1969 interior restoration pics
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Racer
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1969 interior restoration pics
Just thought i'd share how my progress is going:
Original:
Stripped:
Fiberglass repair:
What does this #78 mean? Found on passenger side floor and bulkhead. I'm guessing production number for the day??
I am using a ceramic based heat/sound insulator which is what you see that's tan.
Next up, rear wire loom, correct jute insulator, carpet, and restored seats! Painting and repairing all plastic panels myself. More pics as I go :-)
Original:
Stripped:
Fiberglass repair:
What does this #78 mean? Found on passenger side floor and bulkhead. I'm guessing production number for the day??
I am using a ceramic based heat/sound insulator which is what you see that's tan.
Next up, rear wire loom, correct jute insulator, carpet, and restored seats! Painting and repairing all plastic panels myself. More pics as I go :-)
Last edited by Bremquest; Jan 15, 2013 at 07:20 PM.
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haha I am doing mine right now, all the same stuff...someone even did a similar front driver patch in my car years ago... similar to yours
your car is looking good...is it red or monaco orange? mine is monaco orange....
your car is looking good...is it red or monaco orange? mine is monaco orange....
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It may or may not be related to your VIN. Subtract 500 from the last digits of your VIN and see if you get 78. This works for some model years and does not work for others.
78 could also show up on the passenger's toe kick under the hood and on the back side of the rear bulkhead in front of the fuel tank.
Build sheets usually have the job number penciled on them.
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There's a hose I took off already that runs to the rear side panel where there is a single vent insert. I believe there were only 2400 or so of these in 69.
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Job Number. It identified your car up to the point where the trim tag and VIN plate were installed.
It may or may not be related to your VIN. Subtract 500 from the last digits of your VIN and see if you get 78. This works for some model years and does not work for others.
78 could also show up on the passenger's toe kick under the hood and on the back side of the rear bulkhead in front of the fuel tank.
Build sheets usually have the job number penciled on them.
It may or may not be related to your VIN. Subtract 500 from the last digits of your VIN and see if you get 78. This works for some model years and does not work for others.
78 could also show up on the passenger's toe kick under the hood and on the back side of the rear bulkhead in front of the fuel tank.
Build sheets usually have the job number penciled on them.
