Windjamer14 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Does anyone have a pic. front of 454 so I can see ac brackets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I just did a Google search for Monte Carlo SS 454 engine pictures and found this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Jeff, I found a few photos of my '70 SS that might help. Some were taken before I mounted the load level compressor, some were after. See thumbnails below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 This is what came on my car, Dennis it looks like you don't have the rear bracket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Paul, it has a rear bracket, just not that "over-the-valve cover" version. I have attached three photos from my load level compressor bracket pilot project that partially show the rear AC bracket coming up under and along the side the compressor. I don't have any better photos and the car is in storage in MN right now but I seem to remember that the rear bracket bolts directly to the head below the valve cover and above the exhaust manifold although it might bolt partially or completely to the manifold. I didn't realize there was another version of the rear bracket until I saw the photos you and Bruce shared. Frankly, I prefer the one I have (wherever it came from), because it allows an unobstructed view of that big block valve cover. Also, no need to remove the AC bracket to remove the valve cover. Maybe this is a case where practicality trumps originality (at least for me)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymontesa70 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 if youre looking for some http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/index.htm is an awesome place. they have brackets to work with any kind of configuration, best quality ive found so far. really cool guys to work with on the phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windjamer14 Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks everyone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Dennis, I agree about the bracket over the top. I would have rather had the other because the clearance is tight. The Parts Place shows a 1st design for 1970 and 2nd design for 1971-1972. I wonder if they used the 2nd design on some 1970 Montes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Wow, I could have sworn my 70 350 had a lower and upper rear bracket. I will have to look next time I am up at my car but that will need to wait for now because I am restricted to the house for right now with bronchitis and maybe pneumonia, waiting for the results of the chest xray. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Probably doesn't help you as these are from a 72 402 BB car. But figured it couldn't hurt, soooooooooooooooo, check em out........ Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I have a few of these brackets left over for my SS Car I sold a few years back and I will not be needing them if anyone needs a couple extras. They are not doing me any good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredmyer Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Dennis, I agree about the bracket over the top. I would have rather had the other because the clearance is tight. The Parts Place shows a 1st design for 1970 and 2nd design for 1971-1972. I wonder if they used the 2nd design on some 1970 Montes... My 1970 SS has both the over the valve cover bracket and the lower bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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