[themoose]

Looks great Tom!!!!

[TFoch]

Thanks guys.  Hope that help FATnLOW.  Let me know if you need any other measurements.
Tom

[FATnLOW]

Thanks Tom, helped out a lot..  I appreciate you help and postings...

[TFoch]

I wanted my alternator to fit down by the drivers side of the block. I tried a standard Delco/GM alternator but no matter how it was positioned it would hit my steering shafts. I got this Denso 55 amp alternator that was small enough to fit where I wanted it. I designed the brackets in CAD and had them machined. This allowed me to get the alternator in the location I wanted.  I did have to trim the inner edge of my front fender but it is still behind the hood when I close it.

[62131]

I wanted my alternator to fit down by the drivers side of the block. I tried a standard Delco/GM alternator but no matter how it was positioned it would hit my steering shafts. I got this Denso 55 amp alternator that was small enough to fit where I wanted it. I designed the brackets in CAD and had them machined. This allowed me to get the alternator in the location I wanted.  I did have to trim the inner edge of my front fender but it is still behind the hood when I close it.

Looks great nice and snug and down out of the way.

[vette59jdwl]

Tom  thats a lot of work looks good  but why could you not put it on the passengers side away from the steering.Prey tell us   vette59jdwl

[madmike3434]

Looking at that alternator picture, I don't see how the steering shafts and the coupler will fit onto the rack and pinion without interference .  Picture #6426 shows clearance that another picture made it look like it was trying to go thru the center of the alt.

I used a street and performance of mena ark low mount drivers side bracket and a small GM alternator 100 amp 1 wire.  My mounting and clearance's is much more than whats shown here..  my alt sits about 1/2" away from and tight too the block .  It also is only 3/4" from the frame  due to the starter being larger.  The nippondenso alt appears be real small.  Good idea to store idea for future builds.

mike lynch

[TFoch]

Tom  thats a lot of work looks good  but why could you not put it on the passengers side away from the steering.Prey tell us   vette59jdwl

Thought about it but the mechanical fuel pump was in the way.

[logride]

Tom, did you make more that one set of brackets? That's a slick setup.

[madmike3434]

I had explored that too , moving alt to the pass side , same deal stock FP was in the way. If running electric FP not a problem.

My Street and Performance aluminum bracket fits tight and close to block.  Little snug but works and can get it out easily.

mike

[TFoch]

Tom, did you make more that one set of brackets? That's a slick setup.

No I only made one bracket.  I did send the drawings for it to Don (32chevy vett).  He took them to a local water jet shop and had them made out of stainless I believe.  I’d be willing to send the drawings or cad files to you if you’re interested.  I wish I had a water jet or CNC plasma cutter.  I could sell a few

[TFoch]

The weather was warmer yesterday so when I got home took the 33 out for a ride.  Got to a stop light and looked at the speedo and took this pic.  3000 miles on the car, nearly 2000 this year and had a blast driving it every mile!  Pretty soon the salt will hit the roads up here in New Hampshire and it'll be time to put it away.  Not a bad thing, I have lots of things to work on.
Ghost I hope you get to take the Buick around the block before the snow falls in Colorado

[vette59jdwl]

Tom I put our we truck away lost week was not taking any chances,and this week has been just geourgeous weather for cruizin  vette59jdwl

[TFoch]

It's been a while since I've added to this thread.  I mentioned that I'm going to fabricate a radiator shroud.  I just started it and it'll take a little time to get it right, but here's a little teaser.  I'm going to start with an aluminum cake pan from McMaster Carr.  Stay tuned to see if I can make it work.

[ghost28]

This sounds promising. keep us posted on your progress.