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TMI Sport seats and Mustang Project lights

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:35:43 +0000

Heads up to 71-73 owners. I ordered TMI front sport seat upholstery and seat foam for my 72 Mach1. I also ordered LED dash lights from Mustang Project

The LED lights are great except do not order the bulbs for the 3 gauges in the center console - they are incorrect. I can see my speedo and tac at night. I replaced the bulb that is in the Automatic shifter selector. Not much improvement there though - but the dash lights look so good now I'm still a happy camper. I also replaced the bulb for heater control lettering and that it brighter also. These bulbs were supposed to be for the three guages but they can in handy anyway.

Craftsman Upholstery in Fairfax VA put the seats together - they look and feel fantastic. It's like having the 2004 Mach1 seats in a 1972 Mach1. Now the question is - do I sell the original Mach1 upholstery and seat foam which is in pretty good shape. I have had this car 29 years so keeping it in case I sell the car really isn't an issue.

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'73 Questions

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:07:19 +0000

I've just done an intro. and need help, a '73 Fastback is being sold locally and it really has my interest but leaves alot of questions. Here are pics.( I hope)

Are the turn signals right? Could this be a '72? Engine is gone( said to have been a 351C 2bb) but still has an FMX ( did they come with these)? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm not big on cloning but is it more or less acceptable in the Mach1 world? Just a reminder I'm coming from a total point of ignorance in regards to Mach 1s, Fastbacks and frankly Fords in general, but I feel a conversion coming on!

Thanks in advance.

Frank

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New and needing guidance

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:53:13 +0000

Howdy,

Another Texan here, plan to hang out and observe, been a car and bike guy since birth but have never had a Mustang, closes I ever got was a '49 Ford!

Anyway have been under the spell of the Mach 1 my whole life just never had a chance to own one. A '73 is for sale locally and I need some knowledge. I'll post pics in the appropriate area for discussion, till then thank for the great site!

Frank

1970 Mach 1 Speakers

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:42:34 +0000

I recently purchased a 1970 Mach 1. Speakers in the door panels are shot and I want to replace. I don't want to damage the door panel taking it off. What is the easiest way to take off the door panel after all the screws are out? knife or scredriver to pry the clips away from the door?

My Mach1 autocrossing

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:21:18 +0000

My competition was a 2006 Caddy STS and a 2003 Cobra convertible. I beat them both by a hair.

See the video at

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brake shoe size

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:16:27 +0000

Hi
I will need to change the rear brake shoes on my 72 Q code mach1 ..Is anybody know about the shoe size ...10"/2'' is right?
(351 CJ power disc /front)
I still can have a look on the car but it's cool to get a confirmation
another question ..riveted are better ? or bonded..
thanks!!
patrick

newbie

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:34:35 +0000

well, i am not good at computers but here goes. i have a '70 mach bright gold metallic- 4bbl cleveland-4 speed- ginger interior. spoilers but no slats,a/c, manual brakes and steering and was wondering how many more gold mach's are around, i have only seen one other at a show in ok years ago. it was windsor powered. i have had my car since 1982, i am 2nd. owner. restored back then. have put only 6000 miles an the car in that time period. my stable includes 69 vert, 66 vert, 68 fastback, 65 coupe, 63 1/2 427 galaxie. hope to enjoy this site. my dream would to have a gold boss 302,r- code 428scj and if ever built a boss 429 all gold! will need a winning lottery ticket for that though.

How to Spray a Flat/Matte Clear

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How to Remove a Clear Coat Run Using Polyester Putty

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How to Paint a New Fender & Blend Color

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:59:46 +0000

I jumped ship

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:32:27 +0000

Well gang, the deal on the new 69 is complete. Got her in the garage now, and all the paperwork is completed. Sorry to say its not a Mach 1, as in Ford's wisdom, they never made a convertible in the Mach 1 category (Shame, they should have....) But ... here she is nonetheless....

(The pic I had Danny do for me a couple weeks ago :) )

and the real Mccoy... I call it "trigger" Seemed appropriate as she is a gold horsey :)

Full pictorial at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3874458

NACA / NASA Hood Scoops

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:01:43 +0000

A little history and clarification of this design element:

NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) formed in 1915 was the precursor to NASA and focused on airplane design, and later breaking the sound barrier (mach 1), and also space flight. NACA became NASA in 1958, with a major public focus on space flight during the space race ( http://history.nasa.gov/naca/overview.html ). According to the book, Mustang 1964-1973 by Mike Mueller, the scoops were incorrectly called NASA scoops, given that governmental agency's popularity. The air duct was actually specially designed by NACA for use in airplanes, and was utilized by race car builders in the 1960s (Mueller). Wikipedia has a cool article on the NACA scoop design with photos so check it out!! ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NACA_duct ). By the way, the underhood air cleaner setup on the 71-73 Mach is similar to that of the 1968 1/2 428 CJ.

