Initial body fitment feedback

[Junbug]

So I put the body on today for the first time. No bulb seal or foam anywhere on the vehicle. Added 3/4" spacer on the square bar above the hood hinge bracket. Below are some pics and my list of things I think I need to adjust.
She actually looks more like a car now!
Any advice is appreciated.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200564&d=1717985293

I think I need to adjust the front outriggers toward the PS by about 1/2" or so. I believe this will help center the hood hole opening so I have the same overhang at the hood hinge brackets.

DS front outrigger
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200550&d=1717985221

PS front Outrigger
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200551&d=1717985221

DS Dash rolled edge (trim back about 1/4")
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200555&d=1717985246

PS Dash rolled edge (leave as is, see how body moves with outrigger adjustments)
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200556&d=1717985246

DS Door Striker plate (seems quite good)
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200566&d=1717985293

PS Door Striker plate (seems quite good)
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200565&d=1717985293

[cv2065]

Looking good Bryan! You'll be in paint in no time! Question. How much does the body overhang on the dash?

[Jeff Kleiner]

You really need to have the bulb seal on. Don't try to center the hood opening on the tubes around the engine bay---the hood opening is in the center of the body. You center the nose by measuring from the shock tower to the outer edge of the wheel opening.

Jeff

[Junbug]

Thanks Jeff. I’ll put the bulb seal on when I take off the body next. And your guidance on the hood opening is appreciated.
-Bryan

[Junbug]

The body pretty much touches all across the DS of the dash and there is about a 1/8”-1/4” gap on the PS.

[rich grsc]

I would make the overhang on the dash the same all the way across. Pick the shortest lip and match it.

[egchewy79]

I'd recommend covering the bulb seal w/ some thick plastic while you're still adjusting the body position. The undersurface is rough enough to tear up the seal (and a leather dash) as you're sliding it around. I loosely taped some strips of thick plastic and pulled them out once I was happy w/ the body position.

[bil1024]

On the dash need to have 1/2 in gap between the 3/4 tube and body lip

[Mat1asBEV&ICE]

Another option to protect the bulb seal is thick drafting paper. It’s quite strong, yet pliable, and slides out easily when it’s time to pull it out.

[Junbug]

Second round of body fitment photos. Feedback is appreciated!

Added bulb seal all around. Fit is similar. Body sits about 1/4"-1/2" in front of the door striker plates, trimmed dash roll is now spaced from the dash.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201169&d=1719724970

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201170&d=1719724970

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201157&d=1719724892

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201159&d=1719724892

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201158&d=1719724892

The body also seems centered... I "adjusted" the front outriggers a bit toward the PS, and now I get about 17-1/4" inches measured from the top of the front shock pillar (same place on both sides)

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201171&d=1719724970

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=201172&d=1719724991

Trunk bulb seal is pretty tightly squeezed and everything else seems to be aligned.