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Dodge68charger · 11-08-2022, 03:06 PM

Just wondering if there’s an order that I should install the fenders, grill, wheel tubs, etc on my 1969 c10.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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tutone · 11-08-2022, 03:20 PM

More than one way to skin a cat on this one.
On a truck with no worries on scratching paint, I put the rad support in first, (loosely), then inner fenders, then cowl vent, then fenders followed of course, by everything grill and headlight related. New paint? Tape every edge with a generous amount of good relase masking tape. (Blue) works fine. I have assembled the support, inners and fenders and got some help setting it in place as a unit, but only if I had all my shims numbered and ready to go. A mix and match of gm and aftermarket? I'd go with the 1st method.

Dodge68charger · 11-08-2022, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

More than one way to skin a cat on this one.
On a truck with no worries on scratching paint, I put the rad support in first, (loosely), then inner fenders, then cowl vent, then fenders followed of course, by everything grill and headlight related. New paint? Tape every edge with a generous amount of good relase masking tape. (Blue) works fine. I have assembled the support, inners and fenders and got some help setting it in place as a unit, but only if I had all my shims numbered and ready to go. A mix and match of gm and aftermarket? I'd go with the 1st method.

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Dodge68charger · 11-08-2022, 08:28 PM

I ll Do It In That Order. Thank You
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**Palf70Step** · 11-09-2022, 08:01 AM

The one thing I do, not mentioned yet, is before I start I cross measure from key points on the firewall to front of the frame to make sure the cab is on square. If the cab is off a hair, it ill make the front panel alignment a bear.

**mkmc69** · 11-16-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

The one thing I do, not mentioned yet, is before I start I cross measure from key points on the firewall to front of the frame to make sure the cab is on square. If the cab is off a hair, it ill make the front panel alignment a bear.

Good point.

11-08-2022, 03:06 PM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 532	69 C10 Front Body Panel Install Help? Just wondering if there’s an order that I should install the fenders, grill, wheel tubs, etc on my 1969 c10. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2022, 03:20 PM	#2
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,257	Re: 69 C10 Front Body Panel Install Help? More than one way to skin a cat on this one. On a truck with no worries on scratching paint, I put the rad support in first, (loosely), then inner fenders, then cowl vent, then fenders followed of course, by everything grill and headlight related. New paint? Tape every edge with a generous amount of good relase masking tape. (Blue) works fine. I have assembled the support, inners and fenders and got some help setting it in place as a unit, but only if I had all my shims numbered and ready to go. A mix and match of gm and aftermarket? I'd go with the 1st method. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

11-08-2022, 08:28 PM	#4
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 532	Re: 69 C10 Front Body Panel Install Help? I ll Do It In That Order. Thank You Posted via Mobile Device

11-09-2022, 08:01 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,703	Re: 69 C10 Front Body Panel Install Help? The one thing I do, not mentioned yet, is before I start I cross measure from key points on the firewall to front of the frame to make sure the cab is on square. If the cab is off a hair, it ill make the front panel alignment a bear. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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