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myoldchevytruck · 08-03-2010, 09:49 AM

I am trying to remove the step side fenders. I used PB Blast on the nuts inside the fender wall. They all turn - but only so far. Now the Phillips Head Bolt inside the bed is turning. I tried to keep it from turning with a screw driver while using a socket to turn the bolt - no go. I am having some welding repairs done and it would be much easier to weld if I remove the fenders. If I cut the heads off pull the fenders off that way, is new hardware to reattach the fenders available/where?

Thanks

cdowns · 08-03-2010, 10:00 AM

i find grinding off the head with a cutoff wheel is the best fastest way to remove fenders and do the same with the bolts holding beds down too
hardware store has nuts and bolts

myoldchevytruck · 08-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the info

stevencvn72 · 08-03-2010, 12:23 PM

Ace hardware has EVERYTHING!

myoldchevytruck · 08-03-2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevencvn72

Ace hardware has EVERYTHING!

Thanks, there's an ACE right here in the neighborhood

lilred67 · 08-03-2010, 06:42 PM

i spot welded my bolt head to the bed side so i could remove the nut.

08-03-2010, 09:49 AM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Step Side Fender Removal I am trying to remove the step side fenders. I used PB Blast on the nuts inside the fender wall. They all turn - but only so far. Now the Phillips Head Bolt inside the bed is turning. I tried to keep it from turning with a screw driver while using a socket to turn the bolt - no go. I am having some welding repairs done and it would be much easier to weld if I remove the fenders. If I cut the heads off pull the fenders off that way, is new hardware to reattach the fenders available/where? Thanks __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

08-03-2010, 10:00 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Step Side Fender Removal i find grinding off the head with a cutoff wheel is the best fastest way to remove fenders and do the same with the bolts holding beds down too hardware store has nuts and bolts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 08-03-2010 at 10:01 AM.

08-03-2010, 10:08 AM	#3
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Step Side Fender Removal Thanks for the info __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

08-03-2010, 12:23 PM	#4
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: Step Side Fender Removal Ace hardware has EVERYTHING! __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

08-03-2010, 06:42 PM	#6
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Step Side Fender Removal i spot welded my bolt head to the bed side so i could remove the nut.



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