1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 M-Code C6

This is a repost of my original posting. Unfortunately my original forum account disappeared so I recreated my account.

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Seattle Ordering District

Bright Blue Metallic Paint, Ford #3077-A

White Clarion Knit/Corinthian Vinyl Bucket Seats

351C M-Code

4300A

Stock

Stock

285

C6 (3-speed automatic)

9"

3.00

14"

Steel (stock)

Features/Options:

C-6 select shift cruise-o-matic

E70x14 belted tires

White sidewall tires

Convenience Group

Power Steering

Tilt Steering Wheel

Sport Deck Rear Seat

Power Front Disc Brakes

Rear Window Electric Defrost

AM Radio

Console

Purpose of the car will be as a mild restomod. Classic value with modern amenities. I plan on making this a weekend cruiser, possible autocrossing, and will retire with this car.

Planned upgrades:

17x8, 17x9 gunmetal aluminum wheels

2011 Ford Mustang Kona Blue Paint w/ black Mach 1 stripes and hood

Adding front air dam and rear spoilers

13" Wilwood Brakes (F), 12" Wilwood Brakes ®

Headlight Halogen Conversion

Upgrade all exterior and interior bulbs to LED

Ron Francis 24/7 Access Wiring

One Wire Alternator

Optima Red Top Gel Battery (moved to trunk)

Upgraded suspension (larger anti-sway bars, shocks, and 1" drop lowering springs)

Subframe Connectors

Holley 750cfm carburetor

Edelbrock RPM Gap Performer Intake

Best regards,

Rich

Welcome back! I remember your Marti report from before.

Welcome back! I remember your Marti report from before.

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Thank you! Good to be back on a more regular basis.

Yeah, it was quite fascinating learning about all the different options, especially about the interior. What was deluxe? What came standard on the Mach 1?

Of course, the big mystery at the time was: is it a real 71 or a mis-VIN'd 73?! The driver side door and black interior that had front seats with side handles (vs the original white with middle handles) were definitely from a 73.

Removing the fenders to find the chassis VIN revealed a true 71.

Rich

Welcome back! I remember your Marti report from before.

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Thank you! Good to be back on a more regular basis.

Yeah, it was quite fascinating learning about all the different options, especially about the interior. What was deluxe? What came standard on the Mach 1?

Of course, the big mystery at the time was: is it a real 71 or a mis-VIN'd 73?! The driver side door and black interior that had front seats with side handles (vs the original white with middle handles) were definitely from a 73.

Removing the fenders to find the chassis VIN revealed a true 71.

Rich

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Always a smart move in these days of people mis-representing what the car is. Looks like you've got a nice one there.

Always a smart move in these days of people mis-representing what the car is. Looks like you've got a nice one there.

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Thank you! Yeah, I'll admit it was pretty fun researching all the fun places where the VIN could be stamped on. These forums helped a ton figuring that out.

Rich

A nice car to restore.

A nice car to restore.

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Thank you!

Rich