help for 69

69couper · 02-21-2008, 05:45 PM

I recently bought a 69 coupe. I use to own a 68 and a 97. I asked a local mustang restoring shop for a quote to rewire the car and add power steering. He quickly said he would not touch because 69s are difficult. Could someone lplease tell me why.

Ryan_65Stallion · 02-21-2008, 06:19 PM

um, I don't see why he would say that.
If your going to rewire your car, I such, no I'm demanding you! lol to get the painless wiring wire harness, the sets are a good $300 but you won't regret it, you get upgraded fuse box, wires, everything. a lot better than the old wiring system, I could always help you out also, I've done some wiring on my '65.

seriously look into painless wiring kit though.

**12second5.0** · 02-21-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 69couper

I recently bought a 69 coupe. I use to own a 68 and a 97. I asked a local mustang restoring shop for a quote to rewire the car and add power steering. He quickly said he would not touch because 69s are difficult. Could someone lplease tell me why.

That car is a piece of cake. I rewired my 69 coupe.It took a few days because of the PO hack job. I am sure a mustang vendor sells a complete OE style harness. If not as Ryan suggested a Painless harness would be a great choice too.

69couper · 02-21-2008, 06:45 PM

thanks ive looked into but only have one good arm and i suck at running wires but will definintly think about it

**12second5.0** · 02-21-2008, 06:45 PM

BTW post some pics of it.I'd love to see it.

Ryan_65Stallion · 02-21-2008, 06:50 PM

I can always help you wire your car up, I'm 5'3'' so I can fit my arms in tight spots.

pics too!!!

**12second5.0** · 02-21-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 69couper

thanks ive looked into but only have one good arm and i suck at running wires but will definintly think about it

What kinda wiring issues are you having?

69couper · 02-21-2008, 06:51 PM

what about power steering. do they make an entire kit or do i need to buy piece by piece. ive looked and can only find piece by piece

69couper · 02-21-2008, 06:53 PM

the usually problems with original wiring frail and want to do it all at once instead of here and there as they fail

Ryan_65Stallion · 02-21-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69couper

what about power steering. do they make an entire kit or do i need to buy piece by piece. ive looked and can only find piece by piece

Yes, they make kits, I've seen them, least from what I can remember, what sites all did you look on?

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Originally Posted by 69couper

the usually problems with original wiring frail and want to do it all at once instead of here and there as they fail

Yup, I got that same problem, but just get the money to buy a whole new harness and I'd be glad to help with the install.

**12second5.0** · 02-21-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69couper

what about power steering. do they make an entire kit or do i need to buy piece by piece. ive looked and can only find piece by piece

Are you dead set on using the original style setup? Or would you be willing to convert to rack and pinion?

Ryan_65Stallion · 02-21-2008, 06:57 PM

Rack and Pinion FTW!!!
If you can.

**12second5.0** · 02-21-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 69couper

the usually problems with original wiring frail and want to do it all at once instead of here and there as they fail

Most common issues of seen with the old car is the turn signal switch failure. Pretty much all the switches should be replaced if you don't know the hstory.I'd bet that would correct 90% if not 100% of all your issues.

Ryan_65Stallion · 02-21-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 12second5.0

Most common issues of seen with the old car is the turn signal switch failure. Pretty much all the switches should be replaced if you don't know the hstory.I'd bet that would correct 90% if not 100% of all your issues.

+1
my wiper switch is giving me problems, when I switch it on or off it shorts or something and cuts all my lights, radio, everything, except my engine off for a sec or 2.

69couper · 02-21-2008, 07:06 PM

thinks guys i will keep looking i looked on a site just for mustang steering, texas mustang, virginia mustang and of course ebay

Ryan_65Stallion · 02-21-2008, 07:16 PM

alright, good luck. lmk if you need a helping hand.

69couper · 02-21-2008, 07:21 PM

thanks i will stay in touch and keep you guys updated. from what ive heard so far i will just do it my self and keep looking for p/s kit.

**12second5.0** · 02-21-2008, 07:36 PM

If you have a typical bread and butter 302 car then I'd suggest going rack in pinion. If for some reason it's a big block car then I'd go original due to rarity of vehicle.

stangfreak · 02-24-2008, 01:00 AM

check out year one, and california mustangs and the mustang shop, and retro stangs.
they should be able to help. yes type them in as web addresses.
+3 on the painless wiring.

adam65 · 04-25-2008, 08:15 PM

Keep the manual set-up and avoid vintage mustang PS nightmares. OR get the Total Control system and forget problems. It's big bucks but bad ass. I have redone all wires in my 65 and would be happy to lend a hand on your. I bought the Ford harness. It was a lot of cash but made the resto and electrical a breeze,

02-21-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
69couper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san antonio Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	help for 69 I recently bought a 69 coupe. I use to own a 68 and a 97. I asked a local mustang restoring shop for a quote to rewire the car and add power steering. He quickly said he would not touch because 69s are difficult. Could someone lplease tell me why.

