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Offline 75??? franken-trunk

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front clip install
« on: May 30, 2008, 12:20:49 am »
hello all... just wondering on any tips for reinstalling a 73-80 front clip. mainly alignment???
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Offline hotrod24

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Re: front clip install
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2008, 12:30:15 am »
well i would get two people and pick it up and put all the bolts in lose at first and then line it up
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Offline Pushrod

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Re: front clip install
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2008, 01:39:46 am »
Align your doors first. Make sure you can remove the front cab mount bolts easily, you may need to remove or install shims there.
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