'69 GMC Build Thread.

[samwise68]

well. after i enjoyed a good nights sleep, like Bill, i got back at the ol' girl.



ever feel like you take a step forward, then 3 steps back? or to get a step forward, you have to take 3 steps back...lol.

yeah. pulled the radiator support off today, after i noticed the bolts were at a very unstraight angle.

they weren't bent, but has shifted quite drastically in the rather large mount holes. so, there is the culprit to my whole issue last night of the fenders not matching up to the rad support.

So, i put it back on, and just pegged it with the old bolts for now (i'm getting some new ones tomorrow) and ratchet strapped it up, so it's not just..laying there against the frame. it'll make it alot easier for fitting the fenders up when it's in the correct position.





and lo and behold...it worked!



the fit there is 20 times better than last night. the bottom of the fender and eye brow trim almost lines up with the outside edge of the grilled/headlight bezel. and since it's just hanging there, sandwhiched between the grille and rad support. so the bolts will suck it in quite nicely.

and thats where she stands right now.

tomorrow, since everything seems to be going much better now, i really hope to get the fenders pretty much on, since they're the most time consuming out of what i have left to do.

so, i'm crossing my fingers on this one...lol.

i'll keep you all updated.

-Sam.