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Old 09-23-2016, 10:13 PM   #1
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Removing front clip on a 58 gmc

I see a lot of people who do these trucks regularly that take the whole front clip off in one piece and do it relatively fast. does anyone have some instructions on how to do that?
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Old 09-24-2016, 01:36 PM   #2
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Re: Removing front clip on a 58 gmc

8 bolts and some wires
inner fenders and fenders have 6 bolts holding them to the cab
then 2 bolts on the core support

the whole front clip comes off then, complete with radiator
no pics but i had removed the front clip this way
makes it easy to check fitment of the body as you work on the truck
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Old 09-25-2016, 10:37 AM   #3
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Re: Removing front clip on a 58 gmc

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8 bolts and some wires
inner fenders and fenders have 6 bolts holding them to the cab
then 2 bolts on the core support

the whole front clip comes off then, complete with radiator
no pics but i had removed the front clip this way
makes it easy to check fitment of the body as you work on the truck
I have removed the top inner fender bolts and the fenders are definitely more "flexible' but there is obviously more to remove
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Old 09-25-2016, 11:29 AM   #4
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Re: Removing front clip on a 58 gmc

Two upper fender to cab bolts
Two lower fender to cab bolts
Two inner fender to firewall bolts, down low
Hood hinges are attached to firewall and inner fender so prolly wanna take hood off and then the hinges and springs
Two rad support to frame bolts
Rad hoses
Wiring
Lift up and walk it forward
Think thats it
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