55.2-59 front sheet metal assembly

[FAKKY]

Originally Posted by dsraven

thre should also be a seal on the edge of the inner fender so the steel parts don't rub against each other under body flex. then trim the inner fender lower section to miss the frame. if you cut too much off just install a light duty rubber flap around the edge like a newer vehicles uses. it allows some movement of the parts without rubbing but also keeps the dirt/splashes out of the engine bay.

Thanks ... any edge/seal work ? Home depot etc ?

I've already scratched the heck out of the paint in firewall by putting it up and down around 10 times. :P

[dsraven]

check this page in lmc catalogue for a description and part number you can google or amazon or ebay ,whatever. you will need (2) of the braces, (1) of the grommet sets and (1) of the seal sets.


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38-7380 BRACE-INNER FNDR TO CAB $12.95 $12.95

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=17


1
30-1279 FENDER GROMMET SET(4 PC S $5.95 $5.95

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=31

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30-2321 FRONT FENDER GASKET SET $12.95 $12.95

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=31

hope that helps.

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by dsraven

38-7380 BRACE-INNER FNDR TO CAB $12.95 $12.95

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=17

fyi... both brackets go the same way, they are not mirror mounted

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

fyi... both brackets go the same way, they are not mirror mounted

Great minds think alike...

[FAKKY]

Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Great minds think alike...

Thanks Ogre.
DransportGarage - thats an awesome update. Appreciate you taking the time to post that here. It should probably be copied by someone out of this thread and stuck in a sticky somewhere.

Do you guys think its worth buying the bracket - seems like in the pics its just a L bracket that gets bolted to allow a horizontal bolt to go through inner fender/grommet and tie to bracket - meaning - just weld/fab one ?

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by FAKKY

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Do you guys think its worth buying the bracket - seems like in the pics its just a L bracket that gets bolted to allow a horizontal bolt to go through inner fender/grommet and tie to bracket - meaning - just weld/fab one ?

The bracket is as simple as it looks, but be sure position the inner fender mounting hole the right distance from the firewall. It's a little hard to measure with the truck together and on the ground, but it looks like that dimension is 1-5/16", and centered on the two stud holes. Maybe someone here can verify. There is some play in the factory mounting grommet that will help you if you're off a little.

[FAKKY]

Thanks DransportGarage

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by FAKKY

Thanks ... any edge/seal work ? Home depot etc ?

I've already scratched the heck out of the paint in firewall by putting it up and down around 10 times. :P

you could buy a small hose (clear or otherwise) maybe 1/8" ID and split it, then slide it over the inner fender that would rub up against the firewall

[dsraven]

upholstery supply shops sell some nice edging as well.