quote:Originally posted by Bosswrench:
JFB and JFFR's photos show Dennis Quella's approach to getting the alternator out of the way. There are other methods but none also lower the CG like Quella's multipiece bracket system. 'Course, once the alternator is moved, like with the other methods, you have to radically alter the steel access door and the upholstered fiberglas bubble (which is removable from the main panel) to take advantage of the space gained. Some vendors sell a pre-altered steel door & upholstered panel as part of their 'kit'. But once done, a 6'2" occupant cannot reach the front firewall with their toes- just what RHD cars need.
This was designed in 1985 for the AmeriSport assembled GT5-S cars so the air pump could be installed where the original alternator was installed. I built the first reduced bulkhead conversion in 1990 for a customers car. After that mod was finished, I built the bulkhead masters for pre 2000 vin, early 2 pod dash and late model single pod dash cars. The engine covers I make are steel and retain there fire resistance. The bracket pictured is made by IPSCO http://www.ipsco.org/Pantera%2...%20alt%20bracket.htm and is a aluminum version of the original steel mounts we made for the S cars. Here is a shot of the original bracket from 85
