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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/02/06 11:24:57
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Hey everyone!
Hopefully we are still using this forum?? or are the FB groups where we all are now?
A couple of questions if anyone can help.
In regards to the "semi gloss" black paint used, is that just a standard Ford matte/semi gloss colour used? I would like to give my painter that info if possible.
Areas of concern are the Rear panel, bonnet, GT stripes, door frames etc
Cheers, Kris
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/02/06 22:37:03
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/02/10 18:55:33
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There is also this thread https://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?m=92617 There was one where flat vs satin vs matt was discussed at length with a few photos but I cant find it, maybe someone else knows. Let's hope FB doesn't completely take over, the great thing about here is the wealth of knowledge that can be searched.
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/02/12 15:59:36
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Thanks heaps guys @GTV6 @PartTimeMK2
I noticed that I commented on one of the posts anyways haha.
I will use satin for all the blackout bits, including the sills. I also had a blackout valance, which looked awesome, but I will vinyl wrap that part.
Bonnet and GT stripes will be painted on and not vinyl.
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/02/16 11:31:06
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You're welcome. There is also threads here that have the correct dimensions for the bonnet blackout. There is subtle angles that make all the difference.
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/10 20:52:17
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Hi Kris
I also have 12/71 is it possible to see a picture of the seat belts that had been installed.
I’m looking at having mine reconditioned.
Hate to have wrongly belts re done.
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/12 13:45:27
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Reeni
Hi Kris
I also have 12/71 is it possible to see a picture of the seat belts that had been installed.
I’m looking at having mine reconditioned.
Hate to have wrongly belts re done.
I have similar to this pic. 
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/12 19:41:20
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Thanks for that. I’ve been shown few different coloured centres not with blue circle Another from the forum has there’s black button looks to be small gold circle. Buttons maybe a change on model year and so on Maybe some one knows the difference. The belts in my car didn’t have chrome I purchased on line one like yours. Already three different
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/12 21:09:50
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I can take pictures of the real ones if you want? Mine may have black centres....I haven't looked at them for years
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/12 21:21:52
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Reeni
Thanks for that.
I’ve been shown few different coloured centres not with blue circle
Another from the forum has there’s black button looks to be small gold circle.
Buttons maybe a change on model year and so on
Maybe some one knows the difference.
The belts in my car didn’t have chrome
I purchased on line one like yours.
Already three different
It seems only the good ones are in the rear. With the front ones being a boring black kind  .
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/13 17:33:12
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Reeni
It’s those black belts I would like to buy if yourself or others have for sale.
Cash and trade available
If you're going to re-web the belts which is a good idea and just need the buckles and hardware expand your search to Mk2 Escort, XC Falcon and TD Cortina, there may also be others of that era that use the same hardware. While you're at it treat them to some new stickers. FORD LATE XB XC FALCON SEAT BELT LOGO DECAL SET SUIT ZG FAIRLANE GT FAIRMONT | eBay
GT Cortina Project "The Ugly Duckling"
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/03/14 08:41:08
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I used these guys a few years back. Not cheap but excellent work and they refurbished and used my original buckles. They have lots of old bits they accumulate too to use as donors. https://seatbeltsolutions.com.au/
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/04/19 17:24:06
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You got to be happy with that.
Looks unreal, well done
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Re: '71 V6 GT Restore
2024/04/20 18:49:15
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So from that stage
How long before all the paint is applied?
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