Can I remove only the core support and inner fenders?

[BaroneDog]

Will the core support and inner fenders (wheel wells) come out clean when engine is out ?. I want to keep the fenders and grille attached. Just wanted to do some engine bay cleanup while engine is out and specifically sand blast the core support and parts of the wheel wells (especially the surface between the inner and outer fender). I want to be sure this can be done without messing something else up before I start tearing things apart. Thanks.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by BaroneDog

Will the core support and inner fenders (wheel wells) come out clean when engine is out ?. I want to keep the fenders and grille attached. Just wanted to do some engine bay cleanup while engine is out and specifically sand blast the core support and parts of the wheel wells (especially the surface between the inner and outer fender). I want to be sure this can be done without messing something else up before I start tearing things apart. Thanks.

I never did it that way .....i know you can remove the inner wheel wells off without taking a fender off I'm not shore if you can get the core support out without taking at least one fender off and then you might be able to go up and out one side not sure....Im going out to my truck to take a look

[BaroneDog]

Thanks! Also, not sure if it makes a difference, but this is on a 1967.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by BaroneDog

Will the core support and inner fenders (wheel wells) come out clean when engine is out ?. I want to keep the fenders and grille attached. Just wanted to do some engine bay cleanup while engine is out and specifically sand blast the core support and parts of the wheel wells (especially the surface between the inner and outer fender). I want to be sure this can be done without messing something else up before I start tearing things apart. Thanks.

Unless I didn't see somewhere what year of truck you have, I can say I did that with my 56 truck. I infact removed the front fenders and the upper and lower radiator supports all mounted together. Hope this helps. Just a note, when you do this, it's going to twist some so be very careful and brace where you can across the fenders front and back. hope this helps.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

I never did it that way .....i know you can remove the inner wheel wells off without taking a fender off I'm not shore if you can get the core support out without taking at least one fender off and then you might be able to go up and out one side not sure....Im going out to my truck to take a look

be hard pressed without taking at least one fender off my opinion the grill will keep everything tight on both sided you may have to loosen those bolts so you can get some clearance let us know how you make out

[zicc1835]

the 67 grill also has that gravel pan at the bottom may get in the way or at least thats bolted to the core support .....i have a 67 nose on my wannabe 71