HKS Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Wanting to find out if a 68-69 radiator front support bracket is different in length in comparison to a 70-73? Attempted to fit a bracket on a 70 but it was off by at least 2 inches from the bottom hole. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 The rad support that also holds the headlight pots? or the frame around the radiator? or the vertical strut that is below the hood latch in front of the rad? Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I assume the vertical strut. There are at least two sizes. Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Sorry for not making it clear. This bracket photo is a sample. I have a feeling I have a 68-69 bracket which is shorter? Cant tell since the images online are visually identical in design for 68-69 and 70-73. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 My info shows the Aug. '70 and on (62521-N0200) as bolting in and earlier must be spot welded? and looks different. The earlier doesn't even have a part number and is probably part of the total front rad support. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I can confirm this when I get home in a few hours. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I can confirm they are different lengths. I bought one on ebay that didn't fit my 73 and had to find a different one. Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Took measurements on bracket that was too short and it was a little over 15.7 inches end to end. Another person said he measured his bracket and it was 16.5 inches. Seems to be the more ideal size but he took measurements on his 70 with the bracket already in the car so not sure if it was accurate. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Here is mine off of my 12/70 510 wagon. Im not using it if it measures correctly... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Wasn't able to get to mine on the 69 as its installed. Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Laecaon thats the same length as my current piece. If anyone with a 71 up can measure their piece I would appreciate it. Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 or 68-69. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 68-69 right 70-73 left 2 Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Tendril. Thanks for the photo. By chance can you measure out the 70 to 73 bracket from end to end for me? Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Looks like 68-9 are about 15 1/2 And 70-3 are just about 17 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 There might be 1/8" off as none of these are NOS Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Thats perfect. I was attempting to fit a 15.5 inch unit when I need a 17 inch piece. Thats answers my question. Thank you everyone for your help. I see you have a few pieces. Would you like to sell one? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 So bizarre my 71 would have the short piece, when the valence and grill are newer. Anyways mine is never going back on my car, too many core support mods. Quote Link to comment
HKS Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yes, no idea why some would have the short while others have the longer. Maybe someone with more knowledge would be able to chime in on that. In the meantime I was able to return the shorter piece for the correct size. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 for sure way to tell what year your radiator support is Or A circle for the horn or a oblong triangle Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Circle is 70-73 and oblong tri is 68-69 Quote Link to comment
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