HELP FAST PLEASE! How do I get a front fender off a C10 FAST?!?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 10:42 PM

Where are the bolts and what size sockets do I need? A friend of mine just got a C10 in his shop, but he said if I wanted anything off of it, I have to get it before 2moro morning. The fenders are PERFECT, so I'm gonna yank em. I seen that there's 4 bolts on the radiator core support, and then 2 behind the door (only accessible when door is OPEN). Where are the rest?

Russell · 10-14-2003, 10:46 PM

On the 76 there was one on the door, one under the body attached to the cab, some along the inside of the fenders, and along the inside of the rad support.

Just keep pulling bolts till you get it. You'll be needing 1/2 and 9/16 sockets, and at least a couple hours to get them.

Jonboy · 10-14-2003, 10:47 PM

there is a 9/16 headed bolt on the backside of the fender, behind the wheel. there are also two 1/2 headed bolts that hold the valence panel to the fender in the front. Take a 1/2 and 9/16 sockets, an extension, and ratchet. That should get the fenders off. BTW, there are 2 9/16 bolts that hold the inner fenders to the cab, if you are taking them too. If not, there are 6 (I think) bolts in the wheel opening, and 4 at the front of the inner, all 1/2 head

Russell · 10-14-2003, 10:50 PM

Jonboy, the link under your name doesn't work

1/2, 9/16, and an extension with some patience will getcha new fenders =)

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by Russell
You'll be needing 1/2 and 9/16 sockets, and at least a couple hours to get them.

I got the sockets..but only got 10 minutes to pull of a fender...The truck is entirely stripped, only like the body panels left on it...

stan79chevy · 10-14-2003, 10:51 PM

dont forget to grab some wd 40 or something it will help save some time

Russell · 10-14-2003, 10:54 PM

you can do it in 10 minutes if you really want it

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 10:56 PM

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Originally posted by Russell
you can do it in 10 minutes if you really want it

Good!

Russell · 10-14-2003, 10:57 PM

Why are you still here?! GO GO GO

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by Russell
Why are you still here?! GO GO GO

Gotta wait till 2am...

gldevall · 10-14-2003, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED

Gotta wait till 2am...

Sounds like they are free for the wrong reason.

low 84 · 10-14-2003, 11:24 PM

this sounds legal.....not

go steal those fenders

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by gldevall
Sounds like they are free for the wrong reason.

Naw, they're free for the RIGHT reasons, trust me

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 11:32 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
this sounds legal.....not go steal those fenders

Actually, it IS legal..what's NOT legal is the truck was sitting in front of my friends shop (out in the country) for 3 months! Someone left it there completely stripped, so he assumed ownership of it.

low 84 · 10-14-2003, 11:59 PM

sounds like the 83 cutlass we turned into a convertable (sawzall) and then left on the side of the road after we broke it off roading. i was actualy figureing that the truck had been wrecked and he was letting you grab the fenders before the insurance company got the truck, lol.

TIMSPEED · 10-15-2003, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by low 84
sounds like the 83 cutlass we turned into a convertable (sawzall) and then left on the side of the road after we broke it off roading. i was actualy figureing that the truck had been wrecked and he was letting you grab the fenders before the insurance company got the truck, lol.

Actually, someone is coming 2moro morning to pick up the frame/suspension (perfect condition ½ ton rolling chassis) and he said I could have whatever I wanted off of it.

**crossy** · 10-15-2003, 12:52 AM

tim, take some extensions and a swivel if you have it . a few of the ones on the front behind the headlight bezel can be a hassle w/o the right tools. there are 2 way up high behind that bezel.. A 15mm torx head (T-15) will be needed to get the headlight bezels off. Sometime the bezels are held on the top with 9/32 headed screws but mostly with more t-15 screws. there is a bolt down low in the front behind the bumper tht attaches the grille filler to the fender and a bunch down near the charcoal canister. open the door and get one of the upper, rear ones with a 9/16 and the extension. another 9/16 on bottom inside the fender and one from the top near hood hinge. (3) 9/16 and the rest should be 1/2". DAVE

TIMSPEED · 10-15-2003, 07:24 AM

OK, well, I got a new set of doors and fenders!

I went over there sight-unseen and BOY what a surprise! The doors and fenders are PERFECT CONDITION! NO RUST AT ALL! NO HOLES AT ALL! Only like three small dents on the drivers side door and fender. This all came off a 79 SWB Stepside. I woulda took more, but mostly everything was GONE.
So, my search for doors and fenders is OVER.
The only thing that I don't like..is the doors are cut for a 6x9 speaker at the bottom...I wanted to run 6x9's anyway..but I wanted to cut the holes myself...

houston6 · 10-15-2003, 07:57 AM

Congrats on the doors and fenders why cant i ever get that lucky lol

TIMSPEED · 10-15-2003, 08:16 AM

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Originally posted by houston6
Congrats on the doors and fenders why cant i ever get that lucky.

