Hey Charlie ...
Yep... a bit rusty, but mostly from me degreasing for 6 hours today ... it had 1/8" of natural rust-protection (aka sludge).
and yes, i have that bracket ... it is attached to the exhaust manifold now ... so i remember how to get it all back together!
I bet your B1500 is a nice rig.
Mine is about as unique as it gets, too.
here is a link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/108210556440376507686/1946IHCK1Metro?authuser=0&feat=directlink
It is a '46. First production after WWII
It has pre-war light bezels ...a roll-up door, and a whole host of other bits.
but it is a post-war model year ...a real hodge-podge.
even more-so once the 617 is in there instead of the Green Diamond
I plan on POR-15 (or equivalent) once the 617 is pulled and prepared for transplant into the Metro...
I also plan on getting to all the sludge hidden by the engine-bay firewall!
Thanks and cheers,
Geoff