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Topic: #1 Body mount reinforcement bracket

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#1 Body mount reinforcement bracket

Posted: 2/24/08 3:39pm Message 1 of 5
96softail
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4-speed, close ratio 07M Paint code. Former owner painted it incorrectly. Not bad paint, but will paint it the RIGHT way down the road.
Hi all,
Pasenger side #1 bodymount bracket installation.
It was messed up when I got the car.
So, i have it out and a new one.
How the heck does it re-mount?
Rivets?
There is a metal plate behind the fiberglass, 5 mount points.
nothing to weld to..
??
thanks!



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#1 Body mount reinforcement bracket

Posted: 2/24/08 4:20pm Message 2 of 5
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
The originals are glassed in. I would try to replicate the original as much as possible. I believe the replacements can be pop rivited / epoxied into place. I would reglass the area if I could to try and bring it back to a somewhat original look then if you can.Tuxblacray2008-02-24 16:22:12


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#1 Body mount reinforcement bracket

Posted: 2/25/08 6:02am Message 3 of 5
6880Mike
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Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) will help.  The AIM shows the factory installation.  If memory serves, these are riveted.
 
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#1 Body mount reinforcement bracket

Posted: 2/25/08 7:52am Message 4 of 5
96softail
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4-speed, close ratio 07M Paint code. Former owner painted it incorrectly. Not bad paint, but will paint it the RIGHT way down the road.
Thanks guys,
Looks like 1/4 inch rivets.
Put a caliper to the holes in the mount, around .265
Off to Home Depot after work for some steele rivets, hope they have 'em!
1/4"  sound correct?
Aluminum is prob. to weak..
 



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Posted: 2/25/08 10:45am Message 5 of 5
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I think if you stop by your favorite body shop they will probally give you what you need at no charge and..... they will give you a pointer or two for no charge.

My guys would do that for me anytime..... If it keeps me from bringing my anal attitude azz car back to their shop.... just kidding.....


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