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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on January 24, 2017, 01:40:48 PM

Title: Radiator core support ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 24, 2017, 01:40:48 PM: Got the radiator core support cleaned up but noticed something different from the one on my parts car . Is this flat piece of steel factory or is this something someone added on ?
The support on my parts car does not have it .
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: Brian on January 24, 2017, 02:38:12 PM: That was most definitely added by a previous owner and is not supposed to be there.
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 24, 2017, 04:00:21 PM: Thanks Brian , Thats what I thought .
I think I,ll take the other core support off and clean that one up to see which one is in better shape . The one that came on the car does have some rusted out areas .
( probably the reason for the extra brace )
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: Rollaround on January 24, 2017, 04:30:13 PM: John,

I think we are on the same track. I just got my frame back last week and started blasting my core support today. My core support needs some work before it's ready for paint, I need to replace the headlight frames.

Whoever did that repair to your core support put some time into it.
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: gs spoken here on January 24, 2017, 06:30:52 PM: If someone is looking for a not rust out one I have a nice one from a Skylark, that can be used to repair a GS.
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 24, 2017, 07:08:01 PM: Quote from: Rollaround on January 24, 2017, 04:30:13 PM
John,

I think we are on the same track. I just got my frame back last week and started blasting my core support today. My core support needs some work before it's ready for paint, I need to replace the headlight frames.

Whoever did that repair to your core support put some time into it.
Yeah Kevin I thought the repair was actually pretty good . they did spend some time measuring and tapping the holes .
This one is repairable but I have another one that I think is better .
I still have a loooongg way to go on the body though .
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: gs spoken here on January 25, 2017, 11:12:43 AM: I also have a good set of headlight bucket brackets, if someone needs them.
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: Rollaround on January 25, 2017, 09:28:53 PM: I started my core support repair today. Both headlight frames are in bad shape. If it goes well I'll be ok, if not I'll be looking for core support parts.
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 25, 2017, 10:55:20 PM: Quote from: Rollaround on January 25, 2017, 09:28:53 PM
I started my core support repair today. Both headlight frames are in bad shape. If it goes well I'll be ok, if not I'll be looking for core support parts.

WOW , Kevin you have more guts than I do , Its looking pretty darn good too.
NICE !!!!
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: WkillGS on January 25, 2017, 11:20:49 PM: Kevin, is that the repair panel from Wolf Steel?
http://alfaparts.net/sky.htm (http://alfaparts.net/sky.htm)
Title: Re: Radiator core support ?
Post by: Rollaround on January 25, 2017, 11:39:06 PM: Walt
Yes it is and it fit very nicely. Both head light frames are now removed and the core support is back in the blast cabinet. Hopefully I can do some welding on it tomorrow.