Brackets under gas tank

Will N

Will N

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I had the gas tank off my '29 Roadster and am now reassembling it. There were two L shaped brackets under the gas tank that I assumed were there to hold the electric windshield wiper shielded cable. Problem is I didn't take a picture of where they were bolted on, and I can't recall where they go. Does anyone have a 28 or 29 open car that has these bracket in place? Could you let me know where they go? A picture would be fantastic! Thanks.
 
Will N said:
I had the gas tank off my '29 Roadster and am now reassembling it. There were two L shaped brackets under the gas tank that I assumed were there to hold the electric windshield wiper shielded cable. Problem is I didn't take a picture of where they were bolted on, and I can't recall where they go. Does anyone have a 28 or 29 open car that has these bracket in place? Could you let me know where they go? A picture would be fantastic! Thanks.
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Look at the screws attaching the Terminal Box to the firewall.
 
...or is it possible they could be the brackets attached on either side where the tank bolts to the cowl to hold the cowl lamp wires assuming your car has cowl lamps?
 
I believe pretty much all vehicles had these wiring brackets on them, as they also hold the cowl upholstery boards in place. The pictures attach are of my 29 phaeton that I am restoring. My 28 coupe had the same brackets in it. I believe they are installed correctly. If you notice, the brackets have a "pocket" in them between the eyelet and where they are bolted to the cowl/gas tank to hold the upper front of the upholstery panels in place. BTW, there is a rubber grommet that is installed in the loop the wire goes through.
Rusty Nelson
 

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wrndln said:
I believe pretty much all vehicles had these wiring brackets on them, as they also hold the cowl upholstery boards in place. The pictures attach are of my 29 phaeton that I am restoring. My 28 coupe had the same brackets in it. I believe they are installed correctly. If you notice, the brackets have a "pocket" in them between the eyelet and where they are bolted to the cowl/gas tank to hold the upper front of the upholstery panels in place.
Rusty Nelson
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Excellent, thank you (and thank everyone who took the time to respond). My brackets are shaped more simply, probably because Ford was always simplifying parts as time when on. But your comment that they help hold the kick panels in place jogged my memory.
 
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