Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) 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 ;) That is a very sound advice!! I guess I put the old back in because I was so impressed with the yellow markings with dates and all still being on it... I'll think about it when I put the car back together. Thanks 70mstang. Edited January 20, 2014 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Another really nice project is the clutch and brake pedal assembly. Here, I went for bearings to replace the original bushings that were, well... dead! These bearings, once spot welded, will never go anywhere. I can't wait to test the new feel under my feet. Edited January 20, 2014 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) The dash: was in pretty good condition as I had already replaced my original, which was completely beyond salvation, by an other original that I found for $50, back in 97. That one only had a couple cracks and needed overall cleaning. Now was the perfect time to finally do this. Color is dark blue metallic, and I used dye, as this is soft vinyl material. Edited January 20, 2014 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 A really nice thing I found out about this car when I took the doors apart is that a previous owner had made the conversion to the 70 bolted glass windows. With that, I only had to clean a bit and replace the rubber, to get everything looking almost like new! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Just looked trough your thread, Guillaume69. Fantastic attention to detail in your resto. Makes me realize the bar is set high on this forum.Your work is inspiring for me on my restoration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Thanks for a very kind comment! Looking at other projects is always a great source of inspiration for me as well. Now this one is a bigger project: the under dash structure... It took me longer, and more thinking, as I was not an expert in electricity by all means. So I started by cleaning the under dash wiring harness in order to assess it. I found it in relatively good shape, so after locating all the "irregularities", I used a meter and my welder to put it back to normal. It was all about finding cut wires, their origin and destination. It worked pretty well so far. The structure was media blasted before being epoxy primed and repainted. Edited April 24, 2015 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 And as I was putting that new radio in, I started thinking about audio in general. The package tray looked good, just a little dirty. So getting it nice and sleek wasn't a big deal as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Obviously, when you work on the under dash, you have the instrument cluster not far. For that project, I wanted to refresh it, and give it a hint of modernity. I never thought the lenses or the light bulb covers would need to be replaced. When I got them out, well, I found out... Even though the car was not originally built for export (DSO 44), it must have been sent to Europe (Switzerland, where I found it) very early, as it is equipped with a real, factory, km/h speedometer. I find this way cool! Edited January 21, 2014 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 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. Top shelf work young man, congrats. Might I ask, how in the world did you remove the fan from the motor shaft without destroying the fan, like I did? Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 I must have been luckier than you Bob: I simply untightened the little Allen screw that ties it to the shaft, and then the hole thing gently slid out. Yours might have been rustier or something, may be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach427 10 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Excellent attention to the details there! Regarding the bolt in door windows, I recall reading years ago, probably in Mustang Monthly, that the bolt in windows were a running change made late in the '69 model year. Judging by the late June of 69 date stamps on your heater and wiper motors, your Mustang must fall into this category. Your car was likely built with these bolt in widows installed at the factory. I'd be curious to see the build date on your car, probably a month or so after those date stamps on the motors. Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Allan, the car's VIN ends by 222550, which means it was among the last 69s to be built in Dearborn, as you guessed. The scheduled build date is 16 July 1969 (16G). I read it was a popular mod for the windows back then, but never knew that some might have come out of the assembly line with 70's windows. That's very interesting, thanks! G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Paint is coming along pretty nice. I didn't see it personally in the sun, but it looks really sparkling! Edited January 22, 2014 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 nice! I look forward to seeing the GT stripes on the fastback. I've been debating wether or not to add them to mine :) Car looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Hi, Do you know whether anyone reproduces the metric speedometer face?? I've never seen one before. It would be handy here in Australia as we are metric also. Beautiful car, it'll be stunning when its finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Shaun, Check here: http://www.whitegauges.net/products/1969%252d1970-Ford-Mustang-White-Face-Gauges.html They do all kinds of custom orders, really cool. I paid $19 (US) for my set. G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 46 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Hi, Do you know whether anyone reproduces the metric speedometer face?? I've never seen one before. It would be handy here in Australia as we are metric also. Beautiful car, it'll be stunning when its finished I unfortunately don't have an answer for you. I've got mph only, so I frequently have to test my quick mph-to-kph math skills :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I unfortunately don't have an answer for you. I've got mph only, so I frequently have to test my quick mph-to-kph math skills :) Sorry for the thread hijack! I'm pretty good on the math but my wife will have troubles if she has to drive (80's child). Mustangs of Melbourne here in oz do a metric decal for a 68 but I'm not sure if it will fit. I have heard Dakota Digital are releasing the VHX series in metric but my wallet needs to fatten up a bit first!!! Thanks Guillaume, I will check it out Edited January 24, 2014 by shaun071 added text Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I brought her home yesterday. It's a really wonderful feeling. The reaction of my wife and kids makes it even better... This car is definitely part of the family! The doors, hood, fenders and trunk lid have not been sprayed yet. But I already have lots to do with that shell back in the garage. Edited January 24, 2014 by Guillaume69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 Hi, Do you know whether anyone reproduces the metric speedometer face?? I've never seen one before. It would be handy here in Australia as we are metric also. Beautiful car, it'll be stunning when its finished The Tachman can convert to km/h. Guillaume69: That paint is gorgeous.:thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 I am starting to put her back together today. That's very exciting! There's so much to do that I don't know where to start! More to follow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 I am starting to put her back together today. That's very exciting! There's so much to do that I don't know where to start! More to follow... Start with sound deadening and electrical harness ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
