Noobie in da' house!

[Traffic Jam Zombie]

Hello everyone!

Well I just about have in my possession one of my childhood dream cars: a 1969 Mustang Mach 1. It's a numbers matching car that was offered to me from my wife's uncle, one that he's had garaged for the last 20yrs. I will be taking possession within the next couple weeks as I clear out room in my storage unit. I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse, and though he offered me a choice of the Mach 1 or the Shelby (included a couple pics) I couldn't come up with enough scratch for the GT500

Some quick facts:

numbers matching car
390 w/full rebuild (will document in new thread)
C4 Auto
Original Indian Red Metallic
Life spent in PNW
No collisions/wrecks/dents/rust....only minor patina on roof & trunk
Minty interior w/only some minor wear on driver seat

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Immediate Plans:

Install drivetrain and new mandrel bent 2.25 exhaust
Find a proper set of 15" or 16" aftermarket wheels

Future plans:

Convert to Tremec TKO manual tranny
Coilover suspension
4-wheel disc brake conversion

About me:

40+yrs old Seattle native
first car was '70 1/2 SS Camaro
'81 Z28
Datsun minitrucks
multiple VW Rabbit, Golf, and Jetta show cars
Ironically, I just paid off my Lexus and was given permission by the wife to p/u a Porsche 996 C4S when the Mach 1 presented itself.

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Onto some pics from last weekend. These are pretty dusty pics!

















And of course.....the 68 Shelby GT500

[Steven Harris]

Welcome.

Wow, what an opportunity and choice!

Great write up on yourself and the 69 Mach 1. I like your plans for the Mach's future.

Make yourself at home and keep us updated with your progress.

[JTS71 Mach1]

WOW! you need to cheish that deal cause they aren't always that good. Welcome. JTS 71 Mach1

[Mach 1 Club]

Welcome to the site awesome looking Mach 1 looks pretty solid.
What did they want for the GT500?

[Traffic Jam Zombie]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I am a member of a few other car forums and enjoy the camaraderie & encouragement the forums bring. I look forward to learning more about these great cars and gleaning from your cumulative knowledge & experience!

Welcome to the site awesome looking Mach 1 looks pretty solid.
What did they want for the GT500?

Thanks. I am anxious to get the drivetrain in and wash/wax/detail it up! The Shelby was appraised for $125k prior to him rebuilding the 427, but he would've sold it to me for far, far less. Yet even that "family" price was too much for me and I would have felt like I was taking advantage of him. Either way, I'll still get to take it for a spin now & then ;)

[Mustangmike]

Welcome to club. As they say in Vegas, JACKPOT! Enjoyed the pictures. Please keep us updated.

[armyfox]

Welcome!!! Congratz on the family deal! Some of the best deals are from friends and family. I got two cars in my sights that one day I hope to be mine. Cant wait to see a picture with it in your driveway!!!

[BLACK JADE 69]

WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 69. THAT LOOKS LIKE ONE EXCELLENT CAR FOR A BASE TO START OUT WITH. GOOD LUCK WITH THE FUTURE PROJECTS YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR IT.

[gvervoren]

Welcome to the club