1969 GT Sportsroof

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Now, moving to the front: torque boxes, portions of the frame rails and fender aprons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited December 26, 2013 by Guillaume69

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As we were at it, the inside of the frame rails were soaked with rust encapsulator. Same with the A-pillars.

 

The cowl was intact and solid. No need to go in there! Trunk lid will be simply replaced.

 

Finally, both doors and pass. side B-pillar needed custom attention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[70Nightmare 20]

Welcome and Merry Christmas to all. Looks like driving it in all weather conditions made the body rusty but glady your bringing her back to life again rust free.

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Thanks! Yes, that's the idea. Making sure she'll be ready for the 50th, and still in one piece for the 100th!

Edited December 26, 2013 by Guillaume69

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We took advantage of the rotisserie to take care of the undercoating. Every seam was sealed tight before we sprayed bed liner. I was looking for a "bullet proof" type of undercarriage.

 

 

 

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In the meantime, as both the front and rear ends were in really good shape, everything was sandblasted and powder coated. Very easy to put back stuff that had been there for a while before.

 

Of course, seals, bearings, dust boots and gaskets were replaced. The rear end was opened, cleaned and refurbished. I also replaced the drum brakes hardware. Looks very nice now.

 

Brake and fuel lines replaced. Brake hoses are all metal braided from Russell. More rigid and safe, IMO.

 

All in all, I must have spent over 100 hours standing in front of that sandblasting cabinet.

 

The original leaf springs were rebuilt with new shackles, bushings, etc. I put the 4 Koni Classics back, as they were in great shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Drums have been ceramic coated along with the headers (greater heat resistance).

 

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Here's the car going to the painter.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2013 by Guillaume69

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Where it is now being prepped for the painting. Blocking, priming, blocking... Along with all the panels, fenders, doors. Etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mustangstofear 608]

Looks good.

[Guillaume69 150]

Thanks! I am following your projects and looking at your parts with great interest!

[70Mach03 12]

Lot's of work being done to save that beauty. 45 years ago cars weren't build to last that long, but yours should last a 100 years plus now. Great job. Looking forward to the finished project.

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That's the beauty of it... Being able to use today's technology and materials to rebuild classic cars. I have always dreamed of owning a brand new 69 Mustang...

 

The engine now. 351W-2V. Took it apart to find out that it was in very good shape. Whoever broke it in did it very carefully. This power plant was babied. So the block was baked and cleaned. We still bored it 30 over to get the chambers nice and perfect. Stock heads were cleaned. Valves as well. Springs will be replaced. Crankshaft was in very good shape so just polished. And cam replaced by a roller cam from Howard Cams with greater lift than stock (.571 int / .577 exh). I can't wait to hear this!

 

I have decided to stay with my stock heads and 2-V intake. For now. 4-V aluminum intake, carb, and aluminum heads are of course in my mind. As of now, engine is waiting for new springs, push rods and rockers that will go in shortly before we put it back in the car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[RPM 1,190]

Very nice progress. Pretty blue exterior color.

 

Bob

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The color is no longer strictly "Acapulco Blue". It is a shade or two darker and looks more metallic as well. Name is "wave blue". In the sun light, it looks absolutely amazing!

Edited April 24, 2015 by Guillaume69

[GT350 16]

nice the colour is the same as my s code car

 

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S-code is a sweet ride! 390 is a big power plant... Painting has started here and yes that's the same color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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While the car body was being taken care of (media blasting in July, body work Sept through November, and body prep December until now...) I kept myself busy with all the things I took apart.

Heater box: radiator and hoses had already been replaced, a year ago or so. I just got the foam kit and the rest was refurbished.

 

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The windshield wipers motor assembly: no new parts here, only media blasting and refurbishing. You get really amazing results with a lot of elbow grease...

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The E-Brake pedal assembly:

 

 

 

 

 

[70mstang 11]

After a year or so of driving and and getting caught in the rain, cause I drive mine all over the place :) my 40+ year old wiper motor died.

 

So while you're in there you could put in a refurbished wiper motor from autozone and not have to take your car apart again in a year after swearing you'll never get caught in the rain ;)

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Front disc brakes calipers: those were in very decent shape, to include the pistons rubber dust boots. I got new caliper hardware and brake pads for this project.