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davecarney2 · 03-12-2015, 10:02 PM

I'm trying to put my 59 back together and I'm having some issues putting the front end together. Would someone be willing to put up some pictures of how the radiator support mounts and how it ties into the inner fenders

Thanks in advance

Dave

davecarney2 · 03-12-2015, 10:03 PM

Don't know if it makes a difference but mine is a GMC

Divine 59 · 03-12-2015, 10:48 PM

Can't get you photos, but I can try and scan pages from the factory assembly manual this weekend.

Groyd · 03-12-2015, 11:10 PM

Drivers side. Chevy on a camaro clipped front end. Shouldn't effect inners to rad though.

Softpatch · 03-12-2015, 11:35 PM

here's a few hope it helps.....Sp
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OrrieG · 03-13-2015, 01:57 PM

Radiator support bolts to the frame at bottom on a raised pad.

Inner fender mounts to firewall bracket at bottom, and to radiator support at bottom with bolts and large reinforce grommet. Inner fender bolts to radiator support at top with two bolts. On mine one side was shimmed to set the fender gap.

Grille surround bolts to radiator support and fenders.

Fenders bolt to grille surround, inner fender, cab near top or firewall and lower cab at rear bottom. This is where you start setting door gaps, making sure the top, bottom and back have already been addressed. On mine one side did fine, on the other I had to apply pressure on the eye brow area from inside to rotate the fender to get the rear bottom clearance. I also had to readjust the inner fender and radiator on that side to move it forward a little. One of the issues I had was the truck at some time has been hit on the passenger from the front. During body work I "fixed" some bent panels. Putting it back together I found they had been modified by the previous body guy in the 60's to repair the damage, so I had to reverse a couple of my fixes!

Once that is set drop on the hood and check the gaps, mine needed shims to get the correct side gap at the front. Once I get the springs and latch on I am sure I will need to fiddle with it more.

Nordic · 03-13-2015, 06:54 PM

Hope these help, if you need other pictures let me know.

mdpaulson1 · 03-13-2015, 07:43 PM

heres what I have, the other reply pretty much explains it step by step
good luck

davecarney2 · 03-13-2015, 10:21 PM

Perfect thanks everybody!!!!!

03-12-2015, 10:02 PM	#1
davecarney2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Catawba NC Posts: 230	Picture request I'm trying to put my 59 back together and I'm having some issues putting the front end together. Would someone be willing to put up some pictures of how the radiator support mounts and how it ties into the inner fenders Thanks in advance Dave __________________ Bagged 1959 GMC 1969 C-30 dump My 59 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592878

03-12-2015, 10:03 PM	#2
davecarney2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Catawba NC Posts: 230	Re: Picture request Don't know if it makes a difference but mine is a GMC __________________ Bagged 1959 GMC 1969 C-30 dump My 59 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592878

03-12-2015, 10:48 PM	#3
Divine 59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 306	Re: Picture request Can't get you photos, but I can try and scan pages from the factory assembly manual this weekend. __________________ My Build Thread http://s95.photobucket.com/user/drop...?sort=3&page=1

03-12-2015, 11:10 PM	#4
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Re: Picture request Drivers side. Chevy on a camaro clipped front end. Shouldn't effect inners to rad though. __________________ 1951 Chevy 3100/S-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406072 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 2WD Blazer - Sold

03-12-2015, 11:35 PM	#5
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: Picture request here's a few hope it helps.....Sp . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

03-13-2015, 01:57 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Picture request Radiator support bolts to the frame at bottom on a raised pad. Inner fender mounts to firewall bracket at bottom, and to radiator support at bottom with bolts and large reinforce grommet. Inner fender bolts to radiator support at top with two bolts. On mine one side was shimmed to set the fender gap. Grille surround bolts to radiator support and fenders. Fenders bolt to grille surround, inner fender, cab near top or firewall and lower cab at rear bottom. This is where you start setting door gaps, making sure the top, bottom and back have already been addressed. On mine one side did fine, on the other I had to apply pressure on the eye brow area from inside to rotate the fender to get the rear bottom clearance. I also had to readjust the inner fender and radiator on that side to move it forward a little. One of the issues I had was the truck at some time has been hit on the passenger from the front. During body work I "fixed" some bent panels. Putting it back together I found they had been modified by the previous body guy in the 60's to repair the damage, so I had to reverse a couple of my fixes! Once that is set drop on the hood and check the gaps, mine needed shims to get the correct side gap at the front. Once I get the springs and latch on I am sure I will need to fiddle with it more. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-13-2015, 06:54 PM	#7
Nordic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Unionville CT Posts: 168	Re: Picture request Hope these help, if you need other pictures let me know. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=481531

03-13-2015, 07:43 PM	#8
mdpaulson1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: concord ca Posts: 170	Re: Picture request heres what I have, the other reply pretty much explains it step by step good luck Attached Images

03-13-2015, 10:21 PM	#9
davecarney2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Catawba NC Posts: 230	Re: Picture request Perfect thanks everybody!!!!! __________________ Bagged 1959 GMC 1969 C-30 dump My 59 build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592878



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