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hi, once again i turn to this great forum for any info on my project. i'm working on my 1951 3100 panel. the rear corners are both in need of replacement so i ordered and received 2 new corner kits from jim carter.

the question i have is that there seems to be a lot coming together at these corners and i'm not sure what i need to remove to get access. mine are damaged about 4-6 inches up from the bottom but i don't know the best way to remove the damage as there are support structures included with the kit and i don't know exactly where to start. if there is a instruction page from another assembly manual other that the one for pickups, can i get it anywhere?

i'd love to hear from anyone who has done this before and has any input at all.

thanks

Are you referring to the left and right versions of this part?
I/we have used them on my 1954 Suburban.

You cut off all bad metal (at least).
Then trim the truck metal and the patch-panel metal until they match-up.

We used "CLECO" style fasteners to hold the part/parts in place - then tack-weld, etc.

Let's hope a "pro" chimes in and corrects me, and adds more/better information.

Tim
How did you use clecos to hold the stuff in place if you are using a butt joint?. Most clecos are thru-hole for lap joints, although I've seen some that are clamp style which wouldn't work except at a panel edge.
One could use the Eastwood panel clamps (also available from HF), but with a non-accessible back side, those wouldn't work, or if you could get them in place before closing up, you'd lose the little wedge piece which would wind up rattling around perpetually at the bottom of the space.

To the OP: You'll just need to cut a few exploratory holes to see what's behind the corners. Usually not an issue as rust has likely already opened a few holes.

It’s been too long since we did those.

We might have used magnets, too?

No worries
Magnets would be a viable alternative.

thanks for the input. yes tclederman that is the part i'm using. do you remember if you removed the fenders?

Yes, we removed the fenders.

I think we “mocked up” the replacement pieces on one side, and then test-fitted/positioned the fender.

Wait to see if you get advice from others.

Have a look to see how I did it. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/830862/13.html

hey smith thanks thats gonna be a big help. your burb is very nice and i really admire all the work you've done. i enjoyed all the pics. thanks for the help.

i'm headin to the shop now to start the project. i'm sure i'll be reviewing these pics quite a lot.

as always i can't say thanks enough to this forum and welcome any and all advice!