GTP Part Questions

[bfarroo]

I need to get a few part dimensions for my car. I need the dimensions and maybe some pictures of the hinges for the front compartment cover. I also need some pictures and dimensions of the brackets that hold the headlights in. Also anyone with the square side markers, could you get me the a part number off the front and back ones. I'm assuming they are off something but can't seem to find anything in the parts list johnny put up. Also the dimensions of the coolant tank that mounts to the front of the engine compartment like a targa. I'll keep this post updated as I come across other parts I need. When I get to working on the car instead of collecting parts I'll start a build thread.

[DaveSkrab]

The front compartment cover hinges appear to be fabricated on mine. I can grab dimensions in a few weeks after this weather actually turns to spring.

[Johnny]

I replaced my coolant tank. I can send my old one to you so you can make one...use this one to copy....would that help?

Hinges? My front cover (covers the battery/brake booster) has no hinges.

[bfarroo]

Johnny, that would be cool. Could you send me a pic of the tank when you have a chance. Also how does your cover attach? Mine looks like it has provisions for two clips at the top toward the windshield. There are also two posts molded into the body toward the bumper that look like a hinge would bolt to it.

[Johnny]

Here is the tank.

[bfarroo]

So where did you get the nice shinny one?

[Johnny]

Had it made here in Coos Bay at a fab shop.
but needed parts off the old one to complete it.

[bfarroo]

Sound good johnny, shoot me a PM and let me know how much shipping is. No hurry so whatever is cheapest.

[Johnny]

I have your address, will mail it to you.
Should fit in a $12 flat rate box.

[Johnny]

I also need some pictures and dimensions of the brackets that hold the headlights in.

Had the car up on the rack and took some photos for you.

There is a fiberglass shield that goes behind this but I am missing one. Both are off right now.
This shield protects it from water and dirt.
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and a photo of the front side.

[Johnny]

Battery/brake Booster hatch cover. This is how mine slips on and locks into place.

[Johnny]

Rectangle side markers:
Rear (red) #D31B 15A428-AA SY
Front (amber) #D3TB-15A428-AA SY
These are both Ford part numbers.

Giving this info unless you want to change to this size/style.

[Rrider]

My cover has no hinges either.

[bfarroo]

Thanks for all the info Johnny, I got the overflow tank today so I can add it to my ever growing list of things to get fabbed up. It doesn't look like to crazy of a design for the headlight mount so I should be able to make something up relatively easily. I think I found that style of side marker light when looking through the posted parts list but not the square ones. I noticed the size of your battery, anyone else have a really small battery? My battery hold down is about half as wide as that.

[Rottie]

Strange. My front cover has hinges. It's getting closer to better weather and coming out of storage here in the brisk snowbelt. I'll be sure to take pics of the hinges and post them for you.

[Reaper1]

Wow...these cars are SCREAMING for a headlight conversion of some sort!! It looks like it would be pretty darn easy, too!

[Rottie]

I finally got to the car and took a few pics of my hinges. Not get pics, but they are definitely hinges.

I can remove them and see if I can find replacements somewhere if you guys are interested in getting yours converted over to hinges.

[168glhs1986]

Frankenstein has the same front cover hinges.

[DaveSkrab]

From what I remember, looking at the ones on mine. The hinges are something that were likely fabbed up in the shop. They are nothing fancy.

[168glhs1986]

Custom indeed. No part number there