Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bw4sale · 01-31-2009, 05:54 PM

I have had no luck in finding a nice core support for my '68 project. This is the best one I have. Has anyone tried to fix one like this? Should I trash it and get an aftermarket piece?

Also, did they cut the holes for the air lines like this from the factory? Looks kind of hacked to me.

msgross · 01-31-2009, 05:59 PM

holes for airlines? I don't follow

I would just get an aftermarket from Tim Christian in TN if he's close to you...

67ChevyRedneck · 01-31-2009, 06:35 PM

I'd say hold off until you can go to a big car show/swap meet. My dad bought a 67/68 support from a vendor at Carlisle for $125. Seemed to be pretty good quality. We also saw a couple rust free originals for $100-150. Vendors tend to drop their price a little at shows, no shipping, etc.

If you've got a welder and some metal, yours looks repairable.

bw4sale · 01-31-2009, 07:10 PM

Hoses to the A/C condensor and drier were running through that big hole.

david jobs · 01-31-2009, 11:06 PM

Southern Ky Classics in Bowling Green have them for $165
they are close enough to pick up-so there wouldnt be a shipping charge

bw4sale · 01-31-2009, 11:10 PM

How's the fit of the aftermarket supports? I know a lot of people don't like the aftermarket fenders.

david jobs · 01-31-2009, 11:16 PM

I havent bought one-so dont know on quality or fitment-I have bought a few minor items from them because their close to me

Green Machine · 02-01-2009, 12:01 AM

I have seen a patch panel for the area under the battery, can't say who has them though.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Machine

I have seen a patch panel for the area under the battery, can't say who has them though.

Really??? Sweet! I have yet to see one! Let us know if you find out who had it. Mine needs some work in the same area, otherwise, my core support is really nice.

**El Jay** · 02-01-2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw4sale

How's the fit of the aftermarket supports? I know a lot of people don't like the aftermarket fenders.

I replaced my front fenders, inner fenders, & core support (yep, I wrecked my truck, but I did salvage the hood!) with Tri-Plus repops.

After reading all the horror stories about using replacement parts, I surprised how well things went together.

I still have a lot of adjusting to do, but honestly, all in all; things went back together a lot easier than I figured they would.

That's just my experience, I can't comment on how other folks did.

L.J.

bad6772 · 02-01-2009, 01:31 AM

I repaired mine on Sweet Pea. It was basically the usual rust areas...Was really no big deal to fix....More time was spent to rust proof everything really, a lot of double walls.......I think i took pics in my build thread............

dfwright · 02-01-2009, 10:02 AM

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

**Boog** · 02-01-2009, 10:22 AM

They have the patch panel for $49 or the complete support for $189.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...er=RSB6972%2D1

I know the oe part is probably made with thicker gauge metal but I believe I will go with a complete new part so as to eliminate all rust concerns. Maybe the new parts will last at least half as long as the original ones.

jamesi20 · 02-01-2009, 11:42 AM

I put the brothers patch in mine and it was pretty easy to do.I have a basically new aftermarket core support,but wasn't real happy with the massaging I had to do to get the battery box to fit and didn't want the same problems with the fenders,inner fenders etc. I figured since all this stuff came off the original core support it would be a lot less trouble to assemble with the original support.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2009, 11:43 AM

Cool, thanks guys! Didn't know that was available!

Now if they would just make step fender patches...

01-31-2009, 05:54 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? I have had no luck in finding a nice core support for my '68 project. This is the best one I have. Has anyone tried to fix one like this? Should I trash it and get an aftermarket piece? Also, did they cut the holes for the air lines like this from the factory? Looks kind of hacked to me. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-31-2009, 05:59 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? holes for airlines? I don't follow I would just get an aftermarket from Tim Christian in TN if he's close to you... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-31-2009, 06:35 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? I'd say hold off until you can go to a big car show/swap meet. My dad bought a 67/68 support from a vendor at Carlisle for $125. Seemed to be pretty good quality. We also saw a couple rust free originals for $100-150. Vendors tend to drop their price a little at shows, no shipping, etc. If you've got a welder and some metal, yours looks repairable. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-31-2009 at 06:36 PM.

01-31-2009, 07:10 PM	#4
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? Hoses to the A/C condensor and drier were running through that big hole. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-31-2009, 11:06 PM	#5
david jobs Maybe someday will come Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Castalian Springs,Tn Posts: 119	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? Southern Ky Classics in Bowling Green have them for $165 they are close enough to pick up-so there wouldnt be a shipping charge __________________ David 1971 C10 Soon to be DD 1988 27' Class C Tioga MH 2001 Fat Boy 2003 Gmc Envoy-Wifes ride 1992 Ford Ranger-DD for now

01-31-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? How's the fit of the aftermarket supports? I know a lot of people don't like the aftermarket fenders. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-31-2009, 11:16 PM	#7
david jobs Maybe someday will come Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Castalian Springs,Tn Posts: 119	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? I havent bought one-so dont know on quality or fitment-I have bought a few minor items from them because their close to me __________________ David 1971 C10 Soon to be DD 1988 27' Class C Tioga MH 2001 Fat Boy 2003 Gmc Envoy-Wifes ride 1992 Ford Ranger-DD for now

02-01-2009, 12:01 AM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? I have seen a patch panel for the area under the battery, can't say who has them though. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

02-01-2009, 01:31 AM	#11
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? I repaired mine on Sweet Pea. It was basically the usual rust areas...Was really no big deal to fix....More time was spent to rust proof everything really, a lot of double walls.......I think i took pics in my build thread............

02-01-2009, 10:02 AM	#12
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core 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

02-01-2009, 10:22 AM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? They have the patch panel for $49 or the complete support for $189. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...er=RSB6972%2D1 I know the oe part is probably made with thicker gauge metal but I believe I will go with a complete new part so as to eliminate all rust concerns. Maybe the new parts will last at least half as long as the original ones. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-01-2009, 11:42 AM	#14
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? I put the brothers patch in mine and it was pretty easy to do.I have a basically new aftermarket core support,but wasn't real happy with the massaging I had to do to get the battery box to fit and didn't want the same problems with the fenders,inner fenders etc. I figured since all this stuff came off the original core support it would be a lot less trouble to assemble with the original support.

02-01-2009, 11:43 AM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Has anyone fixed a rusted core support? Cool, thanks guys! Didn't know that was available! Now if they would just make step fender patches... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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