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**MySons68C20** · 09-08-2018, 11:18 AM

I think it may be a brace or something around the battery area but it has been long enough I can't remember

**MySons68C20** · 09-08-2018, 11:20 AM

It's for this

I couldn't add more than a picture at a time for some reason.
Thank you.

Blake

Andy4639 · 09-08-2018, 11:42 AM

Drivers side front fender brace I think. At least that's what it looks like to me.

Redneck Rydes · 09-08-2018, 11:43 AM

X2 on the brace

**MySons68C20** · 09-08-2018, 11:49 AM

Thank you for replying so quickly!
Is there one on the pass side as well?
I only have the one.

Redneck Rydes · 09-08-2018, 11:55 AM

Just the drivers side only was used to support the inner federwell where the steering shaft runs through.

**MySons68C20** · 09-08-2018, 11:58 AM

Ha! I just checked that and you guys nailed it thanks so much!

toms68cst · 09-08-2018, 12:35 PM

Let's see more of that truck!

Redneck Rydes · 09-08-2018, 09:05 PM

Small edge down and taller edge is up

darrellyates · 09-08-2018, 10:12 PM

Absolutely LOVE the color...

**MySons68C20** · 09-09-2018, 04:52 PM

Thanks for all the great help guys. I have a new question.
Can anybody provide pics of how the rear fender gravel guards attach exactly.
I have them bolted in temporarily but something doesn't seem right.
Here is a couple pics so you can see what I am talking about.

**MySons68C20** · 09-09-2018, 04:54 PM

Wow, those pics turned and suck sorry.

saxart · 09-09-2018, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Small edge down and taller edge is up

Is this for real, because if it is, I just installed mine upside down last weekend.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-10-2018, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxart

Is this for real, because if it is, I just installed mine upside down last weekend.

Here is the correct installation of the brace.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-10-2018, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MySons68C20

Thanks for all the great help guys. I have a new question.
Can anybody provide pics of how the rear fender gravel guards attach exactly.
I have them bolted in temporarily but something doesn't seem right.
Here is a couple pics so you can see what I am talking about.

Splash shields. Right then left.

**MySons68C20** · 09-10-2018, 11:03 AM

Thanks First69 that's how I have them and your pics confirm.
I appreciate the fast response by all!
Blake

sick472 · 09-10-2018, 02:59 PM

Right, Wrong, or indifferent...I installed these pieces on my 72 and the tab that the red arrow is pointing at was tucked in above the lower lip of the bed side and the rolled edge at the yellow arrow was back behind the bedside as well.

I other words...You can not see the splash guard from looking straight at the bedside from the side.

I'm not saying that mine are right because I have converted from steel to wood and they were a bit snug to install all tucked up in there. And, maybe it's a year specific thing, IDK...Just saying mine are different.

**MySons68C20** · 09-10-2018, 03:24 PM

Wow, thanks for turning the pics! The spot welded upper portions are outside not tucked in. I ordered an assembly manual today so I'm going to wait and see if it shows where it goes for sure.
Blake

**MySons68C20** · 10-07-2018, 05:38 PM

Well, after looking the fender brace over carefully there are witness marks that show the long flange pointing down towards the floor. I went ahead and installed it the way it was from the factory in case anybody was wondering.

Blake

09-08-2018, 11:18 AM	#1
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09-08-2018, 11:20 AM	#2
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? It's for this I couldn't add more than a picture at a time for some reason. Thank you. Blake Attached Images

09-08-2018, 11:42 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Drivers side front fender brace I think. At least that's what it looks like to me. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-08-2018, 11:43 AM	#4
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? X2 on the brace

09-08-2018, 11:49 AM	#5
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Thank you for replying so quickly! Is there one on the pass side as well? I only have the one.

09-08-2018, 11:55 AM	#6
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Just the drivers side only was used to support the inner federwell where the steering shaft runs through.

09-08-2018, 11:58 AM	#7
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Ha! I just checked that and you guys nailed it thanks so much!

09-08-2018, 12:35 PM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Let's see more of that truck! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-08-2018, 09:05 PM	#9
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Small edge down and taller edge is up

09-08-2018, 10:12 PM	#10
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Absolutely LOVE the color... Attached Images

09-09-2018, 04:52 PM	#11
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Thanks for all the great help guys. I have a new question. Can anybody provide pics of how the rear fender gravel guards attach exactly. I have them bolted in temporarily but something doesn't seem right. Here is a couple pics so you can see what I am talking about. Attached Images

09-09-2018, 04:54 PM	#12
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Wow, those pics turned and suck sorry.

09-10-2018, 11:03 AM	#16
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Thanks First69 that's how I have them and your pics confirm. I appreciate the fast response by all! Blake

09-10-2018, 02:59 PM	#17
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Right, Wrong, or indifferent...I installed these pieces on my 72 and the tab that the red arrow is pointing at was tucked in above the lower lip of the bed side and the rolled edge at the yellow arrow was back behind the bedside as well. I other words...You can not see the splash guard from looking straight at the bedside from the side. I'm not saying that mine are right because I have converted from steel to wood and they were a bit snug to install all tucked up in there. And, maybe it's a year specific thing, IDK...Just saying mine are different. Attached Images __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

09-10-2018, 03:24 PM	#18
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Wow, thanks for turning the pics! The spot welded upper portions are outside not tucked in. I ordered an assembly manual today so I'm going to wait and see if it shows where it goes for sure. Blake



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10-07-2018, 05:38 PM	#19
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 977	Re: What is this part for my 68 C20? Well, after looking the fender brace over carefully there are witness marks that show the long flange pointing down towards the floor. I went ahead and installed it the way it was from the factory in case anybody was wondering. Blake

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