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Getting ready to replace the front, middle, and inner cowel panels, I have the cab braced very,very good where nothing will move, Is there any suggestions that might help me. Moonshine Mike

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1. Measure twice, cut once.
2. I did my work cab on and rebuilt the mounts as I went. Not sure if on or off is best but it worked for me. I worked one side at a time so cab was always mounted at 3-points.
When you get to the outer panels fit them with the doors hung and as close to where they should be as possible (hopefully your temporary supports do not prevent this). A 1/4" off on those outer panels is almost impossible to make up in adjustments.
3. Cut your way in, weld your way out.
4. Unsure of a next step, post a question here.
5. Do not expect the panels to fit without sometimes extensive modifications.
6. The poorer your welding skills the more pre/post work you will encounter.
7. Have fun!

As i am looking it might be as easy to put the new floor board in first.......

Well, Just got floorboard out and working on cleaning everything up, HAV'N FUN............... Moonshine Mike

Mike, It would be best to do the floor one side at a time to keep things from running away on you.
When replacing the cowl panels, I learned that using little self-tapping hex-head screws saves the day when it comes to final fitment later, especially at the hinge pillars. Its a lot easier to remove some screws rather than grinding out welds. Once everything fits right, remove a screw at a time, drill the outermost panel, then weld the panel to the underlying panel.
Carl

Thanks Carl So I had took the outter cowl off and then decided to put the floorboard in first, and after I cut the old floorboard out, I checked all the measurments and everything is the same when I get the floorboards in I will replace one side at a time, Think this my best choice. Will let you know LATER, Moonshine Mike

When I get done I think I might pass a HOTRODLINCOLIN..........

Carl, I have a brand new floorboard. Mike

Put a smile on your face I'll bet.

It really does.

Hey. got the efloor board the other day and got everything fine tuned grinding and fitted for the floor board while ago, going to get started on tacking the floor board in tomorrow, Just getting started havinging Fun,, Moonshine Mike