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I ordered a new radiator core support pad & it arrived with two flat rubber pads. Is the correct sequence "core, pad, washer, spring, washer, pad, frame, nut, nut"? How tight should the assembly be; just so the springs are slightly compressed or fairly tight? It must have been too long ago when I took stuff apart because now I'm a little fuzzy on certain details. I tried to take photos of everything before disassembly but typically the one I need (for now) isn't there. Thanks for your help.

I am not 100% certain if this is the correct way to do this, but what I did was drop the carriage bolts down through the radiator support then put a rubber pad on the bolts, set it on the frame. Then put the other pad on the bolts, at this point I made a flat sheet metal plate just the same size as the rubber pads and put it on just to give it more surface area. Then a flat washer, then the spring, then a flat washer, then a lock nut. I do know the springs have to be on the bottom of the frame, not as you describe if I understand your sequence. Dave

rpinnt90,
Check out Sheridan's 46 Chevy Truck website.
In the FAQ section there are pictures of the radiator with pads,bolts and springs.
It is the 6th question on the page.

1946 radiator

That's why I gave a disclaimer, if Tim is correct I'm most definetly wrong I'm going to have to take mine apart and do it again putting both pads between the housing and the frame. Sorry. Dave

The photos were exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

I changed mine today, thanks cvett for correcting me. Dave

I photographed mine before disassembly so I think they are correct. ;-)

Mine had the pads but not springs. Just bolted. Mine is a '40 but figure it should be the same. I looked at the vendor sites and only see the pads. Anyone know of who offers the springs?

Dennis

I know it is a while ago, but can you PM your picks of the sequence? You web page appears to be gone. Thx

He/She has not been on this site in almost 5 1/2 years. Your request will no doubt be unanswered.

For what it's worth, the 47-54 Factory Assembly Manual (Section 11, sheet 2.11) shows a shim on top the frame, as well as additional (as-required) shims, and a body shim (square) under the frame followed by a fender washer, lock washer and nut torqued to 18-20 ft-lb. No springs. I'm guessing the earlier trucks were similar.

I have photo copies of what Tim posted on his website from some years ago. This info is what I used on Sparky the ‘46 restoration project. Tim Sheridan’s website, now defunct it appears, showed a different set up than described above for the later trucks. Here is a photo of a copy Of what he had posted there in 2012. I will add that it works as the hood, fender alignment and spacing all fit well when that stage was reached.