Two Bodies of Same Component but Different Planes: Problems

[SUD85]

These 2 bodies are part of the same component.

Problems:

1. They are intersecting each other. This took place when I extruded both of them symmetrically. Is there any way for me to cut only that part of one of the bodies so that they stop intersecting? Is there any other way that I can solve this? I want keep editing the sketch as a last resort.
2. I am going to Combine them once I am completely done making the component. Since they are at an angle, I need to fill that small space between them so that they can then become one body.

I am unable to figure out how to do this and hope some of you can help. Thank you!

[whittakerdw]

When extruding, there is an option for extent. This will usually say distance, but this can be changed to "to object" and you can select the surface of the other rectangle. You can then change the chain faces to extend faces. I wasn't going to do a very detailed illustration, just something to show what I was talking about.

[TrippyLighting]

Can you share your model ?

[SUD85]

Is that really necessary? I think that my question explains what the problem is. 

[whittakerdw]

Did you find anything that was posted helpful? And no its not really necessary to share a file but it is helpful for people helping you so they can try out a few different ways of achieving the goal and then let you know what they found to be the easiest.

[TrippyLighting]

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@SUD85 wrote:

Is that really necessary? I think that my question explains what the problem is. 

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It is not strictly necessary but it speeds up the problem solving process. Your question might be answered based on what you believe the problem is, but often asking narrow question only yields narrow answers, and another modeling technique might addresses the problem better or avoids it entirely.