kbradley4333

i recently traded for a 92 camaro rs heritage edition, it has front end damage but running gear was untouched and ive already replaced the radiator. my biggest problem is i cant find a new radiator support, which is the only thing i need before i reassemble and prep for paint (metalic orange and gunmetal grey two tone) any recomendations on where to find a radiator support?

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iTrader: (14)

junkyard off a doner car. Its not available NOS or aftermarket

camarotucker

iTrader: (2)

Maybee LKQ (used) http://www.lkqcorp.com/index.aspx

kbradley4333

crap, i dont want to put a used radiator support in, i guess il take the old one to a metal fab place tommorow to see if i can have one made

WyoJames

If the supports are good there isn't anything wrong with used. With a little elbow grease you can probably refresh them to better than new.

And if you want more interest in your topics you might want to avoid typing in massive font...

stealtht/a

iTrader: (1)

You do know the support is part of the whole front frame section, right?
If its not rusty, used will be way better than some aftermarket repop, GM hasn't made parts for these cars for a long time. If you have an issue with buying used body parts, you better get a newer car. Especially because if your radiator support is rusty enough to be replaced, it isn't the only part of the car like that.

kbradley4333

the core support on the car isnt really rotted but it is bent slightly, i live in maine and finding clean parts is very difficult, but id much rather wait than compromise on quality. i dont want this car to look like every other ****** machine i see around town. (sorry about the font size, it looked normal on my phone)

stealtht/a

iTrader: (1)

I applaud your attitude of not making it look like every other crap fbody, but the mindset of only buying "new" body parts isn't going to go far with a 30 year old car. The few reproduction parts for these cars are generally poor quality, nos is long gone for most stuff.
Best results will usually come from restoring used parts.
In your case, you might be better off bending it back into shape and welding any cracks or popped welds. It's probably less work than replacing the whole front clip.