Quick Question(s)
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Long Valley NJ
Quick Question(s) - Radiator Support - Which one?!!
On my 70, I have pulled my old radiator and suspension and while I was cleaning up the rad support I noticed is was rusting away. I know a problem with these cars. My conscience is getter the better of me though I really don't want spend another $400.
Is it as easy as unbolting the support and swapping in a new one or is there more to it...welding?
Also, there seem to be two options, a 26" or a 27". I measured the gap where the radiator was and it was about 27.5". Why did GM use both a 26 and a 27 other than for big blocks?
Thanks in advance.
Is it as easy as unbolting the support and swapping in a new one or is there more to it...welding?
Also, there seem to be two options, a 26" or a 27". I measured the gap where the radiator was and it was about 27.5". Why did GM use both a 26 and a 27 other than for big blocks?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by shashi27; Mar 22, 2006 at 12:27 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Midlothian VA
Originally Posted by shashi27
On my 70, I have pulled my old radiator and suspension and while I was cleaning up the rad support I noticed is was rusting away. I know a problem with these cars. My conscience is getter the better of me though I really don't want spend another $400.
Is it as easy as unbolting the support and swapping in a new one or is there more to it...welding?
Also, there seem to be two options, a 26" or a 27". I measured the gap where the radiator was and it was about 27.5". Why did GM use both a 26 and a 27 other than for big blocks?
Thanks in advance.
Is it as easy as unbolting the support and swapping in a new one or is there more to it...welding?
Also, there seem to be two options, a 26" or a 27". I measured the gap where the radiator was and it was about 27.5". Why did GM use both a 26 and a 27 other than for big blocks?
Thanks in advance.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 419
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From: Lewisville TX
Mine is rusted out too (at the bottom). Since they are so expensive, I'm going to see if a metal shop can cut out the rusted area, and fab up a new piece. I plan on drilling drain holes too!
Won't do this till the summer/fall so If someone else has any luck - Post what ya did!
Won't do this till the summer/fall so If someone else has any luck - Post what ya did!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 19,610
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From: Forked River NJ
I just did the same thing. Mine was a little rusted out at the bottom, still usable but I have always replaced any rust. The new support did require a little work to get it in but I made it fit.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Tuttle OK
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Originally Posted by shashi27
Thanks.
I sucked it up and bought the support. I changed evrything else it just seemed stupid not to get the structure up to par.
I sucked it up and bought the support. I changed evrything else it just seemed stupid not to get the structure up to par.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,213
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From: Orange County Ca
Mine had a few rust holes but was structurally sound so I inserted metal rods in the hollow spaces then filled the whole thing with resin then sanded and painted the whole thing. It is now real solid and sealed from the inside.
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