Removal of the radiator support

[TommyD11730]

Guys
Does anyone have a good write up on the removal of the radiator support? Pulling the one off my 84 GMC and would like to keep the fenders on the truck (if possible).

Thanks!

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[Honky Kong jr]

Guys
Does anyone have a good write up on the removal of the radiator support? Pulling the one off my 84 GMC and would like to keep the fenders on the truck (if possible).

Thanks!

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Your gonna have to loosen them and remove the rear bollts for the inner fenders, to get enough movement to be able to weasel it out. At the least it’s gonna be a pita.

 

[Craig 85]

It is possible. I did it last spring on my '85.

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[Honky Kong jr]

Guys
Does anyone have a good write up on the removal of the radiator support? Pulling the one off my 84 GMC and would like to keep the fenders on the truck (if possible).

Thanks!

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What’s your paint code? There is a member looking for the code for that color. @ItsMichaelH

 

[Frankenchevy]

did mine last week. maybe the later body trucks have more room. I didn't have to loosen any bolts on the cab side of the fenders. its easy enough. I didn't look anything up about it and it was my first rodeo. two of the carriage bolts that hold the outer bumper to the brackets gave me trouble, but other than that it was a breeze.

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[Frankenchevy]

Guys
Does anyone have a good write up on the removal of the radiator support? Pulling the one off my 84 GMC and would like to keep the fenders on the truck (if possible).

Thanks!

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I do really like that color combo.

 

[Craig 85]

What’s your paint code? There is a member looking for the code for that color. @ItsMichaelH

I replied to him.

 

[TommyD11730]

What’s your paint code? There is a member looking for the code for that color. @ItsMichaelH

Can you read this? Best I can do tonight.

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[TommyD11730]

I do really like that color combo.

LOL, that makes one of us!!! I'll never repaint it, because I would want it done right... but damn, it's tough to drive a color you don't care for.

 

[TommyD11730]

did mine last week. maybe the later body trucks have more room. I didn't have to loosen any bolts on the cab side of the fenders. its easy enough. I didn't look anything up about it and it was my first rodeo. two of the carriage bolts that hold the outer bumper to the brackets gave me trouble, but other than that it was a breeze.

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I hope your right!
Had my bumper off last year, so that should be a non issue. Figure both battery trays, the overflow tank... oh and I have a cooler of sorts up there, embarrassed to say not sure if it's oil or ATF. Would be nice if I could pass it through the support vs having to remove it.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Guys
Does anyone have a good write up on the removal of the radiator support? Pulling the one off my 84 GMC and would like to keep the fenders on the truck (if possible).

Thanks!

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Oh yeah nice bumper thingys.

 

[Craig 85]

Can you read this? Best I can do tonight.

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Same paint codes as mine.

 

[chengny]

Guys
Does anyone have a good write up on the removal of the radiator support? Pulling the one off my 84 GMC and would like to keep the fenders on the truck (if possible).

Thanks!

From the 1984 Service Manual:

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[TommyD11730]

Interesting. ... they don't mention pulling the front bumper. I can't see how that support can come out with the bumper still attached.

 

[chengny]

Interesting. ... they don't mention pulling the front bumper. I can't see how that support can come out with the bumper still attached.

There's nothing connecting the radiator support to the bumper - and there is plenty of room between them to work. I was able to strip this entire front clip without removing the bumper (or the 9' Speedcaster plow frame):

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