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Parts for Sale / 69/70 fold down seat assembly

« Last post by Big Al on May 08, 2024, 04:59:03 PM »

1969 / 70 fold down assembly for seat  I believe it to be 99% complete   will need to be restored but no major problems.  $2000.00  located N of Dallas
can deliver to MCA Ozark event and Des Moines
PM for photos
Al

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Interior & Trunk / Re: Applying quarter trim upholstery on convertible

« Last post by jwc66k on May 08, 2024, 03:49:23 PM »

I am about to recover the quarter trim panels for my 1964.5 convertible.  Has anyone done this and have tips.  Conceptually seems easy but am afraid the reality will be tricky.

I added "deluxe interior" trim to the quarter my 66 daily driver Hardtop which I assume is similar. The first thing that went on was a 1/2 inch of foam, then the "hide of the South American Nauga". I should have started at the front an worked back to the seat. That's about the best I can say. I "covered" my mistakes (about 1/8 inch too short) by pulling the Naugahyde very taught and the use of excessive amounts of weatherstrip adhesive.
Jim

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1967 Mustang / Re: What is Protex Treatment on an Export car?

« Last post by jwc66k on May 08, 2024, 03:39:24 PM »

I've never heard of "that", so I looked it up on duckduckgo dot com - nothing that related to undercoating (my initial thoughts) but the car is 57 years old and products "disappear" over time.
Jim

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Body, Paint & Sealers / Re: Stuck drivers door

« Last post by jwc66k on May 08, 2024, 03:36:03 PM »

Remove the driver's seat; remove the door panel; look. That's what I've done. It's a pain in the posterior but there is no other way.
Jim

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Body, Paint & Sealers / Re: Stuck drivers door

« Last post by krelboyne on May 08, 2024, 03:21:24 PM »

Sounds like the latch mechanism is gummed up.

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1967 Mustang / Re: What is Protex Treatment on an Export car?

« Last post by carlite65 on May 08, 2024, 01:54:22 PM »

not sure if same today but google says....

https://petroleumservicecompany.com/tectyl-8140/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoMDqo8L-hQMV42ZHAR0i_g07EAAYASAAEgIfjfD_BwE

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1967 Mustang / Re: What is Protex Treatment on an Export car?

« Last post by 67kcode on May 08, 2024, 01:34:19 PM »

My ?67 fastback was exported to Belgium from new, on the Marti report it says it had Tectyl treatment. Is that the same as Protex or a different thing? and what exactly was Tectyl treatment?
Thanks.

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Body, Paint & Sealers / Stuck drivers door

« Last post by truetriplex on May 08, 2024, 12:15:06 PM »

This is on a 69 GT500. I don't know how it happened, but when I closed the drivers door on my car, it is now stuck and will not come open using the outside push button, or the inside door release.  I cannot get the lock button to move either.  The key will not turn in the lock and I have tried removing the lock button while pulling on the handles. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get the door open. And what could cause this condition, so I can fix the issue? FYI, I have this also posted on the SAAC forum, but maybe someone here has a solution.

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Interior & Trunk / Re: Applying quarter trim upholstery on convertible

« Last post by Corey Bowcutt on May 08, 2024, 08:10:07 AM »

Thank you Charles.  All good advice.  I do have the originals.

Corey

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Suspension / Re: Original brake calipers - 1968 to 1970

« Last post by Anghelrestorations on May 08, 2024, 03:23:50 AM »

Thats what I have heard is that some of the early 68 cars may have had that finish on them or cad plating or some kind of silver finish on these calipers.  Dont think I ever seen that on a 69 or 70.