So as we all know, on the Advance Design trucks, radiator stand is the foundation of the front clip. In removing mine, I expected to find the spacer between the bottom of the stand and the top of the front cross member. I did. I was also expecting to find a washer or two. I didn't, but that's not a big deal. I did, however find the anti-rattle "gasket/grommet" between the bottom of the stand and the top of the two-hole spacer. It appears to be a reinforced rubberized canvas or something -- and not quite the same material as the fender welting, either. Are replacements for this available? If not, what would be a suitable replacement?
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
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Cut a piece out of an old bicycle tire?🛠Don’t know if a repro is available or not.
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Those pads are reproduced. I don't know if they are as durable as the original ones. Whatever you go with, the thickness of the pad/pads (some take one in the center, and some take two spread out a bit) and the thickness of the shims is crucial for proper alignment of the rear edge of the hood where it meets the cowl. Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
What is the proper name for this? (no guesses -- I can do that for myself, thanks)
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Looks like Steele Rubber Products along with all the usual suppliers has Radiator Support Cushions. Sorry, I don’t know how to post links. Maybe Tim or someone computer literate can jump in with a number.ðŸ›
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My '57 GMC has a similar anti-squeak pad under the radiator support. I found that a hay round baler belt is almost identical to the original pad. just have to cut a piece to the right size. I had a roll from Tractor Supply that we use to patch our baler belts that I used. It is heavy duty rubber with fiber reinforcement in the middle, and the same thickness.
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Indeed -- Thanks Dusty -- exactly what I was looking for. And thanks for the thickness info, Yellowsub -- I'll check it when it comes in. Hambone found a mud flap -- It will be interesting to see if the thickness is similar.
GMC guys -- For future reference -- Your radiator support mounting is very different than the Chevrolet one.
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Alrighty then, I have my original question answered, no need to over engineer this.
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
