Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Nice work. I found with my repop inners similar results. I found the best for me was 2 bolts first in front core(left loose), then the large upper bolt to cab(left loose), then install outer fender loose, then attach inner to outer starting with the 2 bolts at top of inner fender(vertical bolts). Those 2 vertical bolt holes where what was really off and made everything suck so they got the die grinder a couple times. Then after that once I had them installed I found the inner fenders stuck out too much from outer fender. Had to trim(grind) that lip down to match outer fender.

Ton of work I know, and I bet they are different for every truck. But I must say, looks like you did the best fix your way, its the right way to fix these things for the best fit.

Hey TA_C10, thanks for the feedback, I like your install process. I was leaving the large bolt in the cab for last since that is a typical spot for shims from the factory, but I could see how that could help give some stability as you install all the other locations. I ended up in the same position as you with the two vertical fender bolts requiring large slots to get everything else to work. I would have been ok with that, but the steering shaft was rubbing on the inside cut out once all the bolts were in. I thought about reworking the steering shaft area, but I was not confident I could get the contours to match back up after I cut and shifted things. You're right that it takes a lot of work to get all these parts to come into alignment. I keep telling myself that time spent now will eliminate headaches and tears when everything goes back together in final paint.