sb drivers side alt bracket upper

[oldgold70c10]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

I didn't like my alternator hanging that far out, so I used a Camaro mount for the passenger side. It's a lot closer to the engine and doesn't look as bad IMO.

My truck is far from "correct" though.

That's why I have kept the later style pass. side mouinting the PO put on:


But recently, I've had this itch to get the engine bay looking more "stock".
Something about the primitive look of the older brackets looks cool.

[Sport/Truck]

Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

OK, here are some pictures I took of some brackets I am cleaning up to repaint.
The first pic shows a 67-68 bracket on the left and I believe a 69-71 on the right. The second pic is just the sickle-shaped part to compare the shape.

Thanks for posting the pictures; I assumed the 72 was the same also. Is this incorrect?
s/t

[Sport/Truck]

Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

That's why I have kept the later style pass. side mouinting the PO put on:

But recently, I've had this itch to get the engine bay looking more "stock".
Something about the primitive look of the older brackets looks cool.

is that on a short WP?

[oldgold70c10]

From what I've read on this thread, the 72 bracket (just the sickle part) is a little different because the 72 alternator case was slightly larger. However, I haven't seen a 69-71 and 72 bracket side by side to tell you for sure

Yes, it is a short water pump. Passenger side bracket looks like it came off of a mid 70's Chevelle or Monte. Alternator is very close to fan shroud with this set up, but it uses a shorter belt.

[FarmTruk]

I love posting pics. Here's mine on a '68 307.

Notice how close the Upper Radiator hose is to the alternator's cooling blades. It has actually "clearanced" the hose a bit, taking a small chunck out of the hose. Guess someone didn't have the right lenght belt last time it was replaced

I definately need to replace that hose and belt...

[craftsworker]

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

I'm looking at the catalogue for www.truckandcarshop.com otherwise known as "Truck Shop" and they show the upper straight arm piece for $8.00. "O.E." type is $14.(?)

thanks for the link ...i took a look and though hard to tell from the pics on that site i believe the radius is incorrect,just like the universals.