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Todd65 · 12-09-2009, 03:12 PM

Inside the front fenderwell on the rear of the inner well, there is a sheetmetal cover that has 3 bolts. The bolts are apparently not what holds it on, it is also spotwelded I guess. Anyway, on both sides, mine are rusted through, it's the only rust anywhere on my truck, and my plan is to fabricate a couple of new ones and weld them on. I'm just wondering what the heck they are and why they are there. Thanks.

kelsfine69 · 12-09-2009, 03:46 PM

I was wondering if you can get replacements as well?

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Someone on here made their own replacements for them. I want to say it was Keith.Seymore, but I could be mistaken.

I'm with you though not real sure what they are besides braces for the inner fenders.

79gmcc15 · 12-09-2009, 04:48 PM

I think it was said that it is a access hole for somethinh.

kelsfine69 · 12-09-2009, 04:51 PM

Yes Keith made his own. Does that mean they are discontinued or not reproduced?

Keith Seymore · 12-09-2009, 05:36 PM

Thanks for thinking of me, guys -

Yes - I did make a little cover for this plate:

I just traced the outside size and shape onto a piece of paper and made a template. After drilling the holes I installed the bolts and torqued them down, then tapping the edge with a hammer and screwdriver to create the little offset that you see.

This one happens to be made out of stainless, which I just had laying around, but cold rolled steel would work just as well.

As far as it's original usage, I don't know if it provides access to something else (I don't think so, since originally it was part of the wheelhouse) or just provides some more structure to tie the wheelhouse back to the front of dash.

I didn't see any available in the aftermarket; all of the reproduced wheelhouses liners I saw did not include this piece.

Todd65 · 12-09-2009, 05:37 PM

Thanks, that is exactly what I plan to do in that pic.

12-09-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
Todd65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	What is this thing? (No pic) Inside the front fenderwell on the rear of the inner well, there is a sheetmetal cover that has 3 bolts. The bolts are apparently not what holds it on, it is also spotwelded I guess. Anyway, on both sides, mine are rusted through, it's the only rust anywhere on my truck, and my plan is to fabricate a couple of new ones and weld them on. I'm just wondering what the heck they are and why they are there. Thanks.

12-09-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What is this thing? (No pic) I was wondering if you can get replacements as well? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

12-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: What is this thing? (No pic) Someone on here made their own replacements for them. I want to say it was Keith.Seymore, but I could be mistaken. I'm with you though not real sure what they are besides braces for the inner fenders.

12-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: What is this thing? (No pic) I think it was said that it is a access hole for somethinh. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

12-09-2009, 04:51 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What is this thing? (No pic) Yes Keith made his own. Does that mean they are discontinued or not reproduced? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 12-09-2009 at 04:51 PM.

12-09-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: What is this thing? (No pic) Thanks for thinking of me, guys - Yes - I did make a little cover for this plate: I just traced the outside size and shape onto a piece of paper and made a template. After drilling the holes I installed the bolts and torqued them down, then tapping the edge with a hammer and screwdriver to create the little offset that you see. This one happens to be made out of stainless, which I just had laying around, but cold rolled steel would work just as well. As far as it's original usage, I don't know if it provides access to something else (I don't think so, since originally it was part of the wheelhouse) or just provides some more structure to tie the wheelhouse back to the front of dash. I didn't see any available in the aftermarket; all of the reproduced wheelhouses liners I saw did not include this piece. __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-09-2009, 05:37 PM	#7
Todd65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Re: What is this thing? (No pic) Thanks, that is exactly what I plan to do in that pic.



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