AC Bracket Trivia

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by 12lives, Sep 24, 2023.

  1. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    The weight difference between the steel and aluminum AC compressor/alternator bracket is 2 lbs in favor of the aluminum one.
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    12lives, Sep 24, 2023
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I bet Buick changed it to steel because it was cheaper to make
     
    CJay, Sep 24, 2023
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  3. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Seems Buick LOVED aluminum back in the day!
     
    Mark Demko, Sep 25, 2023
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  4. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Expense and probably techs stripping the AC mount holes or then galling
     
    hugger, Sep 25, 2023
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  5. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    When did they switch to steel?
     
    12lives, Sep 25, 2023
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  6. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Late 71
     
    hugger, Sep 25, 2023
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  7. Nearing

    Nearing Well-Known Member

    If anyone has a correct a/c aluminium bracket for a April 1, 1970 build, please PM me.
     
    Nearing, Sep 25, 2023
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