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Body Gaps
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06/10/09 04:36 PM
06/10/09 04:36 PM
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Mopar Mark
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I am installing new AMD quarters, Deck lid, Trunk gutters, and Filler panel on a 70 Challenger. The door to quarter gaps are at 3/16 and look good. The best I can get for quarter to deck lid is 1/4 which looks a little too big. What is an acceptable body gap. I know they were not great on these cars even when new but I would like to know if this is acceptable.
Thanks,
Mark
1970 Challenger R/T 440-4 Auto
2000 Ram Quad Cab 4x4 360 Auto
1973 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 318 Auto
1995 Dodge Dakota 4x4 318 Auto
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Re: Body Gaps
[Re: Neil]
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06/10/09 06:33 PM
06/10/09 06:33 PM
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One side is real nice and straight and the other side is not. I think I will take my time and get it right now.
Thanks,
Mark
1970 Challenger R/T 440-4 Auto
2000 Ram Quad Cab 4x4 360 Auto
1973 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 318 Auto
1995 Dodge Dakota 4x4 318 Auto
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Re: Body Gaps
[Re: Mopar Mark]
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06/10/09 06:35 PM
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Quote:
I am installing new AMD quarters, Deck lid, Trunk gutters, and Filler panel on a 70 Challenger. The door to quarter gaps are at 3/16 and look good. The best I can get for quarter to deck lid is 1/4 which looks a little too big. What is an acceptable body gap. I know they were not great on these cars even when new but I would like to know if this is acceptable.
Thanks,
Mark
1/4" is fine,....make allowences for primer and paint build up, esp if using high build primers, and premium based BC/CC as they will have a heavier volume or build on edges,......3/16", looks nice but can quickly become 1/8" after all the paint work,....and if it's on the edge turning into a panel (front door edge for ex.), the paint may contact and chip,....with the "tolerances/panel shape/contour" of older cars I personally shoot for 1/4" gaps on raw steel edges, knowing when I'm done painting the car, the gaps will be approx 3/16 finish 
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Re: Body Gaps
[Re: DAYCLONA]
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06/10/09 06:56 PM
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Mopar Mark
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Thanks, I never thought about allowing for the primer and paint build up. That makes me happy, I only need to straighten one edge. I can adjust the doors and fenders to achieve 1/4" all around.
Thanks again,
Mark
1970 Challenger R/T 440-4 Auto
2000 Ram Quad Cab 4x4 360 Auto
1973 Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 318 Auto
1995 Dodge Dakota 4x4 318 Auto
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