1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

[Peter R.]

I'm installing my newly acquired Wonderbar radio this AM. I attempted to use the repro support bracket I got from Zip Products -- their part # I-1097 and labeled as "53-57 Radio Mount Bracket." Well it looks to be at the wrong angle and about 2 inches too long. See attached picture. Is the bracket wrong, is the support stud on my radio somehow in the wrong place, or is it something else?

Thanks,

Pete

[Gary H.]

Re: 1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

Hi Pete,
I hope this is of some help.
Enjoy your new extensions. Gary
Radio Bracket.jpg

[Dan D.]

Re: 1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

I bought a re-pop for my 57 and it fit perfectly. One of the few aftermarket things I can say that actually bolted in without rework. I bought from Corvette Central.

-Dan-

[Peter R.]

Re: 1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

The longer edge of the longer leg of my repro bracket measures 6 inches. If Gary or someone else could measure a bracket that actually fits, that would tell me for sure if this one is wrong.

Thanks,
Pete

[Gary H.]

Re: 1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

Sorry Pete, I can't get to mine right now. But I'm sure someone will have the measurement you are looking for.

[Peter R.]

Re: 1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

Thanks, Gary, and thanks for the photo you posted. From the photo, it looks like yours is shorter. With regard to Dan's reply, I had bought a repro for my '57, too, some time ago, and I believe it fit fine (I have since removed the radio as it was originally a no-radio car). Perhaps there is a difference in the location of the support stud on the 6 volt radios.

[Peter R.]

Re: 1954 radio installation -- support bracket is too long?

For the record, Gary Hiltunen kind enough to provide the attached photo of the radio support brace from his '54. The long side is 4-3/4" -- a full 1-1/4" shorter than the repro brace that was supposed to fit 53-57.

Pete