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Installation Instructions for
Stage I or Stage II Ground Effects Package
We have made the installation of this product as simple as
possible, yet we advise that you read the entire instructions
CAREFULLY. Take your time and apply some craftsmanship. The results
will be worth the effort!
Tools Needed: 7/16’ Wrench Drill and Drill Bit Set
Phillips Screwdriver Felt Pen 2” Masking Tape
We recommend that you install your ground effects before
painting, in case trimming is needed. It is easier to install
freshly painted panels if the holes are pre-drilled. It
is also recommended that silicone be used in all inserts to
prevent bolts from backing out. Prepare your vehicle
body for installation by placing two rows of 2” masking tape along
the bottom of your door (photo 5). When installing each panel of
the package, check for fit so that each panel fits snug against the
body. If needed, take a sanding block with 80 grit sand paper
and block areas needed so they are straight and align with
the body when bolted down, or see Special Notes and Adjusting the
Fit.
Fiberglass is a form of plastic. If it heats up it can change forms
, resulting in gaps between your part and body. We could make out
parts to fit on your vehicle as straight as an arrow, but during
the summer heat they would expand which would result in gaps
between the part and the body. We intentionally placed bows in our
parts to create pressure against the body in between attachment
points, at all times and in any weather conditions, to stop this
problem.
Think of it this way, there are 12 inches to 20 ½ inches on G-body
vehicles between the rear door jam and the front of the rear wheel
well and the attachment points are at either far end. There is
nothing to hold the parts against your body between these points.
With the bows you must push in on the parts to install, but what
ever pressure you push in will transfer to the parts pressure
against the body. Do not worry, you will not break the parts
installing in this manner.
Place the main rocker inside lower door jam and align by hand for
proper fit. If either far end is too tight, start at the back and
sand down. You do not want a tight fit or the rocker may crack,
(photo 1). Please note that the most important hole and screw, you
install is the first one. If the first one is correct, the rest
will fall into place. Your carpet retaining bracket (that says Body
by Fisher) has four screws holding it down. Simply follow these
screws down to find hole location for main rocker installation.
Drill and install four 1/2” sheet metal screws and small washers in
horizontal and one vertical for seals, (photo 2 and 3.) Next, go to
the rear of the main rocker and press in as you drill and install
3/4” sheet metal screw and small washer, (photo 4). Repeat the same
for the front, (photo 5). If gaps appear, pull out at the
bottom of front and or rear of the main rocker and install a second
3/4” sheet metal screw and small washer about 3” lower from the
first attachment point.
After you have taped up the entire lower door, (4” up from bottom),
hold the door panel up against the door and trace around it with
your marker for an even fit, (block sand edges of door panel if
needed). Check to assure door pieces align with the top of the main
rocker in front and rear and they are evenly spaced on the door as
well. Place door panel on the cardboard box you received, and trace
with your marker. Cut out cardboard template just inside trace line
so the template will fit inside the door piece. With template
inside door piece, press hard enough so the four inserts make a
mark on the inside of the cardboard. With a screwdriver, make
holes where the marks are on the template. Tape template on you
door where you have already traced. Now you can mark the door piece
hole placement. Drill holes with 3/8” drill bit, but make sure that
the window is rolled up or you will break your window.
NOTE: When drilling door holes, window should always be UP! After
holes are drilled, you must take off lower half of interior door
panel so you can reach center inserts. To do this simply remove the
Phillips screws in bottom of arm rest and slide arm rest forward.
Next remove two more Phillips screws from behind are rest. Pull out
on outside of door pieces with various lengths hex bolts and
washers.
Remove the lower half of your inside door panel by removing the two
screws in the arm rest and slide forward. Behind the arm rest,
remove the two screws that must be removed. With two screwdrivers
placed between the steel door and the lower door panel, pry the
white clip all the way around the bottom half. Slide the door panel
forward to remove. With various lengths of hex bolts and washers,
install both outside attachment points. Repeat the same for the
inside attachment points
G-body car rear quarter installation - first you must place 2”
masking tape where the back rear quarter insert will mount. Repeat
door pieces instructions to find hole placement. After marked and
drilled with 3/8” drill bit, install a 1/4 x 20 x 1/2” hex
bolt, one 1/4” flat washer, one 3/8” thin flat washer, and two 1/2”
thick flat washers. The insert head will fit inside the thick
washer to provide needed spacing for tightening, but only install
loosly at first. Place rear quarter inside the rear of the rear
wheel well and drill and install a 3/4” sheet metal screw and small
washer. Finally, pull the rear quarter out slightly at the bottom
and drill and install the second 1/4” sheet metal screw and small
washer. Tighten all hardware.
El Camino rear quarter installation - place rear quarter in
mounting position. Install one 1/4” sheet metal screw and
small flat washer near the top of the rear quarter, inside the rear
of the rear wheel well. Go to the far end of the rear quarter and
install 1/4” sheet metal screw and small washer at the bed hump.
Pull out slightly at the bottom of the rear quarter and install the
second 1/4” sheet metal screw and small washer just below the first
one.
El Camino ZZ Quarter Installation - Remove left and right side
marker lights and disconnect lens form light. Drill outside marker
attachment holes in the rear with 1/4” drill bit. Put side marker
pigtail through rear quarter panel and reinstall into lens. Attach
lens and rear quarter with 1 1/2” sheet metal screws back onto
body, loosely. Place rear quarter inside of the rear wheel well.
Drill and install two 3/4” sheet metal screws and small washers.
Please note: About 3” of the bumper end of the ZZ quarter must be
trimmed for proper fill with the bumper. Trim as little as possible
so the quarter will fit behind the bumper. Don’t worry about the
cut, as the bumper will cover it.
Final Note: Just prior to final tightening we suggest you place a
black double side body tape on the tops of all your ground effects
pieces. You can find this tape at any paint supply store. It is
made by 3-M and is item # 2760. This tape will help cut down any
squeaking.
