'66 427 with AC Compressor Brace Rod Questions
Hey Guys. I've been away from the TDB for quite some time, so if I've overlooked any recent discussions on this topic, my apologies in advance. I just scoured over the archives, but only found one I posted years ago.
Through the years I've amassed a nice collection of original '66-only big block compressor brackets. Compressors too. Getting close to retirement and will venture into restoring my '66 L-36 AC convertible then. She was picked over a bit when I found her in '88.
Recently enough I also purchased my missing STV bracket and what appears to be an original compressor-to-intake bracket brace rod. (See pic)
My question is if there is a difference between the '66 and '67 compressor brace rod? The '66 part # is: 3887168 while '67 # is: 3894366. Nolan Adams Restoration Guide has excellent info on the '66 rod, but no reference to any significant change to the rod in '67. The rod shown above appears to be a nice original (ouch$$$). Much heavier/beefier than the repro I bought years ago. I'd sure like to know if it's correct for a '66 big block?
So can anyone post pics of real brace rods (uninstalled or installed) on/off original '66 cars? It would also be excellent if any '67 owners would post their original brace rod shots for a comparison? I'd very much like to hear from the experts out there of any technical information they may have on this subject.
Thanks guys for any help. Happy restoration.
Mike Browning (24893) '65 L79, '66 L36
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