Alternator Bracket

GothamCity · January 5th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Does anyone know where i can get an alternator bracket for my 72 olds with 350 engine. Originaly had A/C but previous owner removed it. I was installing intake manifold last night and the lower bracket broke off. So can i use an aftermarket one or universal one. I did see one on ebay..but just wanted to make sure
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsm...Q5fAccessories

74 Omega · January 5th, 2009, 07:53 PM

looks nothing like mine. I also removed my A/C from a 74 350.
I got mine at a junk yard, the pics are thanks to 2blu442 but they are the same as on my car

bigoldscruiser · January 5th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Are you looking for the bracket like the one in the second picture above or in the third picture?? I have a couple of them from 425 engines laying around and you can have one for the price of shipping. Where are you located?

Bruce

2blu442 · January 5th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Gotham, that looks like a newer Olds Alternator bracket. Did you buy it, as I see the auction ended early? If not, I have some early brackets. A passing comment, the 1978 Toronado I dismantled had a 100 amp alternator and this kind of bracket. This maybe a stronger bracket, and able to hold a larger alternator. John

gearheads78 · January 5th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I have a bunch of Olds brackets off small blocks. If you show me a pic of exactly what you need I can dig it up.

dan2286 · January 5th, 2009, 10:44 PM

What side do you want your alt. on? Cars that have a/c have the alt. on the drivers side. Cars without a/c have them on the passenger side. Are you planning on putting a/c back in the car?

GothamCity · January 5th, 2009, 11:01 PM

you guys on this site rock..unfortunately patience is not one of my greatest qualities. I did go ahead and buy the brackets on ebay..Dang...they cost me about 38.00 bucks that includes shipping.. The car had the alternator on the drivers side. Yes I plan on putting a/c in the car eventually but thats down the road..

J-(Chicago) · January 5th, 2009, 11:56 PM

That 307 bracket just might work. Cross your fingers.
I'm using 307/350 alternators in my 455 brackets because of the regulator issue.

GothamCity · January 6th, 2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)

That 307 bracket just might work. Cross your fingers.
I'm using 307/350 alternators in my 455 brackets because of the regulator issue.

hope so

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 9th, 2009, 02:12 PM

http://www.mondellotwister.com/ can solve all your problems...

gearheads78 · January 9th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67STUNT-A-LOT

http://www.mondellotwister.com/ can solve all your problems...

Or triple any problems you have and empty your wallet. The name on the building may still say Mondello but that's as far as it goes.

dan2286 · January 9th, 2009, 03:24 PM

I agree with Gearheads78. Brackets are not that scarce to pay $400 bucks for something you could make your self. Their is plenty of people who could get the brackets you need for much, much, much less than that.

Let us know how those brackets work out for you.

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 9th, 2009, 03:28 PM

they have...

GothamCity · January 9th, 2009, 07:13 PM

thx my olds family...I about to check with the seller and see what the hold up is!!!

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 12th, 2009, 03:48 PM

does anyone have any other after market brackets beside mondello?? any other brand??

Oldsguy · January 13th, 2009, 05:42 AM

I think using a stock bracket would be your best idea. Why didn't you take Richard up on his offer?

Oldsguy · January 13th, 2009, 05:46 AM

Or...

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...ets-455-a.html

442garage · January 13th, 2009, 06:12 AM

citcapp · January 13th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Brackets are not that hard to find. One trip to the wrecking yard and pulled mine off a 1976 Olds 350. Fit the 455 just fine in my 57.

GothamCity · January 13th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Well the part should be in on the 14th so we'll see when it gets in

Oldsguy · January 14th, 2009, 06:15 AM

let us know how it works out.

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 14th, 2009, 08:03 AM

thanks everyone for all the replys but I was looking for brackets that are not original- i want something billet and more custom looking.. like example what billet specialites, zoops, march- have for chevy's..

Are there any brands out there besides mondello?

Thanks in advance!!

GothamCity · January 14th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Well guys, my brackets arrived today. And wouldnt know it the top bracket doesnt fit, rather the holes down line up. So I will be reusing the top bracket and using the new bottom one. I put fresh coat of semi-gloss black paint on the both the old and new brackets. Oh well I spent 38.00 dollars on a lower alternator bracket. So lesson learned it patience...patience is a virtue...

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 16th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67STUNT-A-LOT

thanks everyone for all the replys but I was looking for brackets that are not original- i want something billet and more custom looking.. like example what billet specialites, zoops, march- have for chevy's..

Are there any brands out there besides mondello?

Thanks in advance!!

anyone, someone?

citcapp · January 16th, 2009, 12:44 PM

Mondello and March are the only ones that I know of that have pully sets for the Oldsmobile

gearheads78 · January 16th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Alan Groove might also make some brackets but they are steel.

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 16th, 2009, 03:33 PM

well since I was so fascinated by your replys I called both March and allan grove...
march has only for a bb olds not a sb and allan has niether..

humm... maybe the price of mondello is not sooo bad- considering that there are no other brands that sell this product...

gearhead78 how are they going to triple the price?? when there is no other price for this product?

: (

gearheads78 · January 16th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67STUNT-A-LOT

gearhead78 how are they going to triple the price?? when there is no other price for this product?

