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How do you separate the front clip from the firewall?

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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 01:46 AM
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Default How do you separate the front clip from the firewall?

I have a 76 that I'm removing the front clip from and was wondering how to remove the clip from the firewall? Also do you remove the thin cowl piece? Thanks in advance!
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 02:21 AM
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Are you trying to save it or just get it off?
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 02:24 AM
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Default Re: How do you separate the front clip from the firewall? (dukvet76)

Just did this on my 76. Use a good putty knife and a hammer to pry the fender from the cowl. Some places you can use an air grinder to cut it off. I spent about 20 hrs. pulling mine apart. take your time, the less damage you do will minimize body work later. Here are some pics of my project.
Email me, I have a lot more pics and details I can post. Going to crash now, have an 8am class today!
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/525739/3

P.S. You should have asked last weekend when I was in Windsor!!!!!


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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Default Re: How do you separate the front clip from the firewall? (SDixon)

I don't understand why a personal assault like this on a person wouldn't result in at least a 50% demerit penaly. Maybe I'm wrong.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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What a class act!
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