My 76 started with the hopes of just doing the floor pans and braces. When I started pulling the rocker panels it was evident the front door pillars were just rusted out and needed to be replaced. So, I hung/supported the firewall and windshield and took out the door pillars.
With that said, I'm finally at the point of installing the door pillars. However, I'm struggling to align the door pillars, doors, and windshield frame. I seem to have a 1/2"-3/4" plus the gap between the window frame and windshield. Also, the doors have become a nightmare to close. I was thinking of putting on the 1/2 cab top to hold the windshield at the perfect angle to then focus on the door pillar/door closing issue. Does this sound like a solid plan? On a side note, I haven't tied the floor pans into the firewall just yet. Obviously, the windshield is leaning into the cab of the truck, so I was thinking of installing the bulkhead and 1/2 cab top in order to set the windshield angle. I figure this would then allow me to just focus on door pillar/door alignment.
Also, what is an acceptable gap between the windshield frame and window frame? 1/2"? 3/8?
Thank you sooooooo much in advance.
With that said, I'm finally at the point of installing the door pillars. However, I'm struggling to align the door pillars, doors, and windshield frame. I seem to have a 1/2"-3/4" plus the gap between the window frame and windshield. Also, the doors have become a nightmare to close. I was thinking of putting on the 1/2 cab top to hold the windshield at the perfect angle to then focus on the door pillar/door closing issue. Does this sound like a solid plan? On a side note, I haven't tied the floor pans into the firewall just yet. Obviously, the windshield is leaning into the cab of the truck, so I was thinking of installing the bulkhead and 1/2 cab top in order to set the windshield angle. I figure this would then allow me to just focus on door pillar/door alignment.
Also, what is an acceptable gap between the windshield frame and window frame? 1/2"? 3/8?
Thank you sooooooo much in advance.