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'65Burb · 07-04-2010, 01:38 PM

I'm new and have a '65 Suburban. I want to first remove all the front sheet metal to detail the engine and firewall. I've noted some pics of guys removing the fenders and grill as a unit. Is that the way to go? What about the hood? Should I drill some 1/8" alignment holes to help in re-alignment when the hood goes back on? Any tips folks have for this sort of job will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Lou

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-04-2010, 03:34 PM

Removing the front clip is easiest. You will need help of course unless you have an engine hoist. Take the hood off. If you are not going to spray the hinges you can just use something to mark the hood. I usually just put it back where the bolt marks are and it usually works pretty good, other then that it really isn't that hard to line up. Here is a picture of how I put the front clip back on by myself.

'65Burb · 07-04-2010, 06:16 PM

Great, thanks for the info.

**Captainfab** · 07-04-2010, 11:33 PM

There are basically 7 major bolts per side that will need to be removed. There are 2 behind the hood hinge that bolt the inner fender to the firewall. Then there is one at the inner fender above the frame back against the cab. If your truck has the cover that ties the inner fender together where the steering column shaft goes thru, that will need to be removed. There would be an additional 4 or 5 bolts there. Then there is a bolt at the bottom rear of the fender. There are two more bolts at the top of the fender, that are behind the fender extensions. There is also a little splash shield there that if removed makes removal a little easier......two sheetmetal screws there. Then there is the bolt that attaches the radiator support to the frame mount. Of course the bumper will need to be removed as well.

Blue_Aura · 02-27-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

There are basically 7 major bolts per side that will need to be removed. There are 2 behind the hood hinge that bolt the inner fender to the firewall. Then there is one at the inner fender above the frame back against the cab. If your truck has the cover that ties the inner fender together where the steering column shaft goes thru, that will need to be removed. There would be an additional 4 or 5 bolts there. Then there is a bolt at the bottom rear of the fender. There are two more bolts at the top of the fender, that are behind the fender extensions. There is also a little splash shield there that if removed makes removal a little easier......two sheetmetal screws there. Then there is the bolt that attaches the radiator support to the frame mount. Of course the bumper will need to be removed as well.

Great info! I was looking for this and shouldn't be surprised that Captain would be the one providing it! Thanks to Capt. and everyone here, I am learning a lot.

**DPowers** · 07-05-2010, 01:58 AM

Welcome to the site.

'65Burb · 07-05-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks again and glad to be here. Like I said, I want to detail the firewall and paint it what I plan to be the body color. Another big factor in this is that I have the deluxe heater and air package. I plan on restoring all of that and using it with the new style Sanyo (sp?) with Alan Grove mounts. Looks to me like some GM engineer went overboard designing that A/C unit with all the internal switches and controls. Is there an article out there on simplifying all of that with this sort of upgrade? I might should start a new thread on this subject.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-05-2010, 11:09 AM

I went a bit overboard on the firewall on my 65 though.

'65Burb · 07-05-2010, 04:44 PM

That's gorgeous!

1963c-10 · 02-27-2013, 03:23 PM

No such thing as overboard is there....haha.

BHSM · 02-27-2013, 06:54 PM

Thanks Captainfab, This place is great, especially for newbs like me.
Thanks

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-27-2013, 07:35 PM

Now

Blue_Aura · 02-27-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Now

I've said it before, I'll say it again... beautiful truck!! Still hoping to see it one day in SF (since I work there).

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-27-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Aura

I've said it before, I'll say it again... beautiful truck!! Still hoping to see it one day in SF (since I work there).

bring your coveralls and you can help me work on it..

Blue_Aura · 02-27-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

bring your coveralls and you can help me work on it..

Coveralls? That truck is spotless! Oh, coveralls to PROTECT it from scratches, lol. What all do you have left to do to it? Pretty soon, I won't have my truck to work on, so I might just come over and help you. Your truck looks like the same color as mine, so I'll just pretend its mine for a few hours. ha ha.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-28-2013, 11:46 AM

I have alot of liittle things to do. untill I get to the bed. OH yeah. I have another truck at the shop that needs to be taken apart. hahahhaa Acually 1 and a half

07-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#1
'65Burb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 69	'65 front clip removal I'm new and have a '65 Suburban. I want to first remove all the front sheet metal to detail the engine and firewall. I've noted some pics of guys removing the fenders and grill as a unit. Is that the way to go? What about the hood? Should I drill some 1/8" alignment holes to help in re-alignment when the hood goes back on? Any tips folks have for this sort of job will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Lou

07-04-2010, 03:34 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: '65 front clip removal Removing the front clip is easiest. You will need help of course unless you have an engine hoist. Take the hood off. If you are not going to spray the hinges you can just use something to mark the hood. I usually just put it back where the bolt marks are and it usually works pretty good, other then that it really isn't that hard to line up. Here is a picture of how I put the front clip back on by myself. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 07-04-2010 at 03:35 PM.

07-04-2010, 06:16 PM	#3
'65Burb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 69	Re: '65 front clip removal Great, thanks for the info.

07-04-2010, 11:33 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: '65 front clip removal There are basically 7 major bolts per side that will need to be removed. There are 2 behind the hood hinge that bolt the inner fender to the firewall. Then there is one at the inner fender above the frame back against the cab. If your truck has the cover that ties the inner fender together where the steering column shaft goes thru, that will need to be removed. There would be an additional 4 or 5 bolts there. Then there is a bolt at the bottom rear of the fender. There are two more bolts at the top of the fender, that are behind the fender extensions. There is also a little splash shield there that if removed makes removal a little easier......two sheetmetal screws there. Then there is the bolt that attaches the radiator support to the frame mount. Of course the bumper will need to be removed as well. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-05-2010, 01:58 AM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: '65 front clip removal Welcome to the site. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556 Last edited by DPowers; 07-05-2010 at 01:58 AM.

07-05-2010, 10:02 AM	#7
'65Burb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 69	Re: '65 front clip removal Thanks again and glad to be here. Like I said, I want to detail the firewall and paint it what I plan to be the body color. Another big factor in this is that I have the deluxe heater and air package. I plan on restoring all of that and using it with the new style Sanyo (sp?) with Alan Grove mounts. Looks to me like some GM engineer went overboard designing that A/C unit with all the internal switches and controls. Is there an article out there on simplifying all of that with this sort of upgrade? I might should start a new thread on this subject.

07-05-2010, 11:09 AM	#8
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: '65 front clip removal I went a bit overboard on the firewall on my 65 though. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-05-2010, 04:44 PM	#9
'65Burb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 69	Re: '65 front clip removal That's gorgeous!

02-27-2013, 03:23 PM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: '65 front clip removal No such thing as overboard is there....haha. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-27-2013, 06:54 PM	#11
BHSM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South 40 Posts: 3	Re: '65 front clip removal Thanks Captainfab, This place is great, especially for newbs like me. Thanks

02-27-2013, 07:35 PM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: '65 front clip removal Now Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-28-2013, 11:46 AM	#16
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: '65 front clip removal I have alot of liittle things to do. untill I get to the bed. OH yeah. I have another truck at the shop that needs to be taken apart. hahahhaa Acually 1 and a half __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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