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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: J_Speegle on November 30, 2012, 08:56:08 PM

Title: 69 Unibody Observations - E Brake Bracket
Post by: J_Speegle on November 30, 2012, 08:56:08 PM
While searching pictures to answer another question I ran across a little detail I had not noticed before. Sure others have - if so forgive me ;)

It appears that at least two different designs of stationary emergency brake brackets were used during the 69 production year. Have not looked through every 69 picture yet to see if there is any pattern and since few of the pictures do not show every detail not sure if we could determine what stamping plant produced which bracket :(

So far I've found the one piece version on San Jose and NJ cars, while I've found both the one and two piece version on Dearborn built cars


Some examples to illustrate


9F02R4808xx One piece
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/Original%20Uni-body%20%20Pictures/69%20San%20Jose/9F02R480837floor.jpg)


9F02R4815xx Two piece
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/Original%20Uni-body%20%20Pictures/69%20San%20Jose/9F02R481576ebrakehookattach.jpg)


9F02M4818xx Two piece
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/Original%20Uni-body%20%20Pictures/69%20San%20Jose/9F02M481897ebrakehookattach.jpg)


9R02R1315xx One piece
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/Original%20Uni-body%20%20Pictures/69%20San%20Jose/9R02R131545floorcoating14.jpg)



9R02R1181xx One piece
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/Original%20Uni-body%20%20Pictures/69%20San%20Jose/9R02R118165ebrakehookattach.jpg)
 
Title: Re: 69 Unibody Observations - E Brake Bracket
Post by: jwc66k on November 30, 2012, 11:33:56 PM
Jeff,
  My first impressions were that the two piece retainer utilized the second piece as a doubler for additional strength. That was a common practice in design work in stressed areas. Considering that, the two piece design would be on later cars, or in Ford's case, when existing stock was used up. There is also the possibility the mod never got to the body subassembly site.  ;)
Jim
Title: Re: 69 Unibody Observations - E Brake Bracket
Post by: BuckeyeDemon on December 04, 2012, 09:35:11 PM
two piece bracket on my 3/31/69 dearborn car.
Title: Re: 69 Unibody Observations - E Brake Bracket
Post by: Brian Conway on December 04, 2012, 10:52:49 PM
One piece.  Brian
Title: Re: 69 Unibody Observations - E Brake Bracket
Post by: 70Twister on December 04, 2012, 11:49:15 PM
Two piece on my Twister! :D
Title: Re: 69 Unibody Observations - E Brake Bracket
Post by: specialed on December 16, 2012, 01:45:31 PM
Jeff I have been trying to tie this extra plate & rear shock extra plate (staggered) to spring 69 when the beefed up boss 69 1/2 302 & big suspension F-60-15 Shelby change as that's when these 2 features show up.