[DeTomaso] Another ‘what are these?’ question

[Mike Drew]

Mike,

It sure does look like that, doesn’t it?

I just checked, and these are about 2-3mm wider than the ones in Lori’s Pantera #1765. 

These brackets are normally welded to the body. These don’t appear to have ever been welded?  They also have a nut welded on the inside while these have a bolt. However I wouldn’t expect the factory to ever do that—if they wanted a stud there they would just use a stud. 

So it’s a mystery, but I think your guess is a solid one and absent any better guesses, I’d say you’re right. 

Here is a pic from Wilkinson’s online catalog of the chassis panel which comes with that bracket attached:

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Mike

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> On Jun 4, 2024, at 20:51, Mike Becker <mikebecker679 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Looks like the mounting point for the upper radiator bracket. Except someone appears to have welded a bolt in place. Mine don't have a bolt attached like your's appears to. Here's a picture of one of them in position.
> Mike
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of Mike Drew via DeTomaso
> Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 2:11 PM
> To: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Another ‘what are these?’ question
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> All,
> 
> More bits and bobs from Jack’s pile of parts. 
> 
> I know I’ve seen these brackets before but for the life of me I can’t remember what they are used for?  Please let me know?
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