WTD....engine support bar "Moustache"

[Sandy71]

Hi, looking for a support bar for a 71 early bay. Am I right in thinking its different from the late bay ones? Regards

 

[atafonso]

Yes, early bay has a different more robust bar as the gearbox has only one mounting at the nose cone, late Bays have one in the nose cone, two small rubber bushes on top of the bellhousing and the engine bar. Also the engine mountings are different.
Abel

 

[Sandy71]

Thanks for the reply Abel, at least I know what I'm looking for now!! I'm still on the very first page :lol:

 

[Sandy71]

Still looking.......
Could someone post a picture of the one I need please, at least I'll know what I'm looking for then! Thanks

 

[sparkywig]

There's a search box in the top right hand corner. Type engine support bar, or moustache bar into it and a few threads come up with pics.

 

[Sandy71]

Thanks

 

[atafonso]

There is one on Ebay for £150... They getting gold prices nowadays...
Abel

 

[Sandy71]

:shock: :shock: Wow £150 :shock: :shock: wasn't expecting that much? Still, thanks for letting me know

 

[Sandy71]

I'm still searching.............anyone???

 

[Ron]

You might have to bite the bullet Sandy, these ave always been difficult to find as buses coming in often have these missing.
Once you think you've found what your after, go to see it or ask questions about it, couple of points to bear in mind are the holes that the bolt pass through to attach to,the engine, if they have not been tightened right they can go oval, also, on the inner side of the holes there should be a sleeve on each hole , I have seen these missing so you either have to have these remade or use a bug spacer, they can too have rust at the lower edges as it is hollow.
How desperate are you and have you considered the USA to find one.
Hope this helps

Ron
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[subheatadey]

Hi, I have got a spare that is in really good condition, PM me and we can have a haggle if you want?

 

[Sandy71]

Where should we start with the haggle??
I really need a good moustache bar and u have one??
It looks like the balls in ur court . Go easy on on me

 

[Simshaz]

Pity its not for a late bay as i have a mint one with new bushes spare. Good luck with the haggle

 

[georgeyv]

There's one for sale for £90 on the Early Bay Parts group on Facebook - if it's any help!

 

[Sandy71]

Thanks for that Geoge but I'm sorted now........didn't really need to haggle, Subheatadey came at me with a fair price so happy days