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Mikec10 · 07-28-2013, 04:03 PM

How many of you guys drive without inner fender well, im assuming you do not drive it in the rain right?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-28-2013, 04:43 PM

Pretty much. No rain or gravel or puddles. Your truck to low for fender wells?
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Mikec10 · 07-28-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Pretty much. No rain or gravel or puddles. Your truck to low for fender wells?
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Well the fronts bagged right now and it sits on the inner fender wells when i air out, and when I drive at around 55-60psi, there is about 1" of clearance between tire and fender well, I have a 28" tall tire. Its not something im too worried about just yet, but it is on the list of to do things.

78maliburat · 07-28-2013, 05:36 PM

I drive mine in the rain with no fenderwells.....wd-40 is youre friend

Mikec10 · 07-28-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 78maliburat

I drive mine in the rain with no fenderwells.....wd-40 is youre friend

Im just worried about water soaking my engine, Im not worried about my ignition system, maybe a couple of electrical things here and there to spruce up, but my issue is I live in Northern ohio so we get every climate possible through out the year, I don't drive in snow, so not worried about that but sometimes down pours come out of nowhere and I don't need my carb sucking in plenty of rain water being splashed up by my wheels.

79Betty · 07-29-2013, 06:23 AM

I understand the climate situation. Southern indiana and we get it all too. My 79 k10 (although lifted) i drove without inner fenders in rain snow and mud. It was all fine except when i hit a puddle that was a lot deeper than i thought it was. It is a PITA to keep clean.
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SBTork · 07-29-2013, 06:41 AM

I drive mine daily without inner fenders, rain, puddles, gravel, etc. No issues here. The engine compartment in my suburban is a little dirty, but not too bad at all. I want to get some inners for it eventually, but I've had no issues not running them.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-29-2013, 08:10 AM

Biggest thing I see an issue with is the fuse box junction with all the wires getting to wet and possibly the air box
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motornut · 07-29-2013, 10:02 AM

summer yes winter no

Malo83 · 07-29-2013, 01:13 PM

How does the bottom of the hood hold up, seems like it would be peppered by all the little stones and gravel on the streets

motornut · 07-29-2013, 04:03 PM

i did two summers ,only heard a few "pa tings" since i took off the silence pad as well
get some more mud here and there
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07-28-2013, 04:03 PM	#1
Mikec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 293	driving without an inner fender well How many of you guys drive without inner fender well, im assuming you do not drive it in the rain right? __________________ 1980 C10 SWB Yukon 5.3/5 speed 3.73 gears.

07-28-2013, 04:43 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: driving without an inner fender well Pretty much. No rain or gravel or puddles. Your truck to low for fender wells? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-28-2013, 05:36 PM	#4
78maliburat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: cleburne texas Posts: 174	Re: driving without an inner fender well I drive mine in the rain with no fenderwells.....wd-40 is youre friend

07-29-2013, 06:23 AM	#6
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: driving without an inner fender well I understand the climate situation. Southern indiana and we get it all too. My 79 k10 (although lifted) i drove without inner fenders in rain snow and mud. It was all fine except when i hit a puddle that was a lot deeper than i thought it was. It is a PITA to keep clean. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

07-29-2013, 06:41 AM	#7
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: driving without an inner fender well I drive mine daily without inner fenders, rain, puddles, gravel, etc. No issues here. The engine compartment in my suburban is a little dirty, but not too bad at all. I want to get some inners for it eventually, but I've had no issues not running them. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

07-29-2013, 08:10 AM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: driving without an inner fender well Biggest thing I see an issue with is the fuse box junction with all the wires getting to wet and possibly the air box Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-29-2013, 10:02 AM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: driving without an inner fender well summer yes winter no __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-29-2013, 01:13 PM	#10
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: driving without an inner fender well How does the bottom of the hood hold up, seems like it would be peppered by all the little stones and gravel on the streets

07-29-2013, 04:03 PM	#11
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: driving without an inner fender well i did two summers ,only heard a few "pa tings" since i took off the silence pad as well get some more mud here and there Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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