Aftermarket radiator support

[TommyD11730]

So, I finally got my parts to put a 91 quad lamp setup on my 84 K2500. The rad support I got has some rust where the center vertical and horizontal piece's meet. Most supports I looked at from the North East were far worsee then this one.
Anyways my question is about the aftermarket ones. Are they as bad as the local opinion make them out to be? I'm told not only are the new ones ill fitting, they are flimsy compared to the OEM.
So before I start welding in a patch panel or 2 is it worth considering the aftermarket one?

Thanks!

 

[sweetk30]

click my 2 wheel burn link below .

i fixed mine in the same spots with old core support for donor sections .

was not to bad a job . and aftermarkets i have seen seem to be just not right in a few key spots .

 

[TommyD11730]

I'll probably just make up and weld in some flat stock from work. Might not be very pretty but who is going to see it?

Don't see a link in your post

click my 2 wheel burn link below .

i fixed mine in the same spots with old core support for donor sections .

was not to bad a job . and aftermarkets i have seen seem to be just not right in a few key spots .

 

[6872xtc]

I would just fix it.

And to see the link in his signature , turn your phone on its side.

 

[sweetk30]

starts around post 232 and again 240 . https://ck5.com/forums/threads/2-wheel-peel-rim-choices-and-small-update.296680/

 

[TommyD11730]

Yours may be the 1st build thread I have ever read, front to back. Really enjoyed it. Your rebuild of the support by grafting in parts of the old makes my flat stock solution look very backyard.
You have taken the phrase "anything worth doing, is worth OVER doing." Be proud of your work!

starts around post 232 and again 240 . https://ck5.com/forums/threads/2-wheel-peel-rim-choices-and-small-update.296680/

 

[TommyD11730]

High as a kite from fumes... first coat down.

 

[sweetk30]

auto zone brake cleaner smells better with a better buzz

 

[TommyD11730]

LOL
I know a lot of people don't like the POR encapsulated products. I have used their stuff in the past but this time I tried something "similar".
I used a product that was Called chassis saver. Can't say I'm happy with it. Unlike POR it reacted to the prep so in a couple of spots.

Eh.... it's just a support I guess.

auto zone brake cleaner smells better with a better buzz

 

[sweetk30]

95 % of that unit will be unseen even with the hood up .