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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-22-2005, 03:11 PM

For those of you who have taken cabs off and on what is the best to use for reference when you are lineing the cab back up to be square... Any help would be great....

crazy longhorn · 12-22-2005, 03:31 PM

I try to even up the distance from the bottom edge (lip)of the rocker side to side, in both front & rear of the cab to start with. when you start hanging front tin, the hood/fenders will tell the story pretty well on alignment. You may need to play with the pcs a little to straighten em up, but its not too bad. crazyL

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-22-2005, 03:39 PM

Thanks crazy I cannot wait to get this truck back together!!!!!

Brad · 12-22-2005, 05:31 PM

Thanks Crazy, I'll be putting my cab on soon too! Thought it was going to be tomorrow, but found out I have to go in to work.

crazy longhorn · 12-22-2005, 05:35 PM

Hang in & hang on! The resto stuff goes d@mn slow...... the end results will be worth the effort tho.....

L

stllookn · 12-22-2005, 07:12 PM

Take some notes on the height of the cab from the mounts in each corner. It is easy to torque them down unevenly. One end has the big square washer that, it left out, will tilt the cab and throw off the front fender gap. Watch the core support mounts too since they are another big source of front fender gaps! This is the part of assembly that I actually really enjoy...adjusting the front sheet metal and doors! I know...I'm sick!

Bob Moore · 12-22-2005, 09:40 PM

Stllookin - When it's time to do mine, I'll give you a call.

Bob

cduster · 12-22-2005, 09:52 PM

stllookn- Where does this big square washer you mention go?

I am not recalling it, and might could use it.

Thanks

Brad · 12-23-2005, 09:44 PM

I don't recall a big square washer when I took my cab off!?!
Yep, I'll give you a call too!

Gordo · 12-23-2005, 10:24 PM

I would suggest assembling the cab mounts and radiator support mounts but don't tighten all the mount bolts down until the nose including the front bumper is installed. You will see why when you get there.

**Green Machine** · 12-23-2005, 11:38 PM

The square washers are for the front cab mounts, my last new set came with 2 for each front cab mount (4 total), but they are optional, the mount will work fine without it. They may be needed to get your fender/door gap right.
Some trial and error will likely be needed to shim everything square.

409biscayne · 12-23-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

Stllookin - When it's time to do mine, I'll give you a call.

Bob

Ditto . I see a trip to Kent in my future .

stllookn · 12-24-2005, 03:44 AM

cduster, Mudder is right...but mine had only one on each side. I left them out and had to replace them when I adjusted my front fenders and clip. Trial and error. Bob...come on up...I will be glad to help. I just love getting those doors so they close with a nice click!

Rokcrln · 12-24-2005, 11:21 AM

This is the part I am at right now as well but in a lot more trouble then you guys. I started my 71 6 yrs ago and since then I did a 2" body drop, sectioned 6" out of the bed floor and cut the frame in 8 spots so everything would lay just how I wanted it. So my next step is to fullu assemble the body, shim as needed and then re-make or adjust all my mounts as needed. It will be alot of work but well worth it when completed.

Kevin

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-24-2005, 01:55 PM

Heres a pic of the square washers...

stllookn · 12-24-2005, 02:13 PM

Rokcrln...we've seen your "art work"...you get no sympathy from us...LOL! Can't wait to see the progress...it is an inspiration to the rest of us metal "butchers"!

12-22-2005, 03:11 PM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Need cab squared... For those of you who have taken cabs off and on what is the best to use for reference when you are lineing the cab back up to be square... Any help would be great.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-22-2005, 03:31 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Need cab squared... I try to even up the distance from the bottom edge (lip)of the rocker side to side, in both front & rear of the cab to start with. when you start hanging front tin, the hood/fenders will tell the story pretty well on alignment. You may need to play with the pcs a little to straighten em up, but its not too bad. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-22-2005, 03:39 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Re: Need cab squared... Thanks crazy I cannot wait to get this truck back together!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-22-2005, 05:31 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Need cab squared... Thanks Crazy, I'll be putting my cab on soon too! Thought it was going to be tomorrow, but found out I have to go in to work. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-22-2005, 05:35 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Need cab squared... Hang in & hang on! The resto stuff goes d@mn slow...... the end results will be worth the effort tho..... L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-22-2005, 07:12 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Need cab squared... Take some notes on the height of the cab from the mounts in each corner. It is easy to torque them down unevenly. One end has the big square washer that, it left out, will tilt the cab and throw off the front fender gap. Watch the core support mounts too since they are another big source of front fender gaps! This is the part of assembly that I actually really enjoy...adjusting the front sheet metal and doors! I know...I'm sick! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-22-2005, 09:40 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Need cab squared... Stllookin - When it's time to do mine, I'll give you a call. Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-22-2005, 09:52 PM	#8
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Need cab squared... stllookn- Where does this big square washer you mention go? I am not recalling it, and might could use it. Thanks __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment.

12-23-2005, 09:44 PM	#9
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Need cab squared... I don't recall a big square washer when I took my cab off!?! Yep, I'll give you a call too! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-23-2005, 10:24 PM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Re: Need cab squared... I would suggest assembling the cab mounts and radiator support mounts but don't tighten all the mount bolts down until the nose including the front bumper is installed. You will see why when you get there. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

12-23-2005, 11:38 PM	#11
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Need cab squared... The square washers are for the front cab mounts, my last new set came with 2 for each front cab mount (4 total), but they are optional, the mount will work fine without it. They may be needed to get your fender/door gap right. Some trial and error will likely be needed to shim everything square. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

12-24-2005, 03:44 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Need cab squared... cduster, Mudder is right...but mine had only one on each side. I left them out and had to replace them when I adjusted my front fenders and clip. Trial and error. Bob...come on up...I will be glad to help. I just love getting those doors so they close with a nice click! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-24-2005, 11:21 AM	#14
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Need cab squared... This is the part I am at right now as well but in a lot more trouble then you guys. I started my 71 6 yrs ago and since then I did a 2" body drop, sectioned 6" out of the bed floor and cut the frame in 8 spots so everything would lay just how I wanted it. So my next step is to fullu assemble the body, shim as needed and then re-make or adjust all my mounts as needed. It will be alot of work but well worth it when completed. Kevin

12-24-2005, 01:55 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Re: Need cab squared... Heres a pic of the square washers... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-24-2005, 02:13 PM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Need cab squared... Rokcrln...we've seen your "art work"...you get no sympathy from us...LOL! Can't wait to see the progress...it is an inspiration to the rest of us metal "butchers"! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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