CO54 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Finally getting started on my C1, and I've searched the forum, watched 48Dodger's youtube videos, looked through the manual I have too. Just trying to figure out all the main attachment points I need to make sure I get removed, before rounding up extra hands to pull it off. Does the radiator support have to come out with it all? Any tricks or gotcha's that I should know about? Any, and all insight is appreciated. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmartin_egroup Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 This is not help, but what is called doghouse on these trucks?? Dennis M. in W. Tenn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Dog house usually refers to the front sheet metal, fenders, inner fenders, grill and radiator support as a complete assembly as opposed to removing individual pieces except for the first removing the hood. I am pretty sure that the cars have 13 fasteners attaching the assembly to the firewall and frame. Make sure you get all the wires detached and labeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO54 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Was able to pull the dog house with the removal of 6 major bolts and 2 minor ones. 2 bolts inside the door jambs going into front fenders, 2 bolts under the radiator support going through frame cross member for the major bolts. Also had 2 minor bolts from inner fender to tabs on the frame. Then it was lift and walk forward, it does help to have the front wheels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 make sure also no PO has installed a good heavy after market ground strap.....these hard to break when you got all that weight in your hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Plymouthy Adams Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Mr America runner up at his day job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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