Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

Need help removing fender

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 01:24 PM
  #1  
Vogue's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Car: 1989 Firebird
Engine: 2.8L V6
Transmission: Automatic
Need help removing fender

This bolt is on the bottom of the Driver Side fender (see pict).

It has three holes...tried a spanner wrench to no avail.

Any idea how to remove it?

Round bolt with 3 holes
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 02:15 PM
  #2  
tomsaddy's Avatar
Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 117
Likes: 54
From: Savannah, GA
Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: TT LC9
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.50
Re: Need help removing fender

You’re looking at the nut, which is spot welded in place. The bolt head is on the opposite side. The bolt should be horizontal, it looks like the sheet metal is bent about 90 deg. Pry the flange straight again and you’ll have access.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 05:32 PM
  #3  
Vogue's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Car: 1989 Firebird
Engine: 2.8L V6
Transmission: Automatic
Re: Need help removing fender

Thanks for your quick reply....I will look for the bolt!
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2022 | 08:39 PM
  #4  
84 1LE's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 403
From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
Re: Need help removing fender

Yeah, that is bent, very typical sight. Just bend it down, 13mm for the bolt, i think.
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2022 | 06:01 AM
  #5  
Vogue's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Car: 1989 Firebird
Engine: 2.8L V6
Transmission: Automatic
Re: Need help removing fender

Thanks for both of your replies!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mr_blahblah3
Body
3
Jun 21, 2009 12:26 AM
robster66
Body
15
Dec 9, 2008 02:46 PM
Project_1986_TA
Body
7
Dec 14, 2002 12:57 PM
87Bandit
Body
4
Oct 23, 2002 06:11 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:55 AM.