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  1. 69machmike

    Stripped Crank threads and cracked Crank Shaft Ring at end (what is it called?)

    Hi, I'm finishing up re-sealing my engine. I have found a few things the engine builder did me dirty on. Really dirty... They stripped 2 of the 3" of threads on the crankshaft for my Harmonic Balancer. (this is making it extremely difficult to re-install) Which is fine once the balancer is...
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    Wanting to replace my BOSS 351C Engine Harmonic Balancer - Questions about 'Balance?'

    351C harmonic Balancer question: After 20ish years of my engine sitting wrapped in plastic. I feel this is a good time to replace the aging balancer with a new one. It is really old and has been sitting for 20 years. I have just refreshed ALL of the engine gaskets this week: (Oil Pan, Timing...
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    1969 / 70 mach 1 Window Run to body shell upper - Does this attachment require a U-Nut? Also, which run is hing side vs handle side?

    Hi, I am replacing the entirety of my inner door workings on my mach 1. I have 2 questions about the window runs: The Window runs attach to the door shell (naturally). I found a kit with hardware bolts hurrah! The smaller golden bolts attach to the under side of the shell (easy). The upper...
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    1969 / 1970 Window Regulator to Door shell Nut / Bolts kit or sizes?

    Hi, I'm replacing the entire inside of my 1969 mach 1 doors and have a few technical questions. The bolts and nut to attach the window regulators to the inner door shell. What length are they? My guess is they are: 1/4" - 20 maybe 1/2" long? I do not have the originals to compare them to...
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    What To Ask? 1969 Mach 1

    I haven't posted much in awhile. Life got interesting. 2 kids and it appears I need to move for a new job. So my beloved Mach 1 which is mere weeks from completion has to be sold. :( My question: How much should I ask for this? The cars history: Purchased for 8k in 1990 from Wakeeny Kansas...
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    New Front Disks (stock replacement) for 69 mach 1

    I am at the point of replacing my front disks on the mach-1. some interesting things have come up and I am looking for some suggestions. End Goal Because the whole front disk system is pretty much trashed after the complete media blasting of the car. I am looking to replace rotors, lines...
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    I pulled a stupid. Need a part location

    I finished up the floor pan and forgot to weld in the parking brake idler bracket. I sealed and painted over the correct location marks I had so exactly marked. I could use a picture of the proper orientation and location for a 1969 mustang. This is really embarrassing. I could use a nice...
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    correct PPG paint code for engine bay 1969 mach1?

    I was wondering if anyone had the correct paint code for the semi-gloss engine compartment in PPG paint. Because I have primered using the PPG red Oxide I would prefer to not mix product brands. Thanks in advance Mike
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    1969 mach-1 Restoration hours 9-25

    Well, Here are some more pictures. I decided to replace the whole floor pan. I removed the suspension for restoration etc. It really took a bit longer than I anticipated. Wire wheeling the underbody was insanity. I got it really clean, but good lord was I dirty. I looked like a coal miner who...
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    To Paint or not to Paint, that is....

    Ok, I am really torn here. I have a Blue Thunder 351C4v manifold that is just not coming completely clean. I love both the natural aluminum color, but I also love corporate blue. I also just received a flow-cooler water pump (can't get enough cooling for the Cleveland). It has a great...
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    Suggestions: Pullsed spot weld holes

    Suggestions: Pulled out a few spot weld holes So I was removing the floor of the mustang last night and a few locations where I drilled the spot welds still pulled out and left holes. Clearly I cannot weld in these locations now. This coupled with a bit of rust damage has me considering a...
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    suggestions: oil pump hitting pan baffle

    I am installing my new oil pan (reproduction) on the 351C and the baffle seems to be hitting my oil pump. Of course this makes installation of the pan impossible. It appears It is about 1/4"->1/2" before I could seal the pan. Should I cut the baffle Bend the Baffle or should I...
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    engine compartment measurements 1969 - help?

    Ok, I have searched the bowels of the internet to no avail (including this site). I cannot get the specs for the measurements for the inner fender aprons/radiator support etc for a 1969 mustang. I have mine squared up pretty well (1mm off n diagonals). I am wondering if anyone has the...
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    69 mach-1 restoration hours 1-8

    mach-1 restoration hours 1-18 - updated Well, I guess new quarter panels are probably the way to go here…. I had the car media blasted. It’s been 20 years since the last time I “fixed” the mustang. In many ways I am glad that drunk hit the car. Now I have to fix this piece of history...
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    Need a picture of Bellhousing and clutch EQ bar

    I need a picture of an Equalizer bar attaching to the bellhousing on a 1969 or 1970 MT with a Cleveland or probably any other engine. I cannot get the EQ bar pivot to sit properly for this connection. Non of the blow-up style diagrams show what I am looking for. I need to see the piece...
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    New tire size suggestions

    OK, So I am looking for new rubber for my magnum 500s (15x7). What I had on my stang issues such as, suspension grooved the inner from tires. The rear tires would skim the wheel well on tight turns. I found these issues as I have been rebuilding my car from the ground up. Current setup...
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    Great Paint shops in Colorado?

    Just curious if anyone has any highly recommended shops that paint. I hope to be ready for the fit and paint within a month. I found one place that does amazing work; however a 17k paint job is out of my budget. Mike
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    Once in a lifetime - non staged photo

    This photo is what made me decide to start working on my Mustang again. It was the summer of 1999 or 2000. We were having a car show at Buckley Air force Base in Colorado "Wings and Wheels". Everyone was having their cars picture taken with the p51 mustang (I made it through the line very...
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    Red Oxide Primer - undercarriage question

    I have blasted my undercarriage and am cleaning up the frame rails and preparing for a coating. I would like to use the "Red Oxide Promer" to get that nice original look. However, I would like to really treat the car with a good rust froom seal first. Has anyone done this before spraying with...
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    Top Loader Linkage

    Ok, Hopfully I can describe this without the use of pictures. Originally my mach 1 had been converted to a racer. The shifter linkage has been moved about 4-5" left of the correct location. They had placed spacers along the transmission (before the shifter) which accomplished (what they...
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