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Old 12-29-2019, 01:16 PM   #1
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Squaring up cab

Looking for suggestions for squaring up the cab prior to assembly
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Old 12-29-2019, 02:26 PM   #2
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Re: Squaring up cab

On the frame? Or the sheet metal itself?
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Old 12-29-2019, 03:19 PM   #3
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On the frame? Or the sheet metal itself?
The sheet metal itself I have it sitting pretty close to square on the frame now
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On the frame? Or the sheet metal itself?
I don’t have any of the cab support welded in or the firewall obviously I wondered if I should put the doors on and the front clip on then square that all up before I weld anything together just looking for other suggestions or if anyone thought that is a good plan
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Re: Squaring up cab

Since the doors are adjustable they can be hung and the cab can still be tweaked.

If the frame is spot on you could level and confirm the chassis is square, then mount the body rigid to the frame without the rubber isolators and confirm the bolts are centered in the bores of the cab and the frame. (will need to build some sleeves. Simple job if you have access to a lathe) Once frame is bolted and aligned with the chassis you could then hang and gap the doors. once they are perfect weld in the firewall. and you should be golden.
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Since the doors are adjustable they can be hung and the cab can still be tweaked.

If the frame is spot on you could level and confirm the chassis is square, then mount the body rigid to the frame without the rubber isolators and confirm the bolts are centered in the bores of the cab and the frame. (will need to build some sleeves. Simple job if you have access to a lathe) Once frame is bolted and aligned with the chassis you could then hang and gap the doors. once they are perfect weld in the firewall. and you should be golden.
Thank you rob I think that’s what I will do
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