69gunslinger

I guess I'm too old (69) school. To my eye it looks like a 96 Mustang and a 2014 Camaro got too drunk and desperate one night and 9 months later the 2015 (um) Mustang? Was born into a father less family. Thus making it, well you know. I do however really dig the lines of the 2005 to 2014's. Just my opinion.

Remove the 4 nuts that mount the tail light to panel, remove the rubber gasket from the tail light assy. Remove screws that hold the trim and lens to the bucket. Remove the lense. Twist the 1157 bulb out of the socket. Install supplied spacers per instructions between socket and printed circuit board, twist the socket in just like installing an 1157 bulb, and re assemble. Repeat on other side. Then just replace your flasher with the supplied electronic flasher (plugs right into the same plug as old flasher). And viola! You are blinding the guy behind you with 230 led's of intense brightness, and damn they are bright! No permanent mods, easy clear instructions. Can also be ordered through National Parts Depot. But the above web sight is the manufacturer. They are very helpful with any questions you may have. I plugged the wires for the flasher in backwards (totally my fault) the instructions were clear about it but I was in a hurry and got em backwards, it ruined the flasher. They sent me another, I wired it right this time (2 wires plug right into original plug) and it has worked without fail since! I love em. This mod can be done easily by almost anybody with just a little skill.

These are the ones I installed. Mine are sequential but you can also purchase non sequential. Easy install using stock socket. My car buddies say they are so incredibly bright that they are calling me Mr. Las Vegas http://www.mustangproject.com

Also, the new vintage gauges have the high beam and turn indicators built into the gauges. They are completely undetectable until activated, then they are nice and bright.

I will get back to you guys with pictures, I promise. Been a little buisy. I'll post more later tonight or tomorrow. The new vintage 69 series was a bit of a challenge in some ways but the end result, I feel was well worth it. Yes they are back lit completely with maintenance free LED's. Each red needle is also lit. Easy to program speedometer that came with the electronic 3 wire sender, but I just used the two wire that came with my TKO 600 from Modern Driveline and it works great! I would not suggest the install to a beginner but to most of you guys, I don't think you would have any trouble. Also, is made in Michigan, USA and their awesome with assisting you with any tech support. I thought my volt meter was bad, I called them and they said sent it up to them and they would re check it and re calibrate it for free. They did, nothing wrong with it. They sent it back with a note telling me to call once I re installed it. I re installed it and got the same thing as before. I called the owner, who went over the wiring trouble shooting with me, and sure enough, I had wired it wrong. I corrected my stupid mistake and all was good. I'll get back with more that I learned, the install and hopefully detailed pics if I can figure out how to post them.

I installed the new vintage 69 series and don't regret it. It looks so original and clean that you have to point it out to people / judges at car shows and cruise ins. Everybody that sees them are impressed. I have one buddy that likes them so well that he is wondering if he can get something similar for his 69 GTO Judge.

It would be cool to meet you bro. Look for my car there. It looks like a bone stock Mach 1 but has 15" wheels, and the 351 C under the hood is absolutely dripping with polished stainless and aluminum. I would like to get to know more folks that are into the sexiest mustangs ever built (69/70).

I am in Huntington Indiana and am wondering how many forum members live here in my state? I am also wondering if anybody here is planning on attending the Ducktail Run cruise in located in Gas City Indiana, or the James Dean Festival Cruise in / car show in Fairmount Indiana this year? Both events are in neighboring towns on the last Thurs., Friday, and Saturday, of September. This event is HUGE! All cars pre-'73 only. Thousands of cars from all over the country show up, mostly Midwest naturally. I know I sound like a commercial, but I love this event. My family looks foreword to it all year long. There are usually about 5 69 mustangs in attendance in Gas City. Mine will be there this year, I can't wait. This event is like a huge gear head party.

Hey guys, great thread!! Enjoy the memories and know that your kids will enjoy them more! I was once a trunk monkey for my Dad. He gave me the fever! Long story made short, I was born the same year as my 69 mustang. I bought her for $800 when I was 18 and blew it up in a week. I couldn't afford to fix it and did not wish to part with it. My dad took the car and together we worked on it like we did to so many other cars before it. The car was then my fathers car until he passed 4 years ago. He made sure the car returned to me. I recently did a complete drivetrain replacement, and addressed some much needed repairs that needed to be done to complete his vision. He would have loved what I did to it. The shake down cruise was this past Thursday and 156 miles later it is doing great. My dad not only helped to rescue and preserve my car, but he left me a legacy of all that he taught me, working with him all those hours. I miss my dad tremendously and his memory is always with me, but I can feel him near every time I get close to that car, and I swear, when I'm driving it, it is like he is right there. It is good to see you bonding with your children and creating memories around a 69 mustang. Life is short, teach them all you can

Could your issue stem from your .044" oversize bore? As I understand it, taking a 351 C bore over .040 is a recipe for issues due to the inherently thin cylinder walls. Mine has been bored .030 over, forged flat top pistons, 71 4V closed chamber heads that have been shaved to 60 cc combustion chambers, with my Manley S.S. super duty valves installed, to achieve 10.5:1 CR with a standard thickness head gasket. How did you get 11.5:1 CR? What heads / gaskets and pistons are you running? Just curious?

Thanks Buckeye,

Buckeye, I apologize if this has already been discussed, what tire and rim sizes did you settle on? I am having trouble finding it (100 pages). Awesome job BTW. Your car looks pretty familiar, I love it! Thanks