'75 Alternator bracket
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'75 Alternator bracket
Hi all,
The bracket that holds the alternator to the engine block on my '75 vette snapped last week
. I've tried NAPA, autozone etc but no look finding one. zip corvette has them, but they are real expensive considering it's just a cheap looking bracket (80 bucks+). Without having to scour scrapyards does anybody know of a cheap alternative?
Many thanks - craig
The bracket that holds the alternator to the engine block on my '75 vette snapped last week
. I've tried NAPA, autozone etc but no look finding one. zip corvette has them, but they are real expensive considering it's just a cheap looking bracket (80 bucks+). Without having to scour scrapyards does anybody know of a cheap alternative?Many thanks - craig
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From: Wellington, FL
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Originally Posted by craigbaker
It's not the adjustable bracket - it's the bracket that secures the alternator to the engine block. Thanks for the lead though...
craig
craig
Melting Slicks
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From: Midlothian VA
Originally Posted by craigbaker
Hi all,
The bracket that holds the alternator to the engine block on my '75 vette snapped last week . I've tried NAPA, autozone etc but no look finding one. zip corvette has them, but they are real expensive considering it's just a cheap looking bracket (80 bucks+). Without having to scour scrapyards does anybody know of a cheap alternative?
Many thanks - craig
The bracket that holds the alternator to the engine block on my '75 vette snapped last week
. I've tried NAPA, autozone etc but no look finding one. zip corvette has them, but they are real expensive considering it's just a cheap looking bracket (80 bucks+). Without having to scour scrapyards does anybody know of a cheap alternative?Many thanks - craig
I purchased one of the zip units many years ago and there's nothing cheap about it. Solid iron, bolts up perfectly, and has provided good service for many years. I'd buy another tomorrow if I ever needed one. You'll spend $80 in gas trying to track one down one scrap yard at a time not to mention your time.
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Does your 75 use a short water pump?
If so, find yourself and early 70's pickup cast iron bracket for a pickup. I paid 5 bucks for mine, and that's only because I all I had was a 5, but my buddy had bought for $3.50. Let me see if I can find the casting number.......
here you go...Casting number 3951337. Good thing I typed up my log of modifications....this was done on Nov 19, 1992....so it might cost you 10 bucks at the boneyard.
here you go...Casting number 3951337. Good thing I typed up my log of modifications....this was done on Nov 19, 1992....so it might cost you 10 bucks at the boneyard.
Melting Slicks
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From: Shreveport LA
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Craig,
I just emailed you. I also have a 75. My upper bracket broke about 2 weeks ago so I replaced the entire setup with a March alum bracket. You are welcome to this one $30+plus freight. It's in excellent shape.
Stuart
I just emailed you. I also have a 75. My upper bracket broke about 2 weeks ago so I replaced the entire setup with a March alum bracket. You are welcome to this one $30+plus freight. It's in excellent shape.
Stuart
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