Removing rear fenders and bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jaredstillwell · 02-14-2008, 05:34 AM

Hello everyone, Im new to the forum and also new to doing any type of restoring. That being said, I am having a little bit of an issue with removing my rear fenders and bed. How do I stop the bolts on the top-side from moving when I am using my (if I remember right) 9/16 wrench on the bottom side? The bolt top is solid with nothing to grab onto?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks-J

49m · 02-14-2008, 05:38 AM

I put a tack weld on the head to the floor and then took the nut off. Then take a hammer and breack the weld.

jaredstillwell · 02-14-2008, 05:41 AM

Aha...learn something new everyday! I however dont have a welder yet. Thats my next expense. Thanks for the idea though. Recommend a decent affordable welder? Lincoln maybe?

Thanks again.

Number98 · 02-14-2008, 05:40 AM

You could take a cut-off wheel and cut slots in the bolt head so you can use a screwdriver. I have heard of guys putting a tack weld on the bolt head to hold them. I had to just take my cut-off wheel and cut them off on the underside of the bed, I tryed to use penetrating oil but after 35 or so years they were being stubborn. Just have to be careful with that and be sure not to mess up your sheetmetal.

jaredstillwell · 02-14-2008, 05:44 AM

Thanks. I think I'll try the cut-off wheel first and if that doesnt work well. I'll wait for the welder. Thanks again for the ideas for the newb here. Its always been a dream of mine to do something like this (however not in a single-car garage) but now that I own a home Its all I have been thinking about.

take care!

Blue'72 · 02-14-2008, 06:07 AM

Welcome jaredstillwell! You'll find so much knowledge here that you're bound to get in trouble somehow!

cdowns · 02-14-2008, 06:44 AM

the bolts holding the bed and fenders on are so cheap and common that i just do it quick and easy by grinding the heads off completely and usually replace with stainless ones on reassembly

BigSky71 · 02-14-2008, 08:58 AM

Mine were very stubborn so I used the flame wrench to get them off!

02-14-2008, 05:34 AM	#1
jaredstillwell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Removing rear fenders and bed? Hello everyone, Im new to the forum and also new to doing any type of restoring. That being said, I am having a little bit of an issue with removing my rear fenders and bed. How do I stop the bolts on the top-side from moving when I am using my (if I remember right) 9/16 wrench on the bottom side? The bolt top is solid with nothing to grab onto? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks-J

02-14-2008, 05:38 AM	#2
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? I put a tack weld on the head to the floor and then took the nut off. Then take a hammer and breack the weld. __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

02-14-2008, 05:41 AM	#3
jaredstillwell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? Aha...learn something new everyday! I however dont have a welder yet. Thats my next expense. Thanks for the idea though. Recommend a decent affordable welder? Lincoln maybe? Thanks again.

02-14-2008, 05:40 AM	#4
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? You could take a cut-off wheel and cut slots in the bolt head so you can use a screwdriver. I have heard of guys putting a tack weld on the bolt head to hold them. I had to just take my cut-off wheel and cut them off on the underside of the bed, I tryed to use penetrating oil but after 35 or so years they were being stubborn. Just have to be careful with that and be sure not to mess up your sheetmetal.

02-14-2008, 05:44 AM	#5
jaredstillwell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? Thanks. I think I'll try the cut-off wheel first and if that doesnt work well. I'll wait for the welder. Thanks again for the ideas for the newb here. Its always been a dream of mine to do something like this (however not in a single-car garage) but now that I own a home Its all I have been thinking about. take care!

02-14-2008, 06:07 AM	#6
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? Welcome jaredstillwell! You'll find so much knowledge here that you're bound to get in trouble somehow! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

02-14-2008, 06:44 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? the bolts holding the bed and fenders on are so cheap and common that i just do it quick and easy by grinding the heads off completely and usually replace with stainless ones on reassembly __________________ 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

02-14-2008, 08:58 AM	#8
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Removing rear fenders and bed? Mine were very stubborn so I used the flame wrench to get them off! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures



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