Hey guys. I have a 57 Tbird with a 312. I noticed that the L bracket motor mount is broken. It is currently riveted to the frame. Can this be welded and hold? It is broken slightly above the 90˚ bend.

- (explains the engine wobble and noise). thanks

If you have a quality mig or tig weld it can be welded in my opinion. I have fabbed complete motor mounts with welded stock on a couple of occasions. That said I'm not familiar with T-Bird mounts, so take my opinion for what its worth.



I've also ground off those big rivets and replaced similar mounts on Willys trucks. They cut off easy with a grinder and cutting disk. I'd say fixing it right, it isn't much harder than welding it and then cleaning the bead and repainting the burned paint.

Germantown, (Memphis) TN

I have MIG welded mine on a 55 Bird.

  Vic Correnti

Just for the record, it can also be welded with stick electrode. In case the bracket is carbon or alloy steel, best use a Low-hi electrode.

Paul