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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Interior & Trunk => Topic started by: Ivygreen65 on March 30, 2010, 09:57:04 PM

Title: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: Ivygreen65 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? 

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: Twilight65 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

(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/dkcain1/SDC10595.jpg)

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: Ivygreen65 on March 31, 2010, 11:24:45 PM

Thank you, Dave.  That's exactly what I needed.

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: CharlesTurner 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.

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: C5ZZ 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.

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: Twilight65 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

(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/dkcain1/SDC10280-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: bryancobb 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?

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: Twilight65 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

Title: Re: 65/66 Convertible under dash brace hardware
Post by: C5ZZ 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.