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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. 

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1964 1/2 - 1965 / Re: Early 65 San Jose Fastback Trap Door Surround Panel Rivets or Screws?

« Last post by ChrisV289 on May 08, 2024, 01:17:20 AM »

Found it jeff

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Suspension / Re: Original brake calipers - 1968 to 1970

« Last post by Bob Gaines on May 08, 2024, 12:54:41 AM »

I've only seen the one on the left. The one on the right is new to me.

Same for me.

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

« Last post by CharlesTurner on May 08, 2024, 12:33:48 AM »

First place to start is getting the sewn seam lined up on the panel straight, work the sides and then the top/bottom last.  Usually was not any glue applied originally to the face of the panel, all on the back side.


For the ash tray opening, cut an X pattern and fold the 4 ears under. 


Observe the original cover if you still have it to see how the corners and curves were trimmed to even out wrinkles.


A heat gun would also be good to use for stretching.

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Suspension / Re: Original brake calipers - 1968 to 1970

« Last post by CharlesTurner on May 08, 2024, 12:21:13 AM »

The low mileage (20k) '68 GT350 I've been working on had zinc plated front calipers, date coded correct for the car.  Assumed they were original.

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1969 - 70 Shelby / Re: Critique needed

« Last post by J_Speegle on May 07, 2024, 10:39:30 PM »

Just as a little or more correct reflection of the original parts it looks like you might have brighted the machined surfaces on the spindles. If your going for the complete look also do the hardness test spot on the back side where there is a divot/test spot. Only takes a second or two with a fine piece of sandpaper or a fine wire wheel or grinding head on a Dremel. Just one of the unmentioned things that jumped out first when  looked at the last picture

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Suspension / Re: Original brake calipers - 1968 to 1970

« Last post by RoyceP on May 07, 2024, 10:30:16 PM »

Not sure if anyone has studied or looked at this before, but figured I would throw this out here.  The original brake calipers that were used from 1968 to 1970 were a C8OZ-2B120-A (RH), and a C8OZ-2B121-A (LH).  I always thought it was unusual that Ford would only have one vendor and one design of this caliper as everything I have seen has been a KH (Kelsey-Hayes) design.  I dont think there is a Bendix front caliper unless I missed it. 
I realize now that there is actually two different design original front brake calipers if you look closer - both are cast with the FoMoCo symbol and both stamped with what I think is a Kelsey Hayes date code.  These two are both from original Jan/Feb 69 Shelbys and match their build dates so assume they are original to the cars.  Curious if anyone has seen anything other than these designs during these years.  The caliper pictured on the left that I call the tear drop design dated 020KH9 is by far the most common I have seen. 

20240505_185039 by Marcus Anghel, on Flickr0240505_185140 by Marcus Anghel, on Flickr20240505_185122 by Marcus Anghel, on Flickr

I've only seen the one on the left. The one on the right is new to me.