Well, that's a darn sight better than a "Participation Award"
Looking really sharp now Justin.
For the Love for my Father, My 69 GTX Restoration
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Looking really sharp now Justin.
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Major work happening around here, lol.....
The cheap plastic bulkhead connector had to be replaced...So I got that wrapped up...I have taken I do not know how many off through the years and of course the one on the X breaks on both sides...I barely pried back and snap....Easy replacement but just irritating...
Got my visor tips on...
Installed one dash lower plastic cover. The other one crack during restoration at IS and another is in process getting done....
The cheap plastic bulkhead connector had to be replaced...So I got that wrapped up...I have taken I do not know how many off through the years and of course the one on the X breaks on both sides...I barely pried back and snap....Easy replacement but just irritating...
Got my visor tips on...
Installed one dash lower plastic cover. The other one crack during restoration at IS and another is in process getting done....
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Tom
You are correct they are extremely hard to find in good shape/restorable. I am doing the best I can in my little garage and el cheapo tools....lol....
Thanks for the compliments my friend!
Justin
Yeah I know what you mean I had those but were cracked. I got a set, then decided to go with AC.
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The issue with those are obvious is screws and plastic....not a good marriage. My other one was good until the stripping/plastic chrome process occurred. Which is very stressful on these old plastics.....
Glad to see your back to a Sticky again!
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Thanks to the GREAT Richard Cranium I might ad. Someone had to shame the board Lord's and it might as well be me.
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I put it on my "sticky" just for you my friend!Thanks to the GREAT Richard Cranium I might ad. Someone had to shame the board Lord's and it might as well be me.
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I looked everywhere for those lower dash bezels for my 68. The original ones were not restorable. The 68 ones were different than the 69s you have. At least they repop those. I finally found one in Arkansas then the other from Tony’s Parts. Not cheap - for cheap plastic!
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I have a mint pair of 68's(if your referring to the ribbed ones)....btw...
There are 2 types in 69.....mine are not flat black they are transparent and show ribs....originals are hard to find...The ones you are referring to as reproductions are the ones that are a flat black with plastic chrome.....
There are a slight handful of repop parts on this car and those will eventually be replaced..Some I have already replaced....
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Your X is obviously a “factory” car. I’ve been following the thread for a time. Looking for tips too. My bezels are not the ribbed ones either - they are shiny black transparent plastic. My car is more of a restomod. In desperation I would have used those ribbed ones - in fact I bought a set but they didn’t fit (or look right) with the rest of the dash which is all original. Anyway a lot of money and a pita for such a bit part. You’re right screws and plastic don’t go well together...
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The ones you are searching for are like the ones I have....When IS told me the passenger side cracked my heart sank....Because as you said above they are near impossible to find and usually when you do they are cracked....then the unknown is hairline cracks around the screw hole that open up when they restore them....
The one I needed came from Tony's parts and is at IS now so hopefully it is good.....It is not a cheap trial and error process...Especially, for something that most people never even notice unless it is missing....
I will keep an eye out for you on those....
I appreciate your comments and compliments....Much appreciated!
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Found a pic of a car I wish I never let go.....My 72 Duster 340 four speed.....I bought the car from a guy going through a divorce. He had the car painted as shown but was not assembled. It was all matching and was originally all black with white stripes....I loved the sublime with the blackout....Buckets seats non console car with a 3.55....This was my daily driver for about 3 years. I got rid of it prior to moving to Texas, so it was a space issue problem....
The car is in the hands of a guy in NJ taking great care of it....Which is nice to know...
The car is in the hands of a guy in NJ taking great care of it....Which is nice to know...
I remember one of those that used to run around my home town. Same color.
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Pick me up on your way to Iowa. ;^)
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Anyone else see the irony in that statement? Texas and space issue? Hehe.
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When I can spit on my neighbors fence....yes, that is the irony of that......
It is the area in North Dallas my wife wanted to live in and with that came some sacrifices.....
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If the transport company rides through there....maybe that can be worked out, lol....
Oh no! I'm driving my GTX down to see you!!!! I'll pick up Mechanic on the way. Only a 12 hour drive (at the legal speed limit. Well maybe a little more than that as I'll have to stop twice as often for gas as normal. I can stop by and see Patti too.
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