Already breaking parts….
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Forum Name: 1968-1969 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: Already breaking parts….
Posted By: av8or55
Subject: Already breaking parts….
Date Posted: 27-June-2021 at 9:01AM
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Started on the list of snags on my Torino. 1st task was to replace the ancient headlamps with new units. Managed to get all four out but two of the retaining rings have had their hold-down clips snap off. Where do you guys like to source replacement parts from. I have found new rings here: https://restorationpartssource.com/store/Torino_1968_1969.htm" rel="nofollow - https://restorationpartssource.com/store/Torino_1968_1969.htm I have found https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino" rel="nofollow - https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino and https://concoursparts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pdfcatalogs-file5.pdf" rel="nofollow - https://concoursparts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pdfcatalogs-file5.pdf Any experience with either? From the vendors forum, most comments about “macsautoparts” are about delivery times and lost parts. ------------- “Speed costs....how fast do you want to spend?” |
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Posted By: mtburger
Date Posted: 28-June-2021 at 4:17AM
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Hello. Very common issue over the years, and chasing new retaining rings just about every time i would change a headlight got to be a real pain. Now I clamp them together with a needle nose vise grip, drill an 1/8th inch hole where the spot weld was and rivet them back together. make sure the steel nail or pin is not still in the rivet, then hammer & dolly the rivet flat. Takes about 10 minutes and you are back in business. When I was replacing them, they were still available from Ford and in junk yards, now ebay and places like Green Sales or Stillwell Obsolete are your best bet for new ones. Mike H. |
Posted By: av8or55
Date Posted: 28-June-2021 at 5:07AM
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Thanks Mike. Excellent tip. I’ll give it a go ------------- “Speed costs....how fast do you want to spend?” |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 28-June-2021 at 10:40AM
i do like mike but a tiny tack weld with the mig  ------------- 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: av8or55
Date Posted: 28-June-2021 at 10:49AM
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Good challenge for my welding practice. I have located a yard in my area who may have some rings. Owner suggested soldering the clips on. Looks like I have something to do today ------------- “Speed costs....how fast do you want to spend?” |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 28-June-2021 at 11:52AM
| Spot welders are pretty cheap. Come in handy. |