Final Aligning C10 Door To Cab And Front Fender

[@rickb8538]

Although you don't claim to be a professional body man, your work says otherwise. Great job! Getting black that nice is crazy hard. Congrats.

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

Thanks for the kind words, I like to think that for myself there is always room for improvement and I’m always trying to learn new things and techniques for everything I do. I appreciate the comments and thanks for watching!

[@g35tew]

Awesome work!! Get you weatherstripping from an 08 civic coupe...they fit perfect

[@deankay4434]

Loving it Curt! Thanks for sharing.

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

Thank you! Lots more to come.

[@timrice3946]

Another Great Video. I feel your pain, currently in the process of gapping my 68 step side (Door, Fenders and Hood) by far the most frustrating part of my build so far LOL... Always enjoy your videos. Truck is looking Great (Thumbs Up)

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

Thanks for the support! Yeah, getting panels aligned correctly always frustrated me too and it can definitely take a lot of time depending on the original build quality of the vehicle. Good luck to you and thanks for watching!

[@wreckum56]

Usually the fenders have to be out further then the door for clearance that’s normal otherwise you have to have a huge gape between them in order for the trim to clear. I’m just finishing a 70 c 10 and the more I looked at adjusting the door to fenders the more I thought I should put on the striker plates and get the rear located for the body lines and then do the front of the doors for the fenders if that makes any sense and I have done a few of them.

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

@@wreckum56 With trim that makes sense. Mine is shaved of all trim so while I would prefer to have tighter clearance but I think I’m ok with the gaps as it sits. I think part of the problem is with the aftermarket fenders. Had I noticed the problem in mockup I would have cut the lower mounting embossment off and recessed it into the fender about a 1/4 inch that would be all that is needed to push the fender in flush with room for a shim if needed.

[@kevinkbradshaw2239]

The front of the doors had a slight curve in them from the factory to clear the fenders when opening. Looks great

[@wreckum56]

Usually the fenders have to be out further then the door for clearance that’s normal otherwise you have to have a huge gape between them in order for the trim to clear.

[@____MC____]

I spent days figuring out door alignment. Its much harder with the fenders on. I have to take the doors on and off to get to the cab side of the hinge. Lots of chips on the primer ensued.

[@Dane_the_Pain]

gday big fella .. that paint looks so deep you could swim in it - truck is coming along nicely. keep the vids coming .. cheers from Down Under 🍻🤘

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

So happy that you are still watching! As always thanks for the great attitude and comments. I will definitely keep posting!👍

[@user-twobrosauto]

Question, Is your cab mounts bolted down to the proper specs? and If so, what did you torque the front and what did you torque the rear cab mounts to? I see lots of conflicting into on the web. Im sorry if its a silly question. Maybe someone can help.

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

Honestly, for things like that, I just go with what feels good within the torque range of the size fastener I’m using. The only time I break out my torque wrench is for critical stuff such as engine rebuilds. After 25 years of doing this it’s how I do it, right or wrong.

[@rickb8538]

Quick question: Where did you buy your new black phosphate door hing bolts? Thanks

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

I bought a complete bolt set from auto metal direct. It comes with almost all hardware for the body minus interior screws. I don’t remember how many pieces but it’s in the hundreds and comes in dozens of marked bags. I think it was around 300 for the kit. They also offer an all stainless set if you have the extra scratch to spend.

[@rickb8538]

Thank you for the info.@@curtrobinsongarage5452

[@8luggarage]

What brand is the passenger door?

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

@@8luggarage passenger door is original GM. Drivers door is aftermarket from Auto metal direct but they are just a reseller of Tri Plus.

[@Edwinn06]

Thanks !

[@cliffolivent7901]

How many hrs have you got in this

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

Hopefully you’re referring to the whole project. If so, as of right now I’m a little over 360 hours into it. Was planning on being between 500 and 600 total and I think that will still be accurate.

[@dennielittlesr4600]

How are you settling panel reveal within fender mock up? You wasted your time.

[@curtrobinsongarage5452]

The reveal from fender to door is hard to show on camera while trying to hold a door closed against the new weatherstripping and holding a camera. It’s better to show it again after the latches are installed and with the fenders actually bolted down and shimmed. It was flush in mock up, I’ll get it there again.