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1968aj · 08-14-2013, 09:39 PM

i am going to attempt removing the front clip off my 59 this weekend. i have used the search but did not find much on the best way to do this. anbody have any advice on this? how many bolts-where they are located? any help would be appreciated. i seem to always do things the hard way.

55dude · 08-14-2013, 10:45 PM

If you purchase the factory ass. Manual it will be $40 well spent and tell you where all fasteners are.
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**mr48chev** · 08-14-2013, 11:11 PM

I've never done a task force truck but I'd suggest removing the bumper first then the hood and then after pulling the radiator start taking the bolts that hold it to the frame and cab out.
Hopefully someone will fill you in on where the hidden bolts are.

I've found that on any of my trucks it's easier to get the nose off if I pull the front tires first and get them out of the way.

**arturo7** · 08-14-2013, 11:30 PM

Check out the first few posts of my build thread, linked below. It will give you a rough idea of how I did it. I would also recommend getting the factory assembly manual.

1968aj · 08-14-2013, 11:57 PM

will find manual before i start .like the build thread. i have lots of pictures as soon as i figure out how to move pictures from photobucket. thanks for the help.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-15-2013, 12:39 AM

There are eight bolts, four on each side.

You do not need to remove the hood, just raise it. Disconnect the head light and signal light wires and upper/lower radiator hoses. THEN, follow this thread you needed to find:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497759

_Ogre · 08-15-2013, 08:48 AM

like dip^^ said, eight bolts
core support, top of fender, bottom of fender and bottom of inner fender

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-15-2013, 12:10 PM

Ha ha, man if you're only gonna type three letters can they be "Dan" instead of "dip"?! That's short for dipsh1t and even though I'm sure plenty of people think I am one I dont want to remind them! Lol.
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Highsider · 08-15-2013, 12:13 PM

Ha! ^^
I was thinking, "I didn't know Ogre knew Dan that well"
I sure don't know him well enough to call him "dip____"

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-15-2013, 12:20 PM

Well "dip____" is better than "____ for brains"! See, I'm a "Glass is Half Full" kinda guy!

I was kidding of course. I don't care ehat anyone calls me as long as they DO call me! Lol
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1968aj · 08-15-2013, 06:56 PM

trying to add pictures . i think i figured it out.

_Ogre · 08-15-2013, 07:15 PM

ooh ooh ooh

nice trim

deluxe cab fleetside

treat your bed trim with care, rare as hens teeth
you could buy a crate motor for what they are worth

08-14-2013, 09:39 PM	#1
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	front clip removal i am going to attempt removing the front clip off my 59 this weekend. i have used the search but did not find much on the best way to do this. anbody have any advice on this? how many bolts-where they are located? any help would be appreciated. i seem to always do things the hard way.

08-14-2013, 10:45 PM	#2
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: front clip removal If you purchase the factory ass. Manual it will be $40 well spent and tell you where all fasteners are. Posted via Mobile Device

08-14-2013, 11:11 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,713	Re: front clip removal I've never done a task force truck but I'd suggest removing the bumper first then the hood and then after pulling the radiator start taking the bolts that hold it to the frame and cab out. Hopefully someone will fill you in on where the hidden bolts are. I've found that on any of my trucks it's easier to get the nose off if I pull the front tires first and get them out of the way. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-14-2013, 11:30 PM	#4
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: front clip removal Check out the first few posts of my build thread, linked below. It will give you a rough idea of how I did it. I would also recommend getting the factory assembly manual. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

08-14-2013, 11:57 PM	#5
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: front clip removal will find manual before i start .like the build thread. i have lots of pictures as soon as i figure out how to move pictures from photobucket. thanks for the help.

08-15-2013, 12:39 AM	#6
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: front clip removal There are eight bolts, four on each side. You do not need to remove the hood, just raise it. Disconnect the head light and signal light wires and upper/lower radiator hoses. THEN, follow this thread you needed to find: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497759 __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-15-2013, 08:48 AM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: front clip removal like dip^^ said, eight bolts core support, top of fender, bottom of fender and bottom of inner fender __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-15-2013, 12:10 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: front clip removal Ha ha, man if you're only gonna type three letters can they be "Dan" instead of "dip"?! That's short for dipsh1t and even though I'm sure plenty of people think I am one I dont want to remind them! Lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-15-2013, 12:13 PM	#9
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: front clip removal Ha! ^^ I was thinking, "I didn't know Ogre knew Dan that well" I sure don't know him well enough to call him "dip____"

08-15-2013, 12:20 PM	#10
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: front clip removal Well "dip____" is better than "____ for brains"! See, I'm a "Glass is Half Full" kinda guy! I was kidding of course. I don't care ehat anyone calls me as long as they DO call me! Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-15-2013, 06:56 PM	#11
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: front clip removal trying to add pictures . i think i figured it out. Attached Images

08-15-2013, 07:15 PM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: front clip removal ooh ooh ooh nice trim deluxe cab fleetside treat your bed trim with care, rare as hens teeth you could buy a crate motor for what they are worth __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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