Topic: 69 Lower dash or steering column bracket?

[bjf1992]

I've attached a picture of what I believe is a steering column bracket. However, I'm not sure. Can anyone shed light on what this is? I've already reinstalled my dash and I found this in another bin of parts from the car.

[bjf1992]

After a bit more research I believe I've figured it out. It appears to be a lower dash bracket that goes just to the right side of the steering column. It attaches to the lower right side bolt of the master cylinder and then to a bolt in the lower dash.

[J_Speegle]

After a bit more research I believe I've figured it out. It appears to be a lower dash bracket that goes just to the right side of the steering column. It attaches to the lower right side bolt of the master cylinder and then to a bolt in the lower dash.

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Corrected the title for those searching/reading in the future

[Brian Conway]

Some of these I have seen have been cut and welded back together.  The reason for this is unknown to me and I have never heard any explanation for this ?  This one is from my car ; has the repair and a date stamp.  Might be better to call this a brace rather than a bracket ?  Mounting points are the pedal support and lower dash.  Brian

[J_Speegle]

........... Might be better to call this a brace rather than a bracket ?  ..........

Yes - better term

[RocketScientist]

Were these brackets originally painted black or left natural steel?

[J_Speegle]

Were these brackets originally painted black or left natural steel?

Bare steel

[RocketScientist]

Thanks- it explains why everyone I have seen is so rusty.

[Dirk Pitt]

Coat it with Boeshield after cleaning it up.  You can brush it on or spray it.