FOUND '68 Plymouth Belv-Sat-RR Crossbar/Upper Grill Support/Hood Latch Header Panel/Tie Bar

[beanhead]

..Depending on who you talk to determines the name...The FSM calls it the "upper cross bar".
It's the "T"-shaped piece that the hood latch spring and grill mount to.
Thanks

 

[randys4406]

is 68 and 69 different? I have one from a 69

 

[beanhead]

is 68 and 69 different? I have one from a 69

Yeah, the '69 is shaped a little different at the top, which makes the grilles non-interchangeable between those years.
Thanks anyway Randy!

 

[CTMopar]

Actually 68 1/2 is different. They moved the latch mechanism over just enough to not be compatible.

 

[beanhead]

Actually 68 1/2 is different. They moved the latch mechanism over just enough to not be compatible.

I've seen that, but I use a 'glass hood with pins so that doesn't matter in my particular application. I just need any '68 piece so my grille/HL bezel assembly will bolt on with no drama.
Thanks for the input though, always appreciated.

 

[5wndwcpe]

I should have one, but methinks shipping to the left coast is gonna be salty.

 

[gkent]

Drill the spotwelds out of the T so the parts can be shipped flat. I shipped one from NY to Florida a few weeks back and it was too bad - USPS.

 

[beanhead]

I should have one, but methinks shipping to the left coast is gonna be salty.

Okay thanks, let me know...

Drill the spotwelds out of the T so the parts can be shipped flat. I shipped one from NY to Florida a few weeks back and it was too bad - USPS.

That's an acceptable option too, if someone's willing to do it...Thanks for the idea.
It depends on how much more it is to ship. If need be I'll put it back together!

 

[gkent]

There were only three very accessible spot welds.

 

[joerachet]

I have this one and the vertical piece not shown

 

[gkent]

That looks like a '69

 

[joerachet]

That looks like a '69

You’re probably right. Removed it from a car years ago

 

[beanhead]

Yep that's a '69 piece, thank you though!

 

[beanhead]

I found this picture on FBBO of the '68 piece--

 

[beanhead]

So.."5wndw" came through like a wrecking ball!!
Got the part today, along with some "extras"....he deserves a big shout out for all the checking, picture taking, and leg work that he put in to get this thing packaged up (VERY nicely I might add) and sent my way.
Thanks @5wndwcpe!