1969 Resto Project

AAOK52 · October 23rd, 2009, 02:28 PM

Looking for opinions; 4 questions.
1. Can anyone recommend a cool steering wheel?
2. Are the white background guages worth the cost? I know I don't want to go digital, but I think the white would add some class.
3. How about custom buckets for the front seats. Suggestions
4. Wheels; I think I want to go 18" back, 17" front. I've looked at hundreds, and still haven't found the right one. I always had a passion for the Cragar Spoke Mag, but understand that they are no longer a quality wheel.

jfritts · October 23rd, 2009, 06:16 PM

hey, im doin my 69 coupe right now too. just my opinion but i like the look of the stock wooden steering wheel with the 3 metal spokes. im gonna take some sandpaper and a nice dark varnish to my original one and see how i can get it to look

AAOK52 · October 23rd, 2009, 07:02 PM

I like them too, but I want something modern. My goal is to combine the old and the new to complement each.

jfritts · October 23rd, 2009, 09:07 PM

yea im doing the same thing on mine except my steering wheel will be part of the old

Countryboy_99 · October 24th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Grant Classic. I own one for some reason and it looks great sitting on my wall, so I am sure it would look fabulous in a mustang. White gauges do look very classy and great but it depends on what your finished product will look like. For your seats I suggest high back buckets, possibly a newer seat such as a 94 and up Mustang bucket seat with a vinyl covering or partial vinyl covering. Maybe a racing seat with vinyl inserts or patches. On the wheels I suggest a set of Ansen Sprints (17" all the way around with 8 wide up front and 10 on the rears). Or I don't know if you like the looks of them or not or how they'd look on your car but you could always look into the new Torq Thrust II's or the new Magnum 500's that were featured on the 03-04 Mach 1's.
I'm just trying to throw out some ideas for you. Hope you have good luck with the project and build a car you can love.

Spiderz · October 25th, 2009, 02:07 AM

I remember someone else asking about seats too..

I myself liked MustangOne's suggestion
Racing seats in a classic

Here are some of the seats
JEGS Performance Auto Parts - Accel Billet Specialties Edelbrock MSD Moroso Mr Gasket

AAOK52 · October 29th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I got to looking at the Torque Thrust II wheels, and stumblled across the Foose Legend. They're Great! I love the look of those wrap-around seats. I think I've settled that topic.

I came across a snaffu today. My high priced Milodon oil pan won't fit with my RCM Mustang II front end. I'm going to have to find a rear sump 7qt pan.

Drick · October 29th, 2009, 09:15 AM

Definitly go with a like shelby style replica steering wheel. On our old cars I like the stock look more than anything or a period correct mod, like adding a shaker to a non shaker car or so on.

For seats I would pull some high back buckets out of a Mach 1 or something (again stock looking)

And for the wheels if you like the cragars get em they arent a terrible wheel and you'll get good use out of em.
White face gauges are fine if you like the look but I would stay with regular old black.

BA Mustang · October 29th, 2009, 09:09 PM

I want a momo steering wheel. Grants aren't any good IMO.
I think the white gauges would look good. I want a set for my 67.
Summit sells some nice looking bucket seats for a good price.
I would say a set of black bullitts or american racing torq thrust IIs would look good.

69fastback · October 30th, 2009, 12:37 AM

Be careful with the Grant steering wheel in the '69. The Grant is a flat wheel, with no dish, so it puts the top of the steering wheel about 1/4 of an inch from the dash pad.

460brevill · October 30th, 2009, 09:10 AM

this is what i did with my dash and seats.

MustangOne · October 30th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Here is the Oil pans we use on ours.

302 Rear Sump

351 W Rear Sump

both work are clear the Mustang II cross member and front rack.

AAOK52 · October 30th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by 460brevill

this is what i did with my dash and seats.

Dash and seats look great. How do the seats ride? Brand? Where from?

AAOK52 · October 30th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by MustangOne

Here is the Oil pans we use on ours.

302 Rear Sump

351 W Rear Sump

both work are clear the Mustang II cross member and front rack.

Thanks, just what I need. Do you have a recommended Header to use with a stroked 302 and the R & C Mustang II suspension? I was told to get Fox Body headers.

AAOK52 · October 30th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

Be careful with the Grant steering wheel in the '69. The Grant is a flat wheel, with no dish, so it puts the top of the steering wheel about 1/4 of an inch from the dash pad.

Thanks for the Heads Up. I want almost a drag style wheel.

69fastback · October 30th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by AAOK52

Thanks for the Heads Up. I want almost a drag style wheel.

Just make sure it's dished towards you from the hub, instead of flat, or it will be right against the dash pad.

AAOK52 · October 30th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Here is my car before the Resto Mod began. Looks can be deceiving!

460brevill · October 30th, 2009, 04:17 PM

get the seats from J C Whitney,make sure you get the tracks with them.less than 500.00

Tiller · October 30th, 2009, 04:19 PM

AAOK

I dont really like those years but man Id love to have that car

AAOK52 · October 31st, 2009, 08:32 PM

The Resto Mod has begun!

