Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Faastone27 · 12-05-2017, 07:06 PM

So i just purchased new lower mouldings for my 71. The factory ones look ok but to make the exterior as nice as i can that really is the only thing left that has not been replaced. so i am looking at the truck and i don't think its going to be all that easy .To replace the the two small forward front fender pieces it looks like I have to at least take the inner fender loose to get to the backside of those? also the two small corner cab pieces it looks like the gas tank is in the way so do i have to remove it or ? Just looking for assistance and hopefully some pointers as to how to do it correctly.? Thanks for the help.

Coley · 12-05-2017, 07:34 PM

To replace the 2 front fender pieces you will have to remove the front bumper. You can access the single stud/nut from down inside the fender under the hood just by reaching down....nothing too difficult about it, apart from removing the bumper.

As for the ones on the back of the cab, you have to be patient but if you have some quality small 1/4" socket set pieces (with the swivel ends, etc) you can remove and re-install those pieces. (note the passenger side is quite easy because there is more clearance. The drivers side is trickier, but if your hands aren't that big you might be able to reach down in between the seat belt reel and the gas tank to access the back stud/nuts.

Oh....and welcome to the forum!!

Coley

Lanman1972 · 12-05-2017, 10:21 PM

On the driver side cab trim pieces I think removing the the vent below the latch plate gives access for smaller hands. Goodluck!

Faastone27 · 12-05-2017, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the tips Coley! And Thanks for the warm welcome! That's what i love about forums! Always somebody willing to lend a hand!

Rufas · 12-06-2017, 01:02 AM

I just installed the front fender lower moldings on my 70 GMC. It was much easier just to remove the inner fender wells. I also had to in stall the 2500/V8 fender emblems. There was NO WAY to get to those with out removing the inner fender wells.

52napco · 12-06-2017, 07:55 AM

If your truck has woodgrain and a short bed I'll buy your old ones.pm me

Faastone27 · 12-06-2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

If your truck has woodgrain and a short bed I'll buy your old ones.pm me

No it has the black . but I do have a complete second set of black mouldings form LMC that a few pieces are dinged up but they are pretty thin and can be easily fixed. eanded up getting both kits for free because of the screw up

12-05-2017, 07:06 PM	#1
Faastone27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johns Creek Georgia Posts: 64	Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? So i just purchased new lower mouldings for my 71. The factory ones look ok but to make the exterior as nice as i can that really is the only thing left that has not been replaced. so i am looking at the truck and i don't think its going to be all that easy .To replace the the two small forward front fender pieces it looks like I have to at least take the inner fender loose to get to the backside of those? also the two small corner cab pieces it looks like the gas tank is in the way so do i have to remove it or ? Just looking for assistance and hopefully some pointers as to how to do it correctly.? Thanks for the help.

12-05-2017, 07:34 PM	#2
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? To replace the 2 front fender pieces you will have to remove the front bumper. You can access the single stud/nut from down inside the fender under the hood just by reaching down....nothing too difficult about it, apart from removing the bumper. As for the ones on the back of the cab, you have to be patient but if you have some quality small 1/4" socket set pieces (with the swivel ends, etc) you can remove and re-install those pieces. (note the passenger side is quite easy because there is more clearance. The drivers side is trickier, but if your hands aren't that big you might be able to reach down in between the seat belt reel and the gas tank to access the back stud/nuts. Oh....and welcome to the forum!! Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-05-2017, 10:21 PM	#3
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? On the driver side cab trim pieces I think removing the the vent below the latch plate gives access for smaller hands. Goodluck! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

12-05-2017, 10:23 PM	#4
Faastone27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johns Creek Georgia Posts: 64	Re: Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? Thanks for the tips Coley! And Thanks for the warm welcome! That's what i love about forums! Always somebody willing to lend a hand!

12-06-2017, 01:02 AM	#5
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 371	Re: Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? I just installed the front fender lower moldings on my 70 GMC. It was much easier just to remove the inner fender wells. I also had to in stall the 2500/V8 fender emblems. There was NO WAY to get to those with out removing the inner fender wells. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

12-06-2017, 07:55 AM	#6
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: Lower moulding install on my 71 Fleetside? If your truck has woodgrain and a short bed I'll buy your old ones.pm me



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