bmans vette

I have 2 projects presently....both are 1975 models.
I have the original radiator core support on one of them and it is in good shape except for the bottom cross piece. Typical swiss cheese rust.
I am practicing my welding/fab skills and want to fix this one.
I see new ones for $275-300.
I can think of better parts top spend that money on.

SO....if you have a semi-rusted (3 good sides) support that you recently replaced with a brand spanking new one.....and you did not scrap it yet......
Let me know how much you want for it and I'll take a look in my pocket/check book.

BTW....heading out from Athens, GA to Virginia Beach, VA for a week of saltwater fishing.
Leaving the 8th of May and coming back on the 15th.
Anybody have one of these supports along the I-85 corridor, this would be perfect time to grab it.

Also, if anyone needs something picked up or moved let me know. Got my Prius only on this trip but I can still move a thing or 2.

Txs for looking.

Bman

ArtGle

Call Randy at Randy's Corvettes in Iron Station, N.C.
704-689-7526
He's my source in the Charlotte area.

bmans vette

Hey txs....

Got a PM from another member.
Will be going thru NC next month...that might work also.

ArtGle

I'm about 3/4 mile from Exit 8 in N.C., Kings Mountain.
Stop for a few (coffee, Sweet tea) and say "Hi".
I'll show you my man cave and project.

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Txs

PM sent

cam68

I have one for a 1980 that is what you are looking for but I don't know if they are the same. 50.00 plus shipping from Houston, Texas. Just thought I would throw it out there!

Cam68

bvet66

Pics sent

bmans vette

Hey Cam68......
Thanks.

Not sure about an 80 fitting a 75. I'll need to research or just ask Alan71.....

I have a couple other leads but Houston is not that far. I'll let you know asap if I need pics. $50+shipping sounds fair unless there are only 3 sides to the brace....

Txs again
Dennis

bmans vette

Great job on so many pics Bryan.......PM sent.

Let me know what you think asap before I ask anyone else for pics.

Txs
Dennis

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Bryan had a decent candidate but the shipping from CA is just not worth it.
So I guess I better limit this test case to something a little closer that I can pick up myself or someone else is nearby and can drop it off.

Thanks to Bryan for all the great pics....if someone on the West Coast wants to try this idea. Check out Bryan's core support.

Guess I'll be calling North Carolina tomorrow.....LOL

Dennis (Bman)

bmans vette

Little research and it looks like in the Paragon catalog, they show 3 radiator core supports.
1969-72
1973- early 76
1976 late - 82

But looking closely it seems that the differences are based on the radiator changes and differences between SBC and BBC.
The perimeter and widths from fender skirt to fender skirt are similar.

Hmmmmm.....

Looks like best way is to get a couple and lay them on top of one another.

I'll be changing out the bottom brace anyway as that is where the rot is usually.

The project marches on.

Txs for looking

Dennis

cam68

Here ya go!

bmans vette

I'll take it.
Paypal ok once you get me shipping costs? I'll add the 3% fee also.
No big rush.
Ship next week is fine.
Txs

PM me your answers and paypal info.

Bman (Dennis)

bmans vette

Just before I got busy for this week's trip, Cam68's support showed up.

SUPER DEAL!

Txs David....not as much rust as I expected.........


Now to configure into a useable shape and reinforce it.
Pics to follow


Bman

cam68

Glad you can use it!

Plasticfreak

Repair what you have Dennis.............a little time goes a long way!

bmans vette

A good philosophy for life in general, Ray.......