1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

[Donald H.]

My question is, will the following situation give me a judging problem? I can redrill the fiberglass nose baffle and get the bracket I have already to work, or should I go ahead an go with the 56-59 version?

I bought a replacement radiator baffle support bracket that was listed as for 1960 (original was missing from the car when I bought it), but the holes that bolt to the fiberglass baffle in front of the radiator core support do not line up with the existing holes in the fiberglass baffle.

My car was a very early build for 60, i.e. mid-Nov 59 build so I think it might have still had the 59 version of the baffle. Please note in the picture below, the one on the top is the one I bought. The four holes along the bottom are what bolts to the fiberglass nose baffle. The two inner holes match up to the existing holes, but the outers are to wide.

The lower support in the photo is listed as a 56-59, and it looks like the two outer holes are inward enough that they should fit.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

Don, Here are a few photos and measurements of the 'March '59 I have. It sure sounds like yours may need the '59 version based on the baffle you have. I never knew they changed these for the 1960 MY.

As you can see on this one the outer weld-nuts are apx 3 1/2" away from each center nut.

Rich

[Donald H.]

Re: 1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

Thanks for the pictures. I guess I'll order the '59 version.

Thanks,

Don Harris

[Bruce B.]

Re: 1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

Don

I see you had the same issue I just came upon. I also ordered a replacement baffle support for my 60 and it is not the same as the one on the car. I assume the one I had on there is correct since I also have what appears to be the original radiator and support. I need the 59 version and very glad to hear that is not uncommon
I also decided to go with the Dewitt direct fit radiator and stop trying to repair the leaks in the original. I will keep the original if replacement cores become available again

Bruce Bonhoff

[Jim D.]

Re: 1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

I wonder when/if there was a change made because my mid-Feb. 1960 has the "1959" version as well. Maybe the parts houses are selling the wrong part for 1960's.

[Donald H.]

Re: 1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

I did end up using the '59 version and it fit perfectly.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 1960 Radiator baffle support bracket

My 60 had a build date around 4/15 and I believe it is the original part. The parts houses have several wrong listings. For example: I ordered new splash shields along with the bolts for attaching. Paragon shows the bolts are for 58-62. I received them yesterday and they are not correct. They are for years 61-62. 58-60 has different style heads. CC shows the correct bolts.