body panel gaps - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

canso · 01-09-2004, 03:50 PM

I would like to get a picture of the fender to cowl, fender to door and fender to hood gap. I am in the process of lining up panels and would either like some pics or some measurements. thanks

knucklebuster · 01-09-2004, 06:21 PM

I think alot of people use a paint stick to judge body gaps

PanelDeland · 01-09-2004, 10:51 PM

Body alignment is trial and error.A lot of the time spent on bodywork is spent lining up the panels.Often this is 1/2 of the time spent on bodywork.Someone who has done a lot of these will be quicker than someone who is like most of the BB members who are doing it for themselves and may be doing their first or have only done a couple.patience and time are the only alternatives to lots of $$$.

canso · 01-10-2004, 04:20 PM

I know this is a time consuming task. I would like some pics of a finished truck to compare the gaps to what I have mine gaps at.

oldtrucknut · 01-10-2004, 07:32 PM

Everyone could send you pictures of their trucks but it doesn't mean that your gaps will line up exactly the same. Just start by making sure the truck is sitting level and the cab is mounted level on the frame and solid, align the doors, align the fenders, then grill, then cowl, then last the hood. You won't be done yet probably. Now you can see how things need to move, take your time. These trucks didn't come from the factory perfectly straight so do the best you can.

dinnut · 01-10-2004, 08:03 PM

check out the faq board there is a good article on it there

01-09-2004, 03:50 PM	#1
canso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 92	body panel gaps I would like to get a picture of the fender to cowl, fender to door and fender to hood gap. I am in the process of lining up panels and would either like some pics or some measurements. thanks

01-09-2004, 06:21 PM	#2
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	I think alot of people use a paint stick to judge body gaps __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

01-09-2004, 10:51 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Body alignment is trial and error.A lot of the time spent on bodywork is spent lining up the panels.Often this is 1/2 of the time spent on bodywork.Someone who has done a lot of these will be quicker than someone who is like most of the BB members who are doing it for themselves and may be doing their first or have only done a couple.patience and time are the only alternatives to lots of $$$. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-10-2004, 07:32 PM	#5
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	Everyone could send you pictures of their trucks but it doesn't mean that your gaps will line up exactly the same. Just start by making sure the truck is sitting level and the cab is mounted level on the frame and solid, align the doors, align the fenders, then grill, then cowl, then last the hood. You won't be done yet probably. Now you can see how things need to move, take your time. These trucks didn't come from the factory perfectly straight so do the best you can. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

01-10-2004, 08:03 PM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	check out the faq board there is a good article on it there __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-10-2004, 04:20 PM	#4
canso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 92	I know this is a time consuming task. I would like some pics of a finished truck to compare the gaps to what I have mine gaps at.



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