Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 I'm considering replacing the taillight panel on my 69 Mach 1. I've searched the web, and our forums here, but find very little. Can anyone provide? I changed out the whole radiator support assembly and both inner fenders on this car, so I'm confident I can do this. I just want some pictures or even a video as to were it is spot welded. Also, I see NPD has a Taillight Panel, "New Tooling, thicker metal. Can anyone comment? It's comparatively a little pricy. https://www.npdlink.com/product/panel-taillight-improved-repro-thicker-metal-new-tooling/147051/485 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Machspeed, Although the below links detail a 70 tail light panel replacement, the process is virtually identical. Hope this helps! http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2011/10/tail-light-panel-and-trunk-floor-part-1.html http://1970boss302.blogspot.com/2012/03/tail-light-panel-and-trunk-floor-part.html Regards, 1 Machspeed reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you, Sven!!! 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unilec 57 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Get yourself a decent spot weld remover tool, similar to this one. The center pin is spring loaded, but i still prefer to drill a small hole to stop it slipping. https://www.totaltools.com.au/99174-Toledo-Spot-Weld-Remover-10mm-313301?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8caLmYXC3gIVjYuPCh3OmwHTEAQYAiABEgK6lvD_BwE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 504 Report post Posted November 7, 2018 Machspeed, here is a pic from my 69 Coupe before I started welding in the new tail light panel. 1 Machspeed reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 Make sure you have a gasket on the decklid so you can see if it's sealing up before you weld the panel in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 85 Report post Posted November 8, 2018 22 hours ago, Machspeed said: Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you, Sven!!! Very welcome! If you hit any snags just give a shout! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/7/2018 at 7:42 PM, mustangstofear said: Make sure you have a gasket on the decklid so you can see if it's sealing up before you weld the panel in. Speaking of the deck lid, where the tail panel meets quarter extension, where the deck lid gasket would lay if the lid is closed, mine had brazing in there. Is that something ford did or a previous owner? Looking at mike65’s pic, it would be about where his welding cable is laying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 346 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 29 minutes ago, shelbyshelby said: Speaking of the deck lid, where the tail panel meets quarter extension, where the deck lid gasket would lay if the lid is closed, mine had brazing in there. Is that something ford did or a previous owner? Looking at mike65’s pic, it would be about where his welding cable is laying Ford brazed that area to fill the gap so water won't get in. That panel between trunk and rear window has also brazing where it joins to the quarter panel. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Thank you, friends. Really appreciate your responses to my query!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted November 9, 2018 Ford used it all over the body . 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 And it a pain in the butt if you want to mig weld the area Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 What seems to be better mig the seam shut and grind it flush or braze it back? Anybody have a pic of the seam mig’d shut? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,153 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 If you are careful a mig will make a clean weld ,screw up and it is hard to hide ,i like to mig it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 346 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Brazing takes less heat which means less warping. Also, with brazing, the filler material is wicked inside the joint (like solder does), no wicking when welding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 346 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 One more thing, if the part has brazing material left on it (like when you are attaching a new panel to old panel that was brazed) you have to grind all of the brazing material, because you can't weld on to braze. If all of the parts are new, you can mig the gap, but if there is brazing left on one of the panels, I would braze that joint because it is difficult to remove all the brazing material wicked into nicks and folds etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted November 10, 2018 Just mig weld it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason69coupe 0 Report post Posted August 4 On 11/7/2018 at 12:28 PM, Mike65 said: Machspeed, here is a pic from my 69 Coupe before I started welding in the new tail light panel. Know this was posted years ago, but did you replace the taillight mounting brackets that weld it to the quarters? If so, where did you get them from? Can't find them anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 192 Report post Posted August 4 11 hours ago, Jason69coupe said: Know this was posted years ago, but did you replace the taillight mounting brackets that weld it to the quarters? If so, where did you get them from? Can't find them anywhere. Is this what you are speaking of? https://www.kentuckymustang.com/exterior/body-sheet-metal/trunk-area/trunk-corner-fastback-lh-1969-1970-dynacorn.html#/filter:year:1969 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason69coupe 0 Report post Posted August 4 27 minutes ago, det0326 said: Is this what you are speaking of? https://www.kentuckymustang.com/exterior/body-sheet-metal/trunk-area/trunk-corner-fastback-lh-1969-1970-dynacorn.html#/filter:year:1969 Yes but for the coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 192 Report post Posted August 4 52 minutes ago, Jason69coupe said: Yes but for the coupe. Not sure about the coupe. I seem to remember a thread on here a few years ago about that. i don't think it was being made at that time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 192 Report post Posted August 4 where are you located. I know a place( upper NC) that might have a donor part Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason69coupe 0 Report post Posted August 4 36 minutes ago, det0326 said: where are you located. I know a place( upper NC) that might have a donor part I'm in Texas but will pay shipping for both left and right sides Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 192 Report post Posted August 4 3 hours ago, Jason69coupe said: I'm in Texas but will pay shipping for both left and right sides I have a message to him. He said he would look over is yard nand see what he could find. His name is Scotty Strickland and is on facebook. He lives up around Oxford NC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason69coupe 0 Report post Posted August 4 Just now, det0326 said: I have a message to him. He said he would look over is yard nand see what he could find. His name is Scotty Strickland and is on facebook. He lives up around Oxford NC OK please let me know, thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
