Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients this 1993-2002 Chevrolet Camaro Pontiac Firebird Front Radiator Core Support Cut Used OEM GM 9302FBYFRCS. This is a used OEM GM front radiator core support section cut from a fourth-generation F-body, intended for repair or restoration of a damaged front structure. The radiator core support is a structural front-end component that provides mounting locations and support for components including the radiator, A/C condenser, cooling system hardware and front-end structure.
If you're bringing a fourth-gen back from a front-end hit, this is the kind of part you don't want to fake with a pile of bent metal and wishful thinking. A straight OEM section gives the body shop original GM structure to work with when repairing the car. Get the measurements right, get it lined up, weld it in properly, and get that F-body back where it belongs.
This is a cut section, not a complete bolt-in radiator support. Because GM changed the fourth-generation front structure between 1997 and 1998, the exact donor year and location of the cut are important when determining whether this piece is appropriate for a particular repair. The 1993-1997 and 1998-2002 complete radiator-support assemblies are different and should not be treated as direct interchangeable assemblies.
KEY FEATURES
- Used OEM GM radiator core support cut
- Fourth-generation F-body application
- Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
- Front radiator/core support structure
- OEM stamped steel construction
- Intended for collision repair, structural repair or restoration
- Useful when replacing a damaged section rather than sourcing an entire support assembly
- Large freight item
- Donor-year and cut-location verification required
- Used condition; appearance and surface finish may vary
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Manufacturer: General Motors
- Product Type: Front Radiator Core Support Cut
- Current Hawks SKU: 9302FBYFRCS
- Application: Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
- Generation: Fourth Generation F-Body
- Year Range: 1993-2002 listing application
- Position: Front
- Material: Stamped steel
- Condition: Used OEM GM
- Quantity: 1 cut section
- Shipping Method: Truck freight / oversized freight
- Installation Type: Weld-in structural repair
- Complete Support: No — cut section
VEHICLE FITMENT
Chevrolet Camaro
- 1993-2002 Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
- 1993-2002 Firebird
Important: The fourth-generation radiator support changed substantially for the 1998 model year. Complete 1993-1997 and 1998-2002 radiator-support assemblies are not direct interchangeable parts. Before ordering this cut section, the donor year, exact cut location and structure being supplied must be compared with the vehicle being repaired.
Within the respective year ranges, radiator-support structures are generally used across Camaro and Firebird applications, but attached brackets, mounting locations and the exact section being replaced must be verified before welding.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES AND EXCLUSIONS
- This is a cut radiator-core-support section, not a complete radiator support assembly.
- Do not purchase based solely on the broad 1993-2002 year range.
- 1993-1997 and 1998-2002 complete radiator-support structures are different.
- Confirm the donor vehicle year before ordering.
- Confirm the exact location and dimensions of the cut against the damaged vehicle.
- Compare mounting tabs, brackets, attachment points and surrounding structure before beginning the repair.
- This is a structural body component and requires proper welding and structural alignment.
- A used cut may have surface rust, scratches, paint differences, weld marks or normal salvage-yard wear.
- Do not assume attached brackets, hardware, radiator mounts, condenser mounts, wiring brackets or other components are included unless visible in the supplied photographs.
- The final part supplied should be evaluated against the customer's damaged section before cutting the vehicle.
- Professional collision/body-repair installation is recommended.
- Freight shipment is required because of the size and shape of the component.
INSTALLATION NOTES
- Measure and document the damaged vehicle before removing the original support.
- Compare the replacement cut with the original section before cutting or welding.
- Verify the donor year and exact structural section.
- Remove damaged material back to sound, straight metal.
- Properly fixture and align the replacement section before welding.
- Replicate the factory attachment method as appropriate for the repair.
- Verify radiator, condenser, fan, hood-latch, headlight and front-end mounting locations after structural repair.
- Apply appropriate corrosion protection and seam sealer after welding.
- Structural repairs should be performed by a qualified collision/body technician with appropriate welding and measuring equipment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this the complete radiator core support?
No. This listing is for a cut section of the front radiator core support.
Is this a bolt-on part?
No. The radiator core support is a structural weld-in component. Replacing a damaged section requires cutting, fitting and welding.
Does this fit every 1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird?
The Hawks SKU is listed for 1993-2002 F-body applications, but the complete radiator-support structure changed for 1998. The exact donor year, cut location and dimensions must therefore be verified before ordering.
Can I use a 1993-1997 section on a 1998-2002 car?
Do not assume so. The complete radiator-support structures changed in 1998 and are not direct interchangeable assemblies. The exact section being repaired must be compared before purchase.
Can this be used on both Camaro and Firebird?
The fourth-generation Camaro and Firebird share the F-body platform, and radiator-support components are documented across both models. However, the exact section and attached mounting features should be verified before welding.
Is this OEM GM?
Yes. This listing is for a used OEM GM structural component.
Will the color match my car?
No. This is a structural used part, and the finish/color is not guaranteed to match the vehicle.
Does it include the radiator, condenser or cooling fans?
No. This listing is for the radiator-core-support cut only unless specifically shown otherwise.
Is this suitable for DIY installation?
It is a structural weld-in repair. Proper measuring, alignment and welding equipment are required, so professional body-repair installation is recommended.
