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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. 

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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