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I noticed that the metal plates that go between the body and body mounts on my ‘75 are super rusty and I want to replace them but I can’t figure out what they are called nor can I find anyone selling them. If you could tell me what they are called or even recommend a seller I’d greatly appreciate it. Here is a video I took of them from the rear drivers side wheel well.
Last edited by _Orphan_Crusher_; Yesterday at 11:44 AM.
Those are the reinforcements that are riveted onto the fiberglass for the mounts.
Before you go any further, I would strongly suggest looking at the birdcage, windshield frame and all the problem rust areas on the frame, especially at the trailing arms and #1 and #2 body mount locations.
I’ve never seen anyone show that bad of rusted out reinforcements on the body.
Post up some pictures of the car and the areas I mentioned after you remove the kick panels the windshield trim and body mount panels on the rear fender wells.
If you have that type of rust in the reinforcements I wouldn’t drop a single penny into that car until you do a thorough inspection for rust.
It may not even be safe to drive.
I believe these are what you are looking for but it’s hard to tell from your video because of how close in you are and how badly damaged the reinforcements are.
Corvette Central has them in stock.
Those are the reinforcements that are riveted onto the fiberglass for the mounts.
Before you go any further, I would strongly suggest looking at the birdcage, windshield frame and all the problem rust areas on the frame, especially at the trailing arms and #1 and #2 body mount locations.
I’ve never seen anyone show that bad of rusted out reinforcements on the body.
Post up some pictures of the car and the areas I mentioned after you remove the kick panels the windshield trim and body mount panels on the rear fender wells.
If you have that type of rust in the reinforcements I wouldn’t drop a single penny into that car until you do a thorough inspection for rust.
It may not even be safe to drive.
I believe these are what you are looking for but it’s hard to tell from your video because of how close in you are and how badly damaged the reinforcements are.
Corvette Central has them in stock.
yeah, I do need to do a good inspection of the birdcage. The few interior pieces I have removed from around the windshield it did look pretty rusty but it still had plenty meat left on it and the frame I have thoroughly checked and it’s fine. I’m currently soaking the kick plate screws in wd40 because they are refusing to budge, when I have those removed I’ll add more pics
also, if body mounts themselves or anything else is too rusty I can get a better look in the future and replace them easily because I do plan on taking off the body just to make fixing everything else easier and so that I can treat existing rust and prevent future rust. Body mount #1 location- sorry about so close up, tire is pretty flat Body mount #2 location I think
I picked up original pieces off of eBay as well as some that I couldn’t find from CSC. Refinished them and installed them as the factory did… They look like they’ve been there since the car was new.
Hello Stan,
Yes!
Riveting by yourself requires some inventive bucking!
On more rivets than I'd like to remember I ended up not liking the 'squash' so had to do them over.
Alan
Help identifying body mount piece
