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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: Rusty on February 09, 2016, 07:47:11 AM

Title: 69 brake/clutch pedal support
Post by: Rusty on February 09, 2016, 07:47:11 AM
I need some help identifying a bracket that's attached to the pedal support. For a while I've been searching for a support for my 69, manual trans, power disc brake M1. Some of the supports I've found have this upside down "U" shaped bracket and some do not. Can someone tell me what this bracket is for?
Title: Re: 69 brake/clutch pedal support
Post by: rockhouse66 on February 09, 2016, 08:56:45 AM
I think they should all have that bracket and there is a bolt that goes through that into the steering column.
Title: Re: 69 brake/clutch pedal support
Post by: Brian Conway on February 09, 2016, 11:51:54 AM
Rusty I just took a look at the set up on my car and it does have the 'U ' shaped bracket.  Jim is correct about the steering column.  Seems to be a bracket coming from the column, meets up with the ' U ' and the two are bolted together and seems to serve as some sort of stabilizer.  Brian
Title: Re: 69 brake/clutch pedal support
Post by: Rusty on February 09, 2016, 11:58:21 AM
Right on. Thanks for the info. I haven't been able to find a repro of that bracket anywhere yet so I'll make sure the the support I get already has it.
Title: Re: 69 brake/clutch pedal support
Post by: WT8095 on February 09, 2016, 02:19:56 PM
Kinda guessing here, but it looks like it might be part of the breakaway for the collapsible column. Provides enough support to keep the column from moving forward under normal use, but would bend out of the way as the column moves forward in a collision.