1968-1976 Corvette C3 Radiator Support U Bracket - Lower

Keep your 1968-1976 Corvette C3 looking and working the way it should with this radiator support u bracket. It installs in the factory location and is a dependable replacement for worn, damaged or missing original parts.

Product Highlights

• Designed specifically for the lower radiator support position, ensuring correct fitment with surrounding components and mounting points.
• Ideal for complete restorations, frame repairs, and quality maintenance projects where original-spec alignment is essential.
• Durable replacement option that helps you restore authentic front-end geometry without custom fabrication or guesswork.
• Lower
• Exact-fit compatibility for C3 models year 1968 through 1976, matching the factory lower radiator support layout.

Why this lower radiator support U-bracket matters

• Maintains accurate radiator and cooling fan shroud alignment, which supports consistent airflow and cooling performance in hot-weather driving and track sessions.
• Preserves the original mounting geometry of the C3’s radiator support, reducing misalignment that can occur after impact, wear, or heavy use.
• Provides a solid, restoration-grade anchor point for front-end assemblies, making frames-off rebuilds more straightforward and durable.

Who should consider this part

• Classic Corvette enthusiasts undertaking a ground-up restoration of a 1968–1976 C3.
• Body shops and hobbyists performing front-end repairs after cosmetic damage or collision repair.
• DIYers aiming to preserve or return their Corvette to factory-spec alignment and fitment.

Installation and care tips

• Inspect adjacent mounting points and frame rails for wear or corrosion before installation to ensure a solid, long-lasting mount.
• Replace any worn or damaged hardware during installation to maximize bracket integrity and secure fitment.
• Follow the vehicle’s service manual torque recommendations for mounting bolts and use proper fasteners to maintain alignment over time.
• After installation, periodically check the radiator support area for cracks or loosening, especially after major front-end work or accidents.

Vehicle Fitment

• 1968-1976 Chevrolet Corvette C3

Double-check the year and options of your Corvette before you order. Questions about fitment? Reach out to our team and we'll help.