1960 Fibreglass Metal Body Support- Driver side- Kick Panel??

[Tom W.]

We thought the chassis was complete we went upstairs in the garage and we found this part...we named it Fibreglass Metal Body Support-Drivers side-Kick Panel..Please see attached pics and let me know what this really is...Thanks

[Doug F.]

Re: 1960 Fibreglass Metal Body Support- Driver side- Kick Panel??

you are correct, LH cowl/door jamb/windshield support, park brake also attaches to it.

[John H.]

Re: 1960 Fibreglass Metal Body Support- Driver side- Kick Panel??

Tom -

Here's a view of that area on a '58.


DashBraces800.jpg

[Tom W.]

Re: 1960 Fibreglass Metal Body Support- Driver side- Kick Panel??

Thanks...Really appreciate all the tips...

[Donald H.]

Re: 1960 Fibreglass Metal Body Support- Driver side- Kick Panel??

The driver side of my 1960 was damaged so it was replaced with a new one from Corvette Central. I have attached three photos. One of the old one removed, the bare hinge pillar, and the last with the new replacement installed.

Don

Hinge Pillar support 1.jpgHinge Pillar support 2.jpgHinge Pillar support 3.jpg

[Tom W.]

Re: 1960 Fibreglass Metal Body Support- Driver side- Kick Panel??

Thanks for the pics and the information. Can you send me the part # of the part/s you purchased from Corvette Central.Really appreciate your help