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rbar · 01-15-2012, 01:48 AM

Test fitted my Alan Grove brackets today. Since I don't have bolt holes in the heads of the '65 corvette 327 I picked up, I put these brackets on. They worked out very well and I was impressed enough that I might put them on my 383 as well. Now I have to decide if I am going to powder coat or plate them. The engine is dusty from sitting in storage, but rebuilt. Got a suprise when I found that one of the bottom holes in the block was stripped out. Thank goodness for heli-coils.

markeb01 · 01-15-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rbar

Test fitted my Alan Grove brackets today. Now I have to decide if I am going to powder coat or plate them.

I purchased Alan Grove brackets back in 2000 and had them powder coated before installation. Other than grime from use, they look like new when cleaned up. Since the metal is so thick it really heats up nicely and does a great job curing the powder paint. Plating would certainly add more sparkle if it's in the budget.

rbar · 01-15-2012, 02:21 AM

I'm talking zinc plate vs powder coating. I can do either one of those two at no cost.

padresag · 01-15-2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rbar

Test fitted my Alan Grove brackets today. Since I don't have bolt holes in the heads of the '65 corvette 327 I picked up, I put these brackets on. They worked out very well and I was impressed enough that I might put them on my 383 as well. Now I have to decide if I am going to powder coat or plate them. The engine is dusty from sitting in storage, but rebuilt. Got a suprise when I found that one of the bottom holes in the block was stripped out. Thank goodness for heli-coils.

they show that alt bracket only for the long w/pump
ron

Rich 5150 69 · 01-15-2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by padresag

they show that alt bracket only for the long w/pump
ron

I believe that is what he has ron...

padresag · 01-15-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

I believe that is what he has ron...

I was just going by application and the year of engine
thks
ron

Rich 5150 69 · 01-15-2012, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by padresag

I was just going by application and the year of engine
thks
ron

Hey by the way what you been working on lately....ron, I not sure you`ve posted a project lately...?

northern 85 · 01-15-2012, 09:17 AM

I really like the brackets, did you buy it as a kit?

01-15-2012, 01:48 AM	#1
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Alan Grove brackets Test fitted my Alan Grove brackets today. Since I don't have bolt holes in the heads of the '65 corvette 327 I picked up, I put these brackets on. They worked out very well and I was impressed enough that I might put them on my 383 as well. Now I have to decide if I am going to powder coat or plate them. The engine is dusty from sitting in storage, but rebuilt. Got a suprise when I found that one of the bottom holes in the block was stripped out. Thank goodness for heli-coils. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed Last edited by rbar; 01-15-2012 at 01:49 AM. Reason: ..

01-15-2012, 02:21 AM	#3
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Alan Grove brackets I'm talking zinc plate vs powder coating. I can do either one of those two at no cost. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-15-2012, 09:17 AM	#8
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Alan Grove brackets I really like the brackets, did you buy it as a kit?



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