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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Wow George that's a pretty big difference between the two sides, it's no wonder you are having serious gap issues. What I can't figure out is how two identical rockers fit on both sides without modifications on one side or the other if you have that much of a difference in length. I'm completely baffled did you have to section one of the rockers and lengthen or shorten it?

No I didn't have a problem with that. I talked to your buddy Vic VIA PM and he said the same thing about putting a plate in behind the hinge. He said to start with a body shim and see how much I really needed. Then build the plates. It sounds like he has had this problem before. So I will start with a few body shims and go from there.

[Mustard72]

I'm not sure where you were measuring, George, but my door openings are at least as far off as yours. I had my doors back on it and got the latch and everything working really well, but I'm not too picky about my gaps being perfect with Mustard. I'm sure you'll get it figured out. I imagine there are lots of trucks with spacers under the striker plate and/or hinges. I didn't even think about it, I just put them back in...

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

I'm not sure where you were measuring, George, but my door openings are at least as far off as yours. I had my doors back on it and got the latch and everything working really well, but I'm not too picky about my gaps being perfect with Mustard. I'm sure you'll get it figured out. I imagine there are lots of trucks with spacers under the striker plate and/or hinges. I didn't even think about it, I just put them back in...

but with a inch of spacers the door don't seal with the rubber enough. I set inside the cab and I can se day light on the back of the door. If I can see day light then water can also get in the cab.

[gdavis]

does anyone have any shims left over from their build? If so pm me.

[kowboy63]

Sorry to hear about the door opening troubles but I'm sure you'll get this figured out, just a little stumbling block right now. I've enjoyed watching this build.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by kowboy63

Sorry to hear about the door opening troubles but I'm sure you'll get this figured out, just a little stumbling block right now. I've enjoyed watching this build.

yea me two. But i have them all figured out now.

[Mustard72]

Don't leave us hanging, George! What did you do with the doors?

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Don't leave us hanging, George! What did you do with the doors?

x2

[gdavis]

I haven't done anything yet. I just got a hinge the other day from a fellow board member.
I didn't want to move the adjustment I have so I didn't remove the hinges on the truck. I will be making some plates in the next couple days. I talked to Vic the other day and he thinks it will work. But it has been so hot here that I didn't do anything on the truck. But I will soon. mid 90's

[Mustard72]

Topped out in the low 70s here today. Much colder than normal, though. It could stay this temperature all summer for all I care. Mid 90s wouldn't be out of the question here this time of year, either. On the hot side, but possible.

[gdavis]

Got a few more things ordered today. it is looking like I will not reach my Aug. 1st dead line.

[gdavis]

I am installing the wind shield in the truck this Wednesday. I got a guy that will install it for me. I tried and I just couldn't do it. My back is just not strong enough.

[Xeen]

George installing that windshield without breaking it is a two man job from what I have heard.

[gdavis]

Yea I know. I tried two times and once with another guy. We both did not know anything about installing the wind shield. I did install the rubber seal on the glass with a piece of rope. But it still would not work. So I am leaving it up to a Pro. He has installed them for years. so 75.00 wasn't that bad I guess. We will see Wednesday.

[gdavis]

The wind shield man will be here tomorrow morning to install the windshield. I hope.

[litew8]

You weren't kidding, he really is called 'the windshield man'

[gdavis]

Yea he is, But he couldn't do the wind shield for like of experences, He only does late models. But he tried and charged me nothing. I gave him and his son a tip anyway. for trying. I was so up-set that I told my wife that I am quitting on the truck and just sell it. But then she said look at all the work you done and that changed my mind. For the big reason I done this truck so me and my two boys could go to shows.
So I got in touch with a shop that rebuilds classic truck and they put me on to a guy that does this type of install. he is going to do it Monday. Keep your fingers crossed.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by gdavis

So I got in touch with a shop that rebuilds classic truck and they put me on to a guy that does this type of install. he is going to do it Monday. Keep your fingers crossed.

Thats what ya gotta do, find somebody that specializes in our trucks! Your so close now don't even think about giving up.

[litew8]

It can be a one man job I'm pretty certain, if the installer is that good. Our windshield guy did it himself using the rope trick shown in this video. You've probably already seen this; you're braver than I for trying to tackle it yourself the first go round. In the video they uninstall the windshield, so you can skip to about 10:30 when they start the install. You could show the next tech this video if they get stumped.

Chevy Truck Windshield Install - YouTube

[Dean'smeanmachine]

good video

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by litew8

It can be a one man job I'm pretty certain, if the installer is that good. Our windshield guy did it himself using the rope trick shown in this video. You've probably already seen this; you're braver than I for trying to tackle it yourself the first go round. In the video they uninstall the windshield, so you can skip to about 10:30 when they start the install. You could show the next tech this video if they get stumped.

Chevy Truck Windshield Install - YouTube

I went on line and watched the video three times with the rope trick and failed but I am now on the right track. My back was in bad shape anyway. It just wasn't worth the price of the install for me to do it..

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Thats what ya gotta do, find somebody that specializes in our trucks! Your so close now don't even think about giving up.

I was felling sorry for myself when I said I will sell the problem. I will never sell this truck. I am in for the long haul. But thanks for pointing that out to me. Monday it will be installed.
Today I went over to the welding shop and picked up enough 1x1 1/2 tubing to finish the bed supports. I will try and do the bed supports Monday after the wind shield install.

[gdavis]

The Church that I belong to is painting a single mothers house today. So I went over and helped until the heat got the best of me. I stayed until 11:30 and called it a day. Not as young as I used to be. Waiting for Monday to install the windshield and bed supports.

[gdavis]

Well, today I got something done on the old girl. I had a guy come over and he installed the wind shield in the truck. Boy it sure makes a difference in the appearance of the truck. It was refreshing to see someone install the windshield. He made it look so easy.
Tomorrow, I will be pulling the cowl and installing the vent screens. This way no leaves or trash will et in the cowl. I got to order my chrome wiper arms and blades sometime this week. next I want to finish the bed supports for the wood floor. I also gave it a good washing. Boy was it dirty, being under the canopy.

[swamp rat]

That insurmountable hurdle that had you so discouraged is now a thing of the past! Throw that for sale sign away and now on to the easy stuff! The truck looks great!