Please take a minute to tell me if my plan is correct or not

If your installing a new quarter all the way to the door jamb, check door hinges ( especially drivers door ). Doors need to be properly aligned to the OEM assembly before its all cut apart. Then the door can serve as a gap and line guide.
Worst screw up I recall seeing was a rocker skin replace on a chevy pickup. When he hung the door on it wouldn't close.

And also don't forget to check the trunk lid for fitment too.