For the Love for my Father, My 69 GTX Restoration

[moparnation74]

More pics

The 4th and 5th pics show the finish better on the spindle...

 

[moparnation74]

Installed both sides and some things torqued to spec rest will be torques when torsion bars are put in.....

Remember leave bump stops, shocks, pivot shaft nut loose and front strut bar nut loose until torsion bars are in.....

 

[moparnation74]

Justin everything is absolutely top notch and moving fast!!! I'm in awe every time I read your thread!!!

Mike

Thanks for the compliments my friend! It appears faster than what it actually is.....What I mean by that is all parts were done probably almost a year ago, no kidding...Once each part is done all associated pieces get boxed/bagged with it....So when I get to assembly I just grab and go....It makes for a very smooth process...

Along the way you do run across surprises...When I was putting the grease cup on the idler arm it tore I will order 2 this week just in case, lol....Then after that I cannot locate the front strut bar nuts for anything....Lastly the clutch fork rod I sent out for the correct finish. I cannot find it anywhere.....After the car is done I will probably find that, lol

Justin

 

[Richard Cranium]

When I was working on my Hemi Charger years ago, one (on each side) of the upper control bushings had a collar inserted over the inside portion of the bushing. Can't remember if it was on the forward or rearward facing bushing, but it was the same on both sides. I don't know if it was a 68 thing or another one of those odd Hemi things, but I was wondering if yours had that.

 

[moparnation74]

When I was working on my Hemi Charger years ago, one (on each side) of the upper control bushings had a collar inserted over the inside portion of the bushing. Can't remember if it was on the forward or rearward facing bushing, but it was the same on both sides. I don't know if it was a 68 thing or another one of those odd Hemi things, but I was wondering if yours had that.

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It did have those collars on both...Look closely at the pics. It goes on the rear bushing. They are also mentioned in the 69 service manual as well and came with HD suspensions....These things are also a PITA to get off and somewhat easier to get on...

My charger had them as well....I do not know who carries them. Mancini used too but not sure if they do anymore..

 

[Glenwood]

Coming along nicely!

 

[The Rebel]

Hey Justin. Looking great! Why did the factory install the wheel cylinders with the PN #'s upside down?

 

[moparnation74]

Hey Justin. Looking great! Why did the factory install the wheel cylinders with the PN #'s upside down?

Roger

Good question and I really do not have an exact answer. Maybe they sat in the bins better with the part number molded that way. They only go in one way and if placed on the wrong side you cannot hook up the brake hose. On the assembly line the bins are on opposite side so they wouldn't get mixed up.

Maybe someone can chime in with their thoughts....

 

[silvertonguedevil]

Holy Moley!! LOVE this car, the story, and the work you're putting into it!!

 

[moparnation74]

Holy Moley!! LOVE this car, the story, and the work you're putting into it!!

Greg

Sorry, I was too focused on something in your avatar I could barely understand your post, lol....

Thanks my friend for taking the time to look and for the compliments...Much Appreciated!

Justin

 

[Fran Blacker]

Installed both sides and some things torqued to spec rest will be torques when torsion bars are put in.....

Remember leave bump stops, shocks, pivot shaft nut loose and front strut bar nut loose until torsion bars are in.....
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You do fine fine work.

 

[moparnation74]

You do fine fine work.

Fran

Thank you my good friend!

Justin

 

[69 GTX]

Lookin good! Won't be long and she'll have all 4 on the ground.

 

[moparnation74]

Lookin good! Won't be long and she'll have all 4 on the ground.

Thanks!

You got that right my friend!

 

[themechanic]

Thanks to RC for mentioning this thread in another post I have spent the last 6 hours catching up from the beginning.

What an interesting restoration. Thanks for revealing the differences between original parts and their re-manufactured cousins.

Your car will be like new when finished. I don't know how you will ever come to an agreed price for insurance purposes on something so priceless.

Well done.

 

[moparnation74]

Thanks to RC for mentioning this thread in another post I have spent the last 6 hours catching up from the beginning.

What an interesting restoration. Thanks for revealing the differences between original parts and their re-manufactured cousins.

Your car will be like new when finished. I don't know how you will ever come to an agreed price for insurance purposes on something so priceless.

Well done.

Themechanic,

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to look at my thread! I appreciate all the compliments my friend....

When it comes to the insurance end and agreed value that will require some extra leg work on my part but the number will get met...Even at that number. I agree it is still priceless...

Justin

 

[Richard Cranium]

Thanks to RC for mentioning this thread in another post I have spent the last 6 hours catching up from the beginning.

Looks like I'm actually good for something after all.

 

[moparnation74]

Looks like I'm actually good for something after all.

. You da man bro! No matter what the naysayers say, lol...

 

[themechanic]

Looks like I'm actually good for something after all.

That's what she said as she handed you the broom. Now, go back to work and finish cleaning her house.

 

[moparnation74]

Some more brake details...