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06-30-2015, 09:40 AM
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Removing front clip on my "65
My project truck has been sitting still for about a year now. I bought it as an incomplete build. A couple things derailed my progress. What I found was a broken engine block on one of the starter mounting holes. I mounted a mini starter and it seems to start fine but in the long term I am considering the big block 396 to be junk (after I wasted $ on a nice carb, coated headers, chrome, wires, etc...). It runs good but I will most likely replace it with a small block crate motor or 5.3. Also the top of the frame rails were trimmed to fit big block headers. I am not thrilled with this and want it repaired. Additionally I want to convert to front power disc brakes and replace all of the brake lines with a quality done job.
With all things considered I have decided I need to remove the front clip (doghouse?) motor and tranny so I have access to do things right and the way they should have been done in the first place. So, I have never removed the front clip on a vehicle before. I will fabricate something in my garage so I can store the hood and front clip safely without hurting the nice paint but I have no clue how to best remove it. Can someone give me some good direction here? I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks
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06-30-2015, 09:41 AM
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Re: Removing front clip on my "65
Sorry about the pic. My truck is not hanging by its rear bumper as it appears
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06-30-2015, 10:02 AM
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Re: Removing front clip on my "65
So what Exactly is wrong with the 396? Just a tired engine that you never rebuilt?
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06-30-2015, 10:07 AM
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Re: Removing front clip on my "65
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06-30-2015, 10:21 AM
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Re: Removing front clip on my "65
Here you go with a nice illustration...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t+clip+removal
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06-30-2015, 10:54 AM
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Re: Removing front clip on my "65
On this pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...97&postcount=4
He's talking about the (front fenders) lower rear fastener on each side that's not shown.
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06-30-2015, 11:22 AM
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Re: Removing front clip on my "65
Wow. Ask and ye shall receive. You guys are awesome!
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