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dwcsr · 11-20-2007, 05:05 PM

The tricky part is the bends. I can't tell you how many time I've bent these pieces backwards and made junk. It may be helpfull if you have an orginal to use as a guide.
The first bend is the part thst welds to the front of the pillar post.
The second bend is the part that welds to the hinge pillar panel.
The third bend shapes the top portion of the bracket
If you didn't drill the bolt hole out you can do it now.
3/4" hole saw works great. The relief holes are 3/16.

11-20-2007, 05:05 PM	#52
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 58 3100 cab rebuild The tricky part is the bends. I can't tell you how many time I've bent these pieces backwards and made junk. It may be helpfull if you have an orginal to use as a guide. The first bend is the part thst welds to the front of the pillar post. The second bend is the part that welds to the hinge pillar panel. The third bend shapes the top portion of the bracket If you didn't drill the bolt hole out you can do it now. 3/4" hole saw works great. The relief holes are 3/16. Attached Images Last edited by dwcsr; 11-20-2007 at 08:53 PM.