56 Radiator support bracket size - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mdpaulson1 · 02-26-2015, 05:47 PM

Over the last 20 years of building my truck I somehow lost the brackets that mount on the frame, so my front end is sitting loose. Can someone give me details on size so I can figure out how to fab them? or better yet, tell me where I can find 2
Mark

dwcsr · 02-26-2015, 06:37 PM

Let me look I may have some from a truck I chopped the front rails off of.
What year truck, it makes a difference?

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-26-2015, 08:48 PM

Dave, that would be a '56 he's looking for.

mdpaulson1 · 02-26-2015, 08:53 PM

Dave
thanks for looking! I believe they 55 to 59 are the same
Mark

dwcsr · 02-26-2015, 09:59 PM

55-56 are different than 58-59. Not sure on 57 but the ones I think I have are 57. I'll look in the morning.

_Ogre · 02-27-2015, 03:41 PM

if you lost them when you put a new front clip on the truck
anything with a 1/2'' hole will work; angle iron, channel iron, etc...

mdpaulson1 · 02-27-2015, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

if you lost them when you put a new front clip on the truck
anything with a 1/2'' hole will work; angle iron, channel iron, etc...

I figured I could do that, but don't I know how Tall to make them. I don't know if they are 1/2" or 1" tall. I have the new bushings coming and hopefully build something soon if needed

BIGglaSS · 02-28-2015, 12:56 AM

The top level of the bracket is .220" higher than the top level of the frame from the x-member back.

_Ogre · 02-28-2015, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdpaulson1

I figured I could do that, but don't I know how Tall to make them. I don't know if they are 1/2" or 1" tall. I have the new bushings coming and hopefully build something soon if needed

the height will be determined by the fit of your fenders to the doors and hood
nothing else

dwcsr · 02-28-2015, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdpaulson1

I figured I could do that, but don't I know how Tall to make them. I don't know if they are 1/2" or 1" tall. I have the new bushings coming and hopefully build something soon if needed

The ones I have are 58-9 I don't have the 55-7

mdpaulson1 · 02-28-2015, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

The ones I have are 58-9 I don't have the 55-7

Dave
Thank you for looking, looks like I'll have to fab something. Orggie was right about making sure my body lines work and adjust them to get clean lines. i'm learning so much

02-26-2015, 05:47 PM	#1
mdpaulson1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: concord ca Posts: 170	56 Radiator support bracket size Over the last 20 years of building my truck I somehow lost the brackets that mount on the frame, so my front end is sitting loose. Can someone give me details on size so I can figure out how to fab them? or better yet, tell me where I can find 2 Mark Attached Images

02-26-2015, 06:37 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 56 Radiator support bracket size Let me look I may have some from a truck I chopped the front rails off of. What year truck, it makes a difference?

02-26-2015, 08:48 PM	#3
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 56 Radiator support bracket size Dave, that would be a '56 he's looking for. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-26-2015, 08:53 PM	#4
mdpaulson1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: concord ca Posts: 170	Re: 56 Radiator support bracket size Dave thanks for looking! I believe they 55 to 59 are the same Mark

02-26-2015, 09:59 PM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 56 Radiator support bracket size 55-56 are different than 58-59. Not sure on 57 but the ones I think I have are 57. I'll look in the morning.

02-27-2015, 03:41 PM	#6
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 56 Radiator support bracket size if you lost them when you put a new front clip on the truck anything with a 1/2'' hole will work; angle iron, channel iron, etc... __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-28-2015, 12:56 AM	#8
BIGglaSS Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: ID Posts: 663	Re: 56 Radiator support bracket size The top level of the bracket is .220" higher than the top level of the frame from the x-member back.



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