Firewall Master Cylinder Bracket Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tsmith8 · 03-23-2016, 10:16 AM

Is the original bracket under the dash spot welded to the dash around the steering column mount?

I have been fighting with it and can't see any reason why it won't separate. I even cut the bracket apart with a small cut off wheel and removed the pics that were spot welded to the firewall, so i am only dealing with the dash/steering column area. It is to the point I am considering cutting the bracket away and leaving the piece that is attached to the dash.

47 Fasttoys · 03-24-2016, 07:36 AM

What are you working on?
Rob

tsmith8 · 03-24-2016, 08:24 AM

'58 Chevy Apache.

Rude Dude · 03-24-2016, 09:27 AM

It is spot welded in three areas
1. Against firewall
2. Top area looking up where the wipers go through
3. Two or three spot welds where steering wheel mounts

tsmith8 · 03-24-2016, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

It is spot welded in three areas
1. Against firewall
2. Top area looking up where the wipers go through
3. Two or three spot welds where steering wheel mounts

Thank You. Was not aware of the steering column spot welds. I could see one and thought there were others but wasn't sure. Appreciated.

Oldtruckwelder · 03-24-2016, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsmith8

Is the original bracket under the dash spot welded to the dash around the steering column mount?

I have been fighting with it and can't see any reason why it won't separate. I even cut the bracket apart with a small cut off wheel and removed the pics that were spot welded to the firewall, so i am only dealing with the dash/steering column area. It is to the point I am considering cutting the bracket away and leaving the piece that is attached to the dash.

I fill your pain !! I cut mine into several pieces before it gave up the ghost and let loose. 1957 stepside

Mac the Yankee · 03-24-2016, 10:08 PM

Someone must posted about using a 70's to 80's Jeep bracket with just a few cuts- I think it was on the "What have you done with your truck" thread?

Rude Dude · 03-25-2016, 08:04 AM

Yes that was my post if interested look at my build

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac the Yankee

Someone must posted about using a 70's to 80's Jeep bracket with just a few cuts- I think it was on the "What have you done with your truck" thread?

03-23-2016, 10:16 AM	#1
tsmith8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Brockville, Ontario Canada Posts: 102	Firewall Master Cylinder Bracket Question Is the original bracket under the dash spot welded to the dash around the steering column mount? I have been fighting with it and can't see any reason why it won't separate. I even cut the bracket apart with a small cut off wheel and removed the pics that were spot welded to the firewall, so i am only dealing with the dash/steering column area. It is to the point I am considering cutting the bracket away and leaving the piece that is attached to the dash.

03-24-2016, 07:36 AM	#2
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Firewall Master Cylinder Bracket Question What are you working on? Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

03-24-2016, 08:24 AM	#3
tsmith8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Brockville, Ontario Canada Posts: 102	Re: Firewall Master Cylinder Bracket Question '58 Chevy Apache.

03-24-2016, 09:27 AM	#4
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Firewall Master Cylinder Bracket Question It is spot welded in three areas 1. Against firewall 2. Top area looking up where the wipers go through 3. Two or three spot welds where steering wheel mounts __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

03-24-2016, 10:08 PM	#7
Mac the Yankee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 274	Re: Firewall Master Cylinder Bracket Question Someone must posted about using a 70's to 80's Jeep bracket with just a few cuts- I think it was on the "What have you done with your truck" thread?



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