55.2-59 56 rad support

[regan56]

Hoping I can get some help here guys.

I am bolting my rad support to my frame. I’ve had it off for many years but I had put the bolts that I had thought were the correct ones back in the holes. I have ( for each side) 2 thick rubber pads and a flat washer. The bolts I have are too long?? They are probably 2” to 2-1/2” long with threads about 3/4”

Am I missing a rubber spacer or something?

[regan56]

I mean if it’s just a matter of shorter bolts then that’s an easy solution but I feel I’m missing a rubber mount in there?

Right now it’s frame mounting bracket, thick rubber washer, rad support, thick rubber washer, flat washer.

[Rickysnickers]

Per this website, here's what you should have, if that helps.

https://www.classicparts.com/1955-59...ctinfo/78-624/

[regan56]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Per this website, here's what you should have, if that helps.

https://www.classicparts.com/1955-59...ctinfo/78-624/

Yes I saw that too. And that’s what’s got me thinking.. I don’t have the two steel spacers (not even sure where those would go).

[Rickysnickers]

Hey I found it . Look at this thread and see the attached PDF

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436013

[regan56]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

Hey I found it . Look at this thread and see the attached PDF

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436013

You the man!! Thx

[dsraven]

https://www.trifive.com/d1/55-59Assy.pdf

there is a tube inside the bushings so they can only squash so much and that allows vibration to be absorbed and also allows some movement between parts without breakage. the fasteners can be tight but the assembly still has some movement.
the rad support gets shimmed to align the body as well.