Just wait my friend, I'm sure you'll get lucky in some way or another

Low87 · 10-15-2003, 09:22 AM

That's awesome man! Nice to hear of a good find like that.

**crossy** · 10-15-2003, 09:30 AM

As Cartman would say "YOU BASTARD" .

free, rust free doors & fenders great score !
If you put a piece of sheet metal over the holes and install the factory type carpet bootoms on the doors you can start over and put the speakers wher you want. the carpet bottoms are available aftermarket so you don't have to hunt for good used thatare the right color. They are a fairly easy piece to dye to dark color though. DAVE

Izzy · 10-15-2003, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by Low87
That's awesome man! Nice to hear of a good find like that.

Yeah I need 2 doors too.

78SilveradoSWB · 10-15-2003, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

Yeah I need 2 doors too.

Here are couple on Ebay, not exactly for free, but they look good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33642

Too bad they are in So. Dakota, wrong time of the year to drive there.

Russell · 10-15-2003, 09:32 PM

This thread is useless without pictures

10-14-2003, 10:42 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	HELP FAST PLEASE! How do I get a front fender off a C10 FAST?!?! Where are the bolts and what size sockets do I need? A friend of mine just got a C10 in his shop, but he said if I wanted anything off of it, I have to get it before 2moro morning. The fenders are PERFECT, so I'm gonna yank em. I seen that there's 4 bolts on the radiator core support, and then 2 behind the door (only accessible when door is OPEN). Where are the rest? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-14-2003, 10:46 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	On the 76 there was one on the door, one under the body attached to the cab, some along the inside of the fenders, and along the inside of the rad support. Just keep pulling bolts till you get it. You'll be needing 1/2 and 9/16 sockets, and at least a couple hours to get them. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-14-2003, 10:47 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	there is a 9/16 headed bolt on the backside of the fender, behind the wheel. there are also two 1/2 headed bolts that hold the valence panel to the fender in the front. Take a 1/2 and 9/16 sockets, an extension, and ratchet. That should get the fenders off. BTW, there are 2 9/16 bolts that hold the inner fenders to the cab, if you are taking them too. If not, there are 6 (I think) bolts in the wheel opening, and 4 at the front of the inner, all 1/2 head __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-14-2003, 10:50 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Jonboy, the link under your name doesn't work 1/2, 9/16, and an extension with some patience will getcha new fenders =) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-14-2003, 10:51 PM	#6
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	penetrating oil dont forget to grab some wd 40 or something it will help save some time __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

10-14-2003, 10:54 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	you can do it in 10 minutes if you really want it __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-14-2003, 10:57 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Why are you still here?! GO GO GO __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-14-2003, 11:24 PM	#12
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	this sounds legal.....not go steal those fenders __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

10-14-2003, 11:59 PM	#15
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	sounds like the 83 cutlass we turned into a convertable (sawzall) and then left on the side of the road after we broke it off roading. i was actualy figureing that the truck had been wrecked and he was letting you grab the fenders before the insurance company got the truck, lol. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

10-15-2003, 12:52 AM	#17
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	tim, take some extensions and a swivel if you have it . a few of the ones on the front behind the headlight bezel can be a hassle w/o the right tools. there are 2 way up high behind that bezel.. A 15mm torx head (T-15) will be needed to get the headlight bezels off. Sometime the bezels are held on the top with 9/32 headed screws but mostly with more t-15 screws. there is a bolt down low in the front behind the bumper tht attaches the grille filler to the fender and a bunch down near the charcoal canister. open the door and get one of the upper, rear ones with a 9/16 and the extension. another 9/16 on bottom inside the fender and one from the top near hood hinge. (3) 9/16 and the rest should be 1/2". DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

10-15-2003, 07:24 AM	#18
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	OK, well, I got a new set of doors and fenders! I went over there sight-unseen and BOY what a surprise! The doors and fenders are PERFECT CONDITION! NO RUST AT ALL! NO HOLES AT ALL! Only like three small dents on the drivers side door and fender. This all came off a 79 SWB Stepside. I woulda took more, but mostly everything was GONE. So, my search for doors and fenders is OVER. The only thing that I don't like..is the doors are cut for a 6x9 speaker at the bottom...I wanted to run 6x9's anyway..but I wanted to cut the holes myself... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-15-2003, 07:57 AM	#19
houston6 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: north wilkesboro nc Posts: 221	Congrats on the doors and fenders why cant i ever get that lucky lol __________________ Scott

10-15-2003, 09:22 AM	#21
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	That's awesome man! Nice to hear of a good find like that. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

10-15-2003, 09:30 AM	#22
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	As Cartman would say "YOU BASTARD" . free, rust free doors & fenders great score ! If you put a piece of sheet metal over the holes and install the factory type carpet bootoms on the doors you can start over and put the speakers wher you want. the carpet bottoms are available aftermarket so you don't have to hunt for good used thatare the right color. They are a fairly easy piece to dye to dark color though. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

10-15-2003, 09:32 PM	#25
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	This thread is useless without pictures __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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