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rage777 · 12-07-2008, 05:21 PM

i need to replace the radiator and support on my '72 C10. anyone know what all needs to come off in order to get the support out? i got the radiator and grille out. does the bumper need to come off? any tips/advice? thanks.

PanelDeland · 12-07-2008, 06:40 PM

The fenders and inner wheel wells also attach to the core support.So does the battery box/tray,the voltage regulator,and various wiring.That's what I can think of off the top of my head.

heavy71chevy · 12-07-2008, 07:39 PM

quite a few bolts to remove to get it out...I hope the lower bolts on your core support are not as rusty as mine...I ended up torching mine off.

Sport/Truck · 12-07-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

The fenders and inner wheel wells also attach to the core support.So does the battery box/tray,the voltage regulator,and various wiring.That's what I can think of off the top of my head.

This also implies that the hood comes off.

I'd replace the bolts that bolt it to the frame along with the rubber spacers.
You might get by with leaving the bumper on .
s/t

PanelDeland · 12-07-2008, 09:25 PM

Yep,forgot the hood hinges are bolted to the fenders.

rage777 · 12-07-2008, 10:10 PM

how do the hood and hinges have anything to do with removing the radiator support?

Sport/Truck · 12-08-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rage777

how do the hood and hinges have anything to do with removing the radiator support?

How do you remove the radiator support?- Are were doing it wrong? Is their enough room to twist it and angle it out with the fenders on? But what would hold the front clip up in the front once it's removed?
s/t

PanelDeland · 12-08-2008, 08:53 AM

Fenders and inner fenderwells are bolted to firewall and core support.The hood,is bolted to the fenders.All the weight on the front of the fenders rests on the core support.

12-07-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
rage777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	radiator and support i need to replace the radiator and support on my '72 C10. anyone know what all needs to come off in order to get the support out? i got the radiator and grille out. does the bumper need to come off? any tips/advice? thanks. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed 454 Big Block Turbo 400 3 Speed Dual Flowmaster Edelbrock 750 Carb Power Steering Disc front brakes Drum rear brakes B&M Floor Shifter

12-07-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: radiator and support The fenders and inner wheel wells also attach to the core support.So does the battery box/tray,the voltage regulator,and various wiring.That's what I can think of off the top of my head. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-07-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: radiator and support quite a few bolts to remove to get it out...I hope the lower bolts on your core support are not as rusty as mine...I ended up torching mine off. __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

12-07-2008, 09:25 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: radiator and support Yep,forgot the hood hinges are bolted to the fenders. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#6
rage777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 65	Re: radiator and support how do the hood and hinges have anything to do with removing the radiator support? __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Long Bed 454 Big Block Turbo 400 3 Speed Dual Flowmaster Edelbrock 750 Carb Power Steering Disc front brakes Drum rear brakes B&M Floor Shifter

12-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: radiator and support Fenders and inner fenderwells are bolted to firewall and core support.The hood,is bolted to the fenders.All the weight on the front of the fenders rests on the core support. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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