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Old 12-16-2010, 03:47 PM   #1
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question on radiator support panel on 1956

Need some help on my radiator support panel bolts. Can some one tell me how it gets bolted to the frame? Does a rubber washer go in the big hole and then the bolt?
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Old 12-16-2010, 11:27 PM   #2
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Re: question on radiator support panel on 1956

Any one? I hope i ask the question right? I didn't see any bolt kit in the lmc catalog? :-(
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Old 12-17-2010, 01:08 AM   #3
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Re: question on radiator support panel on 1956

The factory assembly manual shows the following sequence:

Bolt (goes thru stuff below to cage nut in frame bracket)
Lockwasher
Metal shim
"Cushion"
Radiator Flange
"Cushion"
Metal Shim
Frame bracket with cage nut on bottom.

There is a round metal spacer with inside diameter equal to the bolt and outside to fit thru shims, cushions and flange. When you tighten the bolt, the spacer keeps the radiator floating without the shims and cushions crushed, not pulled tight against the frame. The shim thickness helps determine the hood to cab alignment.

I'll scann the picture tomorrow and post.
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Old 12-17-2010, 01:38 AM   #4
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Re: question on radiator support panel on 1956

Thanks OrrieG, for replying i'll be looking forward to your pictures were can one get the hardware for it?
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Re: question on radiator support panel on 1956

Here is the detail from the factory assembly manual. I got my bolt and shims (washers) from local Ace hardware store. for the round sleeve I am using tube stock I got at big box home store, cut to length with a pipe cutter. I am raising my support to match the amount I raised my cab (1/2") so I am using hard rubber in 1/2" thickness and sheet rubber I've had laying around. I think the original cushions are a fabric/rubber "sandwich". Look at the older restore guys like Jim Carter, they should have them. Some one with a stock truck hopefull will chime in with a stock thickness. I'd guess its around 1/8".
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Old 12-17-2010, 01:13 PM   #6
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Re: question on radiator support panel on 1956

Perfect OrrieG, thanks alot that what i needed!! Thanks for download maybe i should buy a manual......... Again thanks for taking the time:-)
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