- Does this trunk floor under brace fit a 1965-1970 Chevy Impala?
- Yes. The TF13-651BL is listed for 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1970 Chevrolet Impala applications.
- Is this the LH or RH brace?
- This is the LH (left-hand) driver-side trunk floor under brace.
- What is the part number?
- The Golden Star manufacturer part number is TF13-651BL.
- What does the trunk floor under brace do?
- The brace supports the underside of the trunk floor and helps reinforce the rear body structure. The LH version is positioned on the driver's side.
- Where does this brace install?
- It installs under the trunk floor, along the outer area near the wheelhouse. Similar listings describe this component as an upper trunk-floor outer brace mounted next to the wheelhouse.
- Is this a replacement for a rusted trunk floor brace?
- Yes. It is intended as a replacement for a damaged or rusted original brace and is suitable for classic Chevrolet body restoration.
- What material is the brace made from?
- The TF13-651BL is listed as being made from steel.
- Is this an original GM part?
- No. The TF13-651BL is a reproduction replacement part manufactured for classic Chevrolet restoration applications.
- Does this brace fit other full-size Chevrolet models?
- The related 1965–1970 trunk-floor under brace is also listed for other full-size Chevrolet applications, including Bel Air, Biscayne, and Caprice. Verify the exact body application before ordering.
- Does it fit a Chevrolet Impala wagon?
- Do not assume wagon compatibility. Verify the specific body style before ordering because trunk-floor structures can differ between body configurations.
- Is the RH brace the same part?
- No. The LH and RH versions use different part numbers. TF13-651BL is the LH/driver-side version, while TF13-651BR is the RH/passenger-side version.
- Is the brace sold individually?
- Yes. The LH brace is listed as an individual replacement component.
- Does it include installation hardware?
- Do not assume hardware is included. Verify the package contents with the specific product listing before ordering.
- Does it come painted?
- Do not assume a finished vehicle-color paint. Replacement restoration sheet metal may require preparation, primer, and finishing before installation.
- Can this brace be used for a classic Impala restoration?
- Yes. It is designed as a replacement trunk-floor structural component for 1965–1970 Chevy Impala restoration and rust-repair projects.
- Will installation require welding?
- Because this is a trunk-floor body brace, installation may require welding and proper alignment after removing damaged original metal. Installation requirements can vary depending on the condition of the vehicle.
- What should I verify before ordering?
- Confirm the 1965–1970 year range, Chevrolet Impala application, LH/driver-side position, trunk-floor location, and TF13-651BL part number. Compare the replacement with the original brace before installation.
- What is the shipping weight?
- A listing for the corresponding Golden Star trunk-floor under brace reports a shipping weight of approximately 3 lb.
- What is the manufacturing origin?
- The C2C Fabrication listing identifies the TF13-651BL manufacturing origin as Taiwan.
- What makes this brace correct for a 1965-1970 Impala?
- The key specifications are 1965–1970 Chevrolet Impala fitment, LH/driver-side position, trunk-floor under-brace application, steel construction, and Golden Star part number TF13-651BL.