Thread: '33 Radiator Brace

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Roger, do you have a bracket like the one in my pics on page #1? If you do, let a qualified welder TIG it on. I don't like the way PRC welded the mounting tabs on my A/C condenser, it's almost like 1 tack weld on each side of the tab. I wouldn't trust them to stay attached for very long. I'm taking the condenser with me to Tenn next month, I'm going the let my son, who's a certified welder, add a little more 'bead' for strength.

Mike

Originally Posted by Mike52

Roger, do you have a bracket like the one in my pics on page #1? If you do, let a qualified welder TIG it on. I don't like the way PRC welded the mounting tabs on my A/C condenser, it's almost like 1 tack weld on each side of the tab. I wouldn't trust them to stay attached for very long. I'm taking the condenser with me to Tenn next month, I'm going the let my son, who's a certified welder, add a little more 'bead' for strength.

Mike

Mike,
I don't have that bracket, but PRC has offered it at $15. IC2 had a really good idea to weld it with the radiator filled, which will elimnate any concern of over temping the core. I have a young man that is a welding inspector and ASME certified that will weld things for me - he did my headers, and considering the mess I handed him and the finished product I got back he's good for a radiator support!! I'm really close to calling PRC back and telling them to send me the bracket, and I will get it welded in a way that will protect the core and eliminate any concern. I'm pretty confident, after talking to them today, that they will honor any future warranty claim that is legitimate.