Enjoying every minute

I have been wanting to restore a mach 1 for over 20 years. I finally have a good job and a place to do it. I found this forum and have been reading up all i can since i got my 71 mach 1. I was at work and found it on craigslist and bought it. It was delivered to my door after i got home from work. I bought it the first week of february and have been tearing it down on my days off from work. I work a 2 weeks on and 1 week off. It is a 71 Mach 1, 351 cleveland 2v. 3 speed manual. Here is a pic of it when i bought it( excuse the flames)



And here today as it sits

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Hi Matt and ::welcome::

I don't mind the flames. Kinda like them.....

Reminds me when I was young.

Welcome to the forums! We're glad to have you aboard! Looks like a great project...please keep us posted!

::welcome::

::welcome:: I see it has the ultra rare "WILSON" steering box also

::welcome:: I see it has the ultra rare "WILSON" steering box also

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LMAO!!

Welcome and its already looking good.

Welcome . Keep us posted on your car.

::welcome:: to the site keep us posted with pictures.

Welcome to the site!

LOL Tn. I was like what the hell is he talking about? Had to go look again.

Thanks for the welcome guys.

LOL Matt

But for one fleeting second you most likely thought "I've got something rare? Wonder what thats worth"?

rofl

::welcome:: I see it has the ultra rare "WILSON" steering box also

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Welcome Matt!

The Wilson steering box only comes on the Hot Wheels edition of the Mach 1. I wonder if that would show up on your Marti Report?

Welcome to the club, Matt! Glad you found us.

Looks like you've got a great project there. You should think about starting a Garage so we can follow your progress.

Doc

White, unfortunately i did lol. Was thinking "Hey i might have something to help pay for that huge order of parts i made to Don at Ohio mustang"

Welcome Matt. Wow are you making progress. Keep up the good work.

Wilson steering!? I thought I had lame jokes!!!

Welcome Matt. Wow are you making progress. Keep up the good work.

Wilson steering!? I thought I had lame jokes!!!

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you do

When i am home for my week off from work i try to use every minute i can. The kids are still in school so i have a good 8-9 solid hours of uninterruption to work on it and usually one weekend day.

Welcome Matt ! I might have one of those "Wilson" box's if you need another ! Great work !

When i am home for my week off from work i try to use every minute i can. The kids are still in school so i have a good 8-9 solid hours of uninterruption to work on it and usually one weekend day.

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::welcome:: nice start, any ideas on powertrain and color? Sounds like you work an oilfield schedule! Again, welcome aboard.