--Gabe (eboxgj), Mach1club member

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Master Rebild Kit

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Has anybody used this company before? I'm looking to rebuild my 1969 351w and looking if this is a good kit to purchase?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...:MEWAX:VRI

Thanks in advance

1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - H.O. Survivor

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:10:19 +0000

Eric Petosa's 18,000-Mile Mach 1 Provides A Glimpse Into How Ford Built R-Code Mustangs In 1972
From the January, 2009 issue of Mustang Monthly
By Donald Farr

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I think we can safely say that Eric Petosa is fanatical about originality, right down to stampings, date codes, and even the numbers on brake adjuster plugs. During the restoration of his Boss 302-powered '70 Cougar Eliminator, Eric conversed with experts and even traveled halfway across the country to visit Bob Perkins to track down parts and "Paint OK" stamps to correctly detail his Cougar to fresh-off-the-assembly-line new. Parts were bought and swapped via eBay while a Tupperware storage container became full of notes and documentation. The result is a gem that has been called the "Ultimate Eliminator" by the Cougar Club of America.

Eric didn't need to research and search for parts for his '72 H.O. Mach 1-he bought the 18,000-mile original with 99.9 percent of its original parts still intact.

The air filter is an N.O.S. unit from 1972, as Eric shows while pulling the air cleaner.

The '72 R-code Mustang is one of the rarest yet least understood vintage Mustangs. Ford canceled the Boss 351 after 1971, but began offering a slightly detuned version of the Boss engine, calling it the 351 H.O., shortly after the '72 Mustang introduction. Not to be confused with the hydraulic-lifter 351 4V or Cobra Jet engines, the 351 H.O. closely resembled the previous year's Boss 351 with a four-bolt main-bearing block, solid-lifter cam, aluminum intake, and 4300 four-barrel carb. However, the H.O. was detuned for 91-octane fuel with slightly milder cam specifications along with open chamber heads and flat-top pistons, as opposed to the Boss 351's closed chambers and pop-up pistons, to drop the compression ratio from the '71's 11.1:1 to a more tolerable 8.8:1.

Eric was thrilled to find the original air cleaner decal intact, noting that reproductions aren't available. "They made less than 400 cars, so I don't think anyone fooled with reproducing them," Eric says.

Also like the Boss 351, the H.O. was packaged with extra performance goodies, such as four-speed transmission only, 9-inch rear with 3.91 gears, Competition Suspension with staggered rear shocks, and 15-inch wheels and tires. Oddly, the H.O. isn't identified anywhere on the car's exterior. In fact, the only place to find identification is on the air cleaner decal.

But unlike the Boss 351, which was available only in the Boss 351 SportsRoof package, the 351 H.O. was offered in any '72 Mustang body style, although the majority were ordered for Mach 1s and SportsRoofs. According to Kevin Marti's Mustang...By the Numbers book, production included 13 convertibles, 19 hardtops, and 366 SportsRoofs for a total of 398 Mustangs with the H.O. drivetrain. Of the 366 fastbacks, 336 were Mach 1s.

Strangely, ram air was not part of the package. Instead, the 351 H.O. picked up fresh air from a plastic duct under the battery, which funneled fresh air through a flexible hose into the air cleaner snorkel.

The 351 H.O. engine used a Motorcraft 4300 four-barrel carburetor, rated at 750 cfm, similar to the Boss 351's Autolite 4300.

It's interesting that the 351 H.O. engine is not mentioned in the '72 Mustang showroom brochure. However, by the time Ford released its October revisions for the dealer's Car Facts Organizer, the 351 H.O. had been added to the "'72 High-Performance Engines" section. Output was listed at 275 hp, compared to 330 hp for the previous year's Boss 351. Note that much of the decrease was attributable to the new SAE net horsepower rating, used for the first time in 1972. The Car Facts sheet also provided one reason that Ford dropped the Boss 351: "Mustang offers no package comparable to the Z28 because of the limited sales potential of all-out performance vehicles in today's new car market."

Ford started taking orders for the 351 H.O. as early as October 1971. According to Marti's database, the first '72 R-code was built on January 20, 1972, with production continuing through the end of the model year.

SOURCE/READ THE FULL STORY HERE

Gasoline Octane Grades

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:09:19 +0000

Anyone remember what the factory recommended fuel grades for your Mach were in the 70s. In California, current octanes are 87, 89, and 91, which is considered premium.

Hello from Florida

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:37:47 +0000

Been Looking for a site like this for sometime. My Family and I are well versed in our Mustangs. We have our own collection and can always bond with those who share the same passion. I am 40 and my oldes son is just now 16 years old and just started High School, We have picked up a 1969 Mach1 M code project car and the goal is to have it ready before his Senior Year We also are in possesion of a 1973 Mach1 CJ Ram Air, Equipt with a Cleveland, A/C & 4spd. This one is getting ready to go under the knife to square away the interior. These to compliment our other Mustangs to include 1966 GT, Also an A/C 4spd car ,1965 "A" code Convertable, last but certainly not least a 2006 GT. We are charter members of our local Mustang club in Jacksonville Fla.

