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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: Raven R Code on March 16, 2014, 06:57:13 PM

Title: 1969 Trunk floor repo vs NOS
Post by: Raven R Code on March 16, 2014, 06:57:13 PM: Hi,
Does anyone have experience with the repo trunk floors? Apparently my battery leaked and corroded the trunk floor. So I'm wondering if I should go NOS or repo. The repo seems to have the small raised details just like the originals but not sure on fit. I have an original 428 CJ Mach 1 southern car with no rust and wonder if there is any value in going with an NOS piece. Are there fit issues or obvious signs of using a repo piece?

Thx in advance!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Trunk-Floor-Panels-TF20-64L-R-Pair-EDP-Coated-Steel-1964-1970-Ford-Mustang-/251414902408?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1969%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item3a897ef688&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: 1969 Trunk floor repo vs NOS
Post by: Rsanter on March 16, 2014, 10:18:36 PM: How bad in what area
First I would look at patching the metal before full replacement

Bob
Title: Re: 1969 Trunk floor repo vs NOS
Post by: priceless on March 16, 2014, 10:47:43 PM: Did someone purposely mount the battery in the trunk of your 428CJ? Cause the only Mustang that should have had a trunk mounted battery would be a 69-70 Boss 429.
Title: Re: 1969 Trunk floor repo vs NOS
Post by: 67gta289 on March 16, 2014, 10:58:38 PM: Quote from: Raven R Code on March 16, 2014, 06:57:13 PM
Hi,
Does anyone have experience with the repo trunk floors? Apparently my battery leaked and corroded the trunk floor. So I'm wondering if I should go NOS or repo. The repo seems to have the small raised details just like the originals but not sure on fit. I have an original 428 CJ Mach 1 southern car with no rust and wonder if there is any value in going with an NOS piece.

For me repro is always the last thing I use, a sign of desparation. For a car of your description, if it were me I would probably look for NOS or someone parting out a 6 cyl coupe - trunks are the same.
Title: Re: 1969 Trunk floor repo vs NOS
Post by: J_Speegle on March 17, 2014, 01:59:16 AM: Quote from: priceless on March 16, 2014, 10:47:43 PM
Did someone purposely mount the battery in the trunk of your 428CJ? Cause the only Mustang that should have had a trunk mounted battery would be a 69-70 Boss 429.

If I remember correct there was one 69 non-Boss 9 with a trunk mounted battery - but that was it.

Got a chance to throw questions at the Ford data base/files one afternoon. Too bad I wasn't prepared with a long specific list - didn't know I was going to get the once in a life time (well sort of) opportunity ;)

Moving batteries to the trunk was a typical modification - did it on a few of my cars over the years - no these were not restored cars :o
Title: Re: 1969 Trunk floor repo vs NOS
Post by: Raven R Code on March 18, 2014, 07:16:51 PM: I relocated the battery to the trunk back in 1989 hoping to redistribute weight. So, now I'm wondering if the trunk floor can be replaced without too much work. I will also be replacing the deck filler panel so I hope that will help in the panel replacement.

Thoughts?...