One_fast67
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I’m about to start setting panel gaps and doing body work and I need some advice regarding where to start. I know one of the first steps is to hang the doors. Does it make sense to install the door locks to keep the door fixed in position at the rear quarter? After the gap is close between the door and the quarter, hanging the fenders will be next. The doors and fenders are both Dynacorn pieces so the initial gaps are ok but they definitely will need work. I’m guessing it would be best to install all of the mounting hardware for the fenders before really starting any body work. On the fenders, there is a significant gap between the mounting flange on the fender and the rear apron when I set the edge of the fender flush with the cowl. How much of a gap is too big? I am thinking I can slice the fender inside the mounting flange, push the flange down, and then weld in a filler piece to remove the gaps and eliminate the need for a lot of shims. Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Any tips? Does my approach make sense?