Did you see in the summary about the original article its mentioned that the car was driven through mountains and a torrential rainstorm? That would explain the condition.
Those are the two I just got from Vans Auto L bracket shares with the wire bracket both $14.00 for A-Body big block.
Bronze metal color is painted engine color.
L bracket goes on first. Their part number CHZENG053 View attachment 1715367583
CHZENG039 View attachment 1715367584
Bolts to left front exhaust manifold stud on top of āLā bracket. Holds all left side wires except for #7. Always used in conjunction with āLā bracket.