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    Need Help With Clutch Fork Release/push Rod Assembly.

    For my 1969 Mach 1, 390, I'm ready to install the clutch fork release /push rod. I have the rod, rounded-end adapter, rubber bushing, nuts. But I can't find info on the assembly order, how it installs into the clutch fork. The tiny illustrations in the Ford shop manual and a couple other books I...
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    Bell housing to transmission seal?

    I'm ready to reassemble...is there supposed to be a seal between the bell housing and transmission? Car: 69 Mach 1, 390 engine with 4 speed manual trans. Thanks.
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    Front coil spring seats - what is the proper finish?

    I'm replacing the front coil spring seats. The MCA judges manual states they should be "natural". But when I received the new ones from Scott Drake they were painted black. Which is the proper finish? BTW, I already sand blasted them and will either repaint them black with POR15, or treat with...
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    Need expert help: undercoating for my year/model?

    I posted this on another website (yes I am a bi-forum stanger :o ), but got no help yet. So I'm looking here.... I have been working on the undercarriage of my '69 Mach 1, and am ready to start sealing, priming, painting, etc. In reviewing the MCA Judging rule book I'm going for the...
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    I need a rotisserie....

    I decided to put my '69 Mach 1 up on a rotisserie for restoration. Don't want to build one (though there is good info on doing so). And don't want to buy a new one. So, does anyone know where I can rent one , or borrow one, or buy a used one...in central Utah. Any help and referals would be...
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    What's going on with my new suspension?

    What's going on with my new suspension, cut springs? I just had new suspension put on my 88 GT (see list below) a couple months ago; it's my daily driver. Now the back end sits a full inch lower than the front! The shop that did my work, work that has always proved reliable in the past, said...
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    What are these?

    Doing the resto job on my 69 Mach 1. After the steering column comes through the firewall ("A" in the photo) it looks like there is supposed to be a boot or something there on the lower part. If not, what color are those collars and the extending steering column supposed to be painted...
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    What color/finish is the cross member on '69 Mach?

    Ok, we got the part identified. Now, I just need to know what color or finish it's supposed to be...black, natural...? Thanks all.
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    What's this bar?

    What's this bar called? I know it's not the sway bar. It's under my '69 Mach 1. Thanks all.
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    Please help.. need color/finish info for parts restoration.

    As recommended to me in another post, I’m listing some specific parts that I would like color/finish help with: The pitman arm. The bracket/spindle that holds the pitman arm to the car body. Power steering control valve, and connecting/extension rod. Power steering gear box. Tie rod ends...
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    Need help with parts restoration.

    Need help with parts refinish/paint. I'm restoring the front end on my '69 Mach I, (still!). For the suspension parts, the MCA judging book (and Helms detailing guide) state: 'The following suspension parts are to be natural:'. So, I used POR-15 Metal Mask, 'bare metal finish' (silverish...
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    Can you identify this part?

    Front end restoration on my 69 Mach 1: This is a photo of one of the few parts off my car that didn't get tagged. Now, of course I can't remember what it is nor can I find it in my books. It's a pair, off the front end of the car, and the black rubber pads (one not pictured) in front go into...
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    Is stainless OK for restoration nuts & bolts?

    For my restoration project i'm not trying to make the car perfect concours, but would like to make it 'show' well and as much like original as possible. I plan to buy nut & bolt restoration kits from AMK and like the idea of stainless steel for longevity. Can anyone tell me if this would be a...
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    Caulk, sealer, or undercoating? Need info please

    Working on my '69 Mach 1. I've primed my frame and am ready to re-apply seam sealer, caulk, and or the black rubberized undercoating. I have some seam sealer in a tube, and I have some automotive strip caulking. But I'm not sure what was on the body to start with (see photo). It looks like...
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    Seeking shock/strut recommendations

    I have read lots about shocks and struts in these and other forums, but I can't figure out what works best for my situation. So, I'm seeking some recommendations and feedback. I have an 88 GT in very good shape, but I need to replace the shocks & struts. It's my daily driver; 40 miles r/t...
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