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Old 12-29-2017, 12:09 AM   #177
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Re: 55.2 Chevy 3100

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Hey Aaron, just saw your posts for the first time, checked it all out, what a great job you have done with the frame / step by step and getting it all to a point that you want and like. The body is looking great too, you have some great skills!

I had to redo both my doors and it wasnt a project I was looking forward to at all, I dont have 'master skills' at metal working like some of these guys but I understand the basics of getting from A to B. I did what you explained below, picked a reference point on the door (window bottom edge) made some reference lines on the door, measurements of where the original outer skin bottom was. Also did the same on the interior side using the window bottom edge as my ref point and measurements to the bottom edge corners of the door bottom. I cut out the interior side first and left the outer inplace until I tacked in the interior side. Then removed the outer skin and lapped it and used clecos to hold it together, screws work too! Worked out pretty good, slapped some filler on all the joints and made it smooth enough for some temp paint.

Good luck on the build! looks good!
Hey thanks!! Thanks for the info! I too was not looking forward to tackling the doors. I just dive in and go bit by bit. I'll be glad when they are done though..lol
I've checked out your build as well, really great work you've done. I like it!!
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My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build
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