69 BB suction hose bracket A/C ONLY...mod

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

This is an FYI type of post for those looking to put their A/C set up back into their BB car  
Not an easy task I might ad if you dont have any of the underhood components to start with....anyhoo....

On a '69 big block B body with A/C, the suction hose is held by the bracket that bolts to the passenger inner fender and not the heater hoses like on a non-A/C car.

As it turns out this bracket is different as well and is NOT reproduced like the more common non-A/C bracket.  The difference between the two is the suction hose bracket is rubber coated and has 2 support "legs" cut into the metal to support the extra weight of the suction hose.

My modification started with buying a repro '70 & up small block heater hose bracket.  (pic 1)

Then I proceeded to cut off the notched out section & drilled a new 5/16" hole.  Using the non-A/C bracket as a template, I bent the new bracket at the same location to follow the downward contour of the inner fender.  used my dremel I cut in the new "legs"
Heated up the metal & bent the rest of the assy upward.  Still have to do some minor tweaking but I think overall it turned out pretty good....

Second pic is a comparo of the 2 brackets

Third pic is installed in the car.  

Last pic is a shot of the Hoffman's Winners Circle '69 Coronet R/T convertible that I am using as a reference

[Mfr426]

Nice work on the details Chris!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Thanks Mike!  Long time no hear
 
 its a labor of love!  

[y3chargerrt]

Learn something new everyday! I'm putting all my original a/c components on also. So looks like time to order a hose bracket. Thanks Chris

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Learn something new everyday! I'm putting all my original a/c components on also. So looks like time to order a hose bracket. Thanks Chris

Cool Ron, we could compare notes if you need

[six-tee-nine]

I must admit i admire you're detailing guys.....extra points in the next concours 

[Charger-Bodie]

Looks very nice Chris!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Hey Brian, thanks...this was so last year though...

[Charger-Bodie]

Hey Brian, thanks...this was so last year though...

Huh, I didnt even realize that. Oh well now some others can get a look at what they need to do to create one of these for themselves.

[bill440rt]

Wow, and to think I JUST stumbled on this. 

GREAT work, Chris! 
Looks really good.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Thanks for the bump Brian ....heres an updated pic to show the routing of the lines...