Can anyone identify this?

[Kenneth T.]

Going through some stuff this morning and this rod was in a box. I suspect it is for a C1 but maybe a C2 car as it was with my older parts.

I have no clue what it is for, probably a washing machine for all I know.

There is a logo stamped on it, I don't know if it is clear enough to identify.

Ken

[Paul Y.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

How about an under dash support rod?

[Kenneth T.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Paul,

That was my first guess that it was for a convertable. I checked my AIM for C3s and the support brace to pillar rod has holes on both endss.

If I pitch it, I will need it tomorrow for sure.

[Joe L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Paul,

That was my first guess that it was for a convertable. I checked my AIM for C3s and the support brace to pillar rod has holes on both endss.

If I pitch it, I will need it tomorrow for sure.

Ken------


It's not an underdash support rod for any C3. None that I am aware of have threaded ends like this.

[Wayne W.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Front nose support rod for one of the C3s, I dont remember which one. 73-74 maybe.

[David L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

I have a similar part that is NOS and measures 17 3/4" long (about 16 7/8" center hole to center hole) but instead of a threaded end there is a square nut with a 5/16"-18 threaded hole. The part is similar to my NOS 66-67 Corvette headlamp opening rods (GM # 3886881 & 3886882, each about 12 1/8" O.L.) but much longer.

Dave

[Ronald L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Front end of a C2 and C3 had pencil braces, two smaller rear C2, lots of applications.

If you can find a logo that perhaps has a P or R...maybe almost diamond shape.... reproduction.

Some of the originals - depending - have a logo too...

[David L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Ron,

The NOS brace that I have has a stamped logo that I have seen before. It is appears like the letter "M" stamped over the letter "W" on the end with the 135 degree bend. There is also the letter "L" (for left, I assume) stamped on the other end of the brace (near the nut).

Dave

[Kenneth T.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Dave,

Interesting deduction. My photo is not the clearest, but what is stamped looks like a W with an A maybe, or,if I turn it upside down, it looks almost like the American Airlines Logo AA with the A's overlaping each other.

I have never seen it on a C3, and I have had it for 20 years or so I guess. that is why I thought it was for an earlier car.

Ken

[Joe L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Dave,

Interesting deduction. My photo is not the clearest, but what is stamped looks like a W with an A maybe, or,if I turn it upside down, it looks almost like the American Airlines Logo AA with the A's overlaping each other.

I have never seen it on a C3, and I have had it for 20 years or so I guess. that is why I thought it was for an earlier car.

Ken

Ken------


I think the most likely origin of this part is just what Wayne Womble mentioned. I've checked into that further and, based upon what I can see of it, the rod is configured like a GM #342235 which was used as a component part of the front "energy-absorbing" bumper assembly for 1974 Corvettes. It was discontinued without supercession in 1985.

[David L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Dave,

Interesting deduction. My photo is not the clearest, but what is stamped looks like a W with an A maybe, or,if I turn it upside down, it looks almost like the American Airlines Logo AA with the A's overlaping each other.

I have never seen it on a C3, and I have had it for 20 years or so I guess. that is why I thought it was for an earlier car.

Ken

Ken,

Enclosed is a photo of a very similar logo on one of my 63-67 Corvette hood hinges. It does look somewhat like the American Airlines logo if you flip the "W" upside down.

Dave

[Wayne W.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Drawing from parts book. The shape seems to have a bend at the bottom, but the threaded style is correct.

[Joe L.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Drawing from parts book. The shape seems to have a bend at the bottom, but the threaded style is correct.

Wayne-----


I think this is a drawing of a 1973. The 1974 set-up is completely different and uses the 342235 rod which is straight. Two rods are used for 1974.

[Kenneth T.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Looking at the exploded view it shows the nut and a washer. This has a washer captive to the nut. Please see below.

Ken

[Wayne W.]

Re: Can anyone identify this?

Wayne-----


I think this is a drawing of a 1973. The 1974 set-up is completely different and uses the 342235 rod which is straight. Two rods are used for 1974.

Thanks Joe, The old book I have shows that pic, for both 73-74.

If the 74 is straight, I would say we probably have it.