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5150 · 09-21-2005, 05:37 PM

My 20's rub a little on the inner fender. I was thinking about removing them. Can I get some pros and cons on doing this. I don't drive my truck daily and maybe not even weekly.

powell72 · 09-21-2005, 05:45 PM

Pros would be it is the easiest fix. Cons would be a dirty engine compartment if you were driving in the rain and not having inner fenders kind of makes your engine compartment look unfinished, which isn't a big deal unless you go to shows. It certainly wouldn't be a problem if you aren't driving it daliy.

alf1096 · 09-21-2005, 05:47 PM

I would take and cut the part that is rubbing out that way you could get the best of both worlds but if you take them out I wnat them

**pjmoreland** · 09-21-2005, 06:08 PM

I suppose there's a chance your front wheels could throw the occasional rock up against the bottom of your hood and dent it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-21-2005, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I suppose there's a chance your front wheels could throw the occasional rock up against the bottom of your hood and dent it.

and I'm not so sure it's a

been there, done that w/ my 67, just say

chevyfarmer · 09-21-2005, 06:26 PM

Where does it rub at? Would it be possible to cut out the section where it is rubbing, and possibly do some metal work? Metal work meaning; create a bulge and weld it back in the cut out section?

Option #2 BFH..... but your truck looks way to nice for that...

cdowns · 09-21-2005, 06:59 PM

crap would be forced back into the impossible to clean recesses of fender door area promoting rust an rot//as stated an ocassional dent in the hood//maybe a loose rock flyin into the radiator or battery area //but an easy way out to solve your clearance issues

Stroker · 09-21-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyfarmer

Where does it rub at? Would it be possible to cut out the section where it is rubbing, and possibly do some metal work? Metal work meaning; create a bulge and weld it back in the cut out section?

Option #2 BFH..... but your truck looks way to nice for that...

I would go for option #1

*Randy70C-10* · 09-21-2005, 09:27 PM

Funny that nobody mentioned this, but one thing that you'd definately chance is overheating. The inner fenders help seal the space that the engine is in, helping the fan to draw air through the radiator. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself, my buddy's Camaro overheated on the way to a cruize-in after removing them. After we put them back on it never overheated again.

XXL · 09-21-2005, 10:27 PM

I believe slammed67 channeled a pair of inners a couple of inches to address this issue. Check with him.

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2005, 10:46 PM

Randy is right... overheating can be an issue, but not likely...I too have seen it happen though.

NORCAL_GUY73 · 09-22-2005, 06:27 AM

There was a pretty good tech article in street trucks or sport truck a month or so ago where a guy built some from a wheel tub kit. they turned out pretty nice and he was tuckin' 22's on a newer truck (blue standard cab chevy) it was the cover truck and they looked real clean, and according the to article, they weren't tooooooo difficult to fab up from the kit.
Just one option, as I am looking for the same answer....

1969 C/K CST · 09-22-2005, 09:11 AM

Also without the inner fenders, it will catch alot of air under the hood and engine compartment at speed. Adding lift. Of course you won't be driving at those speeds.

SCOTI · 09-22-2005, 07:16 PM

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Thoughts on the removal of inner fenders with 20's

Don't do it. It makes things look unfinished or left out.

chickenwing · 09-23-2005, 11:09 AM

SactoC10 used to drive around without his. I thought it looked pretty cool. We get next to zero rain out here during the summer though.

fletch4x4 · 09-23-2005, 11:49 AM

I drove from TN to CT with out them. But the truck is torn apart now, and i plan to do something like this when i get that far along

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...d.php?t=174616

67ChevyRedneck · 09-23-2005, 11:54 AM

I'm guessing the pics we're supposed to see are the 3 that have a link to them? When I click on them it asks for a username and passwork, could you post them on here? I guess I've never understood the big rim craze, but maybe some 18's would work better for you? If not, I'm sure you want to keep whats on there now, I'd try the cut and weld boxes on the fenders for more clearance idea.

fletch4x4 · 09-23-2005, 12:30 PM

sry, here are the pics

and they were bought here:
http://www.etrailerpart.com/mywebs/m...8e_1801069.htm
http://www.etrailerpart.com/mywebs/m...32_2028176.htm

Oh, and I dont have 20's They were 18's with some beefy tires.

