Underhood and trunk are done.
I also got most of the discoloration polished off the rear bumper.
Done for today…
Winter Project - ‘69 GTX Engine Compartment Rehab
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Underhood and trunk are done.
I also got most of the discoloration polished off the rear bumper.
Done for today…
The one electrical component I didn’t replace during the rehab was the starter relay, so naturally it failed. It wouldn’t restart after stopping for fuel en route to the Street Machine Nationals, although I could hear the coil pull the contacts closed. I ended up jumping the relay with a screwdriver for a couple weeks until I could find a NOS starter relay and get it installed.
I’ve been planning and acquiring parts for the upcoming winter projects. My plan is to rebuild the door and quarter window mechanisms and add a hydro boost to get the GTX to stop like it should. I ordered it through site sponsor Bergman Auto Craft. I chose the standard prep unit with a Mopar master cylinder and black hoses and fittings. No pics of that because it’s a few weeks out. New master cylinder brake lines for a power drum brake car were ordered to accommodate the additional length added by the hydro boost unit.
I should have all of the small window hardware that could be missing or broken.
I’ve been planning and acquiring parts for the upcoming winter projects. My plan is to rebuild the door and quarter window mechanisms and add a hydro boost to get the GTX to stop like it should. I ordered it through site sponsor Bergman Auto Craft. I chose the standard prep unit with a Mopar master cylinder and black hoses and fittings. No pics of that because it’s a few weeks out. New master cylinder brake lines for a power drum brake car were ordered to accommodate the additional length added by the hydro boost unit.
I should have all of the small window hardware that could be missing or broken.
I rebuilt/refurbished the door and quarter window regulators and mechanisms when restoring the Coronet. It's tedious but rewarding once done.
There are lots of small clips and pieces so I recommend taking plenty of photos after removing the door and quarter cards. The quarter window raises and lowers on a 3-plane axis and is challenging to align after reinstalling so mark the regulator's orientation before unbolting. I rattle can sprayed orange witness marks after each bolt was removed.
There are lots of small clips and pieces so I recommend taking plenty of photos after removing the door and quarter cards. The quarter window raises and lowers on a 3-plane axis and is challenging to align after reinstalling so mark the regulator's orientation before unbolting. I rattle can sprayed orange witness marks after each bolt was removed.
Rich H.
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Looking great!
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