The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop Correct sequence to re-assemble front clip 1954 3600

I'm making plans in advance on the reassembly of the inner fenders, fenders, to radiator support, grille , etc. and need some advice from those who've done it. I read, copied & saved 52 Carl's write up on " Front Clip alignment procedure " . It occurred to me that even though I took it all apart, I have no idea the " right way" to reassemble the front clip prior to mounting it (loosely) to the cab. Since all the pieces are going to be painted this needs to be done correctly.
I searched the site and did not find anything so I'm asking for help. If the "process" has been addressed in another post, please point me in the right direction.
Thanks everyone.

1) Install the hood on the cowl, springs and all. It's easier to do it first before the fenders are in the way. Leave hood in the up position.
2) Mount the radiator support frame loosely onto the front crossmember. Start out with about 1/4" rubber shims under the feet.
3) Bolt the inner and outer fenders together OFF THE TRUCK.
4) Install the inner and outer fenders onto the truck AS A UNIT. It will go lots easier.
5) Install the large curved fender brackets between the radiator support and the outer edge of the fenders
6) Install the lower front splash shield. Connect the rods from it to the radiator support.
7) Install the grille.
8) Install the hood latch panel between the grille and the radiator support.
9) Install the radiator.
10) Install front bumper.
11) Install the front bumper filler panel.

miraclepieco, thank you. I had read several suggestions on assembling the "front clip" and then with three or four people, putting it on the truck as a unit. then do the adjustments. Thanks for your input.

Great stuff there miraclepieco! Likely how the factory did it. Now to find where I wrote down what all hardware went to what...I'm going to replace all the hardware, cause, well, its 70 years old.