Radiator bracket rust?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: winterville NC
Radiator bracket rust?
hey guys i noticed i had a small leak from under the radiator today and i noticed i got some rust issues from the radiator bracket ( not sure what it is called)...First off what are they called and who sells them.....I am planning on pulling motor out next month and would like to replace them then if possible, also just how much trouble are they to replace...please see pics ...Thank You in advance
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: San Bruno California
who ever you get it from, make sure you save your old one to cross check it. I bought one from Ecklers and put it on. The shroud was off by half an inch. Couldn't figure out why it was off by that much. I/2 inch is alot on the vette. I finally took off the rradiator support and compared it with my old one. Found out that the bottom bracket was welded 1/2 off. Doing the shroud and the radiator was a big pain.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Winston Salem NC
How badly rusted is it? Evaporust will pull the rust out of the pits and leave clean metal. No, I don't work for them, but I do like their product.
I have cleaned many of my parts with it and simply prime and repaint. I usually degrease first and then dip it. Sometimes I have to use a steel brush to pull off the remaining paint.
Your call.
I have cleaned many of my parts with it and simply prime and repaint. I usually degrease first and then dip it. Sometimes I have to use a steel brush to pull off the remaining paint.
Your call.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: Frederick Md
Replace it...It honestly is not a difficult job IF you can turn a wrench...you are good to go..
Just about the only thing you an replace on a Corvette without doing the normal first step (of disassembling the entire car)
Some years had early production and late production designed radiators and supports so just make sure you order the correct design ..
Bob G.
Just about the only thing you an replace on a Corvette without doing the normal first step (of disassembling the entire car)
Some years had early production and late production designed radiators and supports so just make sure you order the correct design ..
Bob G.
Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
Vette salvage yard here in Phx. They have lots of rust free stuff and you won't have to worry about the aftermarketalmostfitsbutdoesntreallywork formycar problems. 
Last edited by AdamMeh; Sep 22, 2012 at 04:55 PM.
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Racer
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From: winterville NC
could someone post me a link to 1 of these . or tell me what the official name it is called......getting ready to take advantage of holiday shipping and discounts but i want to make sure i got the correct 1?......1979 model, auto, L82 motor with AC not sure what other info might be needed?
Le Mans Master
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