HockeyDave13
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I've been searching and reading many different threads here and haven't found one that goes through the order of what is best to replace first. I wasn't concerned with this until I read a thread about floor panels and to make sure you replace body mounts first so your panels will square up.
Here's what I have, and what I have to do. I'm looking for input as to what should be done first, how, and why.
My 71 didn't come with a hardtop or a windshield frame on it. I have a new windshield frame to install and I will be purchasing a used hardtop (if you have a decent one near Arkansas, shoot me a PM). I need to replace my inner fenders and core support, they are bent up and have rust at the seams. I need to replace floor pans in driver and passenger wells, it's solid behind that. I may have to replace rockers, not sure yet. There is rhino lining in the wheel wells, I'm not sure yet if I need to replace front wheel wells. I will be replacing passenger side rear quarters. The door jambs and strikers are in good shape and don't need replaced.
So my question is where do I start?
Do I need to get the floor done before the inner fenders or does that matter? Do I need to get a top first and have that and the windshield installed before I do the inner fenders?
Also, since I'm replacing the inner fenders and core support, how do I align and square those? I thought I'd find something on this procedure, but have not seen how and where to measure to make them square for good panel fitment.
There's a lot here and I may not have asked all the questions I need to, so please feel free give me your thoughts. I've seen some great posts and advice here and I am thanking you in advance for your input.
Here's what I have, and what I have to do. I'm looking for input as to what should be done first, how, and why.
My 71 didn't come with a hardtop or a windshield frame on it. I have a new windshield frame to install and I will be purchasing a used hardtop (if you have a decent one near Arkansas, shoot me a PM). I need to replace my inner fenders and core support, they are bent up and have rust at the seams. I need to replace floor pans in driver and passenger wells, it's solid behind that. I may have to replace rockers, not sure yet. There is rhino lining in the wheel wells, I'm not sure yet if I need to replace front wheel wells. I will be replacing passenger side rear quarters. The door jambs and strikers are in good shape and don't need replaced.
So my question is where do I start?
Do I need to get the floor done before the inner fenders or does that matter? Do I need to get a top first and have that and the windshield installed before I do the inner fenders?
Also, since I'm replacing the inner fenders and core support, how do I align and square those? I thought I'd find something on this procedure, but have not seen how and where to measure to make them square for good panel fitment.
There's a lot here and I may not have asked all the questions I need to, so please feel free give me your thoughts. I've seen some great posts and advice here and I am thanking you in advance for your input.