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Hey @cheezsnake, I know it's a PITA, but any chance you could post a "what's left" list?

Do you still have the evaporator and condenser?? If so, what condition are they in and what do you want for them?

Interested in front valance and rear seat upholstery if comfortweave.

Any thoughts on the best place to get a replacement radiator. The one in our '71 is starting to leak in a couple of places. I'm looking for OEM look (rather than aluminum). All the ones I've seen were $450-$800. Am I just too old in thinking that is way too much for a radiator? Thanks, Nick

Usually, the VIN is also on the top fender rails, but you'll need to pull a fender to see them. Btw, I believe it's on both sides, but for sure it's on the driver side.

@secluff I had the same question.  Historical fact and pictures, your explanation was perfect!!!  Thanks

Our Mach 1 has a 1 1/8 up front and 7/8 out back.  Feels like a totally different car than it was with stock sway bar up front + no sway bar in the back.  For me and my style of driving, this feels just right. I'm no suspension engineer, but from what I remember...  The larger the front sway...

They say, "A picture is worth a thousand words."  I thought the quarter trim would go over the pillar trim.  This makes so much more sense.   Thanks!!! Nick

I have a '71 Mach 1 (fastback).  Does anyone know how these trims are installed.  I can't seem to figure out how to make the quarter trim panels work with them.

Like I said, I know that wasn't how you're supposed to do it, but after a LOT of foul language I decided to focus on the gear that I cared about (D) and see if all the other pieces would just fall into place. Good luck, Nick

We had similar problems when we replaced our C4.  For us, it was a misalignment between the detents in the shifter and the detents in the transmission (and of course alignment with the neutral safety switch).   I know this isn't the way you're supposed to do it, but what worked for us was...

Thanks @Hemikiller!   That was perfect.  You gave me all the details I need on how to make it look original

This is a great thread everyone!  I'm sure all of us have (or will) struggle with this at one time or another. I have a Pertronix III on our 71, but after reading so many horror stories about nuking your tach, I've never had the guts to run it with the tach connected.  But reading through this...

The convertible and fastback quarters are most assuredly different, but I suspect the detent is the same. I didn't realize NPD had just the bottom part of the quarter.  That may be a good way to go too.

I thought of that, but given that it's a compound shape, I have more faith in my welding than my metalworking.  On that note, what do I have to lose.

We noticed that the PO of our 1971 Mach 1 must have been in an accident and had the repair done by an absolute idiot.  They flattened out the shaped detent for the rear bumper (I do acknowledge my own mental deficiency for not noticing this for 3 years). Anyone have a quarter panel cutout they...

Do you still have the oil cap?  If so, does it say Autolite or Motorcraft on the top?  How much?

Thanks @Don C!!

I'm trying to figure out the correct shoes and drums for our 1971 Mach 1 w/ 351c.  The way I got her from the PO was a mess.  She had 4 different size tires, different drums side-to-side, etc.  When we replaced the rear brakes, the local auto parts store sold us 1 3/4" x 10 shoes (I didn't know...

OMG!  Thanks @Hemikiller! This was perfect!