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Old May 11, 2018 | 08:43 AM
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Default Removable radiator support? ('bird owners please!)
Has any body done a stand up radiator that has a removable support? Thinking I'm going to Fab something up, but looking for some ideas and pictures of how you all have done it before. Below are some great Camaro examples, any 'bird owners with similar that work with our headlights?

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Yep, I'm sure it would look better if it were all round tubing but I had square so I used it.
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That's **** man, I like that!
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Originally Posted by MY_2K_Z
Yep, I'm sure it would look better if it were all round tubing but I had square so I used it.
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AAAAnnnddd just when I thought I had mine all planned out.... I like that setup. Will it work with the stock hood and latch?
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Ya originally I had the stock latch but then I went to aero catch hood pins
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The important part is make sure the upper bumper support where it meets the hood is perfect or your hood and bumper won't line up.
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Now why'd you have to come in here and make me look bad. Jk nice setup man looks great.
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That's a damn nice setup! Any firebird guys done so I like this? Went a took some measurements and it doesn't appear these sethps will clear the headlights on a bird. 😥
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Thanks guys. It's nice to pull the front off and have easy access to service anything or pull the engine straight out. My2kZ yours looks good too!
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Originally Posted by B18B1LS1
Thanks guys. It's nice to pull the front off and have easy access to service anything or pull the engine straight out. My2kZ yours looks good too!
Yep that's why I did it. Now when I need to work on it I just unbolt it and remove the radiator, fans, and intercooler all in one piece and I can walk right up to the motor to work on it.
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bump for the Trans Am guys??
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Originally Posted by blk99camaro
bump for the Trans Am guys??
not removable but it was $29 lol
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