What is this?

[newstang 388]

Any Idea what this bracket is for?

 

[ClubSport 29]

Looks like the brace behind the instrument panel

[newstang 388]

1 minute ago, ClubSport said:

Looks like the brace behind the instrument panel

not sure I ever saw one on any of my stangs. 

 

[ClubSport 29]

Very look a like but not sure 100%

 

[Mike65 475]

ClubSport is correct, it goes from the r/s lower stud/bolt on the brake/clutch pedal bracket at the firewall to the lower dash.

[newstang 388]

damn, none of my cars have had it. this is the first time seeing it.

thx

 

[aslanefe 333]

1 hour ago, newstang said:

damn, none of my cars have had it. this is the first time seeing it.

thx

 

Looks like the firewall side of the bracket Clubsport posted is bent 90 degrees, your bracket does not have a bend at one end. The bracket on my 69 coupe with auto also has a 90 bent at fire wall side and it is attached to one of the brake booster studs.

[jmlay 80]

Look closely at the bracket it has been bent “strait” at the original 90. Carefully bend it back to the correct 90. Possibly a little heat to help ensure it does not fracture.

[Vicfreg 772]

Dash bracket for sure.  jmlay is right.  The left end in your picture needs to be bent to a 90 degree angle.  Put the small end in a vice and slowly tap with a dead blow hammer until it bends over.   Get yourself the Assembly Manuals. Worth their weight in gold.  Shows all the details.