Can front inner fender wells be removed w/out pulling the engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72 longhorn BB · 09-04-2005, 11:30 AM

Hey there, I am just wondering if the inner fender wells can be removed without pulling the engine.

anyone?

thanks!

*FormerMember* · 09-04-2005, 11:52 AM

I've done it 3 or 4 times...

I don't see why not??

Americanrider · 09-04-2005, 12:49 PM

Yessir, easy to do. Just wet every bolt/screw down with WD40 once or twice for a couple of days prior to wrenching on them, makes things go easier.

**PICKMUP** · 09-04-2005, 12:53 PM

You do need to jack up the truck and remove the front wheels for easy clearance.

bouncytruck · 09-04-2005, 12:54 PM

I've got one out of my '69 right now. Putting them back in is the hardest part.

cdowns · 09-04-2005, 01:34 PM

yes jackup take wheels off have jackstands under the frame rails to allow the front suspension to hang down

yeah after you've got them cleaned up and detailed it's the challange to get them back in and keep them shiney

dion · 09-04-2005, 01:50 PM

I've been avoiding doing this myself mainly because of the reinstalation, I've had a new set powder coated in my garage for over a year now. oh one of these days...

junkyardjohn · 09-04-2005, 06:19 PM

Naw ... You Don't Have To Remove Anything. Depending If Your Truck Is Lowered Or Not Will Determine If You Have To Even Extend Your Suspension By Jacking Up The Truck By Putting A Floorjack In The Middle Of The Crossmember Of Your Frontend. Believe Me... It's Not That Tough. John

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-05-2005, 10:02 AM

I just got done doing this with my blazer and I agree the getting them to fit back where they came from is a PITA..

**pjmoreland** · 09-05-2005, 04:25 PM

It can help if you turn the steering wheel one way or the other.

mocwon · 09-05-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick980

Oh crap I was thinking it was easy, was gonna put the engine in first and build around it..now I have to reconsider? crap

ABSOUTELY!!!! Put the engine in first and build around it. In fact, stuff the tranny and engine, bolted together, in first. If the cab if off put the engine/tanny in before installing the cab or any other body parts. Like junkyardjohn said, its not tough at all.....

09-04-2005, 11:30 AM	#1
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Can front inner fender wells be removed w/out pulling the engine? Hey there, I am just wondering if the inner fender wells can be removed without pulling the engine. anyone? thanks!

09-04-2005, 12:53 PM	#4
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	You do need to jack up the truck and remove the front wheels for easy clearance. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

09-04-2005, 12:54 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I've got one out of my '69 right now. Putting them back in is the hardest part. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-04-2005, 01:34 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	yes jackup take wheels off have jackstands under the frame rails to allow the front suspension to hang down yeah after you've got them cleaned up and detailed it's the challange to get them back in and keep them shiney __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-04-2005, 01:50 PM	#7
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I've been avoiding doing this myself mainly because of the reinstalation, I've had a new set powder coated in my garage for over a year now. oh one of these days... __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

09-04-2005, 11:52 AM	#2
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	I've done it 3 or 4 times... I don't see why not??

09-04-2005, 12:49 PM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Yessir, easy to do. Just wet every bolt/screw down with WD40 once or twice for a couple of days prior to wrenching on them, makes things go easier.

09-04-2005, 06:19 PM	#8
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Naw ... You Don't Have To Remove Anything. Depending If Your Truck Is Lowered Or Not Will Determine If You Have To Even Extend Your Suspension By Jacking Up The Truck By Putting A Floorjack In The Middle Of The Crossmember Of Your Frontend. Believe Me... It's Not That Tough. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-05-2005, 10:02 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,603	I just got done doing this with my blazer and I agree the getting them to fit back where they came from is a PITA.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-05-2005, 04:25 PM	#10
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,426	It can help if you turn the steering wheel one way or the other.

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