Rusted out #4 body mount bracket replacement
Pro
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From: Naperville IL
well the #2 and #3 body mount nuts are captured in 1/8" steel cages, not that flimsy sheet metal one the #4 uses, so they should hold up a lot better...they're also a little more protected from the elements for whatever that's worth.
I wouldn't bother putting the #4 cage back in either, for mine I cut an 1/8"" steel plate the size of the bottom of the well, and welded a square nut to the top of it. Then I painted the whole deal and put it back in. that with stainless bolts and anti-sieze should make it easy to remove if I ever have to again.
I wouldn't bother putting the #4 cage back in either, for mine I cut an 1/8"" steel plate the size of the bottom of the well, and welded a square nut to the top of it. Then I painted the whole deal and put it back in. that with stainless bolts and anti-sieze should make it easy to remove if I ever have to again.
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
eh, did mine years ago, down here,....simple, really, just cut out with a sawzall while taking tension off the mount by jacking the rear up a bit...just a hair...did remove one of the tabs to get new mount in place, cant remember which one though...used stainless nuts and bolts all around for install, ditched the cage nuts...
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by Bullshark
Is there some overwhelming reason why I should go to the trouble to rivet in a new captive nut/cage, other than NCRS
Seems to me, a big plate washer and new nut would be easier and work better for the next poor bastard that want's to do a frame off.......after I'm long gone
Bullshark
Seems to me, a big plate washer and new nut would be easier and work better for the next poor bastard that want's to do a frame off.......after I'm long gone Bullshark
No NCRS here, so I didn't bother with that cage & nut crap. Didn't stress out using cheap-o pop rivits either. Stainless #12 machine screws with stainless nylock's & washers to mount the support, and quality stainless bolt, oversize washer & nut for the spacer. Eddie
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by chris73cpe
well the #2 and #3 body mount nuts are captured in 1/8" steel cages, not that flimsy sheet metal one the #4 uses, so they should hold up a lot better...they're also a little more protected from the elements for whatever that's worth.
I wouldn't bother putting the #4 cage back in either, for mine I cut an 1/8"" steel plate the size of the bottom of the well, and welded a square nut to the top of it. Then I painted the whole deal and put it back in. that with stainless bolts and anti-sieze should make it easy to remove if I ever have to again.
I wouldn't bother putting the #4 cage back in either, for mine I cut an 1/8"" steel plate the size of the bottom of the well, and welded a square nut to the top of it. Then I painted the whole deal and put it back in. that with stainless bolts and anti-sieze should make it easy to remove if I ever have to again.
Att-a boy Chris!!!!!
Eddie
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From: Naperville IL
Originally Posted by Edzred72
Att-a boy Chris!!!!! Eddie
now if i can only get the front fender supports back together
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Bob, are you replacing the cushions also. I think ours are aluminum and you can use later rubber mounts to quiet the car down some. Just curious as this is one of those jobs I have not done to mine. I have thought about it quite a bit though.
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
Bullshark, are you replacing the cushions also. I think ours are aluminum and you can use later rubber mounts to quiet the car down some. Just curious as this is one of those jobs I have not done to mine. I have thought about it quite a bit though.
no wonder the damn brackets are rusted out. Bullshark
Melting Slicks
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From: Airdrie Alberta
This is my passenger-side rear well splash sheild. The fender doesn't look like it's ever had any damage - I can't imagine why there is a piece missing.
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From: Point Pleasant NJ
Not to jack the thread but.... 
i remember reading someone doing the work i am going to have to do.... it was a green vette... i just can't seem to find it in a search... it had pics and everything...
Sorry for the hi-jacking...
thanks for the help guys~!
i remember reading someone doing the work i am going to have to do.... it was a green vette... i just can't seem to find it in a search... it had pics and everything...
Sorry for the hi-jacking...
thanks for the help guys~!
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Originally Posted by lil75vette
i remember reading someone doing the work i am going to have to do.... it was a green vette... i just can't seem to find it in a search... it had pics and everything...
Sorry for the hi-jacking...
thanks for the help guys~!
Sorry for the hi-jacking...
thanks for the help guys~!
I don't remember the post you refer to, but looks like you have to go thru a similar exercise I just did, with a little fiberglass work in addition. Can't tell from the pic but the frame bracket still looks good after a little clean-up. If it were me, I would remove and replace that upper body bracket just as I am doing and do some fiberglass work to repair and beef up the body in that area. It looks like you can do the fiberglass work without removing the body??????
Bullshark
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From: Naperville IL
Originally Posted by lil75vette
Not to jack the thread but....
i remember reading someone doing the work i am going to have to do.... it was a green vette... i just can't seem to find it in a search... it had pics and everything...
Sorry for the hi-jacking...
thanks for the help guys~!
i remember reading someone doing the work i am going to have to do.... it was a green vette... i just can't seem to find it in a search... it had pics and everything...
Sorry for the hi-jacking...
thanks for the help guys~!
I don't have a start to finish in one thread as it started as part of a rear end rebuild and just got bigger from there, but here these threads should help
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1303156
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1385300
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399265
I probably have more pics somewhere if you have any more questions, and I know there are lots of other guys that have done this same job
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by hwcoop
Maybe previous owner blew a tire or picked up a chunk of debris on the hiway?
Racer
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From: Point Pleasant NJ
Originally Posted by chris73cpe
I think that's me.
I don't have a start to finish in one thread as it started as part of a rear end rebuild and just got bigger from there, but here these threads should help
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1303156
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1385300
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399265
I probably have more pics somewhere if you have any more questions, and I know there are lots of other guys that have done this same job
I don't have a start to finish in one thread as it started as part of a rear end rebuild and just got bigger from there, but here these threads should help
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1303156
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1385300
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399265
I probably have more pics somewhere if you have any more questions, and I know there are lots of other guys that have done this same job
Did you end up doing some fiberglass work?
I see you have some what looks like the great stuff? in there.... Spray insulation?
Looks good to me!
