'30 Tudor Front Fender Removal

[akruzer]

I need to remove the front fenders on my 30 Tudor to repair and paint them. I know where the general mounting bolts are at along the frame per the service and repair manual, but there appears to be more bolts like the seat mounting hardware and maybe some others that don't show in the manual?
I have the two smaller carriage bolts (see picture) removed up near the firewall that run through the fender and the first three mounting bolts that run along the frame loosened but know that isn't all that need to be done. So far I haven't even budged it... even with the help of a lever. I don't want to damage anything getting it out but don't want to remove any more hardware than necessary. Is there anywhere that shows all the bolts/hardware that actually needs to be loosened or removed to take off the fenders?

[1930artdeco]

OK, IF I remember right there is a bolt at the front of the cowl under the angled piece and several under the door sill portion of the body-I assume you pulled those already. I am working off of a 4 door sedan so I may be off a bit.

[akruzer]

I figured it out. I actually feel a little foolish once I got in to it. The procedure was to simply remove the three mounting bolts on both sides starting at the front of the vehicle and also removing the two carriage bolts that are between the first and second mounting bolts. I then put a bottle jack under the cross member the seats attach to. After raising the body just a little bit, I was able to push the mounting pad from the first perch. Once this was done and the front fender mount was removed it was easy to wiggle the fender out from under the body and off the car.

[Oldbluoval]

Recon it will go back that easily?????

[akruzer]

Probably not...

[gdmn852]

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Hello, putting fender back on, you may want to loosen the body bolts on that side of car to be able to lift it easier, and remember to reinstall the shims that came out. Good luck 🍀

[gdmn852]

Also if on driver side un tightening the steering column from gas tank bracket will help and keep from damaging the fuel tank .

[akruzer]

Thank you, I will be sure to check that.