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Hello. I am in Denver Colorado and have a 1971 Mach 1 and look forward to using the site! My Mach has not been driven since 1986 and I have started restoring it.
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So no 308 Holden Sandman next to it then. Welcome!
How bad is/much work does your Mach 1 need?
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Its in pretty good shape. It has a small hole in the lower cowl that i can close up through the glove box other then that rust free. I put in a new windshield, new wheel cylinders and calipers etc, new oil pump and timing chain, waterpump, new bumpers, fuel tank and pump. I am getting ready to change the head gasket and refresh the head and install an air gap intake and a 650 carb. I also have a set of headers and need to buy a dual exhaust system for it. I am considering pulling the engine and giving it a hotter cam but am undecided. If i pull the engine i am going to really spend a ton on the engine and do it right. So far i have not spent too much on the engine because i bought everything on craigslist, headers and intake. The interior is in great shape and i need to install the new dash pad. The body is pretty good but needs some metal work and paint i am hoping to get it done for summer next year.
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That lot should keep you amused for the long winter nights.
In am toying with pulling the heads on the '70 to have them freshened up. I expect I would end up pulling the motor for a clean and repaint though, in the end. Also a chance to tidy the engine bay.
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Welcome to the site Sandman...sounds like the car is in pretty decent shape for the most part. What is your plan for fixing the hole in the cowl?
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Welcome.
Glad to have you join the site.
Way to go - keeping your Mach 1.
Here's hoping the restoration goes well and you are soon back in the saddle again.