removing fenders from a 68 c20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

coggonobrien · 09-03-2009, 12:32 PM

need some advice on how to remove the fenders.

Looks like i need to remove the headlights and cowl to get access to bolts. if so what does it take to remove the wipers to get the cowl. i could guess but i don't wanna screw anything up. also any other tricks i need to know to remove? for now i'd like to leave the grill, front bumper, and inner fenders on if possible. i'm just trying to do the minium to get ready to lift the cab.

thanks,
David

jsbgump · 09-03-2009, 01:13 PM

There is a small tabb on each wiper arm that hangs down just a bit. You can use a flat blade screw driver but be careful you will scratch the paint up unless you use something to protect it from the screwdriver prying it off

threeonthetree · 09-03-2009, 02:17 PM

you should remove the bumper or else it will be hard to get by it when taking the fenders off.

coggonobrien · 09-03-2009, 02:47 PM

gotcha, thanks for the tips guys

Dingfodgy · 09-03-2009, 02:57 PM

Depending on the condition of your truck, I would suggest hitting all the fasteners with PB Blaster or WD-40 at least 24/hrs. before you start tearing it apart. Especially the ones that hold the outer fender to the inner fender....the factory J-Nuts can be real stubborn.

tim21391 · 09-03-2009, 03:36 PM

grille is attached to fenders so u will have to take the them out.. headlights can stay in too

**mr48chev** · 09-03-2009, 04:40 PM

Are you pulling the whole front clip as a unit or just pulling the fenders? that can make a difference in the steps you need to take.

coggonobrien · 09-03-2009, 05:14 PM

i was hoping to pull just the fenders, i want to take off the bar minimum to allow me to lift the cab.

tim21391 · 09-03-2009, 08:55 PM

isnt almost impossible to remove just the fenders?

09-03-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	removing fenders from a 68 c20 need some advice on how to remove the fenders. Looks like i need to remove the headlights and cowl to get access to bolts. if so what does it take to remove the wipers to get the cowl. i could guess but i don't wanna screw anything up. also any other tricks i need to know to remove? for now i'd like to leave the grill, front bumper, and inner fenders on if possible. i'm just trying to do the minium to get ready to lift the cab. thanks, David

09-03-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 There is a small tabb on each wiper arm that hangs down just a bit. You can use a flat blade screw driver but be careful you will scratch the paint up unless you use something to protect it from the screwdriver prying it off __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

09-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#3
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 you should remove the bumper or else it will be hard to get by it when taking the fenders off. __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

09-03-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 gotcha, thanks for the tips guys

09-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#5
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 Depending on the condition of your truck, I would suggest hitting all the fasteners with PB Blaster or WD-40 at least 24/hrs. before you start tearing it apart. Especially the ones that hold the outer fender to the inner fender....the factory J-Nuts can be real stubborn. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

09-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 grille is attached to fenders so u will have to take the them out.. headlights can stay in too __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

09-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 Are you pulling the whole front clip as a unit or just pulling the fenders? that can make a difference in the steps you need to take.

09-03-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 i was hoping to pull just the fenders, i want to take off the bar minimum to allow me to lift the cab.

09-03-2009, 08:55 PM	#9
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: removing fenders from a 68 c20 isnt almost impossible to remove just the fenders? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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