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Jul 21, 2007 | 03:01 PM

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Randy Jack

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Originally Posted by rtcalabrojr

do you know if the top hinge bucket was welded to the dash cross brace that went to the firewall? YES, I BELIEVE IT WAS. Also was the brace tight against the firewall? I have a small gap around .250? I DON'T REMEMBER A GAP THERE.

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Originally Posted by rtcalabrojr

i also need to replace the bottom triangle brace. I do have to replace floor edge and i think theres something that is gone behind the bottom. Im going to fit the new panel than self tape some screws and move onto the rocker and floor section. That way i know where what is where before final weld. I have seen on tv where they weld every so often and later use seam sealer? Is this ok? Im not building a show truck just a daily driver. DOnt get me wrong i will not just hack it up. Thanks RT

Sounds like a plan!

Jul 21, 2007 | 03:20 PM

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mechmagcn

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From: Moro Bay, AR

The doublers are not a good fit, I too had to modify mine to make them work.

Jul 21, 2007 | 06:04 PM

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kiwi

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Checked distance out

Hi all, Randy Jack seems your pics and experiances are providing help to a lot of us Thanks! I checked my inner door distance i had it tack welded at 34" so let the tacks go and have plenty of movement in F door pillar but at 33 3/4" can't get an even door gap between F to R outer panels so im waiting on some doors to test fit them and will go from there. My gut feeling is i will end up at 33 3/4" as you have on your truck.
I will update my gallery soon with pics etc
Keep up the good work everyone good to see so many cool trucks getting fixed up! Cheers Kiwi

Jul 21, 2007 | 09:01 PM

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Randy Jack

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Originally Posted by kiwi

I think fixing the pillar location by way of equal door gaps is a great idea. That would have saved me a lot of work, as I had to add weld bead to the door rear edges to get the gaps I wanted.