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Leftlane · 10-28-2012, 05:51 PM

Hello all,

1971 305/th350 shortbed.

This bracket mounts on the drivers side frame rail about half way betweem the tranny and trailing arm crossmembers.

What's it for?

Thanks,
Keith

**Boog** · 10-28-2012, 06:11 PM

Exhaust hanger perhaps?

hayhauler71 · 10-28-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Exhaust hanger perhaps?

what he said

c10srule · 10-28-2012, 06:47 PM

yep

Andy4639 · 10-28-2012, 07:12 PM

Maybe for the emergency brake cable hanger.

Leftlane · 10-28-2012, 08:06 PM

Not for the e-brake.
Both sides were held with wire hooks right through the frame.
I was thinking exhaust, but didn't know which side the original ran down.
Truck had headers and duals when I got it, and this bracket was unused.
I'm sandblasting a bunch of small parts, and didn't want to pitch this without knowing its purpose.
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68gmsee · 10-28-2012, 08:59 PM

Here's a pic of the one on the frame of my 69 -exhaust hanger.
Does it look like yours?

68gmsee · 10-28-2012, 09:04 PM

Here's a close up.

Leftlane · 10-28-2012, 10:14 PM

That picture is exactly it. So exhaust it is.
I did notice on your '69 the rivets are in front of the bracket, and on my '71 they are behind.
Thanks guys.
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**FirstOwner69** · 10-28-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leftlane

That picture is exactly it. So exhaust it is.
I did notice on your '69 the rivets are in front of the bracket, and on my '71 they are behind.
Thanks guys.
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Looks to me like your rivets would be in front also. You are holding the hanger upside down in your 1st picture.

10-28-2012, 05:51 PM	#1
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	What's this frame bracket for? Hello all, 1971 305/th350 shortbed. This bracket mounts on the drivers side frame rail about half way betweem the tranny and trailing arm crossmembers. What's it for? Thanks, Keith Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

10-28-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,146	Re: What's this frame bracket for? Exhaust hanger perhaps? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-28-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
c10srule Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oran,mo. Posts: 171	Re: What's this frame bracket for? yep

10-28-2012, 07:12 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What's this frame bracket for? Maybe for the emergency brake cable hanger. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-28-2012, 08:06 PM	#6
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: What's this frame bracket for? Not for the e-brake. Both sides were held with wire hooks right through the frame. I was thinking exhaust, but didn't know which side the original ran down. Truck had headers and duals when I got it, and this bracket was unused. I'm sandblasting a bunch of small parts, and didn't want to pitch this without knowing its purpose. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

10-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What's this frame bracket for? Here's a pic of the one on the frame of my 69 -exhaust hanger. Does it look like yours? Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

10-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#8
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What's this frame bracket for? Here's a close up. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

10-28-2012, 10:14 PM	#9
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: What's this frame bracket for? That picture is exactly it. So exhaust it is. I did notice on your '69 the rivets are in front of the bracket, and on my '71 they are behind. Thanks guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB



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