*edit yes i relaise that you might not be able to use your stock hinges and that these are on a 88-98 truck. But it gives you an idea.

bs25j · 10-06-2005, 01:02 AM

you could try going with thinner tires.. How low is your truck cuz im trying to fit 22's under my 68 and ive already lowered the frnt 2 inches..

09-21-2005, 05:47 PM	#3
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09-21-2005, 06:26 PM	#6
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09-21-2005, 06:59 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	crap would be forced back into the impossible to clean recesses of fender door area promoting rust an rot//as stated an ocassional dent in the hood//maybe a loose rock flyin into the radiator or battery area //but an easy way out to solve your clearance issues __________________ 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

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09-22-2005, 09:11 AM	#13
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Also without the inner fenders, it will catch alot of air under the hood and engine compartment at speed. Adding lift. Of course you won't be driving at those speeds. __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

09-21-2005, 05:37 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Thoughts on the removal of inner fenders with 20's My 20's rub a little on the inner fender. I was thinking about removing them. Can I get some pros and cons on doing this. I don't drive my truck daily and maybe not even weekly. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

09-21-2005, 05:45 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Pros would be it is the easiest fix. Cons would be a dirty engine compartment if you were driving in the rain and not having inner fenders kind of makes your engine compartment look unfinished, which isn't a big deal unless you go to shows. It certainly wouldn't be a problem if you aren't driving it daliy. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-21-2005, 06:08 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,982	I suppose there's a chance your front wheels could throw the occasional rock up against the bottom of your hood and dent it.

09-21-2005, 09:27 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Funny that nobody mentioned this, but one thing that you'd definately chance is overheating. The inner fenders help seal the space that the engine is in, helping the fan to draw air through the radiator. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself, my buddy's Camaro overheated on the way to a cruize-in after removing them. After we put them back on it never overheated again.

09-21-2005, 10:46 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Randy is right... overheating can be an issue, but not likely...I too have seen it happen though.

09-22-2005, 06:27 AM	#12
NORCAL_GUY73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 121	There was a pretty good tech article in street trucks or sport truck a month or so ago where a guy built some from a wheel tub kit. they turned out pretty nice and he was tuckin' 22's on a newer truck (blue standard cab chevy) it was the cover truck and they looked real clean, and according the to article, they weren't tooooooo difficult to fab up from the kit. Just one option, as I am looking for the same answer....

09-23-2005, 11:09 AM	#15
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	SactoC10 used to drive around without his. I thought it looked pretty cool. We get next to zero rain out here during the summer though.

09-23-2005, 11:49 AM	#16
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	I drove from TN to CT with out them. But the truck is torn apart now, and i plan to do something like this when i get that far along http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...d.php?t=174616 __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

09-23-2005, 11:54 AM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I'm guessing the pics we're supposed to see are the 3 that have a link to them? When I click on them it asks for a username and passwork, could you post them on here? I guess I've never understood the big rim craze, but maybe some 18's would work better for you? If not, I'm sure you want to keep whats on there now, I'd try the cut and weld boxes on the fenders for more clearance idea. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-23-2005 at 11:55 AM. Reason: I'm lysdexic and can't spel

09-23-2005, 12:30 PM	#18
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	sry, here are the pics and they were bought here: http://www.etrailerpart.com/mywebs/m...8e_1801069.htm http://www.etrailerpart.com/mywebs/m...32_2028176.htm Oh, and I dont have 20's They were 18's with some beefy tires. edit yes i relaise that you might not be able to use your stock hinges and that these are on a 88-98 truck. But it gives you an idea. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20 Last edited by fletch4x4; 09-23-2005 at 12:32 PM.*



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10-06-2005, 01:02 AM	#19
bs25j Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 80	you could try going with thinner tires.. How low is your truck cuz im trying to fit 22's under my 68 and ive already lowered the frnt 2 inches..

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