Condenser Brackets Different?
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Just another Corvette guy
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Condenser Brackets Different?
When I got my '73 the A/C condenser was missing. I ordered a new one but, of course, they don't come with brackets. I bought a pair of brackets from a member here that he said were off his '74. I thought they should be the same. See the pic.
As you can see, passenger side is a good fit but the driver's side has this large bow in it and doesn't lay flat. Is a '74 condenser and/or bracket that much different than '73 or am I missing something else here?
As you can see, passenger side is a good fit but the driver's side has this large bow in it and doesn't lay flat. Is a '74 condenser and/or bracket that much different than '73 or am I missing something else here?
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Heavens To Murgatroid!!!!
I asked Mike (the member who sold me these brackets) to double check their application. He assured me they were off his '74. Then he says "Greg, I think it's just bent a bit"
It was. This bend looked so perfect, I was sure it was factory!
Mashed it with a hammer. Fits perfectly.
I swear I haven't been drinking today......
I asked Mike (the member who sold me these brackets) to double check their application. He assured me they were off his '74. Then he says "Greg, I think it's just bent a bit"
It was. This bend looked so perfect, I was sure it was factory!
Mashed it with a hammer. Fits perfectly.
I swear I haven't been drinking today......
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Heavens To Murgatroid!!!!
I asked Mike (the member who sold me these brackets) to double check their application. He assured me they were off his '74. Then he says "Greg, I think it's just bent a bit"
It was. This bend looked so perfect, I was sure it was factory!
Mashed it with a hammer. Fits perfectly.
I swear I haven't been drinking today......
I asked Mike (the member who sold me these brackets) to double check their application. He assured me they were off his '74. Then he says "Greg, I think it's just bent a bit"
It was. This bend looked so perfect, I was sure it was factory!
Mashed it with a hammer. Fits perfectly.
I swear I haven't been drinking today......
