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Location: mountain view arkansas
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new radiator support or repair old one
I am trying to decide on which would be the best thing to do repair my radiator support I have or just buy a new one. Mine is rusted out on the passenger side under the battery. I have repaired several like this over the years but it takes a lot of time to get it clean and the rust repaired. What do you guys think?
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Re: new radiator support or repair old one
I repaired one from a scrapyard that I thought was better than it was. I didn't like the patch panel being thicker than the original metal, and had to add some extra. For me it was good experience since its out of the way. It turned out well.
The aftermarket ones are supposed to be not so good, but I've never tried one. Sorry, mines a 72. I didn't notice this was a 60-66. |
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Location: Fort Campbell, KY
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Re: new radiator support or repair old one
Well, I went through this about 6 months ago. What do you have more of, time or money? I ended up buying one for 165, goodmark brand, fits great and very happy with it. I had extensive rust though. I guess it just comes down to what it's worth to you and how bad the damage is!
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Re: new radiator support or repair old one
Mine is fixable but I am wanting to get this thing done by warm weather. That is why I was thinking about buying a new one.
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Re: new radiator support or repair old one
I guess what I want to know, is the aftermarket radiator supports any good? I know dougf said his did anyone else?
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Re: new radiator support or repair old one
I just saved my self 150 dollars buy repairing my old radiator support. I have pictures in the project and build section for 66 chevy truck. I dont have the pieces welded yet but they are cut and ready to be welded
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Strathmore, Alberta
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Re: new radiator support or repair old one
I had two different reproduction rad supports from two different manufacturers and couldn't use either one. Both were shorter than the original from side to side, one by 3/8 inch. The holes with the square threaded nuts welded on were in the wrong places also. I returned them both and repaired my original. That rad support is a very important piece. Everything fastens to it. Inner fenders, outer fenders, header panel, and frame. Everything is correct on the one the General made. Repair the one you have.
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