1969’s build thread

[1969]

 

[omureebe]

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Just curious what's going on with that lower power steering bolt hole?

 

[1969]

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Just curious what's going on with that lower power steering bolt hole?

On the steering box?

 

[Yeller]

Looks like a Borgeson box, way it’s made to fit different vehicles/years ect.

 

[1969]

 

[BruiserOutdoors]

loving the progress. keep it up!

 

[1969]

Toms EFI tank is nice

 

[Madgyver]

Will you need to notch the tank?'

 

[1969]

Will you need to notch the tank?'

Notch it for what?

 

[rocknhorse76]

Notch it for what?

He’s probably wondering how far you moved the rear axle back. Anything beyond 2-3” usually requires either notching or moving the fuel tank.

 

[1969]

He’s probably wondering how far you moved the rear axle back. Anything beyond 2-3” usually requires either notching or moving the fuel tank.

That’s what I was thinking. Thank you.
The rear axle is only an inch back, and should clear the tank.

 

[EB70]

Just curious, but what specific paint did you use on the frame? I would guess it was satin black but is it specifically? It looks pretty good.

 

[1969]

Just curious, but what specific paint did you use on the frame? I would guess it was satin black but is it specifically? It looks pretty good.

Steel-it, I’ve always read and seen good things about it. This is my first time using it so I hope it holds up in the long run. It lays down really nice and is thicker than normal paint.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJHQVXK/?tag=classicbroncos-20

 

[EB70]

Steel-it, I’ve always read and seen good things about it. This is my first time using it so I hope it holds up in the long run. It lays down really nice and is thicker than normal paint.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJHQVXK/?tag=classicbroncos-20

Thank you for that. I have been using VHT Engine paint for quite awhile and it works. You can touch it up and it looks ok etc. But yours looks a lot nicer and cleaner. I will check that out.

 

[1969]

 

[1969]

Picked up an NP205 for $400. Going to rebuild it and install it as a single case and run it.

 

[DirtDonk]

Interesting. Your body tub now looks like a 72 or 73.
So you say it’s a 68?

 

[Yeller]

Question, did you ever get an over all width?

I’m assuming the wheels are 4-1/2” back space? Or are they 5”?

It’s coming together. Can’t wait to see it moving under its own power!

 

[1969]

Interesting. Your body tub now looks like a 72 or 73.
So you say it’s a 68?

The frame is a ‘69, not sure about the tub. I got the small marti report and it said my VIN was a candy apple red paint job and this tub does not appear to have been repainted at all. So I’m assuming the tub and frame are not original to each other.

 

[1969]

Question, did you ever get an over all width?

I’m assuming the wheels are 4-1/2” back space? Or are they 5”?

It’s coming together. Can’t wait to see it moving under its own power!

I want to say the wheels are 4-1/2” back space.

I will take some measurements hopefully this week.

Thank you! One day she will be cruising around.