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**Belsh** · 04-29-2024, 12:55 PM

My core support is rotted away from under the battery, can you guys tell me if they're symmetrical in the bottom corners before I start trying to fabricate a new piece please? Thanks as always

**70STOVEBOLT** · 04-29-2024, 01:37 PM

There are patch panels available. See the thread below.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rt+patch+panel

**Belsh** · 04-29-2024, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

There are patch panels available. See the thread below.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rt+patch+panel

Yeah I’ve seen the patch panels but mine is so badly damaged that they’re nowhere near big enough

**raggedjim** · Yesterday, 10:21 AM

They are symmetrical.

Good luck, Rg

**Belsh** · Yesterday, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

They are symmetrical.

Good luck, Rg

Thankyou kindly Roger

72c20customcamper · Yesterday, 02:48 PM

I replaced the support on my 68 fitment was spot on . Wasn’t near as bad as yours if you want to retain the original you could use a repro as patch panels .

**Belsh** · Yesterday, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I replaced the support on my 68 fitment was spot on . Wasn’t near as bad as yours if you want to retain the original you could use a repro as patch panels .

I would happily use a repro but the shipping cost to the UK is absolutely crazy due to the size of it, more than trebbling the cost!!

Chevy nutcase · Yesterday, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Belsh

My core support is rotted away from under the battery, can you guys tell me if they're symmetrical in the bottom corners before I start trying to fabricate a new piece please? Thanks as always

I just recently finished this task on my 66 core support to the two cornerswhere it rests on the frame. Not the easiest task without a bender/brake but it came out really well. In hindsight I might have benefitted time wise getting a new one but it's not a race and the satisfaction of a good repair offsets the frustration

**raggedjim** · Yesterday, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Belsh

I would happily use a repro but the shipping cost to the UK is absolutely crazy due to the size of it, more than trebbling the cost!!

I've made them myself in the past. Not too hard, especially if you're not too picky like me! Good luck, Rg

**chevmn** · Yesterday, 10:54 PM

Like some others, I made mine from some leftover sheet metal I had laying around. This is an area not easily seen, so wasn't too worried about cosmetic appearance, and money saved and I could spend elsewhere on the truck.

72c20customcamper · Today, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Belsh

I would happily use a repro but the shipping cost to the UK is absolutely crazy due to the size of it, more than trebbling the cost!!

Didn’t look at the location . There are no distribution facilities in the UK ? Seems strange that a Chinese part would have to be shipped from the US to the UK

Accelo · Today, 01:02 PM

You may want to consider the patch panel. It completes the difficult bends at the bottom. The rest may be flatter and easier to deal with. However, with out knowing your skills and resources my recommendation may be just that, a recommendation that is based on my skills.
Best of luck.

04-29-2024, 12:55 PM	#1
Belsh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Whitley bay UK Posts: 67	Core support rebuild My core support is rotted away from under the battery, can you guys tell me if they're symmetrical in the bottom corners before I start trying to fabricate a new piece please? Thanks as always Attached Images

04-29-2024, 01:37 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,213	Re: Core support rebuild There are patch panels available. See the thread below. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...rt+patch+panel __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

Yesterday, 10:21 AM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,381	Re: Core support rebuild They are symmetrical. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Yesterday, 02:48 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,161	Re: Core support rebuild I replaced the support on my 68 fitment was spot on . Wasn’t near as bad as yours if you want to retain the original you could use a repro as patch panels . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

Yesterday, 10:54 PM	#10
chevmn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Central MO Posts: 868	Re: Core support rebuild Like some others, I made mine from some leftover sheet metal I had laying around. This is an area not easily seen, so wasn't too worried about cosmetic appearance, and money saved and I could spend elsewhere on the truck.

Today, 01:02 PM	#12
Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,163	Re: Core support rebuild You may want to consider the patch panel. It completes the difficult bends at the bottom. The rest may be flatter and easier to deal with. However, with out knowing your skills and resources my recommendation may be just that, a recommendation that is based on my skills. Best of luck.



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