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06-21-2009, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
I was taking mouldings emblems etc.off of my cab to get it ready to paint.I removed the right inner front fender and the radiator support where the 3bolts holding the inner fender on is rusted out.I guess the battery above caused it.I hate to buy a new one if i can patch mine.I have a mig welder to do the job if i could fab a piece of metal to work.What have you used it does not have to be pretty since it is a driver.
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06-21-2009, 11:30 AM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
They actually make a patch piece for that area.I don't know which vendors carry it but have seen one used.It looked good after it was repaired.The guy who did the work is a true craftsman but IIRC he claimed the piece fit very well.I would think most vendors have/could get one for you.
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06-21-2009, 12:07 PM
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
That's good news i looked in LMC and could not find one.
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06-21-2009, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NORTHEAST OHIO
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
I got mine at Brothers
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06-21-2009, 12:26 PM
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Loving the Jimmster
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Emmett, idaho
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
What does it look like?? there seems to be alot of guys parting out some great rides maybe you could get it from a member??
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06-21-2009, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Bonne Terre, Mo
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
I've seen panels for the lower area below the battery yes..But if not caught in time the corrosion will carry below the radiator..Good idea to pull the grill, rad remove the grill support to at least be cleaned, insp, treated as it pits under that area and will eventially ruin the support.
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06-21-2009, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
Here's a link to one patch that someone had posted earlier.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=RSP72RH  It goes underneath the battery mount
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06-21-2009, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Appleton, WI
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
Not familiar with welding, but can that be replaced without removing the radiator support?
I have the same prob on my suburban. Was thinking about getting a new radiator support, but the rest is in good shape, so this would save some cash. Thanks! |
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06-21-2009, 06:55 PM
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
The rad support should be removed when you put this piece in..
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06-21-2009, 07:13 PM
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
Wow, I never saw that before.
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06-21-2009, 07:43 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: How to make a piece to save my radiator support?
I had never seen one before either until I saw one and later stopped by the guys shop and it was in.
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