|
Author
|
Topic: NPD Export brace "re-enforcement"
|
Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 446
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
|
posted 01-25-2002 02:55 PM
   
Have any of you guys installed the NPD export brace re enforcement piece?
It looks like a piece of angled stock drilled for the 4 holes.
How does it mount?
I would think that the vertical side would go against the firewall, but it doesn't fit.
Any experience here?
IP: Logged |
RICKS
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: Ocala, FL
Registered: Mar 2001
|
posted 01-25-2002 05:14 PM
We'll have to get to you on Monday on that. I plead ignorance, it's supposed to mount above the firewall lip with the vertical side flush against the top of the cowl, but... I plopped one on top of my '65 and I can stick my pinkey inbetween the bracket and the cowl. I'll get someone on this and with you on Monday. Thanks!
IP: Logged |
DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 760
From: Nashville, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
|
posted 01-26-2002 10:08 PM
 Is this it? Tracy
IP: Logged |
PonyDoc
Journeyman Posts: 64
From: Ft. Lauderdale
Registered: Jun 2001
|
posted 01-26-2002 11:33 PM
A REAL Export brace!! That's the piece. Shelby put it in for ectra reinforcing. i didn't know anyone was reproing these, as if they were hard to make!!
IP: Logged |
kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2170
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
|
posted 01-27-2002 12:23 AM
On my coupe and the convertible I used two pieces of 1 1/4 x 1/8 stock and welded all around including the angled vertical piece. Then drilled and slotted the holes to match the cowl holes. Of course its easier to do before the cars are painted. Then slop in a bunch of seamsealer to make it look good. Thats what Shelby did  Mike
IP: Logged |
mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 4608
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
|
posted 01-27-2002 07:22 AM
Looks like you're on the money, Tracy. Looking at some Shelby pics, and seeing many, they didn't have concours showing in mind!
IP: Logged |
Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 13182
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
|
posted 01-28-2002 12:08 PM
Export brace? Never had a need for one. 
Have a nice used one for $25 to a good home though. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator
NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
US Class Nationals link
IP: Logged |
Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 446
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
|
posted 01-28-2002 07:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Export brace? Never had a need for one.
Have a nice used one for $25 to a good home though.
A real Ford on or a repro?
IP: Logged |
Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 733
From: Stanton, Michigan
Registered: Oct 2000
|
posted 01-30-2002 06:40 PM
Alex:
I suspect you must have at least a roll bar installed in MM -- to keep you 'class legal' and to help keep "stuff from twistin' up" during your wheel-standing launches. Do you also have sub-frame connectors under it?Just Wondering,,, Ryan
IP: Logged |
Mustangsandmore Forums
UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone! 
