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Old 06-10-2020, 12:59 PM   #1
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Default Replacing Floor pan and rocker panel 52 Ford F1

I need to replace the passengers side front floor pan and rocker panel on my 52 Ford F1. What sequence of replacement is best? Any tips on how to replace these items?
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Old 06-10-2020, 01:47 PM   #2
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Default Re: Replacing Floor pan and rocker panel 52 Ford F1

Is can still mounted on chassis
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Old 06-10-2020, 01:51 PM   #3
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no its off the chassis
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Old 06-10-2020, 02:34 PM   #4
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Do floor first leaving rocker to hold door opening correct & then rocker is how I did mine. Worked out great.
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Old 06-10-2020, 04:19 PM   #5
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brace it from front to back leaving the door on to get your gap then remove it for ease of working the corners I did a 51 that someone didn't brace wound up cutting the jamb on the back edge the cab was finished on the inside lots of work
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Major work like rockers and floor pan should be done with the body on the chassis to make sure gaps and fit are right. As mentioned above, just being a little bit off can cause major problems.
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Old 06-10-2020, 10:33 PM   #7
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From what I've seen and heard, expect to need to do some metalworking to make the new piece work. Saw one that was 1/2" different where it joined the firewall section.
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