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  1. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Here is an update- Yesterday was an extremely productive day on the '69 GTX, thanks to my pals for coming over to help. Car guys would rather spend a day in the shop working on a car than a tropical beach vacation any day. Yesterday was that day for us. The second Sat. in a month we were able...
  3. JakeMA33

    Front Brake Conversion to Disc. on '69 GTX-Help with bearings/Hubs

    Greetings, I did get the brake calipers swapped from side to side and rebuilt the lower control arms awe well with a PST kit. Emailing Dr. Diff on the short brake line hoses. I have one side of the lower control arm bolt turning within the new poly bushing sleeve when tightening the nut, before...
  4. JakeMA33

    1969 GTX side molding plus pinstripe below

    Does anyone know the measurement of the pin strip below the stainless moulding? 1"? 1.1/4? TYIA
  5. JakeMA33

    Front Brake Conversion to Disc. on '69 GTX-Help with bearings/Hubs

    Wow, thank you, I was not expecting this solution at all. I am very appreciative and look forward to giving this a try.
  6. JakeMA33

    Front Brake Conversion to Disc. on '69 GTX-Help with bearings/Hubs

    Houston, we have a problem. It has been a while since I provided an update on the GTX. Still on jackstands, but the motor now turns over with the starter. Link to blog build here Still having a disc brake conversion problem. Yes I should have just bought a new conversion kit. Was stuck on...
  8. '69 GTX

    '69 GTX

    Link to thread of my '69 GTX https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/69-gtx-restoration.211750/ This is the um’teenth Mopar restoration for yours truly. The challenge with this build is that it is being done without a nice big shop. link here. Here is a build that is being done in...
  9. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Update: The car is a roller with the drive train installed. I buttoned up the suspension and got the front disc brake conversion parts to finally work. The A body caliper was hitting the swap bar bracket on the lower control arm when the suspension had no weight on it. Once the suspension had...
  10. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Made some progress this past weekend- Installed the driveline: Engine, Trans and the Dana 60/Springs etc. The car is now sitting on rear tires. For the engine trans install I lifted up the front of the car with an engine hoist (Cherry Picker). Rolling the engine and trans under the car, then...
  11. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Thanks for the props gents. Yesterday I hauled the GTX home from paint and body.
  12. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Rethink the downsizing because the reasons that used to define 'downsizing' and the rationale that drive people to do it are now very different. Less space to heat and maintain, clean can quickly become acceptable with existing housing prices and new construction markups/prices. Not to mention...
  14. JakeMA33

    WTB '69 GTX Hood Striker

    Looking for a '69 GTX hood striker. Sport Sat. will work as well. Just learned they are different from a '69 Road Runner and that is the striker I saved that will not work. Thank you
  15. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    All B5 paint work is done. The lower black is left to apply. Vinyl top is on and headliner is in.
  16. JakeMA33

    Hagarty Insurance

    This topic is near and dear to me so I will chime in. Be careful on using an insurance company's valuation tool. Think about it. The higher the value, the more coverage of insurance you buy, the more premium revenue they make. Here is an excerpt from my blog post on this topic. See link below...
  17. JakeMA33

    Front Brake Conversion to Disc. on '69 GTX-Help with bearings/Hubs

    Converting my '69 GTX to front disc brakes. Trying to use unknown restored/Rebuilt KH calipers and bracketry, and spindles. I ordered a hub and bearing kit from Year One and the bearings are much much too small. I think the YearOne hubs/bearings I ordered are for a 4 caliper system. pics...
  18. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Here are some pics for an update on the body work. B5 blue paint is starting. very exciting.
  20. JakeMA33

    '69 GTX Restoration

    Feb 2021 Update- Metal work complete. Block sanding underway.
  21. JakeMA33

    Facebook Survivor-Jake from MN

    The AAR is in my garage. After 16 years of ownership, including the most extensive restoration I have ever done, it is for sale as of this past weekend. . https://jakesgeneralstore.com/aar-cuda/
  22. JakeMA33

    Facebook Survivor-Jake from MN

    Greetings all. Another FB survivor here. Just could not take the BS. Finding these old skool cool forums from the '90s like a flip phone, back to the basics sometimes are the best bet. Topic dedicated content. I am Jake from Minnesota. Some will know me from my hobby blog site...
  23. JakeMA33

    Car auction fees

    The concept of collector car auctions has always baffled me. Ask yourself, what value do they add to the car hobby? Here are some Pros & Cons; I like them because they are exciting, have bright lights and a lot of excitement. They are also a good pseudo snapshot on what the auction market is...
  24. JakeMA33

    New from MN

    Hello from Minnesota. I live north of the Twin Cities.
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