few rounds at tightening up all the bushings and watch your gaps as you do it. Just a thought.

jcblue · 04-09-2008, 08:55 AM

ttt

jcblue · 04-09-2008, 02:39 PM

anyone ever have this problem?

PanelDeland · 04-10-2008, 03:25 AM

Did you replace cab mounts,core support bushings?The kits generally come with 69-72 core bushings which are taller then the 67-68 ones.If you used them then the core support is higher than it should be.This will make it impossible to line up your bodywork.
When asking questions you need to give the Specs of wht you are working on so we can better give suggestions.

jcblue · 04-10-2008, 06:14 AM

my bad.. its a 72 SWB.. i did replace all teh bushings.. i think i may have got it tonight, i shimed the front left of the cab and got the fender lined up pretty good. i appreciate yalls help.
now im having probs with my hood.. it never ending it seems.. lol

Shyguy · 04-10-2008, 06:16 AM

ttt

Danny

04-09-2008, 06:57 AM	#1
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	need help.. ill try to explain need to know what action to take. im working on getting my body line right and im having lots of trouble with teh drivers side... started in teh rear and lined door to cab, but the fender to door is reaaly bad off. the bottom has a gap about an inch wide, where as teh top of the gap looks ok.. i can put a jack under teh front cab support and jack it up and make them line up, but what course of action do i need to take to keep from having to jack up the front cab support? P.S. i put all new cab supports in and im thinking the front pillar droped down some.. Can i just cut my cab support around teh bottom, jack it up where i want it and weld teh support back? thanks guys

04-09-2008, 07:33 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: need help.. ill try to explain Did you replace the radiator core supports? The core position plays a big part in the fender to door alignment. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

04-09-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: need help.. ill try to explain i have tried two different ones.. has teh same gap with both

04-09-2008, 08:18 AM	#4
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: need help.. ill try to explain What if you loosen up all the new support bushings, get all the panels lined up and tightened down and then make a few rounds at tightening up all the bushings and watch your gaps as you do it. Just a thought. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-09-2008, 08:55 AM	#5
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: need help.. ill try to explain ttt

04-09-2008, 02:39 PM	#6
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: need help.. ill try to explain anyone ever have this problem?

04-10-2008, 03:25 AM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: need help.. ill try to explain Did you replace cab mounts,core support bushings?The kits generally come with 69-72 core bushings which are taller then the 67-68 ones.If you used them then the core support is higher than it should be.This will make it impossible to line up your bodywork. When asking questions you need to give the Specs of wht you are working on so we can better give suggestions. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-10-2008, 06:14 AM	#8
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: need help.. ill try to explain my bad.. its a 72 SWB.. i did replace all teh bushings.. i think i may have got it tonight, i shimed the front left of the cab and got the fender lined up pretty good. i appreciate yalls help. now im having probs with my hood.. it never ending it seems.. lol

04-10-2008, 06:16 AM	#9
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: need help.. ill try to explain ttt Danny



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