Aquarius is on the way!

[Aquarius is on the way!]

Yep....That is for the power steering cylinder (frame side mount)

[Trunk weatherstrip question]

Actually just remembered I need to do mine. Any thoughts or things to note in order to achieve a nice and clean install ( besides where the seam goes)? I have yellow 3M glue (part no. 08001)

[Aquarius is on the way!]

Yeah....the divorce delay got in the way! Lol. All is good and we remain good friends. 

 

It it is good to be back!

PS: I incorrectly installed windshield last year and had it removed and installed professionally today. 3 people (professionals) refused to take out my carlite glass. They were all gung-ho until they came and saw the condition of the car.....they all said it couldn’t come out without cracking. The last guy with 31 years experience got it out in one piece.

[~1969 fan shroud clearance on 428]

Brian.....very interesting. Maybe it’s correct and I’m just over thinking it. It was getting to the point where I checking to see if I could somehow get the tail of the tranny lower on the cross member to make the whole motor tilt up in the front.

 

Dave

[~1969 speedo cable routing]

Awesome pics and info guys! Just have to reroute a little then he mounting holes should make more sense.

 

Dave

[~1969 speedo cable routing]

wondering if anyone pictures of a speedo cable in place without an installed motor or info on routing and placement of clips?

Dave

[~1969 fan shroud clearance on 428]

Using the original radiator and the original pads.  Thought about using a dremel to cut in some vertical slots but want to make sure I’m overlooking something.

[~1969 fan shroud clearance on 428]

Ok....I misplaced the original rubber pads for the lower mounts...and ordered new ones....so I can’t compare thicknesses. 

I will also check motor mounts to see if there are different holes to lower with.

 

thanks

[~1969 fan shroud clearance on 428]

Curious what people get for clearances from clutch fan blades to fan shroud on a 428. I seem to only have about 1/4” between the blades and shroud at the 6 O’clock position. I have a 1” gap at the top. My concern is that when the blades flex under load, they may hit the shroud.

Dave

[Brothers 69 Mach]

Hey Casey ! Long time! I’m pretty sure they were bolted on. We did these on a friends car in high school and I don’t recall any welding.  That’s a sweet color with the black stripe.

 

Dave

[Aquarius is on the way!]

In the final stretch.......

[~1969 clutch pedal return spring]

Hi all!

i have the baby blue clutch pedal return spring that needs correct install advice. I assume the coiled end attaches at the firewall , then does it go over or under the equalizer bar?

 

thanks in advance!

[Power Window Options]

You can order new door panels without the window crank hole.....in case you want to put the window switches in your center console.

[~1969 instrument cluster wiring]

Hi all, 

installing newly reconditioned instrument cluster(with new circuit board) and reconditioned underdash harness by midlife. I plugged the connector in the back and all I get is a left turn signal indicator and ALT light. Is this something I just have to play with?

[~ 1969 electical issue]

Thanks Randy!

[~ 1969 electical issue]

Does anyone know if the instrument cluster needs to be installed in order to get power to the ignition switch? l get under dash courtesy lights, deluxe seatbelt light and wipers. No power  to the horn or ignition switch.

 

Thanks

[Aquarius is on the way!]

4 hours ago, momentum said:

Did they also repainted the rest of the cluster, like the inner black part between those two chrome rings? Or was it just the plating? 

 

Thanks for helping out. I am looking to restore mine on the 428 too.

 

martin

Hi, 

They painted all the rings so it was ready for me to pop the gauges back in.

[Aquarius is on the way!]

After a major delay callled life.....I’m back in the saddle again.....

[~1969 battery cables...428, no air, Metuchen]

Great find!

[~1969 battery cables...428, no air, Metuchen]

Hey all, 

 

anyone know the correct way to route the negative battery cable and starter csble?’

 

thanks in advance, Dave

[Ram Air trim ring installation]

My trim ring had sone sort of gray strip body caulk that I had to clean out before repainting. 

[~ 1969 Building the mighty 428CJ : Tips and Tricks]

Getting back into the swing of things....

does anyone know what type of socket or fitting to fit on the oil pump shaft so I can put a drill on it to prime the oil system?

 

Dave

[New Headlights Setup?]

.....and the other reason for considering LEDis for the white halo ring ....but not sure about the look of the halo. 

[New Headlights Setup?]

It  looks like halogens with the relays that midlife recommended might be the way to go. I’ll still post any info I get from my contact at Cree.

[1969 Shelby GT350H Build]

Great work and progress!