Radiator Support Upper Brackets
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Leominster MA
Radiator Support Upper Brackets
Anyone have any custom methods on easily making some upper support brackets? I put in a new radiator support and needless the say the upper brackets just done line up. I need to get this radiator done with. Any ideas? Pictures?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Sheboygan Wisconsin
First off, I don't have any pictures to show you, but I know your pain. I bought one from Paramount last year. The fit was terrible!!! I had to re-do the lower mounts, and re-drill all the holes on the upper mount area.
If you're going to keep this support, take the measurements from the old one and apply them to the new. If you have a welder at home or a buddy who has one, it helps. Weld up all the old holes and drill new holes. Yes, this is time consuming and your time is worth something, but if you want the job done quickly, you'll have to re-fabricate this new support.
I too was blown away at how poorly this new support was constructed.
BTW, I did call the vendor, no response.
Good luck,
Dewey
If you're going to keep this support, take the measurements from the old one and apply them to the new. If you have a welder at home or a buddy who has one, it helps. Weld up all the old holes and drill new holes. Yes, this is time consuming and your time is worth something, but if you want the job done quickly, you'll have to re-fabricate this new support.
I too was blown away at how poorly this new support was constructed.
BTW, I did call the vendor, no response.
Good luck,
Dewey
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Leominster MA
Well welding is partially out of the question, i could get someone but it would be a hassle.
However the lower brackets fit perfect. rad. dropped right into those. Its the uppers that dont quit seem to fit right. I might just make something custom up there. Possibly use part of the bracket that is suppose to be there and fabricate the bolt hole part somehow.
Pretty sad when you spend $300 plus on just the support then brackets and all the cushions and everything only to find out half the side holes dont line up, nevermind the brackets. Sigh!!!!
However the lower brackets fit perfect. rad. dropped right into those. Its the uppers that dont quit seem to fit right. I might just make something custom up there. Possibly use part of the bracket that is suppose to be there and fabricate the bolt hole part somehow.
Pretty sad when you spend $300 plus on just the support then brackets and all the cushions and everything only to find out half the side holes dont line up, nevermind the brackets. Sigh!!!!
