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BillOhio

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Aftermarket core support
« on: June 21, 2020, 07:00:17 PM »
Hi Guys.
Anyone used an aftermarket core support that fit right?  I am working on a 68 and have a replacement but it is like 2 pounds lighter than a stock one and you can grab the top and flex it with your hand.  The stock one I ran across is pretty swelled up around the bushing holes to want to fix it
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Re: Aftermarket core support
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2020, 04:06:09 AM »
A few years ago, I looked at several mfg, and the AMD was by far the most correct core support, but even that one wasn't a perfect reproduction...
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Re: Aftermarket core support
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2020, 11:13:16 AM »
Use the repro brackets (bushing holes) to fix the original one! :)
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Re: Aftermarket core support
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2020, 11:44:16 AM »
The original I have is swelled up pretty bad where the different layers come together.  Too bad they didnt make a drain in them where this happens. 
Not much on the car will be stock but wanted the front to fit right.
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Re: Aftermarket core support
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2020, 12:17:16 PM »
If your only issues with the original core support is rotted mounts (especially the one under the battery), then I agree with Kevin.. just replace the mounts.  I was able to find a good original one to replace the one under my battery (which was my only problem)...
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