1971 Mach 1 Restoration Project
#11
(12-12-2017, 04:17 PM)Machy Wrote: any new updates on this project?

Yes!

Since I posted the last photos I've since sold the vehicle! Here's the Craigslist ad I had up

Exclamation For sale is a 1971 Mustang Fastback with Mach 1 Decals and stripes



YOUTUBE LINK
https://youtu.be/YprWgU-IXvI

1971 Mustang Fastback Mach 1 Clone


VIN 1F02F100194

1: Build in 1971

F: Built in Dearborn, Michigan

02: 2 Door Sportsroof

F:8 Cyl 302 CID 2 Barrel

Last Six Digits Production Numbers:100194



ENGINE OVERHAUL

· Engine removed and sent out to machine shop

· Bored 30 Over

· Flat head pistons installed

· ½" cam shaft installed

· Oversized intake and exhaust valves installed

· Double timing chain installed

· Crank shaft Ground .010" on the main journals and .010" on the rod journals.

· New water pump installed

· New thermostat installed

· New MSD distributor installed

· New MSD computer installed

· New MSD Spark Plug Cables

· Copper Light Spark Plugs gapped appropriately

· New electric fuel pump installed

· New belts installed

· New dual electric fan assembly for radiator installed and manual fan assembly has been removed

· New aluminum radiator installed

· New Valve covers with cork gaskets installed black with aluminum accents FORD RACING on them

· Chrome intake installed

· Chrome alternator installed

· New 4V carburetor with electric choke upgraded from 2V carb originally installed

· New Optima Red Top Battery Installed

· Headers wrapped in heat resistant wrapping. Headers were present when purchased. No excessive droning

· Transmission rebuilt automatic 2 speed with overdrive bar in working condition

· All new hoses all around

· Functional NACA hood with vacuum operated scoops and plenum under hood

Body Overhaul

· Vehicle disassembled interior and exterior

· Not a rotisserie restoration

· Vehicle had some rust in floor pan which has since been repaired

· Body was primer grey when purchased, resprayed, re-blocked and painted red

· Color is a mixture of a new paint code by ford RED with a color code from the original vehicle.

· All new trim around vehicle

· Has some pin holes here and there which are being repaired



Interior

· All new interior: Carpet, Seats, Back Seats, Headliner, Dash

· New Retro Radio with auxiliary input

· New aftermarket center console with cup holders

· New Shelby style steering wheel with wooden accents



Vehicle is running perfect


Speedometer cable does not work replaced once and then burned on exhaust as I didn't secure it properly 


ALL RECEIPTS FOR ALL WORK IN HAND! PROOF OF ALL WORK! Less than 500 Miles on this car since I finished it I'm trying to purchase a home and I can live to part with this car But I'm not desperate to sell.

NO JOY RIDES. Please do not contact me if you're not a serious buyer this is a GREAT collector opportunity to own a fastback.

While other fastbacks pre 1970 are just soaring in price higher and higher you have the chance to own this ORIGINAL MUSTANG FASTBACK/SPORTSROOF

NO LOW BALLERS NO TIRE KICKERS 

If you'd like to come by and check it out it's available at 1217 North Alameda, Compton, CA 90222

tags: ford, mustang, sportsroof, fastback, classic, custom, classic mustang, sportscar Exclamation


So that was what I had up for honestly the longest time since I purchased it with the intention of reselling it. No luck with offers here and there for $12k and $13K I was content with keeping the car even though she drove like a boat! It was still great overall the muscle car feel, how big the car felt, and the sound! The 4v carb I put on it with the larger intake made all the difference.

But with some luck the first day I put it on Facebook MarketPlace it was sold! I took $15k cash with it as I had so many eggs in so many baskets my liquid capital was running low but the guy who bought it really seemed excited about it. He did mentioned he was going to take it to have all the small details address: some paint chips, some paint bleed, some screws missing, etc.

Overall this car was fun! I really enjoyed owning it and I have a new respect for the last good classic mustangs


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(01-11-2015, 02:39 PM)Rare Pony Wrote: Thanks for the update. The new circuit board looks like it is a quality part. The original on my 73 is still working fortunately.

The circuit board was good but still couldn't get it to work with the lights bummer. Maybe corrosion on the terminals for the lights was too bad.
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(01-09-2015, 11:05 PM)JTS71 Mach1 Wrote: I can see why your boss handed him the money. Welcome, JTS 71 Mach1

Well looking back on it now would I do it again? YES! 
Would I buy more used parts? ugh, yes. I made the mistake of going full wallet force on it and literally paid the price
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#14
Thanks for sharing the rest of the story.

It looks like you did very well by knowing what you had and taking your time to sell.
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