My 68 swb build.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by lowerdtrucks

I would make sure that the cab is square on the chassis first. Then I would make sure the core support is squared up to the frame. There is alot of adjustment in those alone. Did you use aftermarket fenders? I have had problems with those. Even the good restoration ones.

i think thats where the problem may be.....only thing aftermarket is the core support...fenders are 100% 1967 and so is the hood... stupid question...how do i check for the squareness of the cab to the frame>?

[77chris03]

Anyone? I'm not a body guy by any means.
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[lowerdtrucks]

I find points that are identical on passenger side and drivers side such as mounting bolt holes for fender etc. I measure from driver side cab hole to passenger front frame horn. then i do passenger side cab hole to drivers side frame horn. Then I adjust til i am within an 1/8 inch. Then i do the same on the back of the cab side to side and diagonally until it sits square. Sounds like overkill but it has solved alignment issues before.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by lowerdtrucks

I find points that are identical on passenger side and drivers side such as mounting bolt holes for fender etc. I measure from driver side cab hole to passenger front frame horn. then i do passenger side cab hole to drivers side frame horn. Then I adjust til i am within an 1/8 inch. Then i do the same on the back of the cab side to side and diagonally until it sits square. Sounds like overkill but it has solved alignment issues before.

I will try that. What sucks is all I have is a motorcycle jack and a bent 1 ton delco floor jack. I'll see what I can do with what I have. Lol.
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[VA72C10]

Check what he mentioned....thought the core support might be the issue and it looks more like it with those recent pictures...

also, on the hinges, how are you adjusting those. I have found I loosen all the bolts on the fenders and push as far up as I can...then have someone tighten the hinge to fender bolts while I hold it there....that helps some too....and make sure they are even on how far they are in relation to the distance from the back of the cab to the back of the hinge.

This is the reason you're supposed to 100% mock up everything before paint I had a body guy come over before we shot paint on my blazer. We got the front end almost perfect but just not 100% He ended up grabbing the hood and tweaking the hinges to get it perfect after looking at it for 10 seconds . He said they do that to new cars at his Chevy dealership before they hit the lot and all the time on insurance jobs on newer vehicles....


looking good though! Starting to resemble a truck...and a cool one at that!

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Check what he mentioned....thought the core support might be the issue and it looks more like it with those recent pictures...

also, on the hinges, how are you adjusting those. I have found I loosen all the bolts on the fenders and push as far up as I can...then have someone tighten the hinge to fender bolts while I hold it there....that helps some too....and make sure they are even on how far they are in relation to the distance from the back of the cab to the back of the hinge.

This is the reason you're supposed to 100% mock up everything before paint I had a body guy come over before we shot paint on my blazer. We got the front end almost perfect but just not 100% He ended up grabbing the hood and tweaking the hinges to get it perfect after looking at it for 10 seconds . He said they do that to new cars at his Chevy dealership before they hit the lot and all the time on insurance jobs on newer vehicles....


looking good though! Starting to resemble a truck...and a cool one at that!

Hey thanks! I will try it tomorrow I got shutdown today at it goes for 16 hrs. So no work on the truck tonite. I will keep everyone posted on progress
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[77chris03]

im lost....i cant get it straight...and im getting pissed off cause i put another chip in the fender....

[71Sleeper]

I wish I could be of more help to you, but I couldn't begin to tell you where to start. I hate that you are having so much trouble with the alignment. Sometimes its best just to walk away and get a beer>

[butternut1972]

Hang in there, You'll get it. I agree, grab a beer and walk away for a bit.

[77chris03]

One of the problems.... Drivers hinge bad. Bought new ones this morning and almost got it perfect. Still have issues with door to fender and I think i have to redo the doors too.
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[lowerdtrucks]

It sucks. I have had the same thing happen. I learned from my mistakes and now I always mock up my doors and front clip before paint. I even drill pilot holes in the panel by the bolt hole so i can get clip right where I had it during mock up.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by lowerdtrucks

It sucks. I have had the same thing happen. I learned from my mistakes and now I always mock up my doors and front clip before paint. I even drill pilot holes in the panel by the bolt hole so i can get clip right where I had it during mock up.

ya but my problem was i didnt have the parts readily handy and the body guy didnt wanna do it....

[faribran]

Chris, your truck is looking really good........ i trust you will get the alignment thing handled.... it may challenge your patience... but u will get it.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by faribran

Chris, your truck is looking really good........ i trust you will get the alignment thing handled.... it may challenge your patience... but u will get it.

Thanks for the support. I guess I'm ocd when it comes to lines.... I have a weird eye and can tell when something isn't level. We had a big gearbox at work that was being aligned to the motor and when the alignment guy said ok it looks like its perfect. I stepped back and said its going like / \. He didnt beleive me. He got the laser align out and for sure it was like / \ lol
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[77chris03]

heres a little update...not perfect and it kills me that its not.. oh well ill try to get it closer if i can. maybe post some pics on this thread of body lines for reference?

[VA72C10]

Looks good man! I don't think you'll get it any better...these trucks had avg to poor quality control when it came for panel fit and alignment from the factory...

The only way to get it better is to mock it all up first and shave down or add material to the panels to make perfect gaps. At this point....I think you need to step away and move on...I know you're frustrated with it... I really think it's as good as it can get

[77chris03]

got these put in too...why not...lol

got prebent brake lines from outback sat morning...so much easier..lol

[77chris03]

i am so confused on this part of the brake line setup with what came with the line kit...

Finally got one of these too....

Does this look like it will work??? i cant find another hose to work..

[67chevy1series]

if it wont ru on anything or touch anything hot then i would say you should be fine.

[77chris03]

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

if it wont ru on anything or touch anything hot then i would say you should be fine.

HUH??? lol

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good man! I don't think you'll get it any better...these trucks had avg to poor quality control when it came for panel fit and alignment from the factory...

The only way to get it better is to mock it all up first and shave down or add material to the panels to make perfect gaps. At this point....I think you need to step away and move on...I know you're frustrated with it... I really think it's as good as it can get

i hear ya...and im working on accepting that..lol i have to pull the cowl back off to do the wipers and screen under the cowl, now i think its time to bolt everything down tight. i kinda moved on and am trying to get the engine to run now...hence the battery...

[butternut1972]

Looking good! You're making nice progress. Don't forget to post a video so we can hear it run.

[77chris03]

how do i upload videos?

[77chris03]

haha i fingered it out... this was saturday morning... this is the first fire up since it was test fired after i built it...hopefully she will run like a cheetah...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkn-eXZjVCU