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orangek5 · 03-06-2010, 09:36 PM

Need advise or steps in removing a front clip on a 72

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No3Fan4Ever · 03-06-2010, 10:10 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194094

hope this helps

72 tigger · 03-06-2010, 10:27 PM

Here's how I do it - Remove the following: wiper arms,cowl vent,front wheels,inner wheel liners,bumper,radiator, & battery. Then I remove the radiator support bolts (the 2 big ones that go to the frame) & unplug the wiring harness at the firewall (1 bolt in the center needs to be removed then it unplugs). Make sure all other small stuff is unhooked ( alt. wiring, wiper fluid line, etc.) then remove the 6 bolts that hold the fenders to the cab ( 4 at the top & 2 at the bottom). I leave 2 of the uppers in (1 on each side)until I have some help - 1 person to gun out those last 2 bolts (wife works good for that job) & another guy to grab the other fender. We (the 2 guys) then can just pick up the whole doghouse (hood & all) & lift it off the truck. This usually can be done in about an hour using the air gun. Hope this helps!

orangek5 · 03-07-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Here's how I do it - Remove the following: wiper arms,cowl vent,front wheels,inner wheel liners,bumper,radiator, & battery. Then I remove the radiator support bolts (the 2 big ones that go to the frame) & unplug the wiring harness at the firewall (1 bolt in the center needs to be removed then it unplugs). Make sure all other small stuff is unhooked ( alt. wiring, wiper fluid line, etc.) then remove the 6 bolts that hold the fenders to the cab ( 4 at the top & 2 at the bottom). I leave 2 of the uppers in (1 on each side)until I have some help - 1 person to gun out those last 2 bolts (wife works good for that job) & another guy to grab the other fender. We (the 2 guys) then can just pick up the whole doghouse (hood & all) & lift it off the truck. This usually can be done in about an hour using the air gun. Hope this helps!

THANKS thats what I needed.

03-06-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	How Many Bolts to Remove Front Clip? Need advise or steps in removing a front clip on a 72? __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

03-06-2010, 10:10 PM	#2
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: How Many Bolts to Remove Front Clip? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194094 hope this helps __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

03-06-2010, 10:27 PM	#3
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: How Many Bolts to Remove Front Clip? Here's how I do it - Remove the following: wiper arms,cowl vent,front wheels,inner wheel liners,bumper,radiator, & battery. Then I remove the radiator support bolts (the 2 big ones that go to the frame) & unplug the wiring harness at the firewall (1 bolt in the center needs to be removed then it unplugs). Make sure all other small stuff is unhooked ( alt. wiring, wiper fluid line, etc.) then remove the 6 bolts that hold the fenders to the cab ( 4 at the top & 2 at the bottom). I leave 2 of the uppers in (1 on each side)until I have some help - 1 person to gun out those last 2 bolts (wife works good for that job) & another guy to grab the other fender. We (the 2 guys) then can just pick up the whole doghouse (hood & all) & lift it off the truck. This usually can be done in about an hour using the air gun. Hope this helps!



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