73-77 Monte body bushings

wokrdan AKA BU Balls wrote:I ran into the same problem. I upgraded to polyurethane and ended up paying about $110-120 by the time I was done.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-3-4115G/

These work nicely (but are installed a little different from the directions as the #1 and #2 spots are backwards to fit.) NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU GET THE SET THAT IS FOR CONVERTIBLE (You will need the extra 2 for the radiator support.) They also don't come with hardware, but if your bolts aren't twisted, you should be able to re-use them. If not, Lowes sells sleeves that fit the big 4 bushings perfectly, and you can find a 5/8"O.D. pipe and cut it to specification along with washers. The OEM sleeves will not fit in the polyurethane. I found this on their website and helps out for finding correct sizes to fit with polyurethane.
http://www.energysuspension.com/universal-products/link-flange-type-bushings-universal-mounts-isolators.html

Here's what I've got so far:

Malicruiser wrote:I've checked couldn't find just core support. My inserts are nothing more than dust right now.

1973 454 MONTE wrote:

Malicruiser wrote:I've checked couldn't find just core support. My inserts are nothing more than dust right now.

montemania.com has just the rad-support bushings


http://montemania.com/genuinegmpartscentral_under_hood.htm

Malicruiser wrote:

1973 454 MONTE wrote:

Malicruiser wrote:I've checked couldn't find just core support. My inserts are nothing more than dust right now.

montemania.com has just the rad-support bushings


http://montemania.com/genuinegmpartscentral_under_hood.htm

No offense but there stuff looks like it was pulled from a 35 year old car. Plus I'm looking to upgrade since the HP I'll be running will be no less than 450hp, and that's just to hold me over till I can build the real engine for my Chevelle.

wokrdan AKA BU Balls wrote:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-3-4115G/?rtype=10
This set will fit. If you want it in red, they have it too, but just make sure it's the convertible set because the two extras are for the radiator support. The directions are correct for where the bushings go, but are different for the 74 as you won't flip the #1 position like the directions say. (You should see this when you put them in) As far as the hardware goes, you'll probably need new bolts. If your steel inserts aren't too bad, I would suggest cleaning them up with a wire wheel and reusing them, because finding new inserts are hard to find for the Malibu without having to buy a full bushing set for a Camaro or other car.

1973 454 MONTE wrote:

Malicruiser wrote:

1973 454 MONTE wrote:

Malicruiser wrote:I've checked couldn't find just core support. My inserts are nothing more than dust right now.

montemania.com has just the rad-support bushings


http://montemania.com/genuinegmpartscentral_under_hood.htm

No offense but there stuff looks like it was pulled from a 35 year old car. Plus I'm looking to upgrade since the HP I'll be running will be no less than 450hp, and that's just to hold me over till I can build the real engine for my Chevelle.

considering he has been selling NOS parts for almost 30 years, maybe the stuff he has could be 35 years old.........:

he sells NOS little/big parts,and also used little big parts.....................................but whatever.


i dont know why horse power in a motor has anything to do with core support bushings. but dam,if they can give an engine more horses im gonna buy 2 sets and keep one set in the glove box.....

wokrdan AKA BU Balls wrote:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-3-4115G/?rtype=10
This set will fit. If you want it in red, they have it too, but just make sure it's the convertible set because the two extras are for the radiator support. The directions are correct for where the bushings go, but are different for the 74 as you won't flip the #1 position like the directions say. (You should see this when you put them in) As far as the hardware goes, you'll probably need new bolts. If your steel inserts aren't too bad, I would suggest cleaning them up with a wire wheel and reusing them, because finding new inserts are hard to find for the Malibu without having to buy a full bushing set for a Camaro or other car.

so still NO rad support bushings. im just sayin

77mali wrote:I've delt with the "monte man". His stuff is EXPENSIVE. Pila & now Ant have said they got their radiator core supports from the parts place & they work, plus they come w/ new hardware for $25.00....Montemania's were $75 (not sure if hardware was included either) Yes genuine GM but like's been said- could be "Real-old" New Old Stock. LOL. I'm going for the $25.00 set...LOL!