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**K10-Kansas** · 11-15-2025, 06:46 PM

Hey all. Is this gap between the fender and the grill normal for a 1971 K10. It seems kind of big, but I had always assumed it was designed that way so that you could get your fingers in there to lift the hood.

Casper42 · 11-15-2025, 06:58 PM

your hood does look pushed back too far...mine isn't perfect alignment with the fender, but there is a slight differentiation allowing a gap between the front of the hood and the grille surround.

weq92f · 11-15-2025, 07:32 PM

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Fender gap or hood gap?

Flip fa ya.

Casper42 · 11-15-2025, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Fender gap or hood gap?

Flip fa ya.

both. the grille looks pushed too hard into the fender (there should be a bit of a gap). Also, it appears if the entire grille were removed, then the fender to hood should be a more seamless fit.

**K10-Kansas** · 11-15-2025, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Fender gap or hood gap?

Flip fa ya.

Oh yeah, good point. I bet the fender is a bit forward too.

**1970cstblazer** · 11-16-2025, 08:35 AM

Here's mine using the original fenders, hood, cowl panel, and NOS grille shell. These never fit all that great. This assembly took hours to get here. There is a slight gap between the hood and grille shell, and between the grille shell and fender. It will be difficult to get even a reasonable fit if any of those parts are aftermarket. The aftermarket fenders really suck at the grille area.

**K10-Kansas** · 11-16-2025, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Here's mine using the original fenders, hood, cowl panel, and NOS grille shell. These never fit all that great. This assembly took hours to get here. There is a slight gap between the hood and grille shell, and between the grille shell and fender. It will be difficult to get even a reasonable fit if any of those parts are aftermarket. The aftermarket fenders really suck at the grille area.

Thanks. That’s helpful. So my grill is definitely pressed too tight to my fenders, my hood is too far back, and my fenders are too far forward. So everything needs to move. Not just one part. I think I’ll start with centering my door inside shell on the cab and go from there. Thanks!

kaycee · 11-16-2025, 06:33 PM

Don’t forget the fender to door gaps will be affected when you adjust these

11-15-2025, 06:46 PM	#1
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 575	Is this fender gap normal? Hey all. Is this gap between the fender and the grill normal for a 1971 K10. It seems kind of big, but I had always assumed it was designed that way so that you could get your fingers in there to lift the hood. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 body. 76 4x4 chassis cut to short frame. Crate 350 2nd Gen small block. 4BBL Holley 4160. 4L60 transmission. ~ James

11-15-2025, 06:58 PM	#2
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 608	Re: Is this fender gap normal? your hood does look pushed back too far...mine isn't perfect alignment with the fender, but there is a slight differentiation allowing a gap between the front of the hood and the grille surround. __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina kept for 50 years, 75k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue paint, 3 owners - one for 40 years & garaged kept. Original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass, immaculate unrestored bed. * * * New - rebuilt engine at 65k in 2015, one frame-on respray in 2010, front bumper, blue houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

11-15-2025, 07:32 PM	#3
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,850	Re: Is this fender gap normal? . Fender gap or hood gap? Flip fa ya. Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

11-16-2025, 08:35 AM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: Is this fender gap normal? Here's mine using the original fenders, hood, cowl panel, and NOS grille shell. These never fit all that great. This assembly took hours to get here. There is a slight gap between the hood and grille shell, and between the grille shell and fender. It will be difficult to get even a reasonable fit if any of those parts are aftermarket. The aftermarket fenders really suck at the grille area. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-16-2025, 06:33 PM	#8
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,506	Re: Is this fender gap normal? Don’t forget the fender to door gaps will be affected when you adjust these __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60



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