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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:21:32 +0000

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1970 mustang mach 1 - $19300 (show low az)

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:43:30 +0000

1970 mustang mach 1 m code, have marti report,high performance 351 Cleveland, alum heads, PA C4 trans. moser locker rear end 4000 miles on drive train too much too list, thousands inv. have receipts, a steal at $19300 no
emails, call 928 205 8313..

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1969 Mach 1 Mustang - $27500 - Northern California

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:29:44 +0000

Very Rare Mach 1 with marti report.
Numbers matching engine and transmission.
Date code for engine is 9C31 is march 31st 1969.
Date code for transmission is D149 is April 14th 1969
Car ordered 4/30/1969 and built 5/20/1969
Also has the partial vins stamped on both engine and transmission.
How often do you see a 4 speed with ac in a 69 mach 1. Very rare California built car.
NO RUST
Recently rebuilt engine and transmission with less than 5k.Runs good.
Rare tach dash.
Has the Original 1969 Shifter and console.Most of these shifters were replaced with a hurst and are hard to find..
Original color is winter blue and is painted that color with PPG top of the line and clear coat. We have the can of PPG winter blue with about a quart or a little less.
Front disc brakes look good and have new lines.
Rear drum brakes look good also.
NEW PARTS:
New Aluminum 3 row radiator.
New Seats,padded dash,carpet with 4 inserts,sail panels etc...
New front springs and rear springs.
New ball joints,tie rods.
New lower control arms.
New shocks all around.
Rebuilt carb.
New hoses.
New belts
New Power steering hoses.
New gas tank and sending unit.
New windshield.
New heavy duty front sway bar.
New motor mounts and frame mounts.
New 2 1/4 Exhaust system.
New Bumpers.
New U joints.
New stripe kit.
New complete weather stripping kit.
New door locks,trunk and ignition.
New plug wires.
We might have missed a few new parts.
Please only serious buyers.
Please write or reach out to us at [[2095349032]]. Car is in Northern California.
Car was ordered on 4/30/1969 and the last 3 of the vin are 469,how cool is that.
We can also help with your shipping needs.

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2003 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1. Cheap - $12100 -Avondale Arizona

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:26:16 +0000

This mustang is in excellent condition it has a clean carfax and has been babied. The price is great, call me to set up a test drive my name is joey and my phone number is 602-349-1385.
CALL TO MAKE AN OFFER
YO HABLO ESPANOL- 602-722-6362

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Exterior
•Exterior accent stripe
•Composite hood w/shaker scoop
•Single-wing rear spoiler
•Front/rear color-keyed fascias w/tailpipe cutouts
•Color-keyed rocker moldings
•Tinted glass
•Fog lamps
•Color-keyed pwr mirrors (RH convex)
•Variable intermittent windshield wipers
The features and options listed are for the 2003 Ford Mustang 2dr Cpe Premium Mach 1 and may not apply to this specific vehicle.

Interior
•Comfort-weave styled leather reclining front sport bucket seats w/2-way head restraint
•6-way pwr driver seat
•Rear bench seat
•Front floor console w/armrest, storage bin, cup holders
•Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
•150 MPH speedometer
•Tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, temp/fuel/oil pressure gauges
•Pwr windows w/driver-side express down
•Pwr door locks
•SecuriLock anti-theft system
•Remote keyless entry
•Speed control
•Air conditioning
•Rear window defroster
•Mach 460 ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: 230-watt RMS (460-watt peak pwr), 60-watt equalized amp, (2) 85-watt subwoofer amps, (4) 5.5" x 7.5" speakers, (4) 2.5" midrange/tweeters, RDS, DSP, speed-sensitive volume, 3-second anti-skip memory
•Locking glove box
•(2) pwr points
•Dual covered visor vanity mirrors
•Storage net
•Light group-inc: dome lamp w/front door courtesy switches
The features and options listed are for the 2003 Ford Mustang 2dr Cpe Premium Mach 1 and may not apply to this specific vehicle.

Mechanical
•4.6L SOHC 16-valve SMPI V8 engine
•Engine block heater *Std & only available on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI, WY*
•5-speed manual transmission w/OD
•Traction-Loc limited slip rear differential
•All-speed traction control
•Rear wheel drive
•HD 130-amp alternator
•Modified MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar
•Quadra-Shock rear suspension w/variable-rate coil springs, rear stabilizer bar
•Mach 1 suspension pkg-inc: stiff springs, revalved struts/shocks, lower ride height
•P245/45ZR17 performance BSW tires
•17" x 8" "Mach 1" heritage aluminum wheels
•17" spare tire
•Pwr rack & pinion steering
•Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
•4-wheel anti-lock braking system
•15.7 gallon fuel tank
•Rolled tip dual exhaust system
The features and options listed are for the 2003 Ford Mustang 2dr Cpe Premium Mach 1 and may not apply to this specific vehicle.

Safety
•4-wheel anti-lock braking system
•Driver & front passenger Second Generation airbags
•3-point active restraint safety belts
•Child seat tether anchor brackets
•All-speed traction control
•In-trunk safety release w/glow-in-the-dark handle
•Dual note horn

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