: (

It may be the only way to go in this case but based on what I have seen about Lynn from many people he has ripped off I would make my own before he gets a dime of mine.

GUS1130 · January 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Mondello is the way to go I got the full set. They fit and look fantastic.

GUS1130 · January 16th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Mondello is the way to go I got the full set. They fit and look fantastic. No problems they fit like a Jimmy!!!!!

67STUNT-A-LOT · January 20th, 2009, 02:55 PM

great for the people that can custom build brackets

.. but for those that have more money then time mondello would be the way to go

.

I got a set too and they do fit like jimmy.

January 5th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
GothamCity Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	Alternator Bracket Does anyone know where i can get an alternator bracket for my 72 olds with 350 engine. Originaly had A/C but previous owner removed it. I was installing intake manifold last night and the lower bracket broke off. So can i use an aftermarket one or universal one. I did see one on ebay..but just wanted to make sure http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsm...Q5fAccessories

January 5th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigoldscruiser 2 '66 98's Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: central New Jersey Posts: 170	Are you looking for the bracket like the one in the second picture above or in the third picture?? I have a couple of them from 425 engines laying around and you can have one for the price of shipping. Where are you located? Bruce Last edited by bigoldscruiser; January 5th, 2009 at 09:38 PM..

January 5th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	Gotham, that looks like a newer Olds Alternator bracket. Did you buy it, as I see the auction ended early? If not, I have some early brackets. A passing comment, the 1978 Toronado I dismantled had a 100 amp alternator and this kind of bracket. This maybe a stronger bracket, and able to hold a larger alternator. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

January 5th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	I have a bunch of Olds brackets off small blocks. If you show me a pic of exactly what you need I can dig it up. __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

January 5th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	That 307 bracket just might work. Cross your fingers. I'm using 307/350 alternators in my 455 brackets because of the regulator issue. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

January 5th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
dan2286 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 338	What side do you want your alt. on? Cars that have a/c have the alt. on the drivers side. Cars without a/c have them on the passenger side. Are you planning on putting a/c back in the car?

January 5th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
GothamCity Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	you guys on this site rock..unfortunately patience is not one of my greatest qualities. I did go ahead and buy the brackets on ebay..Dang...they cost me about 38.00 bucks that includes shipping.. The car had the alternator on the drivers side. Yes I plan on putting a/c in the car eventually but thats down the road..

January 9th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
67STUNT-A-LOT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	http://www.mondellotwister.com/ can solve all your problems...

January 9th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
dan2286 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 338	I agree with Gearheads78. Brackets are not that scarce to pay $400 bucks for something you could make your self. Their is plenty of people who could get the brackets you need for much, much, much less than that. Let us know how those brackets work out for you.

January 9th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
67STUNT-A-LOT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	they have...

January 9th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
GothamCity Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	thx my olds family...I about to check with the seller and see what the hold up is!!!

January 12th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
67STUNT-A-LOT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	does anyone have any other after market brackets beside mondello?? any other brand??

January 13th, 2009, 05:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I think using a stock bracket would be your best idea. Why didn't you take Richard up on his offer? __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 13th, 2009, 05:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Or... http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...ets-455-a.html __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 13th, 2009, 06:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
442garage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goldbar, Wa. 98251 Posts: 147	B.O.P. Engineering

January 13th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,441	Brackets are not that hard to find. One trip to the wrecking yard and pulled mine off a 1976 Olds 350. Fit the 455 just fine in my 57. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

January 13th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
GothamCity Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	Well the part should be in on the 14th so we'll see when it gets in

January 14th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	let us know how it works out. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 14th, 2009, 08:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
67STUNT-A-LOT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	thanks everyone for all the replys but I was looking for brackets that are not original- i want something billet and more custom looking.. like example what billet specialites, zoops, march- have for chevy's.. Are there any brands out there besides mondello? Thanks in advance!!

January 14th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
GothamCity Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	Well guys, my brackets arrived today. And wouldnt know it the top bracket doesnt fit, rather the holes down line up. So I will be reusing the top bracket and using the new bottom one. I put fresh coat of semi-gloss black paint on the both the old and new brackets. Oh well I spent 38.00 dollars on a lower alternator bracket. So lesson learned it patience...patience is a virtue...

January 16th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,441	Mondello and March are the only ones that I know of that have pully sets for the Oldsmobile __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

January 16th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	Alan Groove might also make some brackets but they are steel. __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

January 16th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
67STUNT-A-LOT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	well since I was so fascinated by your replys I called both March and allan grove... march has only for a bb olds not a sb and allan has niether.. humm... maybe the price of mondello is not sooo bad- considering that there are no other brands that sell this product... gearhead78 how are they going to triple the price?? when there is no other price for this product? : (

January 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
GUS1130 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 17	Mondello is the way to go I got the full set. They fit and look fantastic.

January 16th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
GUS1130 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 17	Mondello is the way to go I got the full set. They fit and look fantastic. No problems they fit like a Jimmy!!!!!

January 20th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#31 (permalink)
67STUNT-A-LOT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	great for the people that can custom build brackets.. but for those that have more money then time mondello would be the way to go. I got a set too and they do fit like jimmy.

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