Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thejoker · 04-26-2006, 08:48 AM

I really like the look of the new bracket I got. Wasn't sure till it was installed but I know now I made a good decision to purchase this bracket.

Opinions????

JKR

**Yukon Jack** · 04-26-2006, 09:19 AM

Can the brackets be used without crossing them? I like the look of them, but not sure on the way they brackets cross each other. Will there be plenty of room for your upper radiator hose with them like that and once you have the belts installed?

thejoker · 04-26-2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Can the brackets be used without crossing them? I like the look of them, but not sure on the way they brackets cross each other. Will there be plenty of room for your upper radiator hose with them like that and once you have the belts installed?

The brackets have to cross. When I first tried to hook it up it wouldn't work because I wasn't crossing them. The bottom of the arm will hit the water pump and the arm will not reach the alternator adjusting bolt hole. The neck is a swivel and won't be a problem to route the hose. I'm thinking of running stainless tubing around the back side of the alternator but not sure yet.

Where did I get this? Hummmm....I might keep that a secret so I can be special but I might could be persuaded if you beg. I'll tell you how much though, how does $170 sound? I was real reluctant to spend that much but now I'm glad I did.

JKR

Putter · 04-26-2006, 09:20 AM

I can just picture a long polished scoop on top of a fat carb pointed in between that "X" brace. Man, that is going to be sweet.

thejoker · 04-26-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Putter

I can just picture a long polished scoop on top of a fat carb pointed in between that "X" brace. Man, that is going to be sweet.

That's exactly what I have in mind too! I get chill bumps thinking about it!!!

JKR

rauto13 · 04-26-2006, 09:29 AM

I am wondering about hose routing too?

Those are some sweet brackets, Where did you get them?

Gonna rock!!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-26-2006, 09:36 AM

Looks like the thermostat housing is the type that swivels so that should help. I really like the looks of the main mounting bracket.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-26-2006, 10:23 AM

$170 is less than I would have guessed!

thejoker · 04-26-2006, 10:35 AM

I had looked at another company that had brackets for non accessory heads and they were going to be about the same price and they were just primed steel. So I guess this wasn't bad at all.

JKR

chevybill · 04-26-2006, 05:42 PM

How about telling us the source for these sharp looking brackets?

Was the "other" source alan grove components?

thejoker · 04-26-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chevybill

How about telling us the source for these sharp looking brackets?

Was the "other" source alan grove components?

Yes, Alan Grove was it. I couldn't remember till you mentioned it.

Ok. Since you're begging. Hot Rod Cain. His email is hotrodcain@yahoo.com. Carl is his name.

JKR

**Palf70Step** · 04-27-2006, 06:42 AM

Looks good on there. It will be real interesting to see how it looks with all the hose and all.

04-26-2006, 08:48 AM	#1
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! I really like the look of the new bracket I got. Wasn't sure till it was installed but I know now I made a good decision to purchase this bracket. Opinions???? JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-26-2006, 09:19 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! Can the brackets be used without crossing them? I like the look of them, but not sure on the way they brackets cross each other. Will there be plenty of room for your upper radiator hose with them like that and once you have the belts installed? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-26-2006, 09:20 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! I can just picture a long polished scoop on top of a fat carb pointed in between that "X" brace. Man, that is going to be sweet. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-26-2006, 09:29 AM	#6
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! I am wondering about hose routing too? Those are some sweet brackets, Where did you get them? Gonna rock!! __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab Last edited by rauto13; 04-26-2006 at 09:32 AM.

04-26-2006, 09:36 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! Looks like the thermostat housing is the type that swivels so that should help. I really like the looks of the main mounting bracket. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-26-2006, 10:23 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! $170 is less than I would have guessed! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-26-2006, 10:35 AM	#9
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! I had looked at another company that had brackets for non accessory heads and they were going to be about the same price and they were just primed steel. So I guess this wasn't bad at all. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-26-2006, 05:42 PM	#10
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! How about telling us the source for these sharp looking brackets? Was the "other" source alan grove components? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

04-27-2006, 06:42 AM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Installed new accessory bracket for camel humps...sweet! Looks good on there. It will be real interesting to see how it looks with all the hose and all. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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