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Lancelot72

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I can't seem to find a description or part number for it anywhere.  I'm not even sure what to call it.  It's the tall vertical support that is under the Hood latch and bracket.  This pic is from the "72 car shop manual volume IV Body". 

I am in need of a replacement.  If anyone could assist me in finding one (maybe just telling me what to call it so I can search for it better) or if anyone has one they are willing to part with please let me know.

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It is called "radiator to grille support bracket" and is often found under "hood latch support", too. 

Here are some on ebay: 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/71-72-73-Mustang-Radiator-to-Grille-Support-Bracket-Hood-Latch-1971-1972-1973-/114639845261

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSTANG-71-73-Hood-Latch-Support-Bracket-Brace-71-72-73-1971-1973-2086025/133661662434?_trkparms=aid%3D1110009%26algo%3DSPLICE.COMPLISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20201210111452%26meid%3D851b17292ace4115b9320bbce5845c0f%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D114639845261%26itm%3D133661662434%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DItemStripV101HighAdFee%26brand%3DFord&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219

Perhaps one of the vendors here have some too...  :thumb:

Edit: 

You have to look for a late '71 - '73 version, the early '71 brackets are a "two-vertical-parts-style". You have also keep in mind, if you buy some with a hood latch, that you need a latch from 71-72, because the '73 latch has a longer lever. 

 
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Tim is correct. Just for info, here is a pic of my 71 with double supports, so you'll need to make sure to buy the correct one.

Try Don at OMS. He is a site supporter and listed below.

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Tim is correct. Just for info, here is a pic of my 71 with double supports, so you'll need to make sure to buy the correct one.

Try Don at OMS. He is a site supporter and listed below.

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I am jealous on how good and clean this area looks in your car. Not to hijack this thread, but since I see it in your picture I may ask. Where can you find the clips that hold the plastic piece in between the radiator and the support (seen on the top right of the picture). Also, can this plastic piece be found? I don't need them to be concourse, but something similar would be nice.

 
I am jealous on how good and clean this area looks in your car. Not to hijack this thread, but since I see it in your picture I may ask. Where can you find the clips that hold the plastic piece in between the radiator and the support (seen on the top right of the picture). Also, can this plastic piece be found? I don't need them to be concourse, but something similar would be nice.
 Tony, no problem. I don't see that piece listed in NPD's catalog, but there are similar clips, listed as Clip, fan shroud  #377529-S32 for 71-73's. The part on my car is an original, so I don't have a clue if it's reproduced, sorry. It may be listed on CJ or even Summit or perhaps Don at OMS can help.

As for the engine bay appearance, I did it all when the engine was pulled for the second time back in 16. It's just time, work and money. Thanks for the compliment Tony.

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I am jealous on how good and clean this area looks in your car. Not to hijack this thread, but since I see it in your picture I may ask. Where can you find the clips that hold the plastic piece in between the radiator and the support (seen on the top right of the picture). Also, can this plastic piece be found? I don't need them to be concourse, but something similar would be nice.
 Added a pic that may help.

 
I am jealous on how good and clean this area looks in your car. Not to hijack this thread, but since I see it in your picture I may ask. Where can you find the clips that hold the plastic piece in between the radiator and the support (seen on the top right of the picture). Also, can this plastic piece be found? I don't need them to be concourse, but something similar would be nice.
Here are some with clips... I bought it from one of these vendors and they are just fine  :thumb:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/71-73-mustang-cougar-70-72-torino-ranchero-cyclone-radiator-air-deflector/264882876267?hash=item3dac3fef6b:g:eek:CgAAOSwhRZebVKG

https://www.ebay.de/itm/New-1970-71-Torino-Air-Deflector-Radiator-Top-Montego-73-Mustang-Galaxie-Ford/324464046362?hash=item4b8b90711a:g:DaIAAOSwIbtcJo5X

 
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