check your hood alignment before getting to 100%, much easier to fix now than after its all buttoned up.
Don't know what year his rig is but I got a 73' & 74' that don't have that brace???;D;D;D
As to Slowleak's comment, the brace was used on my 76 with a June 28 build date.
I think the part you're asking about is the "windshield frame cowl panel". Our parts suppliers just can't provide a very good picture of it; too many contours. It cups downward creating a trough under the cowl, seemingly for the purpose of retaining moisture!
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1968-77-Bronco-Windshield-Frame-Cowl-Panel/productinfo/14149A/
https://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/windshield-cowl-mount-panel-68-77-ford-bronco
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Windshield_Frame_Cowl_Panel/bronco_Windshield_Parts
Hmm... my 75 has that brace as well...
I will save the bracket, thx, next question, Is there a piece available for the cowl support, I need the end and piece under the windshield, also I suspect this floor brace has been pancaked but need to make sure, can someone please verify for me.
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