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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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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
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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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
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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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

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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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
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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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.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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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?
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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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..
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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That 307 bracket just might work. Cross your fingers.
I'm using 307/350 alternators in my 455 brackets because of the regulator issue.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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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
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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http://www.mondellotwister.com/ can solve all your problems...
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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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.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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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.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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they have...
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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thx my olds family...I about to check with the seller and see what the hold up is!!!
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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does anyone have any other after market brackets beside mondello?? any other brand??
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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I think using a stock bracket would be your best idea. Why didn't you take Richard up on his offer?
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:46 AM
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Or...

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ets-455-a.html
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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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.
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Well the part should be in on the 14th so we'll see when it gets in
Old Jan 14, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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let us know how it works out.
Old Jan 14, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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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!!
Old Jan 14, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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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...
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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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?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Mondello and March are the only ones that I know of that have pully sets for the Oldsmobile
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Alan Groove might also make some brackets but they are steel.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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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?

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 67STUNT-A-LOT
gearhead78 how are they going to triple the price?? when there is no other price for this product?

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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.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Mondello is the way to go I got the full set. They fit and look fantastic.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Mondello is the way to go I got the full set. They fit and look fantastic. No problems they fit like a Jimmy!!!!!
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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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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