Len69Coupe

I'll check my local parts place. I also checked out the Opentracker as well. Nice product. Thanks guys. Edit: here is the correct 2nd one http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/Mustang/Steering/Idler-Arm-Bushings-Brackets/Idler-Arm-1967-1970-Mustang-Cougar-with-Manual-Steering.axd Over twice the price for the Moog. And Advance wants over $100. They're nuts.

So I'm rebuilding (still) the steering on my manual steering 69. The seals are shot on the idler arm and I thought I'd replace them, but might as well replace the arm right? Several sites show different arms for the manual steering: this http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/Mustang/Steering/Idler-Arm-Bushings-Brackets/Idler-Arm-1967-1970-Mustang-Cougar-with-Manual-Steering.axd and this http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/Mustang/Steering/Idler-Arm-Bushings-Brackets/Idler-Arm-1967-1970-Mustang-Cougar-with-Manual-Steering.axd The 2nd one is a Moog and looks more like mine, but which is correct? Is the cheaper one that crappy? Here's mine:

Thanks.

Ok thanks. I guess I'll measure the old UCA's and compare those dimension's to the new. I really didn't have to jack around with those caps, but I want to make sure I put it back together correctly. All adjustments to the caps and spot welds should be made before installing them right?

So I bought the front end rebuild kit from Mustang's Unlimited, which included the UCA's, LCA's, spring perches etc. Should the UCA's be ready to install? I shouldn't have to adjust the caps right? I've read when you rebuild them you should spot weld the caps. Do I need to do this on new UCA's? I also ordered the Shelby Drop template :)

Great! Thanks for the help.

So if I do the Shelby 1" drop do I need to do the wedge kit? Oh, and is the Shelby drop recommended on manual steering? I'd hate to increase how hard the steering turns.

Thanks. I hope I can find a good alignment shop when the time comes.

Thanks. That's was what I was thinking. Still debating the Shelby drop. I'd read that for regular street driving that it's not really necessary. Did you notice a difference? Thanks for the info. Hmmm... the ball joints had been replaced previously and with the exception of the boots were in good shape. When I removed that UCA though I could feel play from left to right. Could be the reason the shims were needed. Thanks all.

So I'm in the process of doing a front end rebuild and when I went to remove the drivers side UCA I noticed shims behind the rear part of the UCA. I'm guessing these are for alignment. After I get the car back together I will have an alignment done anyway, but should I reinstall these when I install the new UCA or leave them out?

That's it Bob, thanks. Like Brian, I thought it would be called something like a distribution block, but it's just referred to as a rear brake hose. Weird. Thanks fellas. Len

Anyone know the official name for the doohickey thing that the rear left and right brake lines hook up to? It's held on by the axle vent. I searched and searched and can find photos, but can't find the actual part to buy.

Check your fuse block. I messed with mine for a week (changed switch and wires)because they didn't work and it turned out to be corrosion on the connectors where the fuse is. I couldn't believe it!

You mean these? http://www.cjponyparts.com/window-molding-clip-12-pin-on-type-1966-1973/p/HW247/

Yep, be careful. I just did this last weekend and cracked my windshield:hammer:. I couldn't believe how easy it cracked.

Thanks for the motor mounts. Great seller!

A little help please. My 69 Coupe has the 250 I6 and I will be installing a 95 302 from an Explorer. Will my 250 motor mounts work? If not, which 302 mounts do I need? Also, I'll be installing a T-5 at the same time. Can I buy a driveshaft yoke from a Mustang with a T-5 and use that or do I have to use the one T-5 conversion places sell. Just trying to save a few dollars on that piece, actually, a lot of dollars:turned:

I haven't removed my front windshield yet, so I'm not sure of the difference. I've searched and read (and read, and read) and everyone is saying the front and rear are a different length on a Coupe. Zanado is the only person I've heard saying they actually bought some.

Is this them? http://www.npdlink.com/store/products/product-152027-0.html?shop_by_year=1969 It says "Window Molding Clip Kit Front", but in the description it says front and rear. It never says which model they are for though. They look a little shorter than the ones I have.

I've looked in their catalog and can't find any for a 69 Coupe. I can't look at their website because my Flash is screwed up. I'll see if I can access their site from work.

Looks like 1 1/8. Thanks.

I've been searching for the upper rear window molding clips for a 69 Coupe, but like a lot of the stuff for the coupe, they aren't reproduced. Will the 67-68 clips http://www.cjponyparts.com/cp-rr-top-window-mldg-clips-6-1967-1968/p/HW635/ work? They look like they may be a little shorter. I have 3 of the 4 originals. If worse comes to worse I'll reinstall with just the 3.

I went to a local glass shop and he cut a mirror down and glued it over the old one. You tell it if you look close, but it looks really good.

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