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Title: Correct 1969 390 disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: 69GTconvert on July 27, 2024, 10:44:14 PM

I am trying to determine the correct disc brake reservoir lid for my 1969 Dearborn April 69 390, 4 speed.  I have seen various lids with different wording that stated they were factory so I'm confused which one is right.

Sorry if this topic was already covered in another thread but I searched the forum and came up empty. Thanks.

Title: Re: Correct 1969 390 disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 27, 2024, 11:12:26 PM

Quote from: 69GTconvert on July 27, 2024, 10:44:14 PM

I am trying to determine the correct disc brake reservoir lid for my 1969 Dearborn April 69 390, 4 speed.  I have seen various lids with different wording that stated they were factory so I'm confused which one is right.

Sorry if this topic was already covered in another thread but I searched the forum and came up empty. Thanks.

The cap was painted black along with the master cylinder when installed on the assemblyline.

Title: Re: Correct 1969 390 disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: 69GTconvert on July 28, 2024, 12:14:29 AM

Thanks Bob.

Title: 1969 390 chrome disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: 69GTconvert on July 29, 2024, 07:54:17 AM

Was a chrome reservoir lid ever included as an option from the factory on a 390 engine in 1969? If so, does anyone have any pictures of one of these lids?

I have read here on the forum that a chrome engine package was available for a 390 engine in 1969 but there doesn't seem to be agreement on whether a chrome reservoir lid was part of that package. It sounded like some forum members had this chrome lid on their 390 Mustangs that came with the engine chrome package.

Thanks.

Title: Re: 1969 390 chrome disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: Keith Stem on July 29, 2024, 09:35:32 AM

From the MCA 1969 Judging Sheet

DD. Master Cylinder, Power Brake Unit and Rigid Brake Lines:

Master Cylinder: Semi-gloss black including vacuum connector.

Cap: Semi-gloss black. Early 69 - debossed with correct decal. Others - embossed no decal,
must have USE ONLY ESA-M6C25-A BRAKE FLUID CAUTION.

Title: Re: 1969 390 chrome disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 29, 2024, 12:24:29 PM

Quote from: 69GTconvert on July 29, 2024, 07:54:17 AM

Was a chrome reservoir lid ever included as an option from the factory on a 390 engine in 1969? If so, does anyone have any pictures of one of these lids?

I have read here on the forum that a chrome engine package was available for a 390 engine in 1969 but there doesn't seem to be agreement on whether a chrome reservoir lid was part of that package. It sounded like some forum members had this chrome lid on their 390 Mustangs that came with the engine chrome package.

Thanks.

A chrome master cylinder cap is not a legitimate assemblyline option. It is a common after market add on. As already mentioned it would be a deduction in concours because it is not correct .

Title: Re: 1969 390 chrome disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: 69GTconvert on July 29, 2024, 01:38:25 PM

Thanks Keith and Bob.

Title: Re: 1969 390 chrome disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: J_Speegle on July 29, 2024, 11:40:39 PM

Did some research on the 69 390 dress up option a few years back for a Mustang Monthly article that some one was writing. The master cylinder was not included. Since we don't see many 390 69's not as much digging into details has not been done as let's say Boss or 428 CJ cars

Title: Re: Correct 1969 390 disc brake reservoir lid
Post by: specialed on August 13, 2024, 08:44:04 AM

I have got and seen several chrome 69 disc brake caps over the years but dont  remember or know where i found them as i had 100 or so of them raised lettered disc brake caps both used and nos over last 4o years of collecting.