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rick0312 · 03-02-2010, 08:56 PM

I installed my new pass. side inner fender and installed that bracket that looks like an F between the inner fender and the cab. What is the purpose of this bracket/spacer? and does anybody know the proper way this should be installed. thanks

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-02-2010, 09:09 PM

That bracket doesn't sound familiar. There aren't any spacers used when installing the inner fenders. Just 5/16" J-nuts and 5/16" Body Bolts. There is also 1 5/8" bolt with about a 2" diameter washer that bolts the inner fender to your cab's outrigger. WES

rick0312 · 03-02-2010, 09:19 PM

thanks...must have been something the PO installed to hold those old rusted fenders to the outrigger.

hchad18 · 03-02-2010, 10:49 PM

I had the same ones, not sure if they are necessary. Probably had something to do with alignment.

Kayotic · 03-03-2010, 12:10 AM

Yup, I had that on my 1970 C10.

Guess it is like a body shim or something..

**GruntMoanCough** · 03-03-2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick0312

and does anybody know the proper way this should be installed.

Yes, it is a shim and if needed, is meant to be installed like so.....

rick0312 · 03-03-2010, 06:53 PM

thanks.. I figured it was some kind of shim. thanks for the diagram Ron!

**rockc** · 03-03-2010, 09:20 PM

One of my trucks has them on the top of the fender close under where the antena goes

03-02-2010, 08:56 PM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	quick inner fender question I installed my new pass. side inner fender and installed that bracket that looks like an F between the inner fender and the cab. What is the purpose of this bracket/spacer? and does anybody know the proper way this should be installed. thanks __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

03-02-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: quick inner fender question That bracket doesn't sound familiar. There aren't any spacers used when installing the inner fenders. Just 5/16" J-nuts and 5/16" Body Bolts. There is also 1 5/8" bolt with about a 2" diameter washer that bolts the inner fender to your cab's outrigger. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#3
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: quick inner fender question thanks...must have been something the PO installed to hold those old rusted fenders to the outrigger. __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend Last edited by rick0312; 03-02-2010 at 09:21 PM.

03-02-2010, 10:49 PM	#4
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: quick inner fender question I had the same ones, not sure if they are necessary. Probably had something to do with alignment.

03-03-2010, 12:10 AM	#5
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: quick inner fender question Yup, I had that on my 1970 C10. Guess it is like a body shim or something.. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

03-03-2010, 06:53 PM	#7
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: quick inner fender question thanks.. I figured it was some kind of shim. thanks for the diagram Ron! __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend Last edited by rick0312; 03-03-2010 at 08:44 PM.

03-03-2010, 09:20 PM	#8
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 640	Re: quick inner fender question One of my trucks has them on the top of the fender close under where the antena goes __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4



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