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jostrans68 · 07-11-2004, 10:29 PM

after 2 days cussing I got inner fenders to work, Hood back on for the 1st time in almost 2 yrs and eveything is lining up ....Now

to fire up the new 350 cant wait

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-11-2004, 11:53 PM

You are moving wright along Jack. Looks great!! I just etch primered, sealed and sanding primer to my 72 GMC also. Won't be long now and you will be driving it down to my place.

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

69 Short Fleet · 07-11-2004, 11:58 PM

Nice choice of truck! I'm thinking of building a 67 or 68 Chev short fleet in a couple of years for my next one (maybe a prostreet), later Doug

**Yukon Jack** · 07-12-2004, 10:21 AM

Glad it is going back together for you. Any idea why the inner fenders were difficult? I have not messed with them so maybe they always are difficult.

gr8scott51 · 07-12-2004, 10:26 AM

Looking good Jack!! Was the inner fender problem bolt hole alignment? That seems pretty common. Repro parts just never seem to fit quite as good as the originals.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-12-2004, 10:31 AM

I do not know what issues that Jack had, but I can tell you about my first hand experiences. I have installed many inner fenders on these trucks, and have found that you only want to start the bolts in, get them all started then tighten them. Otherwise you will have holes that just don't seem to want to line up easely. A problem that we fix with a long spike to pull the inner fender into place. They will all eventually line up, however some will be more difficult than others. A great help is the speed bolts. They will pull the inner fender into place while not cross threading. I found if you try to use the old bolts, you will have more problems than if you use new. It also would seem that the R/H inner fender is a little more of a problem than the L/H. I think that it is because there are a lot more holes to line up though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

jostrans68 · 07-12-2004, 08:03 PM

Mine was the two holes going up if I did them first I couldnt get any so i did them last had to flex the fender out about a inch where the hinge bolts on I think the fender was tweaked a little ...Jack

red71cheyenne · 07-12-2004, 08:31 PM

Congrats Jack! I'm making a little progress too, pics are on the Blazer board. Did you rebuild that '69 engine or buy another one? Jeff.

jostrans68 · 07-12-2004, 08:58 PM

rebuilt it put on a set of heads I had here went 30 over no problem

krue · 07-12-2004, 09:13 PM

Looks like you'll be tooling along in no time!

red71cheyenne · 07-13-2004, 01:37 PM

Good deal! Glad it worked out for you. Can't wait to see the truck on the road! Jeff.

07-11-2004, 10:29 PM	#1
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	Progress The end is Getting closer LOL after 2 days cussing I got inner fenders to work, Hood back on for the 1st time in almost 2 yrs and eveything is lining up ....Now to fire up the new 350 cant wait Attached Images __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

07-11-2004, 11:53 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	You are moving wright along Jack. Looks great!! I just etch primered, sealed and sanding primer to my 72 GMC also. Won't be long now and you will be driving it down to my place. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-12-2004, 10:21 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Glad it is going back together for you. Any idea why the inner fenders were difficult? I have not messed with them so maybe they always are difficult. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-12-2004, 10:26 AM	#5
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Looking good Jack!! Was the inner fender problem bolt hole alignment? That seems pretty common. Repro parts just never seem to fit quite as good as the originals. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

07-12-2004, 10:31 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I do not know what issues that Jack had, but I can tell you about my first hand experiences. I have installed many inner fenders on these trucks, and have found that you only want to start the bolts in, get them all started then tighten them. Otherwise you will have holes that just don't seem to want to line up easely. A problem that we fix with a long spike to pull the inner fender into place. They will all eventually line up, however some will be more difficult than others. A great help is the speed bolts. They will pull the inner fender into place while not cross threading. I found if you try to use the old bolts, you will have more problems than if you use new. It also would seem that the R/H inner fender is a little more of a problem than the L/H. I think that it is because there are a lot more holes to line up though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-11-2004, 11:58 PM	#3
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Nice choice of truck! I'm thinking of building a 67 or 68 Chev short fleet in a couple of years for my next one (maybe a prostreet), later Doug

07-12-2004, 08:03 PM	#7
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	Mine was the two holes going up if I did them first I couldnt get any so i did them last had to flex the fender out about a inch where the hinge bolts on I think the fender was tweaked a little ...Jack __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

07-12-2004, 08:31 PM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Congrats Jack! I'm making a little progress too, pics are on the Blazer board. Did you rebuild that '69 engine or buy another one? Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-12-2004, 08:58 PM	#9
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	rebuilt it put on a set of heads I had here went 30 over no problem Attached Images __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

07-12-2004, 09:13 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Looks like you'll be tooling along in no time! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-13-2004, 01:37 PM	#11
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Good deal! Glad it worked out for you. Can't wait to see the truck on the road! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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