75 dash braces
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75 dash braces
In the 75 AIM on page 115 it shows 3 round braces going from dash area to trans tunnel on pass side and 2 on the drivers side. The AIM shows there to be a bracket with stud spot welded to this hole. I don't have any of these braces and don't see any of the mounting points. Am I missing something? Thanks Dave.
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Check the AIM; it is my understanding all cars got the braces - coupe and convertible. One of the braces is slightly different for factory AC cars.
I had a 74 coupe and it had the braces.
Fordman: early 68 convertibles did not have the braces. My 68 convertible #41660 has the braces. All 69s were supposed to have gotten them.
I had a 74 coupe and it had the braces.
Fordman: early 68 convertibles did not have the braces. My 68 convertible #41660 has the braces. All 69s were supposed to have gotten them.
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Yep, convertibles only. FWIW, if you'll look closely you'll see a 4th brace to the left. Believe they'd likely further strengthen a coupe against cowl shake/flex, tho quite a task to add, but have given up (for now, at least) trying to acquire the parts to make a complete setup.
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Hey Paul... is your car a factory AC car? Wondering if the upper brace is different from 69 due to the AC. I am going to install a VintageAir unit (my car was not factory AC) and they say to discard one of the braces.
I will be fabbing up a new brace so as to keep it in place but was curious if your upper brace is different than mine.
It also seems from your AIM you have a "bolt plate (item5)" in the upper passenger side outer locations whereas the 69 just has holes.
I will be fabbing up a new brace so as to keep it in place but was curious if your upper brace is different than mine.
It also seems from your AIM you have a "bolt plate (item5)" in the upper passenger side outer locations whereas the 69 just has holes.
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