October 23rd, 2009, 02:28 PM	#1
AAOK52 Newbie 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21	1969 Resto Project Looking for opinions; 4 questions. 1. Can anyone recommend a cool steering wheel? 2. Are the white background guages worth the cost? I know I don't want to go digital, but I think the white would add some class. 3. How about custom buckets for the front seats. Suggestions 4. Wheels; I think I want to go 18" back, 17" front. I've looked at hundreds, and still haven't found the right one. I always had a passion for the Cragar Spoke Mag, but understand that they are no longer a quality wheel. __________________ In HIS Grip

October 23rd, 2009, 07:02 PM	#3
AAOK52 Newbie 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21	I like them too, but I want something modern. My goal is to combine the old and the new to complement each. __________________ In HIS Grip

October 24th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#5
Countryboy_99 Regular '95 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: I forgot so I live in the 'Stang... Posts: 347	Grant Classic. I own one for some reason and it looks great sitting on my wall, so I am sure it would look fabulous in a mustang. White gauges do look very classy and great but it depends on what your finished product will look like. For your seats I suggest high back buckets, possibly a newer seat such as a 94 and up Mustang bucket seat with a vinyl covering or partial vinyl covering. Maybe a racing seat with vinyl inserts or patches. On the wheels I suggest a set of Ansen Sprints (17" all the way around with 8 wide up front and 10 on the rears). Or I don't know if you like the looks of them or not or how they'd look on your car but you could always look into the new Torq Thrust II's or the new Magnum 500's that were featured on the 03-04 Mach 1's. I'm just trying to throw out some ideas for you. Hope you have good luck with the project and build a car you can love. __________________ Dont mind me... I just float in and out of the forums at random... lol

October 25th, 2009, 02:07 AM	#6
Spiderz Regular 1965 Coupe, 351w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sedalia Missouri Posts: 174	I remember someone else asking about seats too.. I myself liked MustangOne's suggestion Racing seats in a classic Here are some of the seats JEGS Performance Auto Parts - Accel Billet Specialties Edelbrock MSD Moroso Mr Gasket __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ff/Spiderz.gif

October 29th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#7
AAOK52 Newbie 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21	Thanks for the suggestions. I got to looking at the Torque Thrust II wheels, and stumblled across the Foose Legend. They're Great! I love the look of those wrap-around seats. I think I've settled that topic. I came across a snaffu today. My high priced Milodon oil pan won't fit with my RCM Mustang II front end. I'm going to have to find a rear sump 7qt pan. __________________ In HIS Grip

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October 23rd, 2009, 06:16 PM	#2
jfritts Newbie 1969 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 22	hey, im doin my 69 coupe right now too. just my opinion but i like the look of the stock wooden steering wheel with the 3 metal spokes. im gonna take some sandpaper and a nice dark varnish to my original one and see how i can get it to look

October 23rd, 2009, 09:07 PM	#4
jfritts Newbie 1969 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 22	yea im doing the same thing on mine except my steering wheel will be part of the old

October 29th, 2009, 09:15 AM	#8
Drick Chicken Plucker 2003 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern FL otherwise known as Jacksonville Posts: 7,686	Definitly go with a like shelby style replica steering wheel. On our old cars I like the stock look more than anything or a period correct mod, like adding a shaker to a non shaker car or so on. For seats I would pull some high back buckets out of a Mach 1 or something (again stock looking) And for the wheels if you like the cragars get em they arent a terrible wheel and you'll get good use out of em. White face gauges are fine if you like the look but I would stay with regular old black. __________________ Military Crew ADAA Modular Mustangs are two damn confusing Crew Member #1 Founder

October 29th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#9
BA Mustang Regular 1967 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 375	I want a momo steering wheel. Grants aren't any good IMO. I think the white gauges would look good. I want a set for my 67. Summit sells some nice looking bucket seats for a good price. I would say a set of black bullitts or american racing torq thrust IIs would look good. __________________ NCMM #6 Last edited by BA Mustang : October 29th, 2009 at 09:12 PM.

October 30th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#10
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 812	Be careful with the Grant steering wheel in the '69. The Grant is a flat wheel, with no dish, so it puts the top of the steering wheel about 1/4 of an inch from the dash pad. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

October 30th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#11
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,251	this is what i did with my dash and seats. Attached Thumbnails __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 30th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#12
MustangOne June 08 ROTM 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 948	Here is the Oil pans we use on ours. 302 Rear Sump 351 W Rear Sump both work are clear the Mustang II cross member and front rack. __________________ www.Mustang1.Com

October 30th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#17
AAOK52 Newbie 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21	Here is my car before the Resto Mod began. Looks can be deceiving! __________________ In HIS Grip

October 30th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#18
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,251	get the seats from J C Whitney,make sure you get the tracks with them.less than 500.00 __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

October 31st, 2009, 08:32 PM	#20
AAOK52 Newbie 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21	The Resto Mod has begun! __________________ In HIS Grip

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