'64 Buick Skylark Upper Radiator Support Wanted

[Machine Gun]

OK, here's the long shot of the week: I need a radiator upper support bracket for my Skylark. I just received a new radiator that has three rows of tubes like cars that were equipped with heavy-duty cooling. A/C equipped cars would have used this bracket. The H-D radiator tank is wider than the stock tank, which is only 2.25" wide. I need a bracket where the opening is 2.5" wide like in the photo. I'm reaching out to vendors, but if anyone has a parts car with the right bracket please contact me. I prefer to use an original part, but if no joy I'll go the universal route.

 

[alsfarms]

Could you take another standard bracket and build the one (width you need) out of two?  If all else fails, that would be my approach. Careful cutting TIG welding and clean-up and you would have exactly what you need.

Al

Edited July 21, 2022 by alsfarms
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[Machine Gun]

Hi Al:

 

Thanx for the suggestion. I cut the original bracket and joined the pieces back together 1/4 in. apart with a steel mending plate. The new tank is 1/2" taller than the original, but I was able to do some bending in a vise to get the stock bracket to take up the vertical slack. I couldn't find a local shop willing to do such a small job and I don't know anyone with a welder, hence the mending plate solution.  It's far from elegant, but it will meet my needs. It's a very presentable car, but it's not a show car. Once the heat and humidity drop to the levels recommended on the paint can I'll spray the bracket and put it back on the car. If a proper bracket shows up I'll buy it, but this will do for now.

[alsfarms]

Good for you.  We all need to be proactive using our hands and minds!

Al