For the Love for my Father, My 69 GTX Restoration

[moparnation74]

Now I can finally install some of the interior trim pieces....

A pillars were restored by Instrument Specialties...

The stainless dash trim pieces were polished

 

[moparnation74]

These are the 3 A pillar screws....

Short one goes on the underside of the dash. Longer one goes by the roof rail weatherstrip and the hard to find flat head goes on the dash in the door area..

 

[moparnation74]

Upper windshield trim piece was restored by Instrument Specialties.

Original hardware as shown....Make sure to fit each end properly in the A pillar trim.....

 

[The Rebel]

Lookin great Justin!

 

[moparnation74]

Original visors were redone by Dave Patik...The arms were done by Totally Auto...Original hardware as shown. I cannot find the sun visor tips for the life of me...

The sun visor arms have a part number and a (R or L) on them....

 

[khryslerkid]

Making you car look better than factory isn't correct is it?

Beautiful work!

 

[moparnation74]

Left side....

 

[moparnation74]

Steering column cover was done by Instrument Specialties....Original hardware as shown....The 2 long bolts is due to the lower dash pad...

Coat hooks were redone by Dave Patik...

Also installed the shoulder belts......

 

[moparnation74]

Installed the wiper blades....Notice the correct stampings 15B on the arms. The blade assemblies are the real deal NOS for 69...Notice the ribs on the blade and the Trico stamping..

I spent A LOT of time on the arms to get them back close to original finish....More time than you can imagine....For a part most don't even notice unless they are missing, lol....

Also be sure your system is in "Park" before you install them....

 

[moparnation74]

Installed the hardware in the ear piece for the front trim....Then a black adhesive was use to attach the roof rail weatherstrip to cover this...

 

[The Rebel]

Hey Justin. I noticed the #2 in the back. While working on my car today I had a #3 on the left side. What do they mean?

 

[oldbee]

Original visors were redone by Dave Patik...The arms were done by Totally Auto...Original hardware as shown. I cannot find the sun visor tips for the life of me...

The sun visor arms have a part number and a (R or L) on them....

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Guess you need to make better use of those sealable sandwich baggies,lol.

 

[oldbee]

Installed the wiper blades....Notice the correct stampings 15B on the arms. The blade assemblies are the real deal NOS for 69...Notice the ribs on the blade and the Trico stamping..

I spent A LOT of time on the arms to get them back close to original finish....More time than you can imagine....For a part most don't even notice unless they are missing, lol....

Also be sure your system is in "Park" before you install them....
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I bet ya the rt. arm is 1-2 knurls too low,lol...Wet w/shield they move a lot more back&forth. Hey, somebody has to keep you on the path! Jeff

 

[moparnation74]

I bet ya the rt. arm is 1-2 knurls too low,lol...Wet w/shield they move a lot more back&forth. Hey, somebody has to keep you on the path! Jeff

Nope....I cannot stand the wipers sitting up high, Pet peeve of mine.....Thats were they will always stay parked on a windshield that will never see water....lol...

I did do a dry test btw and thats where they always fall in park....Which is probably the last time they will come on.....

 

[moparnation74]

Guess you need to make better use of those sealable sandwich baggies,lol.

I went through 5 boxes of ziplock lol.....

 

[oldbee]

Moderators--is there a way we can pick an 'agree','like' and 'thanks' all at the same time?lol.

 

[moparnation74]

Hey Justin. I noticed the #2 in the back. While working on my car today I had a #3 on the left side. What do they mean?


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No clue...no one I know of has found out why and what they mean...I thought maybe second shift but who knows....

 

[oldbee]

Nope....I cannot stand the wipers sitting up high, Pet peeve of mine.....Thats were they will always stay parked on a windshield that will never see water....lol...

I did do a dry test btw and thats where they always fall in park....Which is probably the last time they will come on.....

Never say "never". AND if 'they' hit that gorgeous trim ur gonna be P.O'd.

 

[moparnation74]

Never say "never". AND if 'they' hit that gorgeous trim ur gonna be P.O'd.

I guarntee never.....lol....They will not hit the trim btw...I install these the same as all my previous resto's and the daily drivers in the past....It is a fine line but I am above it my friend...

Thanks for keeping an eye out....

 

[TUFCAT]

I guarntee never.....lol....They will not hit the trim btw...I install these the same as all my previous resto's and the daily drivers in the past....It is a fine line but I am above it my friend...

Thanks for keeping an eye out....

Justin I've been reading in batches and finally caught up.

This thread might go down in history as one the best (and most accurate) home built assembly plant matching cars out there.

I can't tell you how much I hate arrogance in some people and how it ruins most threads. Your thread has been truly enjoyable to read.

You'll be getting many more compliments. There's no question....and you've totally earned it.