Author Topic: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware  (Read 3174 times)

Offline Ivygreen65

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65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« on: March 30, 2010, 09:57:04 PM »
What is the correct hardware for the under dash brace on a 65/66 convertible?  I believe I've got the correct pieces where it attaches to the pedal support, but what about where it attaches to the dash? 

Offline Twilight65

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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2010, 11:07:48 PM »
Here's a picture of my May 66 convertible hardware. Pedal hardware on top, the dash hardware on bottom. Square washer was on top of brace at the dash. I can post picture if you need.
Dave

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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2010, 11:24:45 PM »
Thank you, Dave.  That's exactly what I needed.

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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010, 10:07:49 AM »
If you run across any extras of the block spacer and/or fasteners, let me know!  I need them for a car I'm working on.
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Offline C5ZZ

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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2010, 10:04:17 PM »
That metal spacer is factory original?
They probably got lost a lot when
someone was servicing the heater box.
The brace I removed from a car had a
sloted oval head screw which I knew
was wrong.
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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2010, 06:13:30 AM »
Here's a pic with the glove box removed and the support still in place. (along with a lot of dust, a broken pencil, corn from the mice)

Dave

65 Coupe Dearborn Scheduled Build July 9,1965 289/C4
66 Sprint Conv. Dearborn Scheduled Build May 13, 1966 200/C4

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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2010, 09:22:29 AM »
Thanks twilight,

I needed that picture and didn't even know it!  BTW, did you send out your stuff for plating?
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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2010, 09:39:02 PM »
Hey Bryan,
I sent a bunch of parts last week for plating. I still have a lot to do though. I soon as I receive this last bunch back I will send more. If you need a photo of the other end of the brace let me know I will see if I have one.
Dave
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66 Sprint Conv. Dearborn Scheduled Build May 13, 1966 200/C4

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Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2010, 09:54:04 PM »
Good picture, thanks!
Seems like the square piece of metal
should go inbetween the brace and the
dash to lift the brace up to clear the lip
on the dash.
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