F41 and aftermarket bracing diagrams (pics added)

elcaminoss84

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heres one picture some of my f41 braces on my el camino-
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abigda

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Some 78-80 Monte Carlos from what I've heard
 

Doober

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Jun 2, 2003
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Oh I see you spotted he bars I mentioned.... I think they bolt to the cowl, the area the hood seal sits on.

A little trick... get some tubing, cut t to length, and squish the ends flat in a vice. Drill appropriate holes & grind the ends similar to he original bars (somewhat round) and there's your bars :)
 

MISFITmalibu63

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Feb 21, 2004
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what cars had the braces that go from the core support to the fender?? i'v never seen those before
 

LS6 Tommy

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May 15, 2004
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IIRC, lots of Olds 4 doors had the core cupport to fender braces & the "GP" brace between the front frame rails. That's where I got mine.

Tommy
 

78_Elky

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I've seen those top braces on some buicks as well. I never liked all the braces through the hood because they seemed to be in the way of everything...I've seen them and never grabbed a pair. But I like Doobers idea of making them. They aren't that sturdy (Seen some bent in the yards) so a pipe would be fine I'd think. I did grab the cross member to frame braces through that was a nice addition for $5.
Jess
 

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