CHEVY TRUCK INSTALL CONTINUED. . . . .

Cut out the windows and hang the new doors.  On the convertible models the top post of the door must be removed.  Bolt the hinges in place and adjust the door to have a 1/4" gap all the way around.  Occasionally elongation of the hinge holes is necessary.  Drill the indicated holes for the door latch, handle & striker plate - along with the inside regulator holes.  Install and adjust the doors catch mechanism - drill and install the window roller track - install the vent window pillar - window regulator  - door glass & seals.  The outer seal can be secured to the door using epoxy along with 3/8" long #6 screws.
Place the tilt front end in its location and align it with the doors - providing the same 1/4" gap at the door seam. ( Note: In some cases you must move the entire core support with radiator back toward the fan a few inches to allow for Hinge Kit clearance.  To do this, relocate the front mounts back and shorten the top rods previously manufactured.)   With the front end in place check the lower fender alignment - wood blocks or shims can be used under the front end to achieve a perfect alignment. The front end may need to be set back 1/4" allowing for the sanding of the back edge  - for a good door gap. Take 2 Tilt brackets with the gussets both on the outside and lay them on the frame rails.
Cut down the other 2 gusetted brackets to fit onto the steel bar in the front end.  They may have to be cut down quite a bit.  Assemble the tilt hinges alike - with the pin coming out the same side of each set.  Align all of the brackets as shown and bolt or weld them in place.  Top bracket to the front ends steel bar and one side of the hinge.   Lower bracket to the frame rail and the other side of the hinge.  A rubber shim may need to be placed to fill in the void between the upper and lower gussetted angles.
Once the hinges are secured in place - the front end should be able to tilt all the way over until the hood lays on the ground. (Note:  Proper installation of the hinges will allow for front end removal - by simply tilting it up beyond the gussets and sliding it off to one side.) During this install the presplits must continually be fitted to insure proper alignment.   Secure them to the cab by fastening them to the side of the air box once the front end has been properly aligned.

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