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In my '73 Mach-1, The interior had been replaced by the second owner, and I never saw the original. Their interior was nice, but now it needed an upgrade, so I opted for the TMI interior in ginger (the original interior color). The color of the TMI seats is perfect. I like them much more than...

I have a set of those. I figured that if I want a car that looks like I drove it out of 1973, I can use the cupholders we used in 1973...

That's very well done! I repurposed my ashtray to control one aspect of my music listening. Aside from being able to listen to the 8-Track or radio, I can stream music from my phone using a Bluetooth receiver I got from Radio Shack (when they still existed). The diamond shaped thing is the...

I adjusted the timing awhile back, because just couldn't get the "snap" I wanted, even then. It was better, but not right. I thought about what could have re-arranged the timing, so I'd need to adjust it, and how to fix that. I checked the timing advance springs, and they were baggy! So I...

Agreed with Hemikiller. I got a Ford old stock 3.0 gearset, when I changed out my old 2.75, and I also put in a Traclok. Many aftermarket gearsets can make noise. My 3.0 gearset was lightly used, and as a consequence, didn't need a break-in period. I used Arizona Differential for the work. They...

Nice ride! Welcome from sunny Arizona!

that curve goes toward the back of the car.

From the time I bought my '73 there was a huuummmmm, hummmmmmm, humm humm humm, that repeated like a harmonic vibration. The engine needed rebuilding, so I had that done. The noise continued. I did a lot of other work, suspension-wize, and the noise continued. After having the rear-end rebuilt...

Yea, if a clear-ish plastic handled tool smells like vomit, that's butyrate plastic. Butyrate acid is in some plastics but also: " Butyrate is produced when “good” bacteria in your gut help your body break down dietary fiber in your large intestine (colon). It's one of several short-chain fatty...

I have also had the same problem you describe. I also went through all the gyrations and parts others have posted about, and found that the root cause of my troubles were worn out spark advance springs in the distributor. If I removed the vacuum tube from the distributor, and plugged the line as...

I don't know what part of Phoenix you're in, but there's a great guy near me, if you need a great all-over honest shop for when you get your ride together. His specialty is older fords, like ours. Address: Kelly Castle Automotive 15681 N Cave Creek Rd #1, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: (602) 430-6616

In my Mach-1, The interior had been replaced by the second owner, and I never saw it. Their interior was nice, but now it needed an upgrade, so I opted for the TMI interior in ginger. The color of the TMI seats is good. I like them more than the ones that I replaced. The TMIs are a slightly...

Thank you all! MRGMHALE, electrical gremlins are the worst! Actually, this was an aftermarket replacement wire set, only two years old. It seems nobody makes them "like they used to". I have heard many folks complain about the solder jobs etc. on re-pop wiring harnesses. I got it started, as...

Ahhhgh! Just found the gremlin! The push- on positive connector to the coil has a broken connection inside the angled plug. Replaced it with a crimp on, and it starts fine. Fingers crossed!

Okay, Sorry That SHOULD read 2300 rpm. 🥴 Also, I am Running a Pertronix Ignitor in the carb. And I checked the timing and It's where it should be.

Okay, I have a 73, with a 351 C. I have been dealing with a specific problem for months, and thought I'd toss it out to the forum. You guys always have great ideas. Some times it won't start, it turns over, but won't ignite - just cranks. (Coil has 12 v. going to it but shoots no spark) Most...

When I first got my '73, I was tempted to turn it into an Elanor. But frankly, I loved the 70s vibe it had with the Keystone Klassics and the shackles. Also most of the original paint was still there, so I went for the "survivor" style. Patina and all. Good luck with Elanor. Looking forward to...

71projectjunk, you are absolutely correct! I just added a Ford AM-FM 8-Track player in my '73 dash, and it fit perfectly, except for the metal faceplate. That black margin at the top was fairly easy to cut out, using a Dremel tool. I used an abrasive circular cutter, then went back in with a...

I have found those holes to be a great place in which to lose choke screws! :LOL:

Agreed with Stanglover. Check the motor ground. A jump will provide that ground (depending on where you clamp the cables).