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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Boss => Topic started by: rockhouse66 on December 22, 2014, 11:25:54 AM

Title: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: rockhouse66 on December 22, 2014, 11:25:54 AM

I found this thread about the bracket, but wondered if anyone has located a source to buy this piece repro that is correct?  Or am I stuck with making one as described here?

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6027.0

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: J_Speegle on December 22, 2014, 03:42:55 PM

Jim I thought these were being reproduced. Will look through the catalogs to see if I can find a listing

Merry Christmas

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: rockhouse66 on December 22, 2014, 04:57:35 PM

Thanks Jeff, and Merry Christmas to you, and congrats for what you and Charles have accomplished here.

When I see a bracket in a catalog, it always reads to me like the Shelby GT350 bracket.  Not sure though whether I am just reading the description with an overly cautious eye.

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: specialed on December 22, 2014, 06:17:04 PM

I have often wondered why the bracket was used on b2s  & 65-68 shelbys & b9s used export braces  but the 69-70 428 cj scj mustang cougar nor shelbys  used any extra support especially a cj convertible

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: J_Speegle on December 22, 2014, 07:40:57 PM

Quote from: rockhouse66 on December 22, 2014, 04:57:35 PM

Thanks Jeff, and Merry Christmas to you, and congrats for what you and Charles have accomplished here.

Thanks

Quote from: rockhouse66 on December 22, 2014, 04:57:35 PM

When I see a bracket in a catalog, it always reads to me like the Shelby GT350 bracket.  Not sure though whether I am just reading the description with an overly cautious eye.

Different shape and thickness - but basically same principle just done much cheaper (not welded to the car like in 65-66

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: J_Speegle on December 22, 2014, 08:50:02 PM

Like this ??

https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/mounting_bracket_export_brace_correctly_contoured-102525-0.html (https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/mounting_bracket_export_brace_correctly_contoured-102525-0.html)

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: rockhouse66 on December 22, 2014, 09:01:44 PM

I will probably give that one a try.  I may have a chance to buy it in person on my way to FL next month, and will try to take the dimensions from the previous thread with me to check it out.

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: 70 Yellow B2 on December 23, 2014, 01:55:15 AM

rockhouse66, I made a run of these for myself and the guys over on the BOSS 302 Registry that are exact to the original.  I have one left and can sell it to for $27.00 including shipping.

(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b570/timbarker01/BOSS%20Parts/DSC01408_zps61720396.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/timbarker01/media/BOSS%20Parts/DSC01408_zps61720396.jpg.html)
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b570/timbarker01/BOSS%20Parts/DSC01406_zpse3bd6158.jpg) (http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/timbarker01/media/BOSS%20Parts/DSC01406_zpse3bd6158.jpg.html)

Let me know and I can give you my PayPal account.

Tim

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: rockhouse66 on December 23, 2014, 09:13:47 AM

Tim - sweet!  I'll take it!  Sending you a PM.

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: 70 Yellow B2 on December 24, 2014, 01:27:01 AM

Thanks Jim, should have it in a few days! :)

Tim

Title: Re: 70 Boss 302 Cowl Brace Reinforcement Bracket
Post by: blackjadeboss on December 24, 2014, 09:46:54 AM

I purchased on the these reproductions and ..... man it is nice. I had the original, and wanted to compare. Figured I could use the new piece on the next project.

Well bought Jim.