68 core support

[Chuck R.]

I purchased a used replacement core support for my 68 and when I attempted to mount the radiator, I was not able to get the top of the radiator to pull in snug to the support.

It appears that the support has a slight curve to it.
Is this "bow" supposed to be there or is the support tweaked?

I have nothing to go against as the radiator was already out of the original support and it was so shot I could have folded it in half by hand.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chuck

[Dick W.]

Re: 68 core support

I don't have a '68 sitting here to look at, but I think that there is a 3/8"-1/2" gap between the core and the support. It is sealed with a piece of foam

[Joe L.]

Re: 68 core support

Dick and Chuck-----

Yes, there is a gap at the top with the radiator properly mounted in the "saddle" supports", upper and lower. However, there is no "bow" that I know of with respect to the upper member of the support. In fact, I don't even understand how this member could become bowed.

[Chuck R.]

Re: Your right

I have new foam in place and even then Dick it's just not pulling in nice and clean.

The more I try to pull it in, the more the retainer and rubber want to slide up and over the mounting hoop on top of the radiator. I don't want to get too burly with the radiator.

This is really cheezing me off!

I think I'll lay the core support flat on the driveway and roll over the sucker a couple of times with the ole Dakota

It's never easy is it?

Chuckster

[Geoff C.]

[Chuck R.]

Re: My bread is always fresh Geof

As is my cheese

The seals are fresh and very plyable. The more I look at it, the more I feel that the board theory may come into play for the core support.

I was more curious Geof if the core support was a straight arrow or if it does indeed have a slight curviture to it. I can't believe that it would simply because you can't bend the radiator to match.

Thanks Geof,

Chuck

[Chuck R.]

Re: That makes two of us Joe

But nothings been straight forward on this project other than the engine rebuild. It's been just one little surprise after another.

All I can "assume" is that it took a front end hit right on the head light bucket area and it pushed everything back on one side taking the support with it.

I guess my quip about laying it on the driveway and running over it with the truck is more truth than fiction.

As always, thanks Joe,

Chuck