JayEstes 172 Report post Posted February 23, 2016 Installed new stainless steel hood pin set on the 70 coupe. Now they make the originals on my 69 look like dirt. Another job on the list..... Changed out a blown brake light on the 69 Mach 1. Big day :) But I had to remove a busted throttle cable from my GSXR1000. Then drive across town to get a new one, then reinstall it and adjust it. That killed my day. I had come from a 120 mile ride, and the throttle cable broke 200 yards from my house. Lucky...in one way. I'd like to get some hood pins on my 69. Which set did you get. Can you post some pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted February 23, 2016 Installed new stainless steel hood pin set on the 70 coupe. Now they make the originals on my 69 look like dirt. Another job on the list..... Changed out a blown brake light on the 69 Mach 1. Big day :) But I had to remove a busted throttle cable from my GSXR1000. Then drive across town to get a new one, then reinstall it and adjust it. That killed my day. I had come from a 120 mile ride, and the throttle cable broke 200 yards from my house. Lucky...in one way. Lucky in multiple ways. My Victory is in hibernation for a few more months at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted February 23, 2016 I'd like to get some hood pins on my 69. Which set did you get. Can you post some pics? The Scott Drake stainless set. Nice enough, and they are copies of the oem Ford pins. here is a pic from the web.http://images.cjponyparts.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/d/hdpk22.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted February 23, 2016 Lucky in multiple ways. My Victory is in hibernation for a few more months at least. too bad. Hope your weather improves soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 23, 2016 Big day :) But I had to remove a busted throttle cable from my GSXR1000. Then drive across town to get a new one, then reinstall it and adjust it. That killed my day. I had come from a 120 mile ride, and the throttle cable broke 200 yards from my house. Lucky...in one way. Back in a prior life when I was a motor cop, the throttle cable broke when I was several miles from the motor garage. I found a small twig which I positioned to keep the throttle open so I could limp back in to get it replaced. First attempt was hardly more than an idle. second try was damn near full throttle. As it was a hot summer day and I was sweating pretty good, I stuck with the second one and hauled ass back in. To order to slow down or stop I'd just kill the ignition, then flip it back on when ready to go. It was quite the E ticket ride! More like having an on/off switch than a throttle, but a real kick to ride it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desertdave 11 Report post Posted February 23, 2016 Installed new stainless steel hood pin set on the 70 coupe. Now they make the originals on my 69 look like dirt. Another job on the list..... Changed out a blown brake light on the 69 Mach 1. Big day :) But I had to remove a busted throttle cable from my GSXR1000. Then drive across town to get a new one, then reinstall it and adjust it. That killed my day. I had come from a 120 mile ride, and the throttle cable broke 200 yards from my house. Lucky...in one way. Pictures?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Pictures?? sure. Of what ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desertdave 11 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 sure. Of what ? Of the pins you installed on the 70 coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 stock scott drake stainless pins. The 70 already had some skanky pins installed with R-pins. I replaced them in the same holes, since a new hood was not in the budget. So it is a 70 with 69 pins. this CJPP video shows it better than anything I could produce. However, I already had the pins located on the radiator support, so I did not use the hood bumper bracket, as shown in this video. Exact same pins. I think I will be getting another set for my Mach1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Installed new wheel.....More like a re-man Almost looks like it belongs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Almost looks like it belongs... Puh leeze! It definitely belongs.That looks outstanding! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 finally....after like 5 years finished the bolt in glass conversion. Sorry....no pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Long time no see Trinitys, glad you're still enjoying the Grande! 2 RPM and Trinitys reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smh00n 87 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 I spent around $600 and a couple of hours fitting new booster and master cylinder and now the brakes are just about *perfect*. The old setup by the previous owner was scary bad and like a light switch, on or off. Then spent more buying all new emergency brake cables front to back. This thing better appreciate all my spending :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 Passenger seat done with TMI covers yesterday. Today GW strut rods, new tie rods, and rubber boot over the PS arm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 51 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Successfully transplanted a '69 remote mirror controller on to a '70 remote mirror. Did destroy the '70 controller in the process though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Successfully transplanted a '69 remote mirror controller on to a '70 remote mirror. Did destroy the '70 controller in the process though. Sometimes you have to destroy to breed new life. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Mac 48 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Getting rid of my mismatched tires. Just ordered a new set; Continental Extremecontact DW (275-ZR40-17), (245-ZR40-17) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trinitys 134 Report post Posted March 6, 2016 Nothing crazy today, just a little wash, Polish, and cruise. I really need to get a new set of hood hinges and align this dang hood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 6, 2016 That's a great pic Trinitys! For sure one of the top 3 of a coupe I've seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 51 Report post Posted March 7, 2016 Took the windshield out today. Bought the Harbor Freight kit, two handles and a wire. The wire broke several times. Gave up and went at it with a utility knife. Came out without breaking, however, I considered breaking anyway since I'm going to replace it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted March 9, 2016 Welded frame patch at the passenger side front bumper mount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 51 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 Took out the seat risers today, about 60 spot welds. Used a combination of the Harbor Freight remover and a 4" grinder. Don't know if I'm using the wrong grinding wheel, but the HF tool was more efficient. Still on the first side of the bit and it's still going strong. Still learning how to judge the depth I need to drill, went all the way through on a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 Still learning how to judge the depth I need to drill, went all the way through on a few. Just takes practice (and sounds like you're getting alot lol). Even the best of us go through now and again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 Took out the seat risers today, about 60 spot welds. Used a combination of the Harbor Freight remover and a 4" grinder. Don't know if I'm using the wrong grinding wheel, but the HF tool was more efficient. Still on the first side of the bit and it's still going strong. Still learning how to judge the depth I need to drill, went all the way through on a few. I have the 3 1/4 electric cut off tool from harbor freight. I use the thin metal cutoff blades and hold it perpendicular to the spot weld and run it back and forth. You can normally see color change and the too layer will normally pop especially if you have some pressure under it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
