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Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing the condensed version of your story. Not too many can say they've owned their Mustangs since 1975. I'm sure there's more than a few here who weren't even born in 1975. My own 1971 Mach 1 was parked and off the road from 1975 to 2019. 

For the rebuild of my 429 SCJ, I ordered a specially made camshaft by CAM Research in Englewood, Colorado. The cam was specially cut just for my motor. That involves valve adjustment, gross valve lift, advertised duration, duration, valve timing. Perfect for my motor. Give them a call and see...

For my rebuilt 429 SCJ, I use Valvoline Racing Oil, not simply because of its high zinc content, but because its so available at most local auto supply stores. Auto Zone, Advance, etc. Anywhere from $30--40.00. 

Thank you for the recommendation!

The power steering pump on my 429 SCJ--the original factory pump--is finally starting to whine and complain. So, its time to change it out and replace it.  So, anyone know of a good source for these pumps.   Thank you. 

Welcome to the forum. Well done on securing a 72 R Code. I restored a Grabber Blue 72 R Code  some years ago (and sold it after a time to a guy in Northern Alberta). My favorite thing was the sweet sound of the solid lifters going at it.  Best wishes on the restoration.

Welcome to this pony corral. It will be a great source of assistance to you. Great hearing that you inherited the car from your father. All in the family. And Very nice looking 72 Mach 1!!! What part of Alberta you from? Our two oldest sons were born at Foothills Hospital in Calgary.

A friend of mine in northern Alberta asked me to find and restore a rare 1972 Mustang. So, I searched and found this 1972 R Code Mach 1 in Grabber Blue. Originally came from PA (so I added a PA license plate to the front). Only 366 R Codes were made in 1972; so that means the '72 R Codes...

My father served in the Royal Canadian Army under British FM B.L. Montgomery. Canada was well installed in the Commonwealth in those days. He started out in Farnborough, south of London, getting prepared for the big day. From there soldiered in France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. He came...

Welcome from west central Florida. Take hope: This is the bare shell with which I began my 71 Mach restoration. [/url

Am searching for the exhaust manifold heat shield for the 429 CJ or SCJ.  Any condition.

Finally decided to consider installing a chin spoiler on the Mach 1.  The original Bill of Sale and Window Sticker includes a rear spoiler, though not a front unit.  But not everything on the vehicle is original factory.  So, am looking to see if anyone out there has a spare chin spoiler and...

Finally was able to refurbish the Motorcraft alternator for my 71 Super Cobra Jet.  Everything else under the hood looked pretty clean; but the alternator--after sitting on the shelf since 1975--was filthy, greasy, and nothing but an ugly duckling.  But she's like new again. 

Welcome to another KIWI. Great having you.  Three horses and a cat! And what a surprise to find in New Zealand! A rare 1971 SCJ.

Ett varmt välkomnande till dig från Florida.  Du har en snygg Mustang!!!!

As most of you know, the rear view mirrors in our 71-73 Mustangs are unusual: 12 inches long to supplement the poor vision out of the back glass. I'd like to use the original, but as you can see from the photograph, the glass needs replacement.  Has anyone replaced the glass in their mirrors...

My Ram Air hood comes down too easily while the motor is off, and guaranteed it will come down while running. I have the correct flat springs installed.  So---Which is more commonly the real culprit for a hood that falls quickly? 1. Springs? How does one tell? 2. Hinges?  How does one tell...

Great looking 73!  And welcome to another Floridian and neighborly welcome from across Tampa Bay in St. Pete!  Thanks for joining us!

Steve: Mac is indeed correct. One bolt is all that holds the tranny dipstick tube in. But it did not just "slide out". Tight fit. Need some extra encouragement and elbow grease to pull it out. But it came out! And my floow is still dry as of 12:00 today.

Per your question, the tranny is a C-6. Perhaps, in the rebuild of the tranny, the O-ring for the dip stick tube was simply overlooked. Easy to do.  I checked the floor under the Mach 1 this morning (3/22/20) after sitting all night--no leaking. I think my problem is finally solved...