X Brace

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by rollaround, May 16, 2013.

  1. rollaround

    rollaround Well-Known Member

    Im new to Buicks and doing a resto on a 65 Special convert, I have a question about the X Brace shown in the picture. Was this a V8 or big block only brace?
    My Special is a V6 car and it does not appear to have ever had one installed. It will be returning from the paint shop soon and I will be installing an LS1.
    Was the purpose of the X Brace to stiffen up the front end and core support assembly?
    If so should I be installing one?
    The LS1 will be about 320hp/320torque with a 4L60 behind it.
    With it installed is there a conflict with the AC condenser?
    I know, so many questions, just looking for some help from some one thats been here before.
     
  2. rollaround

    rollaround Well-Known Member

    My apologies, I just spent the last hour trying to load a picture from the assembly manual, I hope it works.






    buick X brace.jpg
     
  3. Nothingface5384

    Nothingface5384 Detail To Oil - Car Care

    last year a board member made a custom run on these, glad i got in on it.
    you can still find used originals on ebay and sometimes on here.
    I seen them on convertables
    I know they came on GS and convertables, dont think any hardtop skylarks/custom nor specials.deluxe got them

    search that part on ebay ,,reference chevelle for better chance of results
    I didnt find any on ebay
    i searched for
    Radiator Support Cross Braces
     
  4. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    Mine was a 300 from the factory & didn't come with them.Probably a GS item.But they can be found with some loooking.
     
  5. rollaround

    rollaround Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the replys Guys?<o:p></o:p>
    Anyone know the name or POC for the member that made them?If he might have any left?<o:p></o:p>
    I dont think they were used in Chevelles, could be wrong,but I dont think so. <o:p></o:p>
    One more question. Are 65 parts the same as 67?<o:p></o:p>
     

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