Hey guys,

I purchased a "Restorer's Choice" radiator support from Classic Industries. This was a more expensive version than their standard version but I was willing to spend a little extras as I expect this to nearly fit right out of the box. I didn't want to have to do much modification to make it fit. When it arrived, I was surprised to see a big "made in Taiwan" printed on the side of the box. I haven't opened and inspected it yet. I wanted to ask if you guys have had any experience with this part?

 

No but you'll have a hard time finding anything made here these days short of new old stock which would be a real stroke of luck to find.
At least it's Taiwan and not mainland China, I'd bet the cheaper ones are Chinese and not as well made.

 

AMD sells good quality stuff. Here's a link: Radiator Core Support | AMD 350-3569

 

Also made in Taiwan

 

http://www.autometaldirect.com/image.../GMrestore.jpg. No mods needed.

 

Still Taiwan made, my point being they all come from overseas so his worry about what he has because it's from Taiwan is what it is and won't change.
The only way you'll find an American made part is if it's a genuine GM new old stock part.
That GM Restore stuff is not made by GM it's only licensed to use the GM logo as a direct replacement part with correct badging etc.
The "Restorer's Choice" radiator support from Classic Industries is probably fine.
The only way to know for sure is to install it.

 

Sorry it took so long to reply. Thanks for your links and explanations. It makes me feel better about my purchase. Once I get the support in, I'll give some feedback if I had an trouble.

 

I thought I read somewhere that most of these AMD, OER, etc.. all use the same stamper. Some stories of boxes/parts with everyone's part # stickers on them