The assorted stamped metal pieces, braces, and mounting hardware required to attach accessories, body panels, or engine components to the vehicle chassis. In custom fabrication or engine swaps, creating proper mounting structures is often the most time-consuming part of the job.
I found the alternator, but all the original bracketry is missing so we'll have to fabricate custom mounts.
Never throw away old bracketry until a project is completely finished; sourcing replacement factory mounts for older vehicles is notoriously difficult.
Also heard as
- mounts
- brackets
Related terms
Frame rail
One of the main longitudinal steel beams that form the foundation of a body-on-frame vehicle.
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An organized bundle of insulated electrical cables and connectors that routes power and data throughout a vehicle.
Fit and finish
The overall build quality of a vehicle's exterior panels and interior trim.