For the Love for my Father, My 69 GTX Restoration

[moparnation74]

Now we have the correct color vents....Lets get that puppy in there....

First I place the lower ends on the bolts to use as a pivot...Then I run the antenna and connect it to the radio(this is the way it was routed when I removed the dash) Next I install the bulkhead and four speed tach plug/wire. Then I route the vent cables through the opening(I do it this way because it is easier to adjust the cables on the dash versus on the heat box...

 

[moparnation74]

Then pivot it up and install the center dash frame bolt...Easy peasy...

 

[moparnation74]

The heater control unit was restored by Dave Patik at PCG....

Finishing off the connections...

 

[moparnation74]

 

[moparnation74]

Done! Time for bed....

 

[Richard Cranium]

While in Vegas, did you go on these rides?

 

[moparnation74]

While in Vegas, did you go on these rides?

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We didn't do the stratosphere our time was directed to shopping, not my choice. Lol.......as I told her it's the same sh## you have at home....it was but because the dang stores were in Vegas it made the same stuff better, wth?

 

[The Rebel]

Beautiful pictures! Was in LV back in 96 for a few days after being in Tahoe on our honeymoon.

 

[moparnation74]

Beautiful pictures! Was in LV back in 96 for a few days after being in Tahoe on our honeymoon.

Las Vegas for me was a one and done trip....last time I was there was many moons ago and if it wasn't for George Strait being there I wouldn't have gone.....When I got home I felt clean again, lol....

 

[69 GTX]

One of the places I went last week on vacation, literally 10mph curves. I saw caution signs I didn't even know existed.

 

[moparnation74]

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One of the places I went last week on vacation, literally 10mph curves. I saw caution signs I didn't even know existed.

Tim

Too bad you didn't take the GTX on that trip....I would have loved to have a shirt like that...cool stuff I bet you had a blast...I was on the other end of the river, lol...

 

[moparnation74]

####one thing I forgot to.mention earlier in relation to the switch panel####

I install it without the switches. Then I spray silicone detailer around the perimeter and also place tape in the corners as a barrier protection. Then I put the far left corner in first and slowly work j to place.....when you remove these I do the reverse, minus the tape....do not go after the pad or you will warp it....

 

[69 GTX]

Tim

Too bad you didn't take the GTX on that trip....I would have loved to have a shirt like that...cool stuff I bet you had a blast...I was on the other end of the river, lol...

While on the trip we went on Route 66 for awhile. I was thinking we need to organize a FBBO Route 66 tour! Make it a annual event..... Cool stuff along the way, like going back 40-50 years.

 

[moparnation74]

While on the trip we went on Route 66 for awhile. I was thinking we need to organize a FBBO Route 66 tour! Make it a annual event..... Cool stuff along the way, like going back 40-50 years.

Tim

You should that sounds like a great idea to organize a group to go...

Justin

 

[69 GTX]

1st thing I'll do, after the car is done!

 

[moparnation74]

1st thing I'll do, after the car is done!

Seriously, Tim...get to work...lol

 

[69 GTX]

Yes sir.

 

[moparnation74]

Yes sir.

You know I mean on your GTX, right? WTh! I am having withdrawals...

 

[69 GTX]

Believe me I'm ready to get back to the car. I gotta get it ready for the interior guy in Dec.!

 

[moparnation74]

Finishing up and installing the steering column....

Got a replacement wire cover for the column from IS. Who knows what happened to the original, lol...Installed it and ready to install. All hardware was restored to black phosphate....

The column is relatively easy to install. I place a microfiber towel over the opening and cover the shaft with a pillow case cover. then I advance the column shape through the open and rotate the the firewall plate a bit. Then I go to the engine bay side and grab the coupler(remember notch at 12 o'clock) and start it on just to hold it in place. then I take a stack of towels about 2 feet tall. Raise the column and set on the towel stack. Make sure that the bracket does not nor will not hit the dash frame. Then I go back to the coupler and advance it and it slid on easily. Then back to the insides and raise the column so you can attach the hardware under the dash. Check everything for alignment and tighten it down...

Tomorrow I will install the roll pin and coupler bracket...

Saturday my alignment/brake guy will be here to align it and pressure bleed/adjust the brakes....Soon the windshields and trim are going in....In the meantime I will be installing the carpets and seatbelt....Progress my friends...