[Pepi]

Does anyone have or know where to get the bracket along with the correct clip that secures the #5 duct to the #4/#6 ducts? I believe about 20 years ago when the heater core was getting worked on, the bracket got removed and never put back on.

I am having trouble uploading a picture, I'll keep trying.

[Pepi]

It is somewhat hard to see, still having issues uploading a good picture. But in this one it is towards the top left of picture when not rotated.

[70RAlll]

Originally Posted by Pepi

Does anyone have or know where to get the bracket along with the correct clip that secures the #5 duct to the #4/#6 ducts? I believe about 20 years ago when the heater core was getting worked on, the bracket got removed and never put back on.

I am having trouble uploading a picture, I'll keep trying.

Brackets like this can be fabricated at home easily. Use standard sheet metal, like 3/16" or so thickness, get a pair of sheet metal shears and this bracket is only 1/2" or so and 4-5" long when laid out flat. Cut a flat piece, then use a drill to drill the holes on each end and I always use a vise to make the bends, but a sturdy set of pliers will work just as well. Then spray with semi black paint to retard rust and you will be fine. There are so many brackets like this that are easily made..

I think we are talking about the same bracket, the one on the top of the page??

[70RAlll]

The bracket I described in my previous post is labeled #9 in your schematic. I believe that is the only bracket used in the duct work on a 70-73F body..

[Pepi]

Yes, #9 is the one I am looking for. I didn't know the width of the bracket, so that is what I'll do. 3/16"seems awfully thick though.

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by Pepi

Yes, #9 is the one I am looking for. I didn't know the width of the bracket, so that is what I'll do. 3/16"seems awfully thick though.

its more like 1/8 , roughly 16 ga steel sheet metal

[70RAlll]

yes..3/16" is probably too thick.. but is thinner than 1/8"...18 guage or so is most likely your size.. Someone with more time than I can measure for you..anyway, it is an easy bracket to fabricate, plus it is mounted in a position where no one will see it.. If i have time tomorrow I will measure one I have..

[70RAlll]

Originally Posted by 70RAlll

yes..3/16" is probably too thick.. but is thinner than 1/8"...18 guage or so is most likely your size.. Someone with more time than I can measure for you..anyway, it is an easy bracket to fabricate, plus it is mounted in a position where no one will see it.. If i have time tomorrow I will measure one I have..

scratch the tinner comment, it is thicker..my bad

[Pepi]

Cool, thanks.

[70RAlll]

Originally Posted by Pepi

Cool, thanks.

OK.. Here are pictures of the bracket you are looking for. Below are the spec's

width .75"

thickness .035" 3/64" inch

overall length 4.30"

length to 90 degree bend .80"

length to 45 degree curve from 90 degree bend 2.50"

Hole in 90 degree bend 1/4" round

hole in 45 degree bend two 1/4" holes opened up touching eachother to make an oval for adjustability..

Hope this helps you.. Should be easy fabricating this bracket..

[Pepi]

Thanks 70RAIII, now I have my one more chore for this weekend