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longhorn70gmc · 11-28-2009, 12:25 AM

Hello all,
I tried to put this in the body section, but was unable to start a thresd there. If this is in the wrong place, Moderators please move for me? Hopefully here it will get a better responce. Okay,

I have a 1970 Chevy 402 BB 4X4 SWB Pickup. It has a 1968 Radiator Support and we are having issues getting the fenders on both sides to mount and bolt on properly. The Radiator Support is mounted properly on the factory L Shaped Brackets on the sides of the front of the frame. In order to get the fenders to bolt up to the support it appears the Radiator support needs to be moved back about an inch torward the motor. Has anyone ever experienced this issue and what is a recommeded fix for this delima? I really think it is something simple as the wrong Rad support, but I really don't want to McGyver a fix; I like things original. I welcome any or all input on this. Thanks All!!!!!!!
R/

Mowdigger · 11-28-2009, 12:31 AM

I know the 68 support is different from the 70 and the fenders may not bolt up.

unclewatts · 11-28-2009, 04:27 AM

You need to buy a 69 or 70 Radiator Support.

longhorn70gmc · 11-29-2009, 01:59 AM

Thanks for the feed back Guys. Anyone else out there? Gonna send this to my Dad when done collecting inputs.
R/
Billy

**wancosc356** · 11-29-2009, 03:11 AM

67/68 rad. supports are different from 69-72 ones. Hence the fenders and grill won't mount up right.

longhorn70gmc · 11-29-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wancosc356

67/68 rad. supports are different from 69-72 ones. Hence the fenders and grill won't mount up right.

Thanks Bro!!!! I will print this out and mail it off to the Dad. You guys are awesome.
R/
Billy

**wancosc356** · 11-29-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn70gmc

Thanks Bro!!!! I will print this out and mail it off to the Dad. You guys are awesome.
R/
Billy

No problem at all.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-29-2009, 11:18 PM

Yep different supports I have 2 of the 72 supports out back .....

westofb · 11-29-2009, 11:27 PM

I don't think the supports are all that different, well as far as fender mounting goes. The 67-68 differ in the fact that the headlight buckets mount differently (closer to the support) and they have the captured nuts along the leading edge at the bottom of them for mounting the splash shield of the grill. They do use different mounts where the support is attached to the frame mounts. I was just thinking aloud, maybe there are bigger differences in them than what I pointed out, I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

If I were you, I would get a 69-72 support an use it to be on the safe side. Good luck.

longhorn70gmc · 11-30-2009, 04:38 AM

Thats what I am going to recommend to him. He is rebuilding a 1970 SWB 4X4. It already has a 502 BB in it. Once he gets the front on he is going to slap the 67 wood bed I brought him from California on it with a NOS tailgate he found in a original GM packaging. It will be cool.
R/

11-28-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Help & Opinion Hello all, I tried to put this in the body section, but was unable to start a thresd there. If this is in the wrong place, Moderators please move for me? Hopefully here it will get a better responce. Okay, I have a 1970 Chevy 402 BB 4X4 SWB Pickup. It has a 1968 Radiator Support and we are having issues getting the fenders on both sides to mount and bolt on properly. The Radiator Support is mounted properly on the factory L Shaped Brackets on the sides of the front of the frame. In order to get the fenders to bolt up to the support it appears the Radiator support needs to be moved back about an inch torward the motor. Has anyone ever experienced this issue and what is a recommeded fix for this delima? I really think it is something simple as the wrong Rad support, but I really don't want to McGyver a fix; I like things original. I welcome any or all input on this. Thanks All!!!!!!! R/ __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

11-28-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
Mowdigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt. Auburn, Il Posts: 127	Re: Help & Opinion I know the 68 support is different from the 70 and the fenders may not bolt up.

11-28-2009, 04:27 AM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Help & Opinion You need to buy a 69 or 70 Radiator Support. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-29-2009, 01:59 AM	#4
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Help & Opinion Thanks for the feed back Guys. Anyone else out there? Gonna send this to my Dad when done collecting inputs. R/ Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

11-29-2009, 03:11 AM	#5
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Help & Opinion 67/68 rad. supports are different from 69-72 ones. Hence the fenders and grill won't mount up right. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

11-29-2009, 11:18 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Help & Opinion Yep different supports I have 2 of the 72 supports out back ..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-29-2009, 11:27 PM	#9
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Help & Opinion I don't think the supports are all that different, well as far as fender mounting goes. The 67-68 differ in the fact that the headlight buckets mount differently (closer to the support) and they have the captured nuts along the leading edge at the bottom of them for mounting the splash shield of the grill. They do use different mounts where the support is attached to the frame mounts. I was just thinking aloud, maybe there are bigger differences in them than what I pointed out, I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong. If I were you, I would get a 69-72 support an use it to be on the safe side. Good luck. __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

11-30-2009, 04:38 AM	#10
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Help & Opinion Thats what I am going to recommend to him. He is rebuilding a 1970 SWB 4X4. It already has a 502 BB in it. Once he gets the front on he is going to slap the 67 wood bed I brought him from California on it with a NOS tailgate he found in a original GM packaging. It will be cool. R/ __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!



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