[ron cozzo]

And here's the copy I made. I started with the repro non-A/C bracket that had the loop. Removed a couple bends and shortened. If I remember correctly there was a dimple on the inner fender where that screw goes.

[John V.]

The hardware I'm asking about is to attach the non-A/C Hose Bracket to the stud on the head.

See Post #32.

Thanks again.

[HALFWAY]

Originally Posted by John V.

HALFWAY, that is compelling evidence of original engine color paint on that hose bracket.

Do you know the Time Built code for the Lemans?

Gotta wonder if the Engine Assembly Plant started including the hose bracket as part of the engine assemblies as a running change resulting in them getting painted?

I'm doubting that if only because they would have to be removed for an A/C build.

Maybe they chopped a few cents off the cost by eliminating the plating and painting them instead, also as a running change?

Yours looks to have the same deep groove as Rich has, the one that is painted on his engine. So maybe his is correct after all.

The variations that are popping up here make it seem impossible to pin down what was correct when and where. Possibly different vendors for different Plants. Possibly the vendor was given the option of painting them Pontiac Engine Blue or plating them.

Wonder what original evidence the '64 big car guys would have? They were assembled at many more Plants.

Here is one on ebay right now, claims to be original with original "natural" finish.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-GM-...item25d3dc8a39

Only one pic so can't tell if it has a deep, shallow, or no groove.

Posting the pic here to preserve the evidence.

John the Lemans is a KC build 3rd week of July 64, probably close to the end of that years production.