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General Category => Engine, Transmission, & Rear Axle assy. => Topic started by: tr8 on June 02, 2017, 11:31:33 AM

Title: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: tr8 on June 02, 2017, 11:31:33 AM
I would really like to find the bracket that Don Coleman used to mount a Sanden compressor to his Rover motor.

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/DonColeman.htm

Thanks
Paul
Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: MGBV8 on June 02, 2017, 11:52:56 AM
That car was built by Fast Cars, Inc.  So, Ted Lathrop, Steve Carrick, or Terry Senneker may remember where they got it.  Possibly from a street rod parts supplier.
Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: Moderator on June 02, 2017, 01:59:43 PM
I expect Ted or Terry fabricated it.
Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: tr8 on June 02, 2017, 02:14:19 PM
There is a logo on it and now that you mention it, it looks like a Fast Cars Inc logo. I just sent them an email, will post result. Thanks
Paul
Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: rficalora on June 02, 2017, 05:39:02 PM
It appears to be a pretty simple part.  If you don't have luck with FastCars, use some plywood to define the shape & mock it up to determine thickness of steel needed - or thickness of steel + spacers if/as appropriate.  Then use the plywood mock-up to mark & cut it out on steel.  File/sand/generally clean up the edges & take it to a chrome shop.  Or if you're not up to cutting it out, simply take the plywood mock-up to someplace local who can cut it out for you.
Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: MGBV8 on June 03, 2017, 12:03:42 PM
Easy enough to start with a universal bracket & bend that shape, cut to the correct length, & redrill the hole (or 2).

(http://www.autopartsdb.net/assets/images/ProductImg/T/T9079.JPG)
Title: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: tr8 on June 03, 2017, 12:20:13 PM
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Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on June 04, 2017, 11:02:13 AM
I've found that cardboard, followed by aluminum sheet metal is a very convenient way to make bracket templates.

Jim
Title: Re: Don Coleman A/C bracket
Post by: tr8 on June 12, 2017, 12:04:03 PM
Just got an answer from Fast Cars, they custom made it for Don's car.