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bradford · 11-15-2009, 12:09 PM

I need to repair or replace this. I dont want to patch as much as possible.
Does it bolt on or is this weld on? Its an inner cowl panel.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/inn...tchpaneldr.jpg

Thanks.

mr48chev · 11-15-2009, 12:16 PM

It welds on. I think there are a series of spot welds around it that have to be drilled out to do it exactly right.

If you don't have the nose off the truck yet Coyotedav's thread shows some fairly decent photos of the front of the cab and you can see how it goes together. Spot welded and seam sealed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371676

bradford · 11-15-2009, 12:43 PM

It says its a bolt on but i dont know.
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Body&Bumpers.htm

mbgmike · 11-15-2009, 12:43 PM

Yes it welds on ..They were spot welded at factory so you will have to Plug weld the part to get it close to factory. Unless you want to invest in the equip to do it like the factory.

My nephew is in 1'st cav over their in Irag. He's from Las Vegas. Supposed to be back next month to FT Hood.
Good Luck

I guess you could bolt it on if you wanted to. I would just weld in on

I think they were describing that the panel is under the top cowl cover, which is bolted on.

bradford · 11-15-2009, 12:56 PM

Cool. Thanks for the info.
I may know him. Thats my unit.

mbgmike · 11-15-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradford

Cool. Thanks for the info.
I may know him. Thats my unit.

PM'd his name

11-15-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	is this a weld on or bolt on piece? I need to repair or replace this. I dont want to patch as much as possible. Does it bolt on or is this weld on? Its an inner cowl panel. http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/inn...tchpaneldr.jpg Thanks.

11-15-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: is this a weld on or bolt on piece? It welds on. I think there are a series of spot welds around it that have to be drilled out to do it exactly right. If you don't have the nose off the truck yet Coyotedav's thread shows some fairly decent photos of the front of the cab and you can see how it goes together. Spot welded and seam sealed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371676 Last edited by mr48chev; 11-15-2009 at 12:20 PM.

11-15-2009, 12:43 PM	#3
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: is this a weld on or bolt on piece? It says its a bolt on but i dont know. http://www.gmcpauls.com/Body&Bumpers.htm

11-15-2009, 12:43 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: is this a weld on or bolt on piece? Yes it welds on ..They were spot welded at factory so you will have to Plug weld the part to get it close to factory. Unless you want to invest in the equip to do it like the factory. My nephew is in 1'st cav over their in Irag. He's from Las Vegas. Supposed to be back next month to FT Hood. Good Luck I guess you could bolt it on if you wanted to. I would just weld in on I think they were describing that the panel is under the top cowl cover, which is bolted on. Last edited by mbgmike; 11-15-2009 at 12:50 PM.

11-15-2009, 12:56 PM	#5
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: is this a weld on or bolt on piece? Cool. Thanks for the info. I may know him. Thats my unit.



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