Re: Installing fenders & splash aprons on a '32

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/3/8 16:37:05

Dear Martson:

If the body has not been off the frame then you will notice there is a gap between the body and the frame and that the body weight is born by alignment shims fitted by the factory. If the body has been removed and these shims discarded you will have to start over. They can be reused if saved and placed on a card/diagram. The gap is perhaps 1/8-3/16 inch, but under no circumstances should the body rest on the frame. There are rivet heads under there that do not touch the body.

Once the alignment is set the side apron can be slid into place, I believe on top of the shims.