What is the process required to replace sills.

[John_Progess]

I asked this question a while back and took the advice and reinstlled the engine and transmission. I removed the right side sill only and now find that the right side door opening is 3/8 inch less than the left side door opening. The sills obviously help with the A and B pillar placement. I also tried to fit the old sill and it would not fit as the door opening has changed. Did I missunderstand about installing the engine to weight the frame? Should I install the new sills and B shut panel with the weight off the frame and then weigtht the frame when it comes time to adjust the doors. I have to install new B shut pannels, sills, rockers, floor panels, toe panels, trunk floor and partial inner rear fender wells. I would like to talk to someone who has done this if at all possible. Thanks for your help!

John

 

[Dave Russell]

Hi John,
The door openings should be braced before removing the sills. You may be able to jack/brace things back into proper alignment. Randy shows a very good bracing method here, maybe you can work out something similar, although not so elaborate.

https://www.britishcarforum.com/ubbthread...true#Post148055
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