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ERBSIX · 09-14-2011, 10:03 AM

I would like to remove the Front Wheel wells under the hood of my 1978 Silverado WITHOUT having to take the entire front end apart.

Is this possible?

**old Rusty C10** · 09-14-2011, 10:08 AM

yes it is i did this with my 1976 and my 1982. it is a bit of a pain tho to fit the old ones out and the new ones in.... just go easy and it will work

ERBSIX · 09-14-2011, 10:09 AM

My plan is to custom fabricate some new ones out of sheet metal. No curve, just some nice bends.

So hopefully that will make it easier to put them back in.

My rationale behind this, is I'm getting some rust on my new fenders b/c of the crappy old wheel wells, so I want to just remove them.

RandyP · 09-14-2011, 11:09 AM

It's not hard at all if you take the wheel off, gives you a good area to work with. I've had them just fall right out after taking the last bolt out, and I've had them fight me, just depends on the moon I guess.

Stepper562 · 09-14-2011, 11:23 AM

+1 on the above statement...tIe the wheels off, remove the the bolts and nuts which connect the inner fender to outer and cab and the twisting, turning and prying.

Good luck.
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nerphin · 09-14-2011, 02:46 PM

I did it with the tire on. Just drop it, then rotate it out.

If you are driving around with nothing there it is gonna make a huge mess under the hood.

ERBSIX · 09-14-2011, 02:49 PM

The folks on this forum rock hard-core! :-)

Nerphin: I don't intend to drive it without one.

I just want to get at the rust spot on the fender and make sure it doesn't rust anymore.
Ideally, I would like to fabricate some simple, angular replacements out of sheet metal.

muthstryker · 09-15-2011, 02:49 AM

Ya I did it with my 20s on the truck without even jacking the thing up.

**N2TRUX** · 09-15-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muthstryker

Ya I did it with my 20s on the truck without even jacking the thing up.

I wish I had that on video. I am guessing there was some

involved.

juiceman650 · 09-15-2011, 03:40 AM

Did it a while back on my 75. There's like around 11 bolts per side (cant remember exactly) but its way easier if you jack it up and remove your wheels.
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09-14-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders I would like to remove the Front Wheel wells under the hood of my 1978 Silverado WITHOUT having to take the entire front end apart. Is this possible? __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

09-14-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders yes it is i did this with my 1976 and my 1982. it is a bit of a pain tho to fit the old ones out and the new ones in.... just go easy and it will work __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-14-2011, 10:09 AM	#3
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders My plan is to custom fabricate some new ones out of sheet metal. No curve, just some nice bends. So hopefully that will make it easier to put them back in. My rationale behind this, is I'm getting some rust on my new fenders b/c of the crappy old wheel wells, so I want to just remove them. __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

09-14-2011, 11:09 AM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders It's not hard at all if you take the wheel off, gives you a good area to work with. I've had them just fall right out after taking the last bolt out, and I've had them fight me, just depends on the moon I guess. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#5
Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders +1 on the above statement...tIe the wheels off, remove the the bolts and nuts which connect the inner fender to outer and cab and the twisting, turning and prying. Good luck. Posted via Mobile Device

09-14-2011, 02:46 PM	#6
nerphin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pnw Posts: 93	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders I did it with the tire on. Just drop it, then rotate it out. If you are driving around with nothing there it is gonna make a huge mess under the hood. __________________ 1994 K1500 Suburban, 5.7/4L60E

09-14-2011, 02:49 PM	#7
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders The folks on this forum rock hard-core! :-) Nerphin: I don't intend to drive it without one. I just want to get at the rust spot on the fender and make sure it doesn't rust anymore. Ideally, I would like to fabricate some simple, angular replacements out of sheet metal. __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

09-15-2011, 02:49 AM	#8
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders Ya I did it with my 20s on the truck without even jacking the thing up.

09-15-2011, 03:40 AM	#10
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Remove Front Wheel Wells without Fenders Did it a while back on my 75. There's like around 11 bolts per side (cant remember exactly) but its way easier if you jack it up and remove your wheels. Posted via Mobile Device



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