1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Unfinished Restoration Project

Description for Mercury Other 1969

For Sale: A 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II; this is an extended nose. limited production Dan Gurney Special; car is mid-restoration; this car is in the Registry; the Registry indicates there have been 134 Spoiler II's located; Marti indicates there were 218 Dan Gurney Specials produced; there are 34 Dan's identified in the Registry; my Registry is about 10 years old. so these numbers may have been updated since that time; due to two kids in college and job change. I must reluctantly sell my 12 year project; car has been through a lengthy restoration process thus far; when purchased. car was in very poor condition; there was one crushed rear quarter and door; cowl/firewall area looked like Swiss cheese; there was rust in LR quarter; there was no drivetrain. along with about 50 pounds of asphalt stuck to the inner fenders; car was completely disassembled. parts cataloged and labeled. and we started identifying what needed to be done; we (my Father-In-Law in Texas helped immensely with the project) acquired a donor car out of Atlanta. and used the RR quarter. one door. the cowl/firewall and radiator core support; car was media blasted. then the real work began; replacement panels were installed (none of the Spoiler II-specific body panels needed to be replaced); toe boards were also replaced when the cowl was installed; while the bodywork was underway. the engine and transmission were rebuilt; the engine is a correct date coded 351 Windsor. originally in a 1969 Cyclone; suspension and brakes were reconditioned and reinstalled; once all body work was complete. the car was placed on a frame machine to make sure the unibody was straight and within factory specifications; car was repainted using 2-stage Martin Senour paint in the correct MX paint codes. Wimbledon White and Presidential Blue; the current state of the car is: - Car is a roller. with refurbished suspension and brakes installed - All body panels installed and gapped - NOS main wiring harness installed - New brake lines and fuel lines installed - New fuel tank sealed to trunk and installed - Interior trim panels. dash and steering column repainted in correct colors - Engine is rebuilt. complete from intake to exhaust manifolds; water pump needs to be rebuilt; alternator and starter rebuilt; correct fan blade; motor mounts - FMX transmission rebuilt with transmission mount - Wiper motor refurbished. retains original date code - Door rubber seals installed - Door jamb interior light switches installed - Original side windows installed with window mechanisms - Rear seat beltline weatherstrip installed (one piece needs to be replaced as it is the wrong contour) - Paint needs to be color sanded - Plastic dash bezels have been rechromed. and has correct wood grain decals - Instrument cluster has been refurbished - Pedal support refurbished and installed - Emergency brake mechanism refurbished and installed - Throttle pedal and linkage installed - Heater unit installed with new heater core - Correct battery tray installed Other new parts to be installed: - NOS radio and antenna - Package tray (needs to be sealed and painted) - Bumpers. horn ring. inside door handles. rear roof/window trim. taillight and side marker bezels. and grille have been rechromed - All external stainless has been polished - Carpet is in place - NOS front side marker lenses and gaskets - NOS taillight lenses - Date coded battery cables (Marti) - NOS radiator- New correct radiator fan shroud - New date coded radiator and heater hoses. belts and plug wires (Marti) - New steering wheel - New gear indicator - Trunk moulding- New correct grille rubber moulding - NOS exhaust (non-OEM) - NOS turn signal lenses and gaskets - Horn pad wood grain and trim piece - Correct hose clamps for radiator and heater hoses - Fuel pump hose and clamps - Most decals and labels Additional work to be done: - Front fenders need to be repainted (fender extensions were re-leaded. area was not cleaned sufficiently before paint) - Carb (correct) needs to be rebuilt and detailed (I have all parts and rebuild kit) - Distributor is not correct for the engine; either needs a Pertronix or the correct unit - Inner front splash shields installed - Install engine. torque converter and transmission - Recondition and install driveshaft - Front door beltline weatherstrip needs to be acquired and installed (I purchased a set and discovered they sent the wrong parts) - Grille center needs to be painted black - Ford windshield and back glass needs to be polished and installed - Install headliner - Install front and rear glass - Install external rear view mirrors - Original 14” wheels (5) need to be repainted - Reassemble dash - Recondition and install front turn signals (has NOS lenses) - Install dash. dash pad and instrument cluster - Seal and paint package tray - Install seats. door panels. interior trim. armrests and package tray (seats and door panels have the original upholstery) - Recondition original windshield washer reservoir (with original date code) and install - Recondition sun visors and seat trim. and install - Install window/door stainless channels along with restored window guide clips; install side window weatherstriping - Install remote hood release cable (included) - Refurbish and install horns (one horn already painted) - Refurbish and install battery to fender apron bracket - Pinch weld between front and rear wheels needs to be painted semi-gloss black (raised rockers) - Paint and install radiator/grille sheet metal and headlight buckets - Install headlights and trim rings (two bulbs have Ford script) - Install fuel filler neck with new rubber connector and clamps - Recondition air cleaner and exhaust heat shield and install - Ceramic coat exhaust manifolds and install - Install battery and cables (new) - Bumper jack needs to be refurbished - Rechrome external door handles. or purchase new units and install Other included items: - Marti Report - Complete set of factory manuals - Detailing book on Torino’s. Cyclone’s. etc. - Large number of newsletters from DSAC - Registry from 2004 - Various reference articles and photos Items needed to purchase to finish the restoration: - Set of tires - Hub caps and trim rings - Voltage regulator - Instrument voltage regulator - Windshield washer pump - Windshield wiper inserts - Interior sail panels - Battery hold-downs - Water temp sending unit - Oil pressure sending unit - Battery - Heater hose connector for the intake manifold - Fuel pump - Mercury script hood emblem - Shocks - Inside window cranks Condition All parts reconditioned. repaired or replaced; I have a complete photo history of the restoration. including before. during and after shots Shipping Local pickup only; buyer responsible for shipping or pickup