Removing front clip on my "65 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bmur66 · 06-30-2015, 09:40 AM

My project truck has been sitting still for about a year now. I bought it as an incomplete build. A couple things derailed my progress. What I found was a broken engine block on one of the starter mounting holes. I mounted a mini starter and it seems to start fine but in the long term I am considering the big block 396 to be junk (after I wasted $ on a nice carb, coated headers, chrome, wires, etc...). It runs good but I will most likely replace it with a small block crate motor or 5.3. Also the top of the frame rails were trimmed to fit big block headers. I am not thrilled with this and want it repaired. Additionally I want to convert to front power disc brakes and replace all of the brake lines with a quality done job.
With all things considered I have decided I need to remove the front clip (doghouse?) motor and tranny so I have access to do things right and the way they should have been done in the first place.
So, I have never removed the front clip on a vehicle before. I will fabricate something in my garage so I can store the hood and front clip safely without hurting the nice paint but I have no clue how to best remove it. Can someone give me some good direction here? I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks

bmur66 · 06-30-2015, 09:41 AM

Sorry about the pic. My truck is not hanging by its rear bumper as it appears

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-30-2015, 10:02 AM

So what Exactly is wrong with the 396? Just a tired engine that you never rebuilt?

bmur66 · 06-30-2015, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

So what Exactly is wrong with the 396? Just a tired engine that you never rebuilt?

The block is broken. A chunk is missing where the starter mounts. Only using 2 of the 3 bolts (studs)

doobiebro · 06-30-2015, 10:21 AM

Here you go with a nice illustration...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t+clip+removal

**The Rocknrod** · 06-30-2015, 10:54 AM

On this pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...97&postcount=4
He's talking about the (front fenders) lower rear fastener on each side that's not shown.

bmur66 · 06-30-2015, 11:22 AM

Wow. Ask and ye shall receive. You guys are awesome!

06-30-2015, 09:40 AM	#1
bmur66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 92	Removing front clip on my "65 My project truck has been sitting still for about a year now. I bought it as an incomplete build. A couple things derailed my progress. What I found was a broken engine block on one of the starter mounting holes. I mounted a mini starter and it seems to start fine but in the long term I am considering the big block 396 to be junk (after I wasted $ on a nice carb, coated headers, chrome, wires, etc...). It runs good but I will most likely replace it with a small block crate motor or 5.3. Also the top of the frame rails were trimmed to fit big block headers. I am not thrilled with this and want it repaired. Additionally I want to convert to front power disc brakes and replace all of the brake lines with a quality done job. With all things considered I have decided I need to remove the front clip (doghouse?) motor and tranny so I have access to do things right and the way they should have been done in the first place. So, I have never removed the front clip on a vehicle before. I will fabricate something in my garage so I can store the hood and front clip safely without hurting the nice paint but I have no clue how to best remove it. Can someone give me some good direction here? I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks Attached Images __________________ No Weak Links

06-30-2015, 09:41 AM	#2
bmur66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 92	Re: Removing front clip on my "65 Sorry about the pic. My truck is not hanging by its rear bumper as it appears __________________ No Weak Links

06-30-2015, 10:02 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Removing front clip on my "65 So what Exactly is wrong with the 396? Just a tired engine that you never rebuilt? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-30-2015, 10:21 AM	#5
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: Removing front clip on my "65 Here you go with a nice illustration...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t+clip+removal __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

06-30-2015, 10:54 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Removing front clip on my "65 On this pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...97&postcount=4 He's talking about the (front fenders) lower rear fastener on each side that's not shown. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-30-2015, 11:22 AM	#7
bmur66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 92	Re: Removing front clip on my "65 Wow. Ask and ye shall receive. You guys are awesome! __________________ No Weak Links



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