Been awhile New purchase

[Matt Peetz]

Well its been awhile. Work has been very hectic. Haven't had time for the 71 i have(that will be another thread) but i did just make a recent purchase.
It is a 72 mach 1 F code, numbers matching all original sheet metal. No rust,no major rust some surface rust. Original interior. Have extensive paperwork and the original factory manual.
Best i can tell from the paperwork i have it was last painted in '88. It is not show worthy paint job but ok.
Gallery pics
http://s919.photobucket.com/albums/ad32/...72%20home/

[Steven Harris]

Very nice Matt.

So does that make three?

[Rare Pony]

I viewed the photobucket slideshow and it's looks very nice.

So what are your plans for it.

[Matt Peetz]

Steve
Just 2. I pulled out of the deal the Qcode found. It was a chopped car. Had vin problems and i didn't want the hassle of it.
It might just be 1. Contemplating on my 71. I don't have the time for it and not sure when i will. As i got into it needs alot of body work. It is all fixable but not sure about it. I have gotten a few estimates from a couple of body shops close by and to get it to paintable stage would cost just about what i paid for this one. Then would have paint and alot of new interior parts. Not sure what i want to do. It was a buying experince that helped me with the current purchase. I could part it out and make most of my money back and keep some parts for the 72.

I am gonna drive the 72 as is for now. It needs a new exhaust system. It looks to be orignal and has some rust holes. Probably will replace the rear leaf springs also. Will work on the side panels in the back seat. Try to make them look a little nicer. It drives good and has some get up and go. It only has 2.79 rear end. Might upgrade that. If i decide to part out the 71 i will use that rear end. It has the 3.25 traction lock. Maybe over this coming winter i will get it into the paint shop and get a better paint job for it but for now just gonna drive it and enjoy it.

[JTS71 Mach1]

Hey Matt very nice 72" Looks like a little interior sprucing and you'll have a near perfect car. Runs drives and looks good all at the same time. If only we all were so lucky. JTS 71 Mach1

[Matt Peetz]

Thanks Jts.
It also still has the original 8 track stereo. It doesn't work but still in the slot lol

[JTS71 Mach1]

Damn and i threw away all my 8 tracks only had 5 cases +. OH well enjoy the ride, Man as she is awful pretty! JTS 71 Mach1

[Mach 1 Club]

Looks awesome!

[Steven Harris]

I think you have made a very wise decision for your life at the current time.

The Mach 1 looks very good and you can enjoy it as it is.

Congratulations!

[Matt Peetz]

Thanks fells. Have been driving it the last couple of days and what a feeling! I feel young again. She runs smooth. It didn't take much to get her up to 80mph .