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08-14-2013, 09:39 PM
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front clip removal
i am going to attempt removing the front clip off my 59 this weekend. i have used the search but did not find much on the best way to do this. anbody have any advice on this? how many bolts-where they are located? any help would be appreciated. i seem to always do things the hard way.
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08-14-2013, 10:45 PM
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Re: front clip removal
If you purchase the factory ass. Manual it will be $40 well spent and tell you where all fasteners are.
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08-14-2013, 11:11 PM
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Re: front clip removal
I've never done a task force truck but I'd suggest removing the bumper first then the hood and then after pulling the radiator start taking the bolts that hold it to the frame and cab out.
Hopefully someone will fill you in on where the hidden bolts are. I've found that on any of my trucks it's easier to get the nose off if I pull the front tires first and get them out of the way.
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08-14-2013, 11:30 PM
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Re: front clip removal
Check out the first few posts of my build thread, linked below. It will give you a rough idea of how I did it. I would also recommend getting the factory assembly manual.
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08-14-2013, 11:57 PM
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Re: front clip removal
will find manual before i start .like the build thread. i have lots of pictures as soon as i figure out how to move pictures from photobucket. thanks for the help.
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08-15-2013, 12:39 AM
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Re: front clip removal
There are eight bolts, four on each side.
You do not need to remove the hood, just raise it. Disconnect the head light and signal light wires and upper/lower radiator hoses. THEN, follow this thread you needed to find: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497759
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08-15-2013, 08:48 AM
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Re: front clip removal
like dip^^ said, eight bolts
core support, top of fender, bottom of fender and bottom of inner fender
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08-15-2013, 12:10 PM
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Re: front clip removal
Ha ha, man if you're only gonna type three letters can they be "Dan" instead of "dip"?! That's short for dipsh1t and even though I'm sure plenty of people think I am one I dont want to remind them! Lol.
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08-15-2013, 12:13 PM
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Re: front clip removal
Ha! ^^
I was thinking, "I didn't know Ogre knew Dan that well" I sure don't know him well enough to call him "dip____" 
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08-15-2013, 12:20 PM
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Re: front clip removal
Well "dip____" is better than "____ for brains"! See, I'm a "Glass is Half Full" kinda guy!
I was kidding of course. I don't care ehat anyone calls me as long as they DO call me! Lol Posted via Mobile Device
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08-15-2013, 06:56 PM
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Re: front clip removal
trying to add pictures . i think i figured it out.
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08-15-2013, 07:15 PM
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Re: front clip removal
ooh ooh ooh
nice trim deluxe cab fleetside treat your bed trim with care, rare as hens teeth you could buy a crate motor for what they are worth
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