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May 24, 2007 | 09:42 AM

j3studio

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Replacing Upper Wheelhouse Panels - Hints?

I'm replacing my front upper wheelhouse panels today (the old 'tubs' are really decrepit and one is cracked). Does anyone have any hints or gotchas - it seems pretty straightforward to me.

May 24, 2007 | 09:43 AM

silver86

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I didn't replace one, but I did have to remove one in order to modify it. Very simple-unbolt, swap, bolt-up. No problems.

May 24, 2007 | 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by silver86

I didn't replace one, but I did have to remove one in order to modify it. Very simple-unbolt, swap, bolt-up. No problems.

Thanks, Shane! I've learned to ask here before I start on anything ...

May 24, 2007 | 10:10 AM

larryfs

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unless you have a 96 where they are rivited on.

May 24, 2007 | 10:12 AM

LannyL81

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unless you have a 96 where they are rivited on.

Yeah...and those rivets are like $2.50 each....if you can even find them.

Luckly I was able to find something close for a whole lot less...

May 24, 2007 | 10:18 AM

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rivited? that's just wrong.

yea, unbolt, replace. Real easy.

you will find a lot of gick on the hood, so cleaning that will be necessary.

May 24, 2007 | 10:22 AM

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you will find a lot of gick on the hood, so cleaning that will be necessary.

I had a feeling that there would be some cleaning involved ...

May 24, 2007 | 10:26 AM

bogus

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yea... dirt/dust gets trapped up there. simple green and a brush should handle the worst of it.

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May 24, 2007 | 10:45 AM

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yea... dirt/dust gets trapped up there. simple green and a brush should handle the worst of it.

It actually wasn't that dirty, but now it's cleaner than it's been since 11/9/1984 - the dates I found scored/engraved under the driver's side wheelhouse.

I guess that hood is original after all - that's only a couple of days before Lauren was born ...