69 gtx

[Hemirunner]

View attachment 402641 So the line routing will look something like this. I'll run hard lines from the condenser up and over where the hose in the lower left is. That way the AC hoses will lay right with the heater hoses. I'll start ordering fittings and line after I get the radiator and condenser set for the last time. I think after my 5th trip to the parts store I may have the right belts for everything! I was thinking of doing the AC lines in braided line so they wouldn't be so big and bulky. But I'm not sure if that'd look good. What do you guys think.

I know a lot of guys run a setup like that but I'm going for the passenger side low mount option!

 

[69 GTX]

Picked up a new voltage regulator from Autozone last night. I saw where guys use this one and attach the OEM black cover on it to make it look OEM. Also the have a promo where they will give you 10$ store credit for old car batteries (5 per trip) so looks like I will be bringing in some of the ones I have setting around .

 

[69 GTX]

BeeKeeper was kind enough to decode my fender tag.
RS23:
Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite
Special, GTX
2 Door Hardtop

L9G: 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1969
St. Louis, MO, USA

: Sequence number

E86: 440 cid 4 barrel V8 (High Performance) 375hp
D32: Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
B5: Bright Blue Metallic Exterior Color
B5: Roof
P6D Trim - Basic, Cloth/Vinyl Bucket Seats, Unknown Color
B7: Unknown Int. Door Frames
128: Build Date: 28th JAN
: Order number

A01: Unknown Top Color
A04: Basic (Radio) Group
C21: Center Front Seat Cushion
C55: Bucket Seats
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers

L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M33: Body Side Moldings
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V1X: Unknown
V6W: Longitudinal Stripes, White

END: End of Sales Codes

I found a buddy seat which was missing, and went with the red stripe instead of red because I thought it tied in better with the grille & trunk panel.

 

[69 GTX]

Does anyone know where the A12 code would have appeared on the fender tag? I was thinking of getting a separate one made that said A12 & the code for the red stripe. To put on the car. I know it wasn't a option but thought it would be a nice touch for those that like to look at those tags. I'm sure I'll get lots of, hey they didn't make these....

 

[69 GTX]

So had a good weekend on the car, finally got all the right belts. Make sure to put the belts on before the fan if you can. Also the lower radiator hose to make your life easier.

The easiest way to do this I found was to get the first bolt started about 2 -3 threads then pull the fan back out to start the next one. Once you get the next bolt in the hole push the fan in to put pressure on the head of the bolt while you thread it in, repeat.

 

[69 GTX]

So once I got the radiator and shroud installed I had some pretty good gaps at the top and bottom. I used some 1/2 inch self adhesive foam. It filled the gap nicely.

 

[69 GTX]

Here's a reference picture.

 

[69 GTX]

So here is the voltage regulated I got from auto zone and the oem. I removed the covers for a switcharoo.

 

[69 GTX]

I put some silicone around the edge to glue it.

 

[69 GTX]

 

[69 GTX]

I bought this for the alum. radiator/waterpump.

 

[69 GTX]

Here's a picture of the foam filling the gap on shroud.

 

[69 GTX]

Anyone have a extra filter nut that holds the pump on the windshield washer resivoir. I didn't get on with the motor & and can't seem to find one.

 

[69 GTX]

It's starting to look like a engine compartment now.

 

[moparjohnny]

It's starting to look like a engine compartment now.
View attachment 404032

very nice job tim.

 

[440+6]

Looking good!

 

[threewood]

BeeKeeper was kind enough to decode my fender tag.
RS23:
Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite
Special, GTX
2 Door Hardtop

L9G: 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1969
St. Louis, MO, USA

: Sequence number

E86: 440 cid 4 barrel V8 (High Performance) 375hp
D32: Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
B5: Bright Blue Metallic Exterior Color
B5: Roof
P6D Trim - Basic, Cloth/Vinyl Bucket Seats, Unknown Color
B7: Unknown Int. Door Frames
128: Build Date: 28th JAN
: Order number

A01: Unknown Top Color
A04: Basic (Radio) Group
C21: Center Front Seat Cushion
C55: Bucket Seats
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers

L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M33: Body Side Moldings
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V1X: Unknown
V6W: Longitudinal Stripes, White

END: End of Sales Codes

I found a buddy seat which was missing, and went with the red stripe instead of red because I thought it tied in better with the grille & trunk panel.

My 69 GTX is a St. Louis car as well! Mine has a code for the optional rust package lmao.

 

[threewood]

View attachment 403836 So here is the voltage regulated I got from auto zone and the oem. I removed the covers for a switcharoo.

I have 3 or 4 of the solid state ones from a seller on ebay. Switched over my 62 and running the same setup on my 69.

By the way, where does that anode screw in? Great idea as I have an aluminum radiator and water pump.

 

[showard]

That looks very nice. It is coming together.

 

[Hemirunner]

It's starting to look like a engine compartment now.
View attachment 404032

Looks great! The AC compressor fits nicely under the air cleaner base.