Topic: Underdash support brace from clutch pedal support to lower dash- on all cars?

[rustang]

I was pulling parts off a 66 c code convertible and noticed a tube brace that's maybe just over a half inch round that ran from the firewall end of the clutch pedal support to under the metal dash towards the glove box.  I have a 66 A code standard trans car and cant remember seeing a similar brace.  Were the braces a convertible thing? Something on standard transmission cars and not automatics?  If anyone could refresh my memory on when its used I'd appreciate it.

[196667Bob]

Yes, Convertible only. See copy attached from 1966 Body Assembly Manual.

My 67 Convertible also has one.

Hope this helps.

Bob

[rustang]

Thanks very much. Its great having a site like this where everyone can help each other and document the nuances (for people like me who forget them after 25 years!)

[CharlesTurner]

The brace was introduced into production in Fall of '64.  It also included the long tube braces in the engine bay which were different between 65 and 66.

[J_Speegle]

Nov 11 1964 is the date Ford said was the date of the change/addition in a TSB rather than a MPC or other resource. This took place (according to Ford) at the same time the change of the tubular reinforcements in the engine compartment

It's listed under the Running Changes sticky in the 65 section #EC6 & #I18


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