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My 1960 C20 Apache Cab is very good condition overall. Passenger side rocker panels and floor boards have some rust through.

Do I have to do anything to make certain the cab does not flex or bend and my doors will still fit when replacing the rocker panels???
1. Do the cabs really flex when unbolted from the body??
2. Can I just replace the rocker panels with the cab unbolted and sitting loose on a very solid trailer bed?
3. I will add some pictures shortly to show rust areas.

I will be replacing the inner and outer rocker panels on the passenger side. Probably both left and right floor boards as well. I am a one person operation with limited shop area ie: I will be rolling the cab on a 10K trailer as I do not have a large indoor shop. I will be working next to my shop door, outside.

I would think as long as what you are replacing does not include the actual cab mounts and your "frame" is square and level front to back and side to side it shouldn't be a problem. Just don't cut a bunch of stuff out all at one time. Work on one piece at a time.