Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mikes66ChevyC10 · 07-19-2015, 11:01 PM

I'm mocking up the front end of my 66 and the bottom of the grille support panel and the front of the fenders don't line up at all on both the pass and drivers side. I have them pretty close on top but there's no way to make of that much of a difference to fix the bottom.

My thought is I could bend the bottom of the grille support down enough to match the fender but I'm afraid it will look bad and I also don't want to ruin a good original panel. Any thoughts on this? Here are some pictures of what I'm talking about.

**Captainfab** · 07-20-2015, 01:27 AM

That is because you have aftermarket fenders which typically don't fit at all without a bunch of rework. How is the fit at the cab and with the inner fenders? If it were me, I would send those fenders back and just fix the original fenders.

Mikes66ChevyC10 · 07-20-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That is because you have aftermarket fenders which typically don't fit at all without a bunch of rework. How is the fit at the cab and with the inner fenders? If it were me, I would send those fenders back and just fix the original fenders.

Thanks for your reply. The fenders actually fit very well at the cab. The pass side inner fender is terrible and the drivers side is pretty good. The original fenders are completely shot and so are the inner's. Looks like I'll be looking for some originals.

chevy_mike · 07-20-2015, 11:07 AM

Yeah, it's amazing what the aftermarket companies thinks is acceptable for panel fitment. Seriously do any of these yahoos ever test fit their parts on an original vehicle, to check fitment?!

Mikes66ChevyC10 · 07-20-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Yeah, it's amazing what the aftermarket companies thinks is acceptable for panel fitment. Seriously do any of these yahoos ever test fit their parts on an original vehicle, to check fitment?!

I was thinking the very same thing Mike while I was trying to bolt the front end on my truck.

61K10 · 07-20-2015, 12:12 PM

mine fit the same or close to that. when fitting have everything loose while fitting, then tighten everything up. my grill support was bent a little also. Mine ended up fitting with a little muscle.

SIR · 07-20-2015, 04:06 PM

I had the same issue...you have to "re drill'..." file" & "FINENESS"...re-drill the IMPORTED FENDER & PULL!!! TILL DESIRED RESULTS ARE ACHIEVED!! it takes time so take your time....good luck.

trooper61 · 07-20-2015, 08:11 PM

I have extra set inner fenders and rad support in 97702

07-19-2015, 11:01 PM	#1
Mikes66ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Forest City PA Posts: 378	Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 I'm mocking up the front end of my 66 and the bottom of the grille support panel and the front of the fenders don't line up at all on both the pass and drivers side. I have them pretty close on top but there's no way to make of that much of a difference to fix the bottom. My thought is I could bend the bottom of the grille support down enough to match the fender but I'm afraid it will look bad and I also don't want to ruin a good original panel. Any thoughts on this? Here are some pictures of what I'm talking about. __________________ 1966 C10 Stepside swb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617778

07-20-2015, 01:27 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 That is because you have aftermarket fenders which typically don't fit at all without a bunch of rework. How is the fit at the cab and with the inner fenders? If it were me, I would send those fenders back and just fix the original fenders. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-20-2015, 11:07 AM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 Yeah, it's amazing what the aftermarket companies thinks is acceptable for panel fitment. Seriously do any of these yahoos ever test fit their parts on an original vehicle, to check fitment?! __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-20-2015, 12:12 PM	#6
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 mine fit the same or close to that. when fitting have everything loose while fitting, then tighten everything up. my grill support was bent a little also. Mine ended up fitting with a little muscle. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

07-20-2015, 04:06 PM	#7
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 I had the same issue...you have to "re drill'..." file" & "FINENESS"...re-drill the IMPORTED FENDER & PULL!!! TILL DESIRED RESULTS ARE ACHIEVED!! it takes time so take your time....good luck. __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

07-20-2015, 08:11 PM	#8
trooper61 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: BEND, OR Posts: 23	Re: Help with Grille Support panel on my 66 I have extra set inner fenders and rad support in 97702



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