1957 Chevy Big Window Truck - Heavy Metal Breakdown

Any adjustments that needed to be made were done before moving on to the next step. Here a bottle-jack trues this area.

Here again a China marker identifies an area to be cut.

Notice the bodylines are in perfect alignment.

Carmen kept his measuring tape close at hand to doublecheck dimensions.

It might sound like a good idea, but using a factory illustration can be overwhelming. Forget about it and physically move the parts to determine where they fit.

Here's the hinge pocket in place before the outer tin was welded on.

Now the outer tin has been welded on. Notice the hinge bolt is tightened down.

If everything goes right with your project, it will look like this. If not, you might want to take a little nap before you start over...and some vitamins, don't forget to take vitamins.