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Jimbotronics · 03-22-2005, 09:29 PM

I figured since I had the engine out now would be a good time to go ahead a fix my issue with the rad support and passenger inner fender as well as battery box. I guess acid got the best of all three of 'em over the years. My question is should I replace the whole rad support or try to have a shop weld in a new/old piece? I told my wife a few days ago I was considering converting the bed to stepside someday, today she comes out, puts a stepstool over the bed, and says "I saved ya some money honey - I made it a 'stepside'..."

68w/sbc406 · 03-22-2005, 09:38 PM

i bought a battery tray and inner fender and made a patch panel out of an old fire bird door, but mine wasnt as bad as yours

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2005, 09:43 PM

I'd have to find out what the cost would be to have yours repaired. Being as cheap as I am, and it is hidden out of the way, I'd have a patch welded in...but I can get it done for free, so it's a no brainer here.

**Palf70Step** · 03-22-2005, 09:53 PM

I think I would replace it. It looks like it has got a good start on being gone.

Jimbotronics · 03-22-2005, 10:00 PM

I wish getting it done for free was an option, that'd be awesome. Unfortunately, I don't and don't know anyone that welds (for free anyway). I'll make some calls tomorrow and see what some of my options are.

Spoof · 03-22-2005, 10:13 PM

Forget about the stepside...that's a fleetside to die for!

Jimbotronics · 03-22-2005, 10:19 PM

lol - thanks spoof! Wish i could have one of each. Most likely it'll stay fleet.

shifty · 03-22-2005, 11:05 PM

Hehe, I just noticed my battery box is causing the same thing - seems to be some of the only rust on my truck! Look over in the left of this pic (mine's at infant stages compared to yours, so I shouldn't ***** about it):

03-22-2005, 09:29 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Radiator support - Need suggestions I figured since I had the engine out now would be a good time to go ahead a fix my issue with the rad support and passenger inner fender as well as battery box. I guess acid got the best of all three of 'em over the years. My question is should I replace the whole rad support or try to have a shop weld in a new/old piece? I told my wife a few days ago I was considering converting the bed to stepside someday, today she comes out, puts a stepstool over the bed, and says "I saved ya some money honey - I made it a 'stepside'..." __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

03-22-2005, 09:38 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i bought a battery tray and inner fender and made a patch panel out of an old fire bird door, but mine wasnt as bad as yours __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

03-22-2005, 09:53 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	I think I would replace it. It looks like it has got a good start on being gone. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-22-2005, 10:00 PM	#5
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	I wish getting it done for free was an option, that'd be awesome. Unfortunately, I don't and don't know anyone that welds (for free anyway). I'll make some calls tomorrow and see what some of my options are. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

03-22-2005, 10:13 PM	#6
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Forget about the stepside...that's a fleetside to die for! __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-22-2005, 09:43 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'd have to find out what the cost would be to have yours repaired. Being as cheap as I am, and it is hidden out of the way, I'd have a patch welded in...but I can get it done for free, so it's a no brainer here.

03-22-2005, 10:19 PM	#7
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	lol - thanks spoof! Wish i could have one of each. Most likely it'll stay fleet. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

03-22-2005, 11:05 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Hehe, I just noticed my battery box is causing the same thing - seems to be some of the only rust on my truck! Look over in the left of this pic (mine's at infant stages compared to yours, so I shouldn't *** about it): __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM**! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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