C2 Radiator mount shim finish

[Stephen L.]

The body mount shims under the radiator support are welded in on my 67. Should these then be painted black as the frame is, or would they be cad/zinc plated with weld marks exposed? Were these welded shims possibly hand sprayed before the body drop? The remainder of the shims are natural.
Thanks
Steve

[Roy D.]

Re: C2 Radiator mount shim finish

The same condition exists on my 65 coupe. I always assumed that the welded shims were placed there by a former owner and subsequently painted in a prior restoration.

[Stephen L.]

Re: C2 Radiator mount shim finish

Roy, I have read in some corvette manuals they were sometimes welded in place.....Were yours also painted?

[Roy D.]

Re: C2 Radiator mount shim finish

Yes

[Ray C.]

Re: C2 Radiator mount shim finish

Hi!
On page # 143 of the 1965 Gudging Guide, body mount shims. Front frame horns typically used welded-on-unplated, cadmium, or zink plated shims.

Hope this helps!
Ray
65 250HP & 61 270HP