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Richard Dobson · 10-19-2004, 01:36 PM

Could someone show me pictures of the differences between the radiator supports brackets that are rivited on the frame on a 67-68 frame as compared to 69-72. I know the bushings are different for the rad. support so the brackets should be as well. I am putting a 68 front clip on my 71 Chev. This will help me know what to look for. Thanks

glock35ipsc · 10-19-2004, 11:05 PM

I think (but am not positive) that the frame brackets are the same, but the radiator support itself is what makes the mount kit different.

I am rebuilding my 68 onto a 72 frame, and the brackets look identical to one another.

glock35ipsc · 10-19-2004, 11:13 PM

I was wrong. The top pic is of the 68 brackets, the bottom pic is of the 72 brackets. I guess I will need to swap them. Thanks for waking me up to this fact!!!!!

Hmmmmm, I wonder if I could just leave the 72 brackets on the frame, and use the 69-72 mounts that came with my body mount kit?

Guess I need to measure.

suville · 10-20-2004, 11:52 AM

Its easier to trim a large washer to the size of 67-68 mounts and weld it into the larger hole. If you can email me your address I can send pics of what Ive done to remedy this.

Richard Dobson · 10-20-2004, 12:28 PM

Thanks Glock35ipsc for the pictures and Suville for your imput. I've been told there is a 1/4" difference in thickness between the 67-68 & 69-72 rad support bushings. This may be what is causing my alignment problems along with the aftermarket rad support. I put all my 68 orginal front clip together using my orginal 71 rad support just to see how everything aligned and it looked a lot better even tho I was using the 69-72 bushings. I know the headlight buckets are different on the rad supp but everything worked bolt up wise. Suville I will PM you my e-mail address so that you can please forward the picture of your method adapting the frame brackets. I wonder if it would be difficult to change out the frame brackets.....remove the rivets....etc. Thanks guys.

68on22s · 10-27-2004, 07:41 PM

How thick is the core support rubber mount. I took mine off and threw it away and now I cant remeber how tall it was so I can mock up the dog house.

10-19-2004, 01:36 PM	#1
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	67-68 rad support brackets Could someone show me pictures of the differences between the radiator supports brackets that are rivited on the frame on a 67-68 frame as compared to 69-72. I know the bushings are different for the rad. support so the brackets should be as well. I am putting a 68 front clip on my 71 Chev. This will help me know what to look for. Thanks __________________ Richard Dobson

10-19-2004, 11:05 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	I think (but am not positive) that the frame brackets are the same, but the radiator support itself is what makes the mount kit different. I am rebuilding my 68 onto a 72 frame, and the brackets look identical to one another. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-19-2004, 11:13 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	I was wrong. The top pic is of the 68 brackets, the bottom pic is of the 72 brackets. I guess I will need to swap them. Thanks for waking me up to this fact!!!!! Hmmmmm, I wonder if I could just leave the 72 brackets on the frame, and use the 69-72 mounts that came with my body mount kit? Guess I need to measure. Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-20-2004, 12:28 PM	#5
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	67-68 radiator support Thanks Glock35ipsc for the pictures and Suville for your imput. I've been told there is a 1/4" difference in thickness between the 67-68 & 69-72 rad support bushings. This may be what is causing my alignment problems along with the aftermarket rad support. I put all my 68 orginal front clip together using my orginal 71 rad support just to see how everything aligned and it looked a lot better even tho I was using the 69-72 bushings. I know the headlight buckets are different on the rad supp but everything worked bolt up wise. Suville I will PM you my e-mail address so that you can please forward the picture of your method adapting the frame brackets. I wonder if it would be difficult to change out the frame brackets.....remove the rivets....etc. Thanks guys. __________________ Richard Dobson

10-20-2004, 11:52 AM	#4
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Its easier to trim a large washer to the size of 67-68 mounts and weld it into the larger hole. If you can email me your address I can send pics of what Ive done to remedy this.

10-27-2004, 07:41 PM	#6
68on22s 68 in progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: hamilton ohio Posts: 50	How thick is the core support rubber mount. I took mine off and threw it away and now I cant remeber how tall it was so I can mock up the dog house.



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