Quote Originally Posted by jerry clayton View Post
Roger, I don't want to upset you, but-----------you can't determine door gaps with the frame supported at the extreme front and back like you have your frame setting on the jack stands--you have some droop to the frame that won't be there when the weight is carried at points above the wheel base locations(as if on its tires suspension) It is good that you are using three points tho as that eliminates any binding/twist from uneven support.
Jerry,
I didn't mean to give the impression that I was setting door gaps with the frame on jack stands, I was just pointing out that I was happy to see that the gaps that were pushing 3/8" when the body was on the 2X4 dolly had closed significantly with the body on the frame. It's not even bolted down yet, and obviously doesn't have any suspension in place. The body comes off tomorrow to hog out the mounting holes, goes back on to ensure that the retaining bolts all hit home, and then will come off again to give the frame two or three coats of clear in the "show" areas. Not a big deal, but it is indeed supported by four jack stands, so there could be some minor twisting/binding which is of no concern at this stage. The thing has been hanging from the spreader bars for five years.