Footwell, rockers and cab corner replacement

[Manny84]

Hey guys, I have a 1984 Chev 4x4 that I’m currently fixing the rust on. Just wondering what you guys would suggest in the order to put these new patch panels back In for footwells, floor, inner and outer rockers and cab corners. Also any other advice to make the process go smoother as this is my first kick at the can for doing this. Thanks

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[Edelbrock]

Holy crap, I have never seen someone eat an entire steak in one bite before!

I think you bit off a lot on this one.

 

[legopnuematic]

Looks like you'll need kick panels too.

Id probably start with kick panels, inner rocker, then outer, then floor. Best to fit things together before welding anything solid to make sure your alignment and door gaps remains correct.

 

[1STLS1]

Looks like you'll need kick panels too.

Id probably start with kick panels, inner rocker, then outer, then floor. Best to fit things together before welding anything solid to make sure your alignment and door gaps remains correct.

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Fit everything with pop rivets, Cleco fasteners or weld tacks. If you're fitting all new aftermarket fenders, doors and rust repair pieces, it's not going to be an easy job. I would almost want to use the rusty OEM sheetmetal to get the rocker and cab corner lined up together before trying to install and fit the aftermarket sheetmetal just because of how much they often need massaged to fit to begin with.

I hope you have some MIG or TIG welding skills welding thin sheetmetal.