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pkj · 12-06-2006, 08:46 AM

i know this is bassackwards, but i am setting up the front clip on my 68 1/2 ton with no cab in place. the cab is not available right now and i want to work out as many of the new parts fit issues as i can (nothing else to do) right now. the question is, where do the back of the inner fenders sit height wise in relationship to the frame? looking at a friends truck damaged both sides i came up with about 1 3/4 inch up from bottom of frame. his was not consistant side to side and had damage on both fenders. tough question but some help would be great. thanks, pkj

*72CSTC5* · 12-06-2006, 10:05 AM

You are wasting your time.

pkj · 12-06-2006, 12:49 PM

not really a waste of time. there are several things that i need the front fenders for referance. with the suspension mods already made i thought the truck was still sitting to high. after mounting a fender i think it way be as low as i can go without the tires hitting top of inner fenders. that is why i need to find out wher the back part of the inner fender (the back edge that goes level) should sit in relationship to the frame. i know it wont be a perfect measurement, but should get me within a 1/2 inch either way. thanks, pkj

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-06-2006, 04:02 PM

The flat part on the rear of the inner fender is 1 3/4" above the bottom of the frame, (pic attached for reference). The lip extends downward another 3/8".

If I had the right fixturing, I would assemble the "doghouse" prior to installation, (the factory did it this way so it must work).

Jim

pkj · 12-08-2006, 11:48 AM

hey jim, thanks alot. big help. didnt expect the pic, thanks. thigs are lining up and i have not found one hole on the aftermarket parts that i have to wallow out. from what i read the inner fenders dont line up worth a hoot. found a trick and so far all holes are lining up nice. pkj

67ChevyRedneck · 12-08-2006, 11:56 AM

If you bolt the inners loosely to the outer fender, then asseble the fenders to the cab/inner core support, they will fit fine. Trying to install the inners when the front clip is already installed and aligned is when most people have difficulty making them fit.

The above pic looks just like my truck, so that should get you close!

12-06-2006, 08:46 AM	#1
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	inner fender question i know this is bassackwards, but i am setting up the front clip on my 68 1/2 ton with no cab in place. the cab is not available right now and i want to work out as many of the new parts fit issues as i can (nothing else to do) right now. the question is, where do the back of the inner fenders sit height wise in relationship to the frame? looking at a friends truck damaged both sides i came up with about 1 3/4 inch up from bottom of frame. his was not consistant side to side and had damage on both fenders. tough question but some help would be great. thanks, pkj

12-06-2006, 10:05 AM	#2
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: inner fender question You are wasting your time.

12-06-2006, 12:49 PM	#3
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: inner fender question not really a waste of time. there are several things that i need the front fenders for referance. with the suspension mods already made i thought the truck was still sitting to high. after mounting a fender i think it way be as low as i can go without the tires hitting top of inner fenders. that is why i need to find out wher the back part of the inner fender (the back edge that goes level) should sit in relationship to the frame. i know it wont be a perfect measurement, but should get me within a 1/2 inch either way. thanks, pkj

12-06-2006, 04:02 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: inner fender question The flat part on the rear of the inner fender is 1 3/4" above the bottom of the frame, (pic attached for reference). The lip extends downward another 3/8". If I had the right fixturing, I would assemble the "doghouse" prior to installation, (the factory did it this way so it must work). Jim Attached Images

12-08-2006, 11:48 AM	#5
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: inner fender question hey jim, thanks alot. big help. didnt expect the pic, thanks. thigs are lining up and i have not found one hole on the aftermarket parts that i have to wallow out. from what i read the inner fenders dont line up worth a hoot. found a trick and so far all holes are lining up nice. pkj

12-08-2006, 11:56 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: inner fender question If you bolt the inners loosely to the outer fender, then asseble the fenders to the cab/inner core support, they will fit fine. Trying to install the inners when the front clip is already installed and aligned is when most people have difficulty making them fit. The above pic looks just like my truck, so that should get you close! __________________ 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; 12-08-2006 at 11:57 AM.



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