ThePoose

Black plastic with fake stitching on both my Mach with highbacks and GT coupe with lowbacks.

My 69 GT had the same clock. Years ago, I swapped it out for the blank dash piece because the clock didn't work. As far as I know, there are still no replacements. The rectangular replacements are for 71-73 and don't fit 69 even though they're listed as such. A watch maker or clock repair person, if you can find such a person anymore, can possibly fix or upgrade to a quartz movement and get it operating. Quartz might require separate batteries, which means pulling that panel off every so often. But honestly, I didn't look that hard into it. It was easier to just eliminate it. The quartz kits on ebay only cover the Mach I style clock. Clock repair on the interwebs: https://www.clocksandgauges.com/clock-service.html My original disappeared over the years. I wish I could find it. Looks like they're going for $250-$500 on ebay. Which is a lot less than the last one I saw at a swap meet.

Wow. Is that really how you want to come at this?

Another yes to pictures. Even the minor inconvenience of posting elsewhere is preferred to none. I visit far less frequently than I was. Not just because of the pics, but still. Yes, pics.

Exactly as I envisioned it, down to the red toolbox. :)

Thanks. This is all good to know. RPM, what did you use/do to create the stops aslanefe mentioned?

There was a thread here way back when about installing NuRelics power windows on the glue-in glass. There wasn't a lot of detail, just a mention of trimming part of the front brackets the glass glues into. Has anyone done this install? With factory bolt-in glass being unobtanium and the issues people are having with aftermarket bolt-in glass not having the right curve, I'd rather take this approach if it works. Thanks in advance.

Thanks. Old dash pad went into the dumpster trailer. Now there's more room for new treasure.

Yes, sorry. Meant the dash pad.

Not exactly a tech question, but... I've held onto my original for years now, thinking I was going to have Just Dashes repair it. I'm trying to keep as much as possible Ford in the car, but the cost to repair now is beyond the budget. The metal bones are good, but the cover and foam are shot. Is this something that's worth holding onto for the next owner, or that someone on ebay would want if they absolutely have to have a 1969 Ford dash that will cost $1300+ to restore? Or is it dumpster toss? I'm in cleaning mode and hate to throw something out that might be of use or value. Thanks.

I haven't used this personally yet, but am considering it. It has pretty positive reviews around the interwebs. https://outofsightaudio.com/ There are also some dedicated bluetooth amps that can do it as well. I found the Out of Sight interesting because it's small and offers flexibility.

Thanks. The images would make it more clear what I'm talking about. I'll probably end up having to get a custom version of the wheel, which my cheapness was trying to avoid. At least they won't stick past the fender. I'll just avoid potholes for the time being.

After months of indecision, I finally pulled the trigger on some new wheels. I just received them and went to test fit before I ordered tires. I went with a 17x9 in the rear with a 5-inch offset, which the fitment charts (and forum conversations) say is a fit without rubbing. My question is should that wheel fit inside the wheelwell? I have about 2.5 inches of space on the inside, but the outside edge of the wheel extends into the inner part of the fender lip. Is this pretty standard? Because when I read fits without rubbing, in my head it was completely inside the wheelwell. Is this more or less what you're experiencing? Trying to post images, but nothing I've done before seems to be working. Everything is an error. Thanks for your help.

Thanks. Some great ideas here. Aslanefe, what did you use to make the mold for the full enclosure you show here? I've used styrofoam in the past to build the shape, but I'm sure there's something better.

Machspeed, A guy named Luis in Upland, CA. No joke, I don't even know his last name. His shop looks like a place you'd never leave your car in a million years, but he does great work. He came referred by a friend I trust who knows him through his work. I couldn't find anyone around here that would paint a car in less than two years, and the prices were stupid. So, I haul cars from the Portland area down to LA. He has my 69 GT right now.