Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I took my 69 on vacation a few years ago ,up through Santa Rosa and up through Lake county where we camped out for a week .Had a blast driving through the country ,The area around Lake county is oak trees and just beautiful .The curvy roads was a kick in the but to drive .Any drive through the country is a good time . I have to get mine finished ...soon . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Bee you tee full! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Cars look great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 USAA finally sent us their check. It took 8 months, tons of stress and useless discussions over the phone, but they finally paid and they did cover all my expenses and a little more. Amen! ;-) G 2 SWPruett and Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 All's well that ends well. Congrats! It sure makes for a Happier Thanksgiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 This shot is beautiful. That ass end on the 69 is just stunning! I live about an hour from our local vineyard area. It's pretty easy to go for a cruise and drink some wine and eat some nice food for the day or weekend. Actually my avatar photo is from doing just that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 Here is another proof that 69 Mustangs are the purest. This is just raw muscle car DNA... 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 I am in love with my 69. Springtime feelings. LOL 2 mwye0627 and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Gorgeous!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 On 3.11.2015 at 6:17 AM, Guillaume69 said: A couple more pics. Man, do I love this car! I love this picture. It captures the essence of the '69 Mustangs. It just looks like it was built for speed, and it looks hungry with that open-mouth sharknose design. Keep them pictures coming, watching them gives me inspiration to get my car back on the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Great looking car, tough but with style all its own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 28, 2017 20 hours ago, fvike said: I love this picture. It captures the essence of the '69 Mustangs. It just looks like it was built for speed, and it looks hungry with that open-mouth sharknose design. Exactly. Like some kind of apex Asphalt Predator... G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Hello fellow 69 brothers! Long time since I last posted about my 69. It’s doing greater than ever with my last little mod. As a matter of fact, I finally took the time to mount those roller spring perches I had bought a year or so ago. I went for a 300 miles trip this weekend and I couldn't be happier. With the rest on the front end nicely rebuilt during during the restoration of the car, those actually make for an impressive feel on the road, even the rough back country ones. The front feels « light », steering (manual) is very accurate and last but not least: NO MORE SQUEAKING!! I am so impressed with these from Opentrackerracing that I will gradually convert the entire front end suspension to their roller product line: UCA, LCA. Pricey but man, what a feeling! G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Nice parts there, and yes they are pricey to get down here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Guillaume69, I would put the bolts for the upper ball joint on top, nuts on bottom; in case nuts get loose and fall out, the bolts will stay. Also, +5 to +6 degrees of caster makes the car more stable. You need to modify UCA or get a modified UCA for more caster. I am going to write a DYI to modify the UCA for more caster soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Aslanefe, Thanks for a great advice! I’ll arrange that asap. I wonder why I did not see that myself... The front end geometry is just amazing. Best I ever had on my car in 22 years. It was done by a local “front end voodoo wizard”, back where I was in NW FL. Vannoy’s Tires was the name of that shop. Done 3 years ago and still feels amazing. Car drives in a straight line, whatever the speed is. I shouldn’t say this, but I hit 140 mph on the highway this weekend, to give the motor a little “shake” and get the pipes fresh and clean. Had a passenger with me who couldn’t believe we were that fast. Felt like 90-100, no more. I also cleaned it today. First time I did the engine bay, since the car was restored (11k miles now). God, I love that car!! G 3 SWPruett, fvike and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Kudos G. With the length of this thread, I can't remember If you did the Arning/Shelby UCA 1" drop. If not, it's pretty much needed for a good handling car, and very easy to do. Happy motoring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Open Tracker (OT) roller perches, OT DYI Roller UCA kit w/boxing, OT DYI roller LCA kit w/boxing, Arning Drop, Prothan upper spring and strut rod bushings. TransAm lower tower dog bone brace. Hoping it will ride nice. :-) View my build photo album by clicking on the image Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, RPM said: Kudos G. With the length of this thread, I can't remember If you did the Arning/Shelby UCA 1" drop. If not, it's pretty much needed for a good handling car, and very easy to do. Happy motoring! Nope, RPM, no Arning drop on that 69. Never felt the need for it. A friend of mine just did it on his 68 Fastback. I’ll see how that feels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, 69ShelbyGT350H said: Open Tracker (OT) roller perches, OT DYI Roller UCA kit w/boxing, OT DYI roller LCA kit w/boxing, Arning Drop, Prothan upper spring and strut rod bushings. TransAm lower tower dog bone brace. Hoping it will ride nice. :-) My bet is that not only will it ride well, but it’ll do so for a long time as well. That’s what quality parts bring you: longevity! Now I am jealous... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Guillaume69 said: Aslanefe, Thanks for a great advice! I’ll arrange that asap. I wonder why I did not see that myself... The front end geometry is just amazing. Best I ever had on my car in 22 years. It was done by a local “front end voodoo wizard”, back where I was in NW FL. Vannoy’s Tires was the name of that shop. Done 3 years ago and still feels amazing. Car drives in a straight line, whatever the speed is. I shouldn’t say this, but I hit 140 mph on the highway this weekend, to give the motor a little “shake” and get the pipes fresh and clean. Had a passenger with me who couldn’t believe we were that fast. Felt like 90-100, no more. I also cleaned it today. First time I did the engine bay, since the car was restored (11k miles now). God, I love that car!! G 1 Miss mine very much. Seeing yours takes me back to my teens. Photo taken in 1979. Mustang totaled by a Chevy truck doing 50mph that failed to yield right of way 1981. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Yeah, I had a taste of that kind of situation too. I was able to rescue the car, even though the insurance companies had other plans for it. I fought hard and eventually won, but it’s a rough memory. I feel your pain! It was a GT, wasn’t it? How old where you back then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69ShelbyGT350H 61 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Guillaume69 said: Yeah, I had a taste of that kind of situation too. I was able to rescue the car, even though the insurance companies had other plans for it. I fought hard and eventually won, but it’s a rough memory. I feel your pain! It was a GT, wasn’t it? How old where you back then? I was 18, officially my 2nd car but only by 1 week. Gulfstream Aqua, 351w 4bbl 4 speed close ratio top loader with an open 3.0 9". No PS, PB or AC. It was a driver! I bought it back from the insurance company, but everything was bent. Roof, floor, all 4 fenders. I stripped it and the mangled body went to the crusher. Might have done things differently today. I hate to see it gone but at least I got an upgrade. From there I purchased my 69 428CJ Mach 1. I sold it to a friend, hated to see that one go as well, but well, the 69 ShelbyGT350 was/is my dream car. Edit: yes, it was a real GT. I even got the argent 14" rims, trim rings and GT caps for it. View my GT350 build photo album by clicking on the image Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 Holy crap! Did you get hurt? Your car was probably a twin sister of mine, except for the color and a 2 barrel carb (H-code). GT, manual 4-speed toploader close ratio, 3.00 9’ rear end, no AC, no PS. And it does make for a wonderful driver! Today it has a 4 barrel 600 CFM Edel carb atop of a Weiand Stealth intake, and a mild cam. Still has its original Windsor heads, which tend to be somewhat restrictive, or so I feel. Still making 300+hp at the rear wheels, and plenty of torque! And I too got the car with its original GT wheels. Sold them for Torque Trust 15 years ago. I should have kept them on shelf. Very stupid move... G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
