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04-09-2021, 03:52 AM
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Curious how you guys mount the lower radiator brackets
Working on a 71. The factory used B/A rivets for the brackets for about a 11/32" hole. Sure I can use 5/16" bolts, bought some button heads for it and spacers, cuz no getting on regular nut without a spacer of some sort.
I may try rivet nuts, but the thing is, the core support hole is protruded upward, perhaps from the B/A rivets the factory used. I hear the nuts are intended for a flat surface. Suppose I could pound out a powder coated core support but probably won't 
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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04-09-2021, 08:24 AM
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Re: Curious how you guys mount the lower radiator brackets
Pics?
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Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver |
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04-09-2021, 12:45 PM
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Re: Curious how you guys mount the lower radiator brackets
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That's a monster of a rivet they used, I'm assuming they were factory, I don't have a picture of one. EDIT: I ended up pounding where it lifted some, didn't bother the finish. The factory didn't install the brackets from start, top and bottom, which is why so many shrouds were hit by fan blades. Ordered an assortment of these. https://www.aa-mfg.com/product/aa-57...16-od-5-16-id/
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-21-2021 at 12:35 AM. |
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04-09-2021, 04:26 PM
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Re: Curious how you guys mount the lower radiator brackets
Those should work...I've had to make similar spacers before...I had a bunch of 1/4 and 3/8 sch80 pipe for that type stuff...
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