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Old 04-25-2011, 10:51 PM   #1
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s10 swap-help needed-alignment of front clip

Guys, I'm trying to get the front clip aligned on my '48. I have the truck tires on casters currently. The fenders/grill are bolted onto the truck, but the problem is the bolt holes are enlarged from rust so there is quite a bit of slop. How do I know when it is leveled properly side to side and front to back? Are there measurements that would help guide me? do I just lay a level across the top where the hood would sit and get it level side to side?
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Old 04-26-2011, 10:12 AM   #2
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Re: s10 swap-help needed-alignment of front clip

your wish is granted:
http://stovebolt.com/techtips/bodywo...alignment.html


hood first, make the other stuff match it
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Old 04-26-2011, 11:47 AM   #3
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Re: s10 swap-help needed-alignment of front clip

thanks...and what a process!
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Old 04-26-2011, 09:34 PM   #4
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Re: s10 swap-help needed-alignment of front clip

I followed the stovebolt instructions on mine and it worked perfect! See my build thread for pics on the gaps I ended up with.
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