Inner fender removal question

[DanMcG]

Is it possible to remove the inner fenders from my 85 k10 without removing the fenders?  It looks like you could do it but might be tricky. And does anyone have a pic of the inner fender where it meets the firewall, both of mine have large rust holes in this area, but it looks like there was something there like maybe a vent or something?

[zieg85]

no pictures but yes you can remove them without taking the fender off

[winky]

I usually take my tire off and fish it out. ill see if i can get you some pics

[DanMcG]

Thanks Guys. Still trying to figure out what was where the rust hole is.

[fitz]

Thanks Guys. Still trying to figure out what was where the rust hole is.

Any pics of it?

[blazer74]

Probably where the large 9/16 head bolt with large washeris that mounts to the extension on the firewall. The hole is large to allow adjustment for the inner fender
The inner fender has a reinforcement plate there that gets water/crud etc between it and the inner and rusts there.

[DanMcG]

Thanks for the info Blazer, After you mentioned this, I can see there is a mount on the firewall but no mounting bolt.

[blazer74]

Very common rot area

[DanMcG]

 Does anyone make a patch panel for this area? I can't say I've ever seen one advertised.

[blazer74]

Better to get another inner fender. Check the store on this site. They have them.