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pebbleboy · 08-10-2009, 11:47 PM

What is this part? Its on the drivers frame rail just above where the e brake goes through the frame? I dont remember anything connected to it?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-11-2009, 04:49 AM

It looks like an engine tie down bracket. The original motor mounts would separate allowing the engine to rotate under acceleration. As a fix GM supplied the kits which included cables to go from the bracket to the engine.

It is not needed now as motor mounts are made so they cannot separate.

Jim

**special-K** · 08-11-2009, 05:51 AM

Ding Ding Ding!

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68C15 · 08-11-2009, 07:12 AM

and I found a pair of the original cables a couple weeks ago. kinda cool, yet useless.

BTW, isn't that hole for the shock stud instead of the E brake cable?

Beatcoaster · 08-11-2009, 10:52 AM

I always wondered why my engine had those and the cables going to the block and exhaust manifold. I always thought it was for some late 60's accident protection idea to keep the engine from flying back into the cab if the motor mount failed during a crash or something..

Good information to know, thanks!

blukangoo · 08-11-2009, 03:33 PM

What a good idea.

Lets just keep this thread going.
The person that has the right answer gets to post the next pic.

I know I didn´t see the thread quick enough but I thought I would post the next picture. (67-76 Chevy Truck parts only)

Here it is.
What part is this?

C20-67_N_MO · 08-11-2009, 03:36 PM

Spin on Oil Filter adapter.

Used instead of the old cansister style oil filter.

blukangoo · 08-11-2009, 04:02 PM

Purty Quik......and.......yep.

OK, you´re next, post a pic.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-11-2009, 08:09 PM

Here is a part for someone to name. No hints unless needed.

Jim

55454 · 08-11-2009, 08:14 PM

Cover for the Aux. fuel tank switch?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-12-2009, 03:50 AM

That was quick! You are correct.

JIm

pebbleboy · 08-12-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

It looks like an engine tie down bracket. The original motor mounts would separate allowing the engine to rotate under acceleration. As a fix GM supplied the kits which included cables to go from the bracket to the engine.

It is not needed now as motor mounts are made so they cannot separate.

Jim

Thanks. You answers two questions actually. I now know why I hear so many storys of broken motor mounts in older muscle car stories too.

tecky11 · 08-13-2009, 04:34 AM

my turn!!!

68C15 · 08-13-2009, 06:06 AM

drag link and pitman arm from a 4x4

the early bird catches the worm

tecky11 · 08-13-2009, 06:08 AM

close 4x2
i think it died!!

68C15 · 08-13-2009, 07:11 AM

4x2?! where's the upper control arm? I see the wheel cylinder bleeder at the top and the pitman arm hanging down.

tecky11 · 08-13-2009, 07:15 AM

didnt get that in the shot!

08-11-2009, 04:49 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Name that Part It looks like an engine tie down bracket. The original motor mounts would separate allowing the engine to rotate under acceleration. As a fix GM supplied the kits which included cables to go from the bracket to the engine. It is not needed now as motor mounts are made so they cannot separate. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

08-11-2009, 05:51 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Name that Part Ding Ding Ding! our first contestant is a winner.now,for a message from our sponsors.;lol: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-11-2009, 07:12 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Name that Part and I found a pair of the original cables a couple weeks ago. kinda cool, yet useless. BTW, isn't that hole for the shock stud instead of the E brake cable?

08-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#5
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Name that Part I always wondered why my engine had those and the cables going to the block and exhaust manifold. I always thought it was for some late 60's accident protection idea to keep the engine from flying back into the cab if the motor mount failed during a crash or something.. Good information to know, thanks!

08-11-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: Name that Part What a good idea. Lets just keep this thread going. The person that has the right answer gets to post the next pic. I know I didn´t see the thread quick enough but I thought I would post the next picture. (67-76 Chevy Truck parts only) Here it is. What part is this? Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

08-11-2009, 03:36 PM	#7
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Name that Part Spin on Oil Filter adapter. Used instead of the old cansister style oil filter. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

08-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#8
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: Name that Part Purty Quik......and.......yep. OK, you´re next, post a pic. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

08-11-2009, 08:09 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Name that Part Here is a part for someone to name. No hints unless needed. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

08-11-2009, 08:14 PM	#10
55454 55454 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lafayette La. Posts: 340	Re: Name that Part Cover for the Aux. fuel tank switch? __________________ 72 Cheyenne 1956 3100 1955 210 19 year old Chihuahua (Factory Teeth)

08-12-2009, 03:50 AM	#11
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Name that Part That was quick! You are correct. JIm __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

08-13-2009, 04:34 AM	#13
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Name that Part my turn!!! Attached Images

08-13-2009, 06:06 AM	#14
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Name that Part drag link and pitman arm from a 4x4 the early bird catches the worm Last edited by 68C15; 08-13-2009 at 06:07 AM.

08-13-2009, 06:08 AM	#15
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Name that Part close 4x2 i think it died!!

08-13-2009, 07:11 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Name that Part 4x2?! where's the upper control arm? I see the wheel cylinder bleeder at the top and the pitman arm hanging down.

08-13-2009, 07:15 AM	#17
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Name that Part didnt get that in the shot!



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