Guillaume69

So finally, I was able to get the car painted. We are 10 days away from shipping, and it is curing already. Paint match looks promising. We'll see in the morning, in full day light.
 

 

 

 

I went with the slotted OEM type rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Very basic, but works good and looks wicked. Now, to be completely honest, for a street driver, I do not sense any difference with non slotted rotors (car came stock with front power discs).
 

 

 
I sure wish I could have upgraded to a Wilwood set up, but money priorities went elsewhere on the car. As it would have been more for the cool factor than anything else, "Congress" voted against it... :-(
 
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15x7. If I recall correctly they are 235/60. Has coilovers up front and mid-eye leafs out back.

My current 1969 GT Sportsroof was the first car I ever bought. Found it in Switzerland for 5,000 bucks.
 
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Did it in a two car garage as well. With two cars in it. No work bench, no vise. Left them back home. Stupid... Had to get used to work on the floor.

Bonjour Y'all!
 
I've been reading you for a while. Got myself a profile a few months ago. And today, I decided it was time to step out of the closet. I did get a lot of really good info and ideas along your threads, and now I will post my own experience, as it might help someone else in turn.
 
To start, let me tell you that I am French, born and raised in Paris. I'm Air Force active duty and got a 3 years tour in the US (Hurlburt Field). So the family and I moved to NW Florida almost 2 years ago. We enjoy ourselves there.. People are crazy, but so friendly as well!!
 
I bought the car (9F02H222550) in 1995, with my very first pay checks as a young LT: $5,000... Found it in Switzerland. It's a DSO 44 (Twin Cities), so not a real export. Drove it like I stole it for almost 15 years. It was my daily driver. Almost 80,000 miles... Did a lot of stuff on it, to it keep safe and fast. But mostly kept it original. As all 69 GTs, I believe, it came with a 351W-2V and a 3:00 in the rear. It has the GT package, obviously and powered front disc brakes. Period. Manual transmission (Toploader 4), manual steering, and no AC. A real car for real men!!
 
Because I drove it in all kind of weathers (rain, ice, snow, etc.), I started to get concerned about some rust points showing here and there on the body.
And one morning, I received my orders for Florida. Told my wife car was coming. And it did. We brought it back here, to its homeland. You need to realize what an accomplishment it was for me to be able to drive my beloved Stang here. And to make sure it would be a memorable tour, I decided to restore it while we're here. A frame up type of restoration, sand blasting, rotisserie, the whole shebang! I started taking it apart a year ago. It should be painted within the end of this week. And goal is to drive it north to Charlotte NC for the 50th Anniversary. We'll see.
 
As I was stripping it down, I realized it is all matching. Engine and tranny. I will post some of my pics here, on this thread.
 
And I almost forgot: Merry Christmas!

And realized all those years as a daily had taken a toll.
 

Sorry if I was not clear enough. English is not my original language, you see.
 
I think you don't need to act like you own this forum, buddy. We share our ideas and experiences here, and are not compelled to agree with everything you say.
 
What I'm saying is that based on my recent experience, and various accounts from others around me, USAA seems to have a habit of "lowballing" the victims of their customers.
 
Rwcstang, sorry about this, man. This is your thread and I didn't mean to create any fuss. I hope you'll be able to come up with an acceptable settlement. You might have to throw in some of your dime to get it fixed the way you want, however. I am there myself.
 
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And once again, USAA is taking care of their customer, instead of taking care of its victim...
 
Shame on them, really. Shame on that messed up insurance system as a whole.
 
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^^ +1
 
Except Randy did come to my place to personally replace a connector that was giving me issues on the underdash harness he had just refurbished, and to help a friend hunt down some electrical gremlins on his 69. Customer service at its best, right there.
 
I guess he likes me better. Or may be it's because we live 2 hours away from each others. ;-)
 
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Car is totaled...

Broncs, greatly honored to hear from a Légionnaire. Thanks for your service, man!
 
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Bonjour Y'all!
 
I've been reading you for a while. Got myself a profile a few months ago. And today, I decided it was time to step out of the closet. I did get a lot of really good info and ideas along your threads, and now I will post my own experience, as it might help someone else in turn.
 
To start, let me tell you that I am French, born and raised in Paris. I'm Air Force active duty and got a 3 years tour in the US (Hurlburt Field). So the family and I moved to NW Florida almost 2 years ago. We enjoy ourselves there.. People are crazy, but so friendly as well!!
 
I bought the car (9F02H222550) in 1995, with my very first pay checks as a young LT: $5,000... Found it in Switzerland. It's a DSO 44 (Twin Cities), so not a real export. Drove it like I stole it for almost 15 years. It was my daily driver. Almost 80,000 miles... Did a lot of stuff on it, to it keep safe and fast. But mostly kept it original. As all 69 GTs, I believe, it came with a 351W-2V and a 3:00 in the rear. It has the GT package, obviously and powered front disc brakes. Period. Manual transmission (Toploader 4), manual steering, and no AC. A real car for real men!!
 
Because I drove it in all kind of weathers (rain, ice, snow, etc.), I started to get concerned about some rust points showing here and there on the body.
And one morning, I received my orders for Florida. Told my wife car was coming. And it did. We brought it back here, to its homeland. You need to realize what an accomplishment it was for me to be able to drive my beloved Stang here. And to make sure it would be a memorable tour, I decided to restore it while we're here. A frame up type of restoration, sand blasting, rotisserie, the whole shebang! I started taking it apart a year ago. It should be painted within the end of this week. And goal is to drive it north to Charlotte NC for the 50th Anniversary. We'll see.
 
As I was stripping it down, I realized it is all matching. Engine and tranny. I will post some of my pics here, on this thread.
 
And I almost forgot: Merry Christmas!

I am selling the following 1969 parts.
 
ORIGINAL PARTS:
 
- Sportsroof TRUNK LID with date stamp - $150. Original fit. Sandblasted and epoxy primered. Needs metal work (rust holes and previous fixes)
 

 

 

 

 

 
- Standard interior DOOR PANELS, light blue vinyl - $20. Mild condition.
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zpsbb1045dd.jpg
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zpsd4befbcb.jpg
 
- 20" RADIATOR (C9ZE C1, 20 1/4" x 16 7/16" ) - $90. Fair condition (Small leak on top). Core was replaced in the past. The rest is original. Was functional when removed last year.
 

 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zpsbed20736.jpg
 
- CRANK PULLEY, 3 bolts, 2 grooves (C90E-6312-E) - $35. Good condition.
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zps1837370b.jpg
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zps312ff6c2.jpg
 
 
AFTERMARKET PARTS:
 
- FRONT ROTORS, pair, for stock replacement -$90. New, never mounted. A little surface rust for having been stored away for 2 years.
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zps1cb5bc8e.jpg
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zps158d1341.jpg
 
- Under dash 5"x7" FRONT SPEAKER (Custom Autosound dual voice coil 3015 DVC) - $ 40. New, never mounted.
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zpscd9a4cb9.jpg
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zps1d8fc068.jpg
 
- MOTOR MOUNTS, pair - $20. New.
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zps0a162a01.jpg
 
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o716/gbelliard/1969%20GT%20Sportsroof/image_zpsde20b659.jpg
 
 
All prices are OBO, PayPal preferred - Shipping paid by the buyer.
 
Thanks!
 
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Good morning,
 
Could you guys tell me how this part is called in english, and where it can be found? It's the trim that goes under the steering column to hide the turning indicators switch wires. A friend of mine needs one back home but struggles to find it.
 
Thanks in advance!
 
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