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77ChevySharkBite · 09-13-2013, 09:47 AM

I need your help guys!

I'm going to be hopefully getting rid of my old 305/th350 combo today, my question is. How do you pull off the front clip of our truck as a whole piece I'm thinking it's those 4 bolts total. 2 at the top of where the fenders are and then 2 at the bottom kind of where the cab sits. Are those the only bolts that are holding it in? What else will I have to unplug etc to take it off as well.

Thanks fellas you guys are awesome!!!

68Timber · 09-13-2013, 09:56 AM

Subbed, I need this info myself.

frog210 · 09-13-2013, 10:14 AM

2 on the top by the windshield 2 between the door and the fender 2 where the cabs sits at so a total of 6 bolts for both sides, dont forget to count the shims,
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The electrical connectors radiator bolts o yea the inner fender bolts that bolt to the fire wall I think that should be it, whatever is left will be noticeable and be able to pull out easily

77ChevySharkBite · 09-13-2013, 10:25 AM

Alright cool thanks Frog!! I appreciate it I figured it would be pretty easy to pull just wanted to double check to make sure it's all simple.
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cochino12 · 09-13-2013, 10:29 AM

there are also bolts on the radiator support, iirc they just pull out from the bottom though

frog210 · 09-13-2013, 10:30 AM

Idk depending on your brake lines you might have to remove the inner fender or remove the whole fender, I was trying to install a 87 front clip onto my 74 and well I removed the whole drivers fender because of my brake lines
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J Knight · 09-13-2013, 10:30 AM

Take the bumper and front wheels off too for clearance. If you have decent paint, tape the front edge of the door and rear edge of fender to protect the paint.
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frog210 · 09-13-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Take the bumper and front wheels off too for clearance. If you have decent paint, tape the front edge of the door and rear edge of fender to protect the paint.
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I agree with bumper, I did it no problem with my tires 31in tires on, it gave me something to sit the fender on when I was doing this by myself lol
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tex_waco_usmc · 09-13-2013, 12:24 PM

Use a cherry picker and a system of ratchet straps and it will make the lifting and moving so much easier, trust me I know this to be truth as I just did this on my daughters truck by myself! Was easy-peasy!!!

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77ChevySharkBite · 09-13-2013, 05:04 PM

Great!! Thanks for all the info and heads up fellas I really appreciate it more than you know! It's just primered so no issues with scratching paint or anything of that nature also no worries with a bumper as I don't have one

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Thank you guys i'll let you know how it goes!

09-13-2013, 09:47 AM	#1
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	taking off front clip as whole I need your help guys! I'm going to be hopefully getting rid of my old 305/th350 combo today, my question is. How do you pull off the front clip of our truck as a whole piece I'm thinking it's those 4 bolts total. 2 at the top of where the fenders are and then 2 at the bottom kind of where the cab sits. Are those the only bolts that are holding it in? What else will I have to unplug etc to take it off as well. Thanks fellas you guys are awesome!!! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

09-13-2013, 09:56 AM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: taking off front clip as whole Subbed, I need this info myself. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-13-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: taking off front clip as whole 2 on the top by the windshield 2 between the door and the fender 2 where the cabs sits at so a total of 6 bolts for both sides, dont forget to count the shims, Posted via Mobile Device The electrical connectors radiator bolts o yea the inner fender bolts that bolt to the fire wall I think that should be it, whatever is left will be noticeable and be able to pull out easily __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

09-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#4
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: taking off front clip as whole Alright cool thanks Frog!! I appreciate it I figured it would be pretty easy to pull just wanted to double check to make sure it's all simple. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

09-13-2013, 10:29 AM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: taking off front clip as whole there are also bolts on the radiator support, iirc they just pull out from the bottom though __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

09-13-2013, 10:30 AM	#6
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: taking off front clip as whole Idk depending on your brake lines you might have to remove the inner fender or remove the whole fender, I was trying to install a 87 front clip onto my 74 and well I removed the whole drivers fender because of my brake lines Posted via Mobile Device __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

09-13-2013, 10:30 AM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: taking off front clip as whole Take the bumper and front wheels off too for clearance. If you have decent paint, tape the front edge of the door and rear edge of fender to protect the paint. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

09-13-2013, 12:24 PM	#9
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: taking off front clip as whole Use a cherry picker and a system of ratchet straps and it will make the lifting and moving so much easier, trust me I know this to be truth as I just did this on my daughters truck by myself! Was easy-peasy!!!

09-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#10
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: taking off front clip as whole Great!! Thanks for all the info and heads up fellas I really appreciate it more than you know! It's just primered so no issues with scratching paint or anything of that nature also no worries with a bumper as I don't have one . Thank you guys i'll let you know how it goes! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal



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