Rebuilt 390 installation
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Rebuilt 390 installation
Well, it has been some time since I was able to work on the truck (back injury) but I am good to go now.....I hope. My question is this, can I install the engine into the frame with the front fenders and such off and then reinstall the fenders with the engine in the frame. Hee hee, now that I have written this it seems like a stupid question but...there it is anyway. I am sure someone here has experienced this "procedure". Just curious how it went.
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Actually, that seems like the ideal way to do it. It'd give you more room to work on things. If your fenders are on now though, dont bother removing them as it is a major PITA. I had to put new inner fenders in mine, and let me tell you, if they're not rusted out you're better off just leaving well enough alone.
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Originally Posted by rusty70f100
Actually, that seems like the ideal way to do it. It'd give you more room to work on things. If your fenders are on now though, dont bother removing them as it is a major PITA. I had to put new inner fenders in mine, and let me tell you, if they're not rusted out you're better off just leaving well enough alone.
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Do wear goggles, as rust is GOING to fall into your eye. A dustmask also helps keep grit out of your teeth. Do go get new fasteners, as you will break at least one spring clip. I just used the nut / bolt / 2 fender washers arrangement for most things. Do check your cab mounts while you're in there. They are much easier to replace if the fenders are out of the way. Do spray all the bolts, on both sides, with penetrating oil. I find brake fluid works best, just keep it away from paint you want to save.
Dont beat on anything with a sledge hammer. I know it becomes tempting, but dont.
Dont beat on anything with a sledge hammer. I know it becomes tempting, but dont.
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AZ, Glad to hear your fealing better? Didnt know you had hurt your back?? Its been awhile.... Good Luck on the Inner's..lol..Thank God mine are decent... But I do have to find another hood... Battery acid after all these years and California Salt water from Living at the Beach all those years finally got to mine!! Maybe I need a Fiberglass Hood?? Hmmm..lol..
Take Care, and Good Luck with the inner's...
Russ
Take Care, and Good Luck with the inner's...
Russ
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thats the way i installed my fresh rebuild. i had the whole nose off mine cause i had to do some rust removal on my inner fenders. sure was easy to dump that dude in their with nothing in the way. hope all goes well...with the motor and the back...(surgery is probably in my future)aaarrrggghhh!
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thats the way i took my 390 out and thats going to be the way i put it back in.
it is easier to paint when you can get right up to where you want to be.
it is easier to paint when you can get right up to where you want to be.
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Originally Posted by RapidRuss
AZ, Glad to hear your fealing better? Didnt know you had hurt your back?? Its been awhile.... Good Luck on the Inner's..lol..Thank God mine are decent... But I do have to find another hood... Battery acid after all these years and California Salt water from Living at the Beach all those years finally got to mine!! Maybe I need a Fiberglass Hood?? Hmmm..lol..
Take Care, and Good Luck with the inner's...
Russ
Take Care, and Good Luck with the inner's...
Russ