02-21-2008, 06:19 PM	#2
Ryan_65Stallion MR.SUPER TECH Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 2,124 Trader Rating: (0)	um, I don't see why he would say that. If your going to rewire your car, I such, no I'm demanding you! lol to get the painless wiring wire harness, the sets are a good $300 but you won't regret it, you get upgraded fuse box, wires, everything. a lot better than the old wiring system, I could always help you out also, I've done some wiring on my '65. seriously look into painless wiring kit though. __________________ 1965 Mustang, 2V 289 V8, C4 automatic 3 spd Mods: Edelbrock Performer 289 intake manifold, Holley 4brl 600cfm carb, Grab-A-Trak 560lb 1'' drop springs, MBMotoring 15'' wheels, 14'' K&N Extreme Air Filter Assembley, all aluminum radiator My Streetfire.Net MyMustangSite My Myspace!

02-21-2008, 06:45 PM	#5
12second5.0 Check ya later! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 8,344 Trader Rating: (0)	BTW post some pics of it.I'd love to see it. __________________

02-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#6
Ryan_65Stallion MR.SUPER TECH Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 2,124 Trader Rating: (0)	I can always help you wire your car up, I'm 5'3'' so I can fit my arms in tight spots. pics too!!! __________________ 1965 Mustang, 2V 289 V8, C4 automatic 3 spd Mods: Edelbrock Performer 289 intake manifold, Holley 4brl 600cfm carb, Grab-A-Trak 560lb 1'' drop springs, MBMotoring 15'' wheels, 14'' K&N Extreme Air Filter Assembley, all aluminum radiator My Streetfire.Net MyMustangSite My Myspace!

02-21-2008, 06:57 PM	#12
Ryan_65Stallion MR.SUPER TECH Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 2,124 Trader Rating: (0)	Rack and Pinion FTW!!! If you can. __________________ 1965 Mustang, 2V 289 V8, C4 automatic 3 spd Mods: Edelbrock Performer 289 intake manifold, Holley 4brl 600cfm carb, Grab-A-Trak 560lb 1'' drop springs, MBMotoring 15'' wheels, 14'' K&N Extreme Air Filter Assembley, all aluminum radiator My Streetfire.Net MyMustangSite My Myspace!

02-21-2008, 06:51 PM	#8
69couper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san antonio Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	what about power steering. do they make an entire kit or do i need to buy piece by piece. ive looked and can only find piece by piece

02-21-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
69couper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san antonio Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	the usually problems with original wiring frail and want to do it all at once instead of here and there as they fail

02-21-2008, 07:06 PM	#15
69couper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san antonio Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	thinks guys i will keep looking i looked on a site just for mustang steering, texas mustang, virginia mustang and of course ebay

02-21-2008, 07:16 PM	#16
Ryan_65Stallion MR.SUPER TECH Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spring Branch, TX Posts: 2,124 Trader Rating: (0)	alright, good luck. lmk if you need a helping hand. __________________ 1965 Mustang, 2V 289 V8, C4 automatic 3 spd Mods: Edelbrock Performer 289 intake manifold, Holley 4brl 600cfm carb, Grab-A-Trak 560lb 1'' drop springs, MBMotoring 15'' wheels, 14'' K&N Extreme Air Filter Assembley, all aluminum radiator My Streetfire.Net MyMustangSite My Myspace!

02-21-2008, 07:21 PM	#17
69couper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san antonio Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks i will stay in touch and keep you guys updated. from what ive heard so far i will just do it my self and keep looking for p/s kit.

02-21-2008, 07:36 PM	#18
12second5.0 Check ya later! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 8,344 Trader Rating: (0)	If you have a typical bread and butter 302 car then I'd suggest going rack in pinion. If for some reason it's a big block car then I'd go original due to rarity of vehicle. __________________ Last edited by 12second5.0 : 02-24-2008 at 08:42 AM.

02-24-2008, 01:00 AM	#19
stangfreak It's LOUD but YOU looked! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 619 Trader Rating: (1)	check out year one, and california mustangs and the mustang shop, and retro stangs. they should be able to help. yes type them in as web addresses. +3 on the painless wiring. __________________ Deep thought... Why does one commit the most selfish of acts, suicide, to get attention? Does it not defeat the purpose?

04-25-2008, 08:15 PM	#20
adam65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: kingwood, TX Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0)	Keep the manual set-up and avoid vintage mustang PS nightmares. OR get the Total Control system and forget problems. It's big bucks but bad ass. I have redone all wires in my 65 and would be happy to lend a hand on your. I bought the Ford harness. It was a lot of cash but made the resto and electrical a breeze,

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