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matthufham · 11-21-2005, 05:42 PM

ok name this for me please. it belongs on the frame or the core support, i removed it with the bumper and grill one day, left it on the shelf, and came upon it today.

chevyguy_72 · 11-21-2005, 05:44 PM

where an exhaust hanger hooked on? Just a guess

Jimbotronics · 11-21-2005, 06:14 PM

that would be my guess as well.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-21-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

where an exhaust hanger hooked on? Just a guess

That makes 3 of us

matthufham · 11-21-2005, 06:27 PM

hmm, i think not since it was at the front of the truck, i removed both exhaust hangers from the factory spot, and threw em away.

Sweet72 · 11-21-2005, 08:30 PM

That's without a doubt an exhaust hanger. My 72 GMC has on the frame cross member over the rear axle. It's a coil spring truck, not sure if the leaf trucks are different. There should be two indentations (for dual exhaust) to locate them on the back edge of the crossmember.

**pjmoreland** · 11-21-2005, 08:35 PM

That's definitely the upper half of an exhaust hanger that attaches to the frame crossmember that is right above the rear axle on a coil spring truck. I believe it is unique to 1972.

matthufham · 11-21-2005, 11:57 PM

above the rear axle.. hmm well this guy had welded his own hangers on the bottom of the bed, i assume he just threw this up in the front of the truck for keep-sake. i had a few brackets stuck in the front fenders and core support.

**special-K** · 11-22-2005, 08:37 AM

Were these things on the left side?Could be weight to counter-balance the battery for better cornering.j/k
I`ve seen stranger things from 30 years and 1/2 dozen owners.

matthufham · 11-22-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rick980

Could it be a transfer case mount?

nope, she's a 2wd

409biscayne · 11-22-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

above the rear axle.. hmm well this guy had welded his own hangers on the bottom of the bed, i assume he just threw this up in the front of the truck for keep-sake. i had a few brackets stuck in the front fenders and core support.

For sure thats an exhaust hanger , i just removed one on my 72 last sunday . My truck had duals and used this one on one side , and a cheap muffler shop hanger on the other . Want another one ?

matthufham · 11-22-2005, 09:32 PM

ok i found the exhaust hanger that i took off, and compared it to the "mystery part" the hanger has no welded on nuts, but they're identical other than that. i just wonder why he would store it in the front fender.. i'm tossing both hangers.

11-21-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	mystery part ok name this for me please. it belongs on the frame or the core support, i removed it with the bumper and grill one day, left it on the shelf, and came upon it today. Attached Images

11-21-2005, 05:44 PM	#2
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: mystery part where an exhaust hanger hooked on? Just a guess

11-21-2005, 06:14 PM	#3
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: mystery part that would be my guess as well. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

11-21-2005, 06:27 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: mystery part hmm, i think not since it was at the front of the truck, i removed both exhaust hangers from the factory spot, and threw em away.

11-21-2005, 08:30 PM	#6
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: mystery part That's without a doubt an exhaust hanger. My 72 GMC has on the frame cross member over the rear axle. It's a coil spring truck, not sure if the leaf trucks are different. There should be two indentations (for dual exhaust) to locate them on the back edge of the crossmember. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction. Last edited by Sweet72; 11-21-2005 at 08:32 PM.

11-21-2005, 08:35 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,649	Re: mystery part That's definitely the upper half of an exhaust hanger that attaches to the frame crossmember that is right above the rear axle on a coil spring truck. I believe it is unique to 1972.

11-21-2005, 11:57 PM	#8
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: mystery part above the rear axle.. hmm well this guy had welded his own hangers on the bottom of the bed, i assume he just threw this up in the front of the truck for keep-sake. i had a few brackets stuck in the front fenders and core support.

11-22-2005, 08:37 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: mystery part Were these things on the left side?Could be weight to counter-balance the battery for better cornering.j/k I`ve seen stranger things from 30 years and 1/2 dozen owners. __________________ "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 ~

11-22-2005, 09:32 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: mystery part ok i found the exhaust hanger that i took off, and compared it to the "mystery part" the hanger has no welded on nuts, but they're identical other than that. i just wonder why he would store it in the front fender.. i'm tossing both hangers.



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