Cab Corner/ Rocker fit

[hemihead]

I am in the same process but doing a few more repop pieces (kick panels, both door posts, inner rockers, etc)

Each and evry piece has had some massaging.

The cab corners I got even need some metal added where they meet the rocker as I had a 3/4" square hole yet!!!!

Not to worry keep fitting and massaging and it will come together.

[Hawker7]

I worked on the cab corner some more today. I messed around with the door and was able to get it aligned to where it fit the cab corner shape, so I lucked out there. Got the cab corner welded up, so I will be starting on the rocker next. Did not have good luck with my spot welds on the cab corner, but hopefully they will go better on the rocker.

[Hawker7]

I got the cab corner and rocker on, but am now left with a gap between the two. Do you think I should just try to seal the gap with something (maybe seam sealer) or leave it as it is? I put POR-15 inside the rockers so I’m not really concerned about rust. I also thought that if I leave the gap it gives the water some place to run out.

[splatrd]

You have to remember that you are dealing with reproduction parts that are not held to the tolerance of the originals. Also vehicles of that era never fit that well to begin with, why do you think they had to use so many shims. Another thing to consider is that as the cab supports, rockers and floor sheetmetal rusts away to nothing, the cab will settle under the weight. I did collision work for 10 years, and even factory parts would take a bit if tweaking to get the fit right. As far as the gap at the joint between the rocker and cab corner, I welded mine up solid to minimize water infiltration(thats why it rusted the first time).