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jazzed29 · 07-23-2017, 03:18 PM

Hi guys, could anyone provide me with correct body to frame clearance after installing new body blocks and pads on a 29 Tudor? I am measuring between 5/8" and 11/16" from the rear fenders to the A-pillar. Seems the body is sitting too high. Belt line is about 1/4" higher on the body than the doors.

Vin-tin · 07-23-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzed29

Hi guys, could anyone provide me with correct body to frame clearance after installing new body blocks and pads on a 29 Tudor? I am measuring between 5/8" and 11/16" from the rear fenders to the A-pillar. Seems the body is sitting too high. Belt line is about 1/4" higher on the body than the doors.

There's a whole sequence you have to go through to make sure your doors, hood, radiator, etc. all line up where they're suppose to be. Other people on here are more versed in that and i'm sure they'll respond.
The short answer is, I think, is to put a shim under the rear of the cowl. That will raise the rear of the doors. Or you take a shim out of the front of the cowl, if you have multiples there.
I think body alignment is more important than the distance between the frame and body. (my opinion)

Mike Peters · 07-23-2017, 06:08 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...rame+clearance
Here's a discussion of a similar problem you are having. Is your frame straight? Body blocks come with rubber shims about 1/4" thick, as vin tin mentions. After you get the belt line to match, you should have not quite enough room between the splash aprons and body to get your fingers in. 1/4" or so. Getting your doors and hood to all work together is a big job. Take your time and it will happen.

Bob Bidonde · 07-24-2017, 09:26 AM

With new blocks and rubber shims, there should be 1/8" to 1/4" of clearance between the running board aprons and the bottom of the body. Over time the gaps will get smaller.

msmaron · 07-24-2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzed29

Hi guys, could anyone provide me with correct body to frame clearance after installing new body blocks and pads on a 29 Tudor? I am measuring between 5/8" and 11/16" from the rear fenders to the A-pillar. Seems the body is sitting too high. Belt line is about 1/4" higher on the body than the doors.

That is not a cut and dry measurement, is your frame perfect, no sag, all original...so many factors come into that...

Bob C · 07-24-2017, 02:58 PM

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Marco's site may help a little. http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/door-1.htm

Bob

jazzed29 · 07-25-2017, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone! Much appreciated.

07-23-2017, 03:18 PM	#1
jazzed29 Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Mountains Posts: 5	Body to frame clearance Hi guys, could anyone provide me with correct body to frame clearance after installing new body blocks and pads on a 29 Tudor? I am measuring between 5/8" and 11/16" from the rear fenders to the A-pillar. Seems the body is sitting too high. Belt line is about 1/4" higher on the body than the doors.

07-23-2017, 06:08 PM	#3
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Body to frame clearance https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...rame+clearance Here's a discussion of a similar problem you are having. Is your frame straight? Body blocks come with rubber shims about 1/4" thick, as vin tin mentions. After you get the belt line to match, you should have not quite enough room between the splash aprons and body to get your fingers in. 1/4" or so. Getting your doors and hood to all work together is a big job. Take your time and it will happen.

07-24-2017, 09:26 AM	#4
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Body to frame clearance With new blocks and rubber shims, there should be 1/8" to 1/4" of clearance between the running board aprons and the bottom of the body. Over time the gaps will get smaller. __________________ Bob Bidonde

07-24-2017, 02:58 PM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,747	Re: Body to frame clearance Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Marco's site may help a little. http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/door-1.htm Bob

07-25-2017, 06:55 PM	#7
jazzed29 Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Mountains Posts: 5	Re: Body to frame clearance Thanks for the advice everyone! Much appreciated.