What are these screws in the inner fender/splash shield for? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Green Monster · 11-20-2020, 12:49 PM

I have four screws in my drive side fender/splash shield at the top near the emission sticker. There are two vacant holes a little further down and toward the vacant auxiliary battery tray. It looks like something was mounted here and removed. Was there a factory option, dealer option or just something a previous owner did to mount something?

I'm starting prepping to repaint the inner fenders due to rust caused by a failed master cylinder. I stopped sanding because the California emission sticker on the fender is currently not reproduced and don't know what the screws in the fender are for. I can probably make new CA emissions labels and I'd like to fill the holes but won't if they should be there.

Not sure if this info helps but it's a 72 Blazer CST 350ci/350 auto 4WD with AC, auxiliary battery, hand throttle from California with a CA emissions sticker on the fender. I was told by the previous owner the Blazer had a winch that he removed. Maybe there were winch controls mounted here?

Attached are photos and the SPID.

Any ideas of what happened here?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-20-2020, 05:00 PM

I bet the holes were for a winch control component given that history. Cruise control transducer is another thought.

I’ve been working with Ironcanine to reproduce the CA emissions decal and that should be wrapped up very soon. The final draft was approved weeks ago. He deserves all the credit for the work though.

Green Monster · 11-21-2020, 02:31 AM

How do I get in line for a new repo CA emissions decal?

Thanks for the response. Winch control seems most likely since it does not have cruise control.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-21-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster

How do I get in line for a new repo CA emissions decal?

Thanks for the response. Winch control seems most likely since it does not have cruise control.

Stay tuned. I’ll reach out with a PM and post a dedicated sale thread when the decals are in hand.

jaros44sr · 11-21-2020, 11:19 AM

I'm guessing cruise control bracket, but I will have to find mine to be sure

**DeadheadNM** · 11-21-2020, 11:30 AM

Here’s one example of a winch component affixed to the inner fender.

11-20-2020, 12:49 PM	#1
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	What are these screws in the inner fender/splash shield for? I have four screws in my drive side fender/splash shield at the top near the emission sticker. There are two vacant holes a little further down and toward the vacant auxiliary battery tray. It looks like something was mounted here and removed. Was there a factory option, dealer option or just something a previous owner did to mount something? I'm starting prepping to repaint the inner fenders due to rust caused by a failed master cylinder. I stopped sanding because the California emission sticker on the fender is currently not reproduced and don't know what the screws in the fender are for. I can probably make new CA emissions labels and I'd like to fill the holes but won't if they should be there. Not sure if this info helps but it's a 72 Blazer CST 350ci/350 auto 4WD with AC, auxiliary battery, hand throttle from California with a CA emissions sticker on the fender. I was told by the previous owner the Blazer had a winch that he removed. Maybe there were winch controls mounted here? Attached are photos and the SPID. Any ideas of what happened here? Attached Images __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

11-20-2020, 05:00 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: What are these screws in the inner fender/splash shield for? I bet the holes were for a winch control component given that history. Cruise control transducer is another thought. I’ve been working with Ironcanine to reproduce the CA emissions decal and that should be wrapped up very soon. The final draft was approved weeks ago. He deserves all the credit for the work though. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 11-20-2020 at 05:02 PM. Reason: Added

11-21-2020, 02:31 AM	#3
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: What are these screws in the inner fender/splash shield for? How do I get in line for a new repo CA emissions decal? Thanks for the response. Winch control seems most likely since it does not have cruise control. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

11-21-2020, 11:19 AM	#5
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: What are these screws in the inner fender/splash shield for? I'm guessing cruise control bracket, but I will have to find mine to be sure __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-21-2020, 11:30 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: What are these screws in the inner fender/splash shield for? Here’s one example of a winch component affixed to the inner fender. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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