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**specialtyretail** · 10-13-2013, 11:43 AM

These were in a box along with a lot of other stuff we traded for, and I have no clue as to what they are. I am not even sure they are for our trucks, may have just got thrown in to fill up space. Any ideas??? Thanks, Fred.

vidman · 10-13-2013, 12:17 PM

Cables to keep your motor from jumping around when your motor mounts break. most went from the frame to the head or manifold

**specialtyretail** · 10-13-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vidman

Cables to keep your motor from jumping around when your motor mounts break. most went from the frame to the head or manifold

I was leaning that direction, just was not sure. Thanks, Fred.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-13-2013, 12:54 PM

Just what Vid said they were recall repair on both cars and trucks in the 60s and early 70s. Motor mounts didn't have the lock built in to keep them from jumping to far and jamming tht throttle linkage

**specialtyretail** · 10-13-2013, 01:03 PM

So, where they just used on the left hand side or installed in paies? Is this a complete set? Thanks, Fred.

cdowns · 10-13-2013, 01:07 PM

they were issued in pairs alot of dealers ignored the passenger side ones tho but got paid for installing both

**CC69Rat** · 10-13-2013, 07:33 PM

A friend of mine had a 69 Camaro that had them on it. I'm not sure on the rarity of them but this makes two times I have seen them personally. A lot probably got trashed / never reinstalled over the years. They would be neat to have for a 100 point concourse restoration project.

tlcrz1972 · 10-13-2013, 08:55 PM

I have 2 or 3 of them, if interested I'm willing to sell them.

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

A friend of mine had a 69 Camaro that had them on it. I'm not sure on the rarity of them but this makes two times I have seen them personally. A lot probably got trashed / never reinstalled over the years. They would be neat to have for a 100 point concourse restoration project.

**Richardwa** · 10-14-2013, 12:10 PM

Never seen those before, I always made my own with a couple pieces of chain.

Years ago I learned you just ain't had fun till the throttle on a 70 Roadrunner with a 440 sticks due to broke motor mount!!

Patina'd_402 · 10-14-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Richardwa

Never seen those before, I always made my own with a couple pieces of chain.

Years ago I learned you just ain't had fun till the throttle on a 70 Roadrunner with a 440 sticks due to broke motor mount!!

So,... I might be chaining down the 402....

BrianG · 10-14-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

A friend of mine had a 69 Camaro that had them on it. I'm not sure on the rarity of them but this makes two times I have seen them personally. A lot probably got trashed / never reinstalled over the years. They would be neat to have for a 100 point concourse restoration project.

My Dad had a 68 much before I was ever a thought. He tells about when the motor mounts had broke and he would then get on it good from a stopside. Well, the motor would rotate which somehow caused the throttle to stick side open. It would lay two nice black lines for quite a while until somehow he could get the throttle unstuck or slam it into neutral I guess.

BrianG · 10-14-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

A friend of mine had a 69 Camaro that had them on it. I'm not sure on the rarity of them but this makes two times I have seen them personally. A lot probably got trashed / never reinstalled over the years. They would be neat to have for a 100 point concourse restoration project.

My Dad had a 68 Camaro much before I was ever a thought. He tells about when the motor mounts had broke and he would then get on it good from a stop. Well, the motor would rotate which somehow caused the throttle to stick wide open. It would lay two nice black lines for quite a while until somehow he could get the throttle unstuck or slam it into neutral I guess.

**CC69Rat** · 10-14-2013, 06:23 PM

I had an 80 Firebird years ago with a crazy built 383 in it. I got the throttle stuck in that car once, scared me pretty bad. I was maybe 18-19yrs old. I just threw it in neutral and shut it down. Not much else you can do. I coasted to a stop, unstuck it and it fired back up. Never had a problem with it other than the small stain on the seat.

69SCSS · 10-14-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I had an 80 Firebird years ago with a crazy built 383 in it. I got the throttle stuck in that car once, scared me pretty bad. I was maybe 18-19yrs old. I just threw it in neutral and shut it down. Not much else you can do. I coasted to a stop, unstuck it and it fired back up. Never had a problem with it other than the small stain on the seat.

Had to do something similar on my '66 Mustang I used to race. Strap went from a bolt on the block to a bolt on the frame side of the bracket. I did that when I broke the mount at Sears Point at the drags, pulled the fuel line right out of the fuel pump, and make it 1/2 way down the track before it stalled. had to get towed off the track! The air cleaner stud nailed the hood enough to where there was a good sized dimple in the hood you could see from the outside!!! This was a 400+hp 302 so you can imagine how hard that hit the hood! Needless to say my drive home from Sears Point to Scott's Valley was slow and very LONG!!! i installed the strap the next day.

Patina'd_402 · 10-14-2013, 10:04 PM

Kinda happy I have these...

10-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Any idea what these are?? These were in a box along with a lot of other stuff we traded for, and I have no clue as to what they are. I am not even sure they are for our trucks, may have just got thrown in to fill up space. Any ideas??? Thanks, Fred. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-13-2013, 12:17 PM	#2
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: Any idea what these are?? Cables to keep your motor from jumping around when your motor mounts break. most went from the frame to the head or manifold __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

10-13-2013, 12:54 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: Any idea what these are?? Just what Vid said they were recall repair on both cars and trucks in the 60s and early 70s. Motor mounts didn't have the lock built in to keep them from jumping to far and jamming tht throttle linkage __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-13-2013, 01:03 PM	#5
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Any idea what these are?? So, where they just used on the left hand side or installed in paies? Is this a complete set? Thanks, Fred. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-13-2013, 01:07 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Any idea what these are?? they were issued in pairs alot of dealers ignored the passenger side ones tho but got paid for installing both __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-13-2013, 07:33 PM	#7
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Any idea what these are?? A friend of mine had a 69 Camaro that had them on it. I'm not sure on the rarity of them but this makes two times I have seen them personally. A lot probably got trashed / never reinstalled over the years. They would be neat to have for a 100 point concourse restoration project.

10-14-2013, 12:10 PM	#9
Richardwa Active Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selah Wa Posts: 153	Re: Any idea what these are?? Never seen those before, I always made my own with a couple pieces of chain. Years ago I learned you just ain't had fun till the throttle on a 70 Roadrunner with a 440 sticks due to broke motor mount!!

10-14-2013, 06:23 PM	#13
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Any idea what these are?? I had an 80 Firebird years ago with a crazy built 383 in it. I got the throttle stuck in that car once, scared me pretty bad. I was maybe 18-19yrs old. I just threw it in neutral and shut it down. Not much else you can do. I coasted to a stop, unstuck it and it fired back up. Never had a problem with it other than the small stain on the seat.

10-14-2013, 10:04 PM	#15
Patina'd_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Liberal Capitol of Commiefornia Posts: 63	Re: Any idea what these are?? Kinda happy I have these... __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400.

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