1967 GTX rear frame brackets?

[1MYTGTX]

Recently looking under the '67 GTX and noticed 2 threaded holes on either side of the frame empty. Searching the web I saw these brackets. What are they & do I need them? LOL

 

[hunt2elk]

Those threaded holes are probably for exhaust hanger brackets. I don't think those brackets in your pic are factory.

 

[1MYTGTX]

??? I already have the tip hanger brackets. Unless they are used if you have turn downs? Like on a regular Belvedere?

If so then a GTX wouldn't have/need them?

 

[69L48Z27]

They are not for exhaust. They are shipping tie downs. I have two 67s, both have them. Perfectly factory.

 

[1MYTGTX]

Well then I need them!! LOL

 

[Jerry Hall]

Those brackets were supposed to be taken off at the dealership on the predelivery inspection. From the cars that I own, I would say 30% were left on.

 

[1MYTGTX]

Great info! Thanks all!

 

[eldubb440]

not a day goes by where I don't learn something here


Holy double negative, Batman

 

[copper67sat]

Those brackets were supposed to be taken off at the dealership on the predelivery inspection. From the cars that I own, I would say 30% were left on.

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Interesting that they were supposed to be removed...both of my 67's still have them

 

[Jerry Hall]

not a day goes by where I don't learn something here


Holy double negative, Batman

I drove these things from new and have been restoring them since 1990. I also learn a lot around here.

 

[Jerry Hall]

Interesting that they were supposed to be removed...both of my 67's still have them

Of the 12 67's that I own or have owned 4 of them still had them.

 

[rich hourigan]

Thanks Jerry, my 67 GTX has them also.... great info buddy

 

[hunt2elk]

This place is great, always something new to learn.....

 

[gtx6970]

Both my 66s still have them

 

[RemCharger]

Very few were removed from the cars we've had up here.

 

[eldubb440]

Very few were removed from the cars we've had up here.

I would understand not removing them if they were on a ford, where the expectations of being towed are much greater

 

[Big bill]

Those threaded holes are probably for exhaust hanger brackets. I don't think those brackets in your pic are factory.

Both of my 66 Belvedere’s have them And the one is a original numbers everything car.

 

[hunt2elk]

Both of my 66 Belvedere’s have them And the one is a original numbers everything car.

Both of my 66 Belvedere’s have them And the one is a original numbers everything car.

Yes, I have seen the light .

 

[1MYTGTX]

I got a set of the brackets installed. All is right with the world. LOL.

 

[AR67GTX]

My 66 and my 67 both still have them. Dealer diligence in removing them probably varied a lot.