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SWPruett reacted to Ridge Runner in Sail panels
Shouldnt need the clip ,it locks under the window gasket ,the wind lace also goes over it and a screw from the small plastic trim piece at the quarter window goes through the sail panel into the body . You still may need the piece of foam the cardboard sail panel had on the bottom back to keep the fiberglass sail panel tight to the hockey sticks .
The cardboard sail panels had a jute pad behind them ,that alone may sound deaden them plus keep the pushed against the hockey sticks
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SWPruett reacted to TexasEd in 69 Fastback: First car in 1985 - Bought it back in 2011
Car is back home and looking better than ever.
I can’t attach photos so look me up on instagram @red69mustang
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SWPruett reacted to jmlay in Best weather strip
Daniel Carpenter US made. Trunk lid weatherstrip is a bit stiff but will settle in after setting with the trunk lid closed for a few days.
https://www.npdlink.com/product/weatherstrips-door/103580/202141?year=1969
https://www.npdlink.com/product/weatherstrips-roof-side-rail/152231/202141?year=1969
https://www.npdlink.com/product/weatherstrip-trunk-lid/152095/202945?year=1969
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SWPruett reacted to buening in Adjustable Motor Mounts? need recommendations
I created CAD and PDFs of the drop mounts that mimic the Ron Morris ones (posted on VMF). Send me a message if you're interested in them. I'm running 1" drop and slid the motor back 1.25". Stock oil pan, hooker long tubes and steering clears OK, but had to fabricate an engine crossmember (or buy ZRAY's). I have a post on VMF for my crossmember as well as CAD/PDF, if you are into fabricating your own stuff. My engine mounts use the rear leaf spring shackle bushings, so you have the option of using rubber or poly
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SWPruett reacted to bswor in Bandwidth issue
Paid for the next tier which has unmetered bandwidth (another $10 a month for a total of $30). One issue down. Still need to upgrade the forum software to keep the spam out. That will be fun for another day/2days back and forth with their support.
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SWPruett reacted to bswor in Bandwidth issue
I am about to switch the hosting over to amazon web services in the next few days for some bandwidth breathing room. Then I'll have to work with the forum software customer service to make the upgrades compatible with a new version of PHP so we can finally secure the website away from the bots that have been eating the bandwidth. The current hosting company has been less than useful unfortunately.
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SWPruett reacted to 70Boss351 in Carpet Install
I installed ACC mass-backed carpet, that I purchased from RockAuto, in my convertible. I also had dynamat installed. I wouldn't use the mass-backed if I was to do it over. The extra density won't help quiet a convertible and the extra thickness makes it more difficult to fit and lay flat. One tool that helped the install was a heat-gun to warm-up and soften the back to get wrinkles out and better contour the carpet to the floor. Definitely cut the door sills LAST after everything such as the seats and seat belts are installed.
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SWPruett reacted to Vicfreg in 1970 Convertible Restoration
Car headed to the shop today for the convertible top and a few other items....
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SWPruett reacted to Machspeed in Bandwidth issue
Glad to see the site back up! Seriously need to do something about this. To my knowledge, this is the only 69/70 Mustang website and there is a wealth of knowledge here. Would really hate to see it go by the wayside. What do we need to do to resolve this once and for all?
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SWPruett reacted to Vicfreg in RandyatBBY's 1970 Sportsroof
That looks like a '69 bracket in your picture.
The '70 version of that bracket is in the diagram below, with my pencil pointing at it. They serve the same purpose, which is to tie the forward facing part of the under column bracket to the clutch/brake pedal support bracket. This is only on the drivers side of the column. The diagram is from the Orange "Chassis" Assembly Manual.
The '69 column also has an upper column bracket. The '70 column doesn't have that, instead uses threaded bosses on the column that attach the column to the lower column support.
For some reason, on the '70, Ford decided to change the design to anchor the column differently. In the assembly drawings, the '70 small bracket (3B139) has a small diamond next to it, which means that it had to be installed per some specific instructions to meet government safety standards. This is because it is tied into the function of the collapsing steering column, which has to be anchored inside the car to prevent rearward movement into the passenger compartment. This started in 1968, which also delivered such goodies as padded dashes, shoulder belts, padded steering wheel centers, side marker lights, etc, etc...
Anyway, the 2 pictures you posted yesterday are the '70 bracket.
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SWPruett reacted to Vicfreg in Sunvisor Issue
Thanks for the info. I have found another manufacturer set of visors, and will try them. I am not thrilled about taking off my visor brackets and header piece after I spent a couple hours getting it perfectly aligned. Ugh...
I will post some info on how it works out....
Vic
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SWPruett reacted to ThePoose in Sunvisor Issue
I used just the tiniest bit of AGS Brake Lube. I didn't want them to flop around, but they seem to stay in position. Time will tell if it was a poor decision.
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SWPruett got a reaction from Sulphur2 in 60 70 rear seat side panels .
Hey Folks!
Just jumping on this thread before the next bandwidth collapse to show my appreciation and HUGE tip-of-the-hat to Jim and these astounding quality interior panels he's made! My set showed up in perfect order with a new set a hockey stick trim and they all fit perfectly! SO much better quality than the old factory parts! Thanks for (another) awesome set of parts Jim!
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SWPruett reacted to RPM in 60 70 rear seat side panels .
This is the only product I had to choose from my shop.
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SWPruett reacted to Ridge Runner in 60 70 rear seat side panels .
What RPM said ! There is a plastic primer you can get at your local automotive paint supplier also but i cant remember the name of it . Scuff with a green scotch brite first
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SWPruett reacted to Sulphur2 in 60 70 rear seat side panels .
My sail panels finally got to Adelaide a couple of weeks ago - Thanks Jim. Great job!
Would you be interested in looking at the 69 Fastback front seat back. I believe they were fiberglass? TMI have repos so I could get them sent to you to use - I'm sure yours will be so much better with the texture, etc
Cheers, Jon
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SWPruett got a reaction from kblagron in 1970 Mach 1 - Texas Car
Looks great! Out of curiosity, did you order your carpet kit direct from ACC or through one of the many vendors?
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SWPruett reacted to Vicfreg in 1970 Convertible Restoration
Nearly finished on the outside. Just need to install my door handles.
Got my convertible rear trim on. Also installed my shaker assembly. It is an aftermarket item, so a few tweaks and it fits pretty well.
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SWPruett reacted to Vicfreg in 1970 Convertible Restoration
Putting my headlights in, these are black, 7 inch LED motorcycle headlights. The horizontal bar is a white LED. I have that connected to my fog light switch, instead of using it as a DRL.
This way I can run in the early evening with just the white horizontal LED on, and no parking lot or headlights. Should look pretty cool.
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SWPruett reacted to Vicfreg in 1970 Convertible Restoration
I started putting on my black powder coat trim on today, as you know, the lower Grill moulding is a real pain in the neck to install and takes lots of patience. But I think it’s coming out good, hood molding goes on next.
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SWPruett got a reaction from bigmal in 60 70 rear seat side panels .
Hey Folks!
Just jumping on this thread before the next bandwidth collapse to show my appreciation and HUGE tip-of-the-hat to Jim and these astounding quality interior panels he's made! My set showed up in perfect order with a new set a hockey stick trim and they all fit perfectly! SO much better quality than the old factory parts! Thanks for (another) awesome set of parts Jim!