I tried to measure the mounting hole locations relative to the frame but that proved challenging because of all the various pieces and parts in the way. I was able to measure from the frame to the rocker panel as far forward as I could and convinced myself that the cab is in fact square on the frame.

I went back to the beginning of Carl's procedure and making some progress. The hood to cowl fit seems pretty good (I do not have the anti rattle seal installed on the cowl). It seemed that if anything I would have likes to get the passenger side hinge inner bolt to allow the hood to go back more but it would not move any further.

The driver's side fender seems to be in a good place relative to the hood both on the sides and at the front.

The passenger side fender needs to come toward the center of the truck but the inner fender is tight against the radiator support so it can not move in. I could add spacers between the fender and the inner fender, but wonder if others have had to do this? There is also a significant (maybe 3/4") gap between the rear of the passenger side inner fender and the cab toe board. No bolts in place there at this point but it seems like a long way to try and reform the inner fender to bolt in place. I tried using the cab/fender brace rod to pull the fender in but all that seemed to accomplish is pulling the fender backward making the disparity between the front of the hood and front of the fender worse. If I adjust the rod longer it helps push the fender forward but it still is further back than the hood. Perhaps once I resolve the inner fender to radiator support issue it will also change.


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