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| | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 | I am installing new front floors and a new firewall. would it be better to reinstall the doors and keep them latched or just X brace the openings?
Last edited by 50adrod; 05/15/2008 3:54 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | I would X brace the openings before you remove the offended tins for replacement ..the doors wont hold much as they latch only only on the striker.
I suggest removing the doors tack in your braces ...an then go for removin the floor, also get the floor in before movin on to the firewall ..try an keep it as sound as you can as you proceede, to keep it as square as possible ...Im sure there will be some gents chime in with LOTTS MORE KNOWLEGE on this.
just go slow.
Tim | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 | I forgot to mention this is bitchin products recessed firewall and floor kit to match it http://www.bitchinproductsinc.com/07_catalogsec9w-prices.pdf (page 5). I just called them and they recomend doing the firewall first. he said X bracing from door post to door post would keep it from moving
Last edited by 50adrod; 05/15/2008 4:21 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Well then follow there instructions an you will be fine!..post some pics for us all too slober over ..as ya proceeede.
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Tim | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 | Boy that makes installing the gauges easy!
Nice work! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 | Boy that makes installing the gauges easy!
Nice work! and wiring | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 186 | Wow that plasma cutter does a job! What is the brand name and how much did it cost you?
Still trying to get ole Betsy back on the road.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 | Wow that plasma cutter does a job! What is the brand name and how much did it cost you? yes they are amazing. I bought mine on ebay and won the bid for $285.00 here is a link to one like mine. watch the auctions you can get one in that price range. http://cgi.ebay.com/SIMADRE-40A-220...743QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 | Ahhh. bracing the cab. Boy, does that bring back memories. Lookin' good! | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 46 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2007 Posts: 46 | your old fire wall is better than mine...looking good
It's easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
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