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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Boss => Topic started by: rogerpir on December 22, 2014, 12:30:06 AM

Title: Intro and cowl brace question
Post by: rogerpir on December 22, 2014, 12:30:06 AM
Hey guys. Just want to introduce myself and jump right in with a question. I am restoring a 1970 Mach 1 SCJ with a Sept. 1969 build date. I was wanting to know what color the cowl brace on my car should be painted. Any help would be really appreciated. Included a pic of the brace in primer and my Marti. Thanks, guys!
Roger
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Title: Re: Intro and cowl brace question
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 22, 2014, 01:52:42 AM
Quote from: rogerpir on December 22, 2014, 12:30:06 AM
Hey guys. Just want to introduce myself and jump right in with a question. I am restoring a 1970 Mach 1 SCJ with a Sept. 1969 build date. I was wanting to know what color the cowl brace on my car should be painted. Any help would be really appreciated. Included a pic of the brace in primer and my Marti. Thanks, guys!
Roger
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Welcome . The Dearborn cars had the braces painted with a mixture all different color paints paint which is also referred to as batch paint or slop paint. It could be a number of different shades but typically Gray was the predominant color .. A medium to dark gray. Some have a greenish tint some have a bluish. You get the picture, many variations . If you don't have something to match up to NPD sells a convincing shade of slop paint in a spray can. FYI the battery tray, outside spring covers ,and the short  front fender braces were also painted the same slop paint. FYI the caution fan sticker is not supposed to be there and is such a common mistake on a 69/70 cobrajet that it has become a joke among many. Please do yourself a favor and remove it . We look after each other around here ;D .
Title: Re: Intro and cowl brace question
Post by: rogerpir on December 22, 2014, 02:32:48 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Intro and cowl brace question
Post by: 7Lscjracer on December 22, 2014, 02:34:23 AM
Welcome Roger, beautiful car you have there!
One thing that jumped out at me was the wiper motor harness.
Have a look at this page to see how to tape and attach it, along with other detailing factoids:
http://www.deadnutson.com/page/page/2634063.htm
Title: Re: Intro and cowl brace question
Post by: J_Speegle on December 22, 2014, 03:34:02 PM
Welcome again Roger.
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Lots of subjects have already been covered so a search will often provide you with details quickly. Of course discussion and clarification are welcome

In this case the subject is covered in the 69-70 FAQ thread at the top of this section - will also help with all the other parts painted with the same sort of paint process


http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=4.0 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=4.0)

Some of the others ;)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1053.msg5433#msg5433 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1053.msg5433#msg5433)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=10013.msg59401#msg59401 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=10013.msg59401#msg59401)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=2308.msg11934#msg11934 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=2308.msg11934#msg11934)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=7000.msg39626#msg39626 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=7000.msg39626#msg39626)

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6925.msg39207#msg39207 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6925.msg39207#msg39207)