American Expedition Vehicles Preparation of the Jeep body tub - Manual (Page 11)

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9. Cut the bodyside using the Sawzall. If they are not already removed, loosen the front
fenders from the firewall enough that you can slip a tape measure in the gap and hook it to
the front of the Jeep tub. Carefully mark and scribe a vertical line exactly 35” from the front
of the cab. Measure at the bottom and the top to be sure your line is vertical. Using the
combination square, transfer the vertical like up through the door opening. Use the Sawzall
to carefully cut along this line. Do not cut into the Floor Pan. Once this is complete, you
may carefully remove what is left of the bodyside. Sometimes a razor blade is helpful here
to cut through any excess seem sealer. If the bodyside is not easy to remove, something is
wrong, go back and check all your spot weld cuts.