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**CarlsLQ9SS** · 04-12-2020, 11:57 AM

I recently bought a 69 frame and cab with a strange frame loop with a cable and another bracket attached to the cable. It wasnt attached to the cab and im not sure what it is. Andy input is appreciated!

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 04-12-2020, 12:13 PM

Here's a picture of the bracket.

**LockDoc** · 04-12-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

I recently bought a 69 frame and cab with a strange frame loop with a cable and another bracket attached to the cable. It wasnt attached to the cab and im not sure what it is. And input is appreciated!

It is a safety cable in case the motor mounts break. The end with the bracket bolts to the engine.

LockDoc

**Sheepdip** · 04-12-2020, 12:36 PM

Yep that was a early "Fix" until they came out with the no break version of motor mount

https://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/motor-mount-recall/

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 04-12-2020, 12:37 PM

Were they on small blocks or big blocks or both? Thanks!

**Sheepdip** · 04-12-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Were they on small blocks or big blocks or both? Thanks!

Probably all V8's. It wasn't a real issue until they started putting the Higher Horsepower Engines in the cars.

truckster · 04-12-2020, 12:58 PM

It was particularly a problem with V8 engines with a rod-type throttle linkage. If the motor mount broke, it could leave the throttle open.

geezer#99 · 04-12-2020, 02:01 PM

You haven’t lived until you’ve have a broken mount and it goes full throttle.
Been there, done that.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-12-2020, 02:18 PM

Here's the recall letter which I posted on another thread last week.

**HO455** · 04-12-2020, 02:50 PM

A full installation would of had a pieces on both sides of the engine. See the link to Hardcore Chevy to see the other side pieces.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 04-12-2020, 02:51 PM

That pretty interesting, that you actually have the recall letter. I wont be using the bracket for my build because of a ls swap.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-12-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

A full installation would of had a pieces on both sides of the engine. See the link to Hardcore Chevy to see the other side pieces.

Here they are.

04-12-2020, 11:57 AM	#1
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,164	Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster I recently bought a 69 frame and cab with a strange frame loop with a cable and another bracket attached to the cable. It wasnt attached to the cab and im not sure what it is. Andy input is appreciated! Last edited by CarlsLQ9SS; 04-12-2020 at 12:15 PM.

04-12-2020, 12:13 PM	#2
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,164	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster Here's a picture of the bracket. Attached Images

04-12-2020, 12:36 PM	#4
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,634	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster Yep that was a early "Fix" until they came out with the no break version of motor mount https://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/motor-mount-recall/

04-12-2020, 12:37 PM	#5
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,164	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster Were they on small blocks or big blocks or both? Thanks!

04-12-2020, 12:58 PM	#7
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,982	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster It was particularly a problem with V8 engines with a rod-type throttle linkage. If the motor mount broke, it could leave the throttle open. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

04-12-2020, 02:01 PM	#8
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster You haven’t lived until you’ve have a broken mount and it goes full throttle. Been there, done that.

04-12-2020, 02:18 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster Here's the recall letter which I posted on another thread last week. Attached Images __________________ Jim

04-12-2020, 02:50 PM	#10
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster A full installation would of had a pieces on both sides of the engine. See the link to Hardcore Chevy to see the other side pieces. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-12-2020, 02:51 PM	#11
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,164	Re: Frame bracket with a cable under the power brake booster That pretty interesting, that you actually have the recall letter. I wont be using the bracket for my build because of a ls swap.



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