Alternator bracket fabrication Y Block Ford V8 - How to - DIY

Short video today on how to fabricate a basic alternator bracket for a Y block Ford V8.
I have made this from relatively thin steel which is strengthened by having swage lines folded into it. In this application the bracket is only the 3rd leg of a 3 point mounting system so it doesn't need to be all that strong. That being said I did decide to box it in with another thicker piece of steel spot welded to the rear of the piece.
Unfortunately I have lost the footage of this, and of the final piece installed and painted, so the video looks slightly unfinished, but when we next visit the Y block V8 i'll update you on the finished bracketry.

[@Gothamauto]

Very good! At first I felt that the stock was too light to support the alternator, but as I watched I got an understanding of how the swaged lines improved rigidity. Even without the later welded addition I think the bracket would have worked well.

[@FoxSpeedshop]

Cheers

[@FoxSpeedshop]

Tbf ive not got round to welding the back piece on yet, its a project on the back burner for a while!

[@Spiritof_76]

Heck, drill some holes and throw some bolts in there and it's done.

[@OneArmCarGuy]

What is the alternator original fitimant? What factory make, model, and year of car is it from?
Fabulous Video!

[@FoxSpeedshop]

Originally its a dynamo. This alternator is from a Mini, 1990s era