Brian Conway

69 fastback 42".

Learning some of the basics of auto mechanics is a great suggestion. A set of 69 FORD CAR SHOP MANUALS will come in handy. Your Uncle might be a good resource. He might be able to show you some of the tools you will need and how to use them? Welcome to the Forum. Brian

Keep everything that came with your car. The info you seek is stamped on the forward portion of the carb horn. The BOSS 302 Forum would be your safest bet for reliable information. Brian

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Before taking anything apart check the bracket locations. Measuring from the leading vertical window edge to the first bracket 3/4". Measuring from the same place the center bracket is 19" back and repeating the process last bracket is 27 1/2". Easier to demonstrate with a picture. Brian

My 3A interior car; black plastic w/imitation stitched border

Happy to help out. Big fan of pictures . Brian

My car saw a few changes in 2024. Miles driven? 550 miles with no failures or tow trucks. I did put a full set of Koni hydraulic adjustable shocks on. Replacing the 12 year old KYB's. No noticeable change in ride or performance. I did put a couple hundred miles on the recently acquired and restored C9AF-M carb. Love that carb. Easy starts, great idle and the vacuum secondaries all preform as they should. Mileage is 6-8 mpg. Also got a Z Ray crossmember w/jack pad. Easy install and gives me that added oil pan clearance that I was needing. While the car is doing what it is supposed to, I still found a way to spend time and money on it. Hope some of you guys find the time to do some motoring with your cars. Thanks to the guys that are giving it their best to keep this site going. Best wish's for the next year. Brian

My opinion? Traction will be your problem before the 8" gives you any trouble. Brian

My car; running 225/70/14 tires on stock wheels KYB shocks and the Arning - Shelby 1" drop. Fronts 26". Brian

Sept 2023 I got the Duralast platinum 27F-EFB at Autozone $264.50. 3 year pro-rated warrantee. The only battery I could find that would fit my tray size and cable hook up locations. Brian

I have an original on my 65 and it measures the same as the Scott Drake C5ZZ-16A052-E that I got for my 69. Metal thickness measures .131/.134. Check your original metal thickness and let us know ? Brian

Ign. switch light. The operation you describe is normal. Brian

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pictures yes

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=9b182bd4b539ae0aJmltdHM9MTcyNDI4NDgwMCZpZ3VpZD0yNWQyNjk4ZC0zMDk0LTYwZTctMDA1NS03ZGQ4MzExMDYxNzQmaW5zaWQ9NTIxMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=25d2698d-3094-60e7-0055-7dd831106174&psq=chockostang+disc+brakes&u=a1aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jaG9ja29zdGFuZ2NsYXNzaWNtdXN0YW5nLmNvbS8&ntb= I suggest you ask this guy chockostang. Has a great reputation. Brian

Which original booster did you get rebuild? Midland, Bendix or FoMoCo? Was you MC original and did you have it rebuilt as well? Brian

Thanks for the added info. Always great to hear of a simple fix. Brian

Yes, a picture would help. The 69 Shop Manual disc brake assembly shows a shield a spindle and 3 bolts. Nothing with 4 bolts?

Yes, same gear oil in the trans and the rear end. As neither the trans or the rear end have drain plugs, not sure about the trans, you could check the levels first? Brian

I use this stuff (Sta-Lube). Be sure to use non-synthetic gear oil GL4 85/90 weight and don't forget the additive for the trac-Loc rear end. Pictures won't load sorry. Brian

I am using Master Cylinder# M1929 with my Bendix Booster#6945. Available at NAPA. NAPA also has the Midland style booster. Brian

Pictures are of my original 69 's before and after. I bought the TMI upholstery and foam as a set. This was in about 2015 so things may have changed. I had a shop put these together for me. Overall, very satisfied with the look and comfort. Hard to tell from the pictures, but the black is a slightly different shade, the red band is also a very different shade. The two raised portions (ballisters?) on either side of the seat area are not as pronounced as the originals. I gained about 5/8" in seated area height and of course the TMI 'comfort weave' does not breath. Brian oh well pictures won't load

69 Flip style. Lift the tab to open. You may have a twist style? In any event a bit of tinkering may be needed. Wise and mature to ask. FWIW a good time to compare your dash gas gauge reading to the actual amount needed to fill up. Brian

Once the chrome bumper is in place not much left to be seen. Brian