1968 GT Package tray to Sail panel interface
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Forum Name: 1968-1969 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1968-1969 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: 1968 GT Package tray to Sail panel interface
Posted By: Brian68TorinoFastbac
Subject: 1968 GT Package tray to Sail panel interface
Date Posted: 08-February-2019 at 2:31PM
| I am restoring a 1968 Torino Fastback that was disassembled when I purchased it. I am doing the final interior installation and don't know how the interior sail panels attach to the package tray. I believe the Ford master parts catalog shows part number C8ZZ6503496-A but I have no idea what it looks like and I cant find it anywhere. Can anyone provide some direction? Thank you,Brian |
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-February-2019 at 2:39PM
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welcome! i'm not that familiar with the early model cars, but someone here may know more... ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 08-February-2019 at 2:59PM
| Post up pics. Guarranteed that you will have your answer in no time. |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 08-February-2019 at 3:02PM
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Show is what you need, and I'll look inside my '69. They're the same thing ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 08-February-2019 at 3:08PM
| Told ya. 👍😉 |
Posted By: Brian68TorinoFastbac
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 1:12AM
  This is a picture I found on the internet of another car but it is not very good. I need know where I can buy the piece of plastic or rubber that connects the package tray to the sail panels. It may only be used on 1968 Torinos. I am happy to adapt something if it isn't available. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 6:25AM
It is basically a windlass that covers the seam. If that's the piece you mean.... ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 6:26AM
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If you need more pics, I'll see what I can do ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: Brian68TorinoFastbac
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 6:29AM
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Thank you. Now I know what it should look like. Does anyone know where I can purchase something like this? |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 12:19PM
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I would suggest: Buntman’s Obsolete Torino Parts Dearborn Classics Macs Autokrafters CTC Auto Ranch Goodmark ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: Brian68TorinoFastbac
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 1:24PM
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I appreciate your help and will call Buntman's on Monday. None of the other websites have it listed in their catalog. I even looked at Steele Rubber Company and couldn't find the pieces. I thought this was going to be a simple item to find but I'm not having much luck so far. |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 09-February-2019 at 3:03PM
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A lot of the '68/'69 parts are tough to find. I got tired of looking for awhile, so got busy with other things. I got my '73 a few years back, too, and out of dumb luck I stumbled onto a fellow who had a huge stash of parts he was unloading. So, I purchased waay more than I should have at once, but it was a Godsend......I have probably about 90'% or more of what I need for the '73 now. So, 2 summers ago I pulled the '73 up in front of the door to the '69 stall. That would force me to get going again. In order to get to the '69, I HAVE to get the '73 done so ai can move it to get to the other one. Lol. I'll try to see you an email, too.....that way we can keep in touch--I'll probably have extra parts as I do have some boxes of stuff for that one, too. I'll be able to dig into some of those later this spring when it warms up. Dave ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: Montegoman2992
Date Posted: 10-February-2019 at 2:35AM
| I have a nice pair of those vinyl channels for the package tray. |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 10-February-2019 at 2:40AM
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There ya go ! Problem solved, just like that :) ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |