Well having a belly can be meant to mean two different extremes. If you cannot reach the manifold bolts leaning over the fenders then you do need to remove the fenders if you are already standing on a stool.
Otherwise, like Tim says, no,no,no to your questions.


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration