Doghouse Removal Help

[57larry]

I'm trying to take the doghouse off a 73. I thought I had all the bolts out but it will not come off. any body diagrams that show the locations of the bolts? thanks

[bigblock73]

There are three bolts on each side where it meets the cab, then two bolts that hold the core support to the frame. Disconnets the HL & horn wiring, battery, washer & radiator hoses...and the whole thing will come off as a unit.

[57larry]

I took off the 2 core support bolts. 1 top & 1 bottom fender bolt and 1 bolt from the body to the inner fender wells on each side. Is that it? any hidden bolts under the carpet in the firewall?

[f.monroe]

There are some in the door jamb . Open the door and look in between .
Frank

[WarBeard]

one in the inner fender wheel
one in the door jamb you can see with the door open
one on the bottom of the fender near the rocker panel

[57larry]

thanks for the answers. looks like I should have them all, it just doesn't want to shake loose

[Captkaos]

There is actually 2 in the fenderwell bolted to the cab.

[57larry]

Originally Posted by Captkaos

There is actually 2 in the fenderwell bolted to the cab.

anybody got a picture or diagram of these 2 bolts? thanks

[blink32]

Originally Posted by 57larry

anybody got a picture or diagram of these 2 bolts? thanks

I just happen to have a picture of at-least the one. The other is just off camera I believe where the arrow is pointing. I just removed my front end last week. You will see the bolts in the wheel well.

[57larry]

got those 2 bolts off . thanks for the pics any body manual illustrations?

[blink32]

Is it still not coming off? Or are you just looking for the illustration?

[bigblock73]

Right at the rear bottom of the inner fender, where it bolts to the bottom of the cab. I forgot about those too.

[Captkaos]

73-80 per side:
1 holding the fender to the cowl (under the hood)
1 holding the fender to the door pillar (behind the door)
1 holding the fender to the rocker (under truck in front of rocker)
2 in the inner fender
1 in the front core support to the frame horn.

This assumes you have removed your bumper, radiator, battery, wiring harness and made sure the brake lines aren't restricting the forward movement, and if the washer lines are connected it could "tug" on it..
It is also easiest if you take the wheels off otherwise you are going to have to lift it pretty high to get the inner fenders over the tires.

If you remove all that is suggested, it will come off. I have done it to PLENTY of trucks.

[57larry]

thanks for all the help guys. found 1 bolt on each side fenderwell that was covered by bondo. doghouse is off !!!