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dsraven · 03-12-2018, 07:20 PM

these old trucks were almost a custom build from the factory, by that I mean they are all different so a fender from this truck may not fit that truck. or a door etc. is the fender/door the stock unit from the truck? the door should be adjusted in the opening first, with the cab bolted down on the frame, then the fender set on after that and lined up with body line and cowl etc. after that check the rocker alignment. you may need to try a different fender or door.
was the rocker/step replaced? maybe not quite right? was the truck ever repaired in that area? does the dimension from ground to bottom of rocker look the same on both sides?

03-12-2018, 07:20 PM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,858	Re: 1957 front fender / rocker not lining up? these old trucks were almost a custom build from the factory, by that I mean they are all different so a fender from this truck may not fit that truck. or a door etc. is the fender/door the stock unit from the truck? the door should be adjusted in the opening first, with the cab bolted down on the frame, then the fender set on after that and lined up with body line and cowl etc. after that check the rocker alignment. you may need to try a different fender or door. was the rocker/step replaced? maybe not quite right? was the truck ever repaired in that area? does the dimension from ground to bottom of rocker look the same on both sides?