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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 01:09 AM
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At one time, my 1958 had large speakers mounted in the kick-panels. The reinforcement brackets were tin-snipped to provide clearance for the speakers. This is the area beside and below the kickpanel. The bracket is part of the top fender and is behind the kickpanel. This supports the top fender at the firewall. Here is a photo that I found (not my car) with the bracket in question shown. Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement bracket for both the driver and passenger side of the car?
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You can't just make them? They look pretty simple.
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Here you go, I had to put a pair on my 56, Corvette Central has them:
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50e&ukey=45935
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Brian, thank you for the lead on the "cowl braces". I had seen those before but wasn't sure they were the correct part...thanks for confirming
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Brian, thank you for the lead on the "cowl braces". I had seen those before but wasn't sure they were the correct part...thanks for confirming
Some cars the brackets are aluminum.
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Do you know whether the top bolt which extends thru the firewall and secures the diagonal bracket is accessible with my car that is fully assembled?
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