Count me in for a bracket. As soon as they're available I'll take one. Thanks for making these. They're much needed.
Is there also some sort of a bracket or arm that goes from the top side of the alternator over to the top side of the Sanden compressor for upper support too? Great pictures...I must say! Eric /Oregon :3gears:
[video]www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0U-Ux1vZCU[/video] Erick there is no upper bracket between the alternator and compressor.
So... obviously your bracket works just fine without any top side support. That is just too clean! Thanks again Longhorn for putting in all the time to create this bracket! I have my Vintage Air kit sitting in a box ready to install. I would be interested in talking to you about the original dash controls hook up later if possible. Eric / Oregon :3gears:
Good deal Eric. I've been waiting for you to guineas pig the vintage air for me for a long time. Lol... Please start a thread with lots of pics when you get started.
I have a few pictures of the install into a 1970 Buick as well as a 78 Firebird (both of witch VA does not make) on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...34.1073741843.102511262933&type=3&uploaded=32 You can also check out lots of build pictures of the 70 Buick at this link here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152083272457934.1073741842.102511262933&type=3
Ok Todd...As soon as I get the bracket I will start taking pictures... It's going in my 69 convertible with my brand new 462 Stage 1 that I just got back last Monday. Longhorn is our hero if he pulls this off! Eric / Oregon :3gears:
You guys are really putting the pressure on me here...... I hope it will be everything you all imagined.
Hi Longhorn... Any new update on the great "Big Block Buick" a/c bracket? Sincerely, Buick Eric / Oregon :3gears:
Just got to thinking...oh boy...stand back!... Was just wondering...what alternator bracket (lower part) works with this a/c bracket? Also...what water pump? Short one or long one? And...what pulley part numbers as there are different ones as per year of motor? I have pulleys for the 70 non-air or air and also pulleys for the 71 motor air type and an assortment of other pulleys and brackets. I'm sure I can make it work anyway with what I have in my parts bin but...was just wondering what part numbers on the pulleys (crank, water pump,and ps pump.) No big deal though, but the more info we have available... the easier the install. Thanks again from all of us, for putting this project forward. Sincerely, Buick Eric / Oregon :3gears:
Ok so the two builds that we did for the pulleys. on the first one we used TA performance BBB aluminum pulleys on the crank and water pump and a chrome dual groove alternator pulley from Powermaster. on the second one we used the factory BBB pulleys I believe both of these cars are short water pump cars. Eric when you get around to clearing out you inbox I have a PM for you.
Box cleared Longhorn "J"... I will let you know my findings and give you the details asap...within a week or 10 days. Thanks a bunch young man! Sincerely, Buick Eric / Oregon :3gears:
Well guys, it's been a while I know but here is the scoop. I have sent out some PM's to the guys that sent them to me giving a quick update. I have had these brackets installed on 2 shop projects and they are working as expected. I have sent another to Eric in Oregon and he seams to be happy. I have another 2 welded and waiting to go out to members. When I hear back from these two sales on how they fit I will be glad to produce some more. I would like to do batches of at least 3 at a time. The price for the bracket is $200 plus shipping. Shipping to the US is seams to be between $40-45 depending where you are, A little pricy I know but they shipping coming from Canada. If you guys are still interested send me a PM and I will let you now how things are moving along.
Just wanted to let everyone know that I received my bracket from Longhorn. It is a very nice piece that is very well constructed. Welds are solid, plates are thick and the cuts are clean. I won't be able to install until probably this winter when I order my VA kit. Thanks for taking this on Longhorn.
