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Getting ready to be towed to Northcoast Restorations for general maintenance and repair.
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All loaded up and ready for departure..
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Posed in front of Northcoast Restorations, which just finished up a bunch of work, including a comprehensive tune up.
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ncresto2.JPG
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Another shot in front of Northcoast Restorations in Willoughby Ohio.
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PerryPark 001.JPG
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Perry Park, in Perry Ohio (home of the Nuclear Power Plant) on Lake Erie, showing the new ride height with the Moog Heavy Duty Springs and Monroe Load leveling shocks. The ride is AMAZING!! Still floaty, but no more bottoming out, and smoothes out e...
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PerryPark 002.JPG
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Another view at Perry Park.
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newsusp.jpg
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after new springs and shocks installed
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another view
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another view
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another view
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newsprings 001.JPG
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in garage
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Front of car showing windshield and wipers
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topdowninside 001.JPG
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Marquis is parked in garage with top down for a day or two. There is a work bench in front of the car.
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topdowninside 003.JPG
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Another shot showing the workbench area in front of the car.
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The original windshield washer jug.. More unobtanium.
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The undercarriage looks very good with virtually no rust anywhere. It has the optional (for '69) front disk brakes.
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SerMan.JPG
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Diagram of the Pressure Differential Valve/Proportioning valve assembly from the service manual for the full size Mercury. I had to replace both of these due to the brake problem I had when I first got the car (see log). The proportioning valve I g...
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Picture of the valve assembly from my car oriented like the service manual diagram. It appears that originally, the bracket was permanently fixed to the Press. Diff. valve, but at some point the connecting tab was filed down allowing it to be separa...
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Ported-Vacuum-Switch-diagram.jpg
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This switch appears on top of the Coolant output hose attachment elbow. Its function is to increase vacuum to the distributor, advancing it, and helping it to idle faster when the water temp gets above a certain threshold. It is primarily used for ...
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Ported-Vacuum-Switch.jpg
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the part when new.
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MercHL 001.JPG
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This shot shows the low beam removed and where the spring holds down the bulb. The headlight itself is attached to a bucket, which then slides into the two adjustment screws (no need to loosen) The spring puller is very handy for pulling and attach...
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MercHL 002.JPG
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This shot shows the headlight mounted inside the bucket, and slots (two: at 12 & 3 O'clock) which slide into the adjustment screw posts.
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MercHL 003.JPG
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This shot shows the chrome retaining bezel hole in which the spring connects. This is the first thing removed, and the last thing reconnected when changing the bulb.
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valves-refurb.JPG
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pressure differential valve and proportioning valve rebuilt by White Post Restorations.
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Distribution Block diagramA.JPG
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diagram of the functioning of the pressure differential valve
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TSB-headlightDoors.JPG
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Believe it or not! I have not been able to discover the length of time mine will stay shut, but definitely a couple of months!
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Monroe-Fr.-Shocks.JPG
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Monroe Front Load adjusting shocks
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Monroe-Rr.-Shocks.JPG
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Monroe Rear load adjusting shocks. (Gas charged)
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Moog-Fr.-Springs.JPG
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Moog Front heavy duty springs
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Moog-Rr.-Springs.JPG
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Moog Rear heavy duty springs.
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Typical setup found on Amazon
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grain 001.JPG
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This is a close up photo of the grain of the vinyl convertible top, which is factory original. I used a magnifying glass directly in front of the camera lens, as this sort of detail can not be seen with the naked eye. However, when you brush agains...
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top 001.JPG
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This shot shows how the texture looks to the naked eye within a foot or so.
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VLR 001.JPG
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This VLR stuff is great for my vinyl top. It cleans and conditions. I also use it on my vinyl interior. Stuff does not have a bad odor, nor obnoxious fumes, (which some stuff used on the interior can have.)
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newspringsnshocks 001.JPG
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Drivers side front showing new springs, shocks and sway bar link.
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newspringsnshocks 002.JPG
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Passengers side front showing new springs, shocks and sway bar link.
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Drivers side rear showing new springs and shocks.
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Passenger side rear showing new springs and shocks.
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Original suspension (FL)
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Original suspension, passenger side (FL)
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Conv-frame1.jpg
63 hits | 50.44 KB | Posted: 12/20/20
1969 Ford Galaxy Convertible frame. It is 3 inches shorter than the Marquis frame.
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Conv-frame3.jpg
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1969 Ford Galaxy convertible frame
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Another-frame4.jpg
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same frame all restored
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carcover 004.JPG
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Covered up during winter
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carcover 001.JPG
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Front ornament on the car cover!
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