1957 Chevy Big Window Truck - Heavy Metal Breakdown

Here the new hinge pocket is held into place and the area to be cut out is marked with a Sharpie.

Notice Carmen marked the needed dimensions on the cab in plain view with a Sharpie. Also notice the new hinge pocket is tacked into place where the spot welds were.

Once Carmen is absolutely sure the piece is exactly where it should be, he welds it in completely. Notice the long welding beads.

Observe how the Tucker's replacement is shaped exactly like the original it replaced.

Here's how the part looks after Carmen welded it in. Notice the hinge is bolted in.

A China marker (grease pencil) works well to clearly mark the new parts.

Notice Carmen used a little extra piece of tin to fill in an area that wasn't cut right. Anyone can make a mistake; it's knowing how to fix it that makes all the difference.

The front and rear pieces had to be placed and welded before the step could be welded in.

Here the step has been welded in. Notice Vise-Grips still keep the parts aligned.