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Hello Everyone, Finally getting back on my 71 Mach 1 restoration after a break. When I bought the car it was in pieces and not all pieces were there or correct. I do have a set of disc brake spindles but I'm not 100% sure that they are correct. The part numbers are: D0ZA3107C and D0ZA3108C...

Hello All, Last year I bought a 71 Mach 1 that needed to be brought back from the near dead.  I've got the engine and trans out right now as I work on getting the engine compartment cleaned up and everything out so I can repaint the engine bay.  While I'm waiting for that to get finished I'd...

Hello! I'd like to keep my original PS pump, just have it checked out and rebuilt.  It's a Ford/Thompson style, 1971 off my Mach 1.  Can anyone suggest a rebuilder they have personally been satisfied with without breaking the bank? Thanks! Scott

Hello All and Happy New Year! I'm working on my 71 Mach 1 with power steering and checking and replacing all the suspension and steering parts showing signs of wear. The existing idler has Ford paint markings on it so I believe it is the original idler. I bought what I believed to be the...

Hello, I need to have my rotors turned and they are off the car and in need of new bearings/races.  Do I need to remove the bearings and races before taking them to the brake shop? Thanks! Scott

Hello Everyone, I'm in need of a passenger side disc brake spindle for my 71 Mach 1.  Possibly the driver's side as well. Thank you!!!   :thankyouyellow: Scott

You may have seen my previous post about the Ford slotted aluminum wheels. I'm trying to decide on wheels for my 71 white Mach 1.    I'm wondering if I can run at all four corners Magnum 500s that are 15x8 with 4 1/2" back spacing.  I already have two nice ones this size. Thank for helping me...

Hello! I have a chance to buy these wheels from a friend but not sure exactly what they are.  I've only seen photos up to this point.  They came off a 73 Mach 1 and I don't know if they were original or a replacement done by a PO.  If you have any information about these that you can share with...

Hello Everyone, I'm hoping that someone can help me with the Mach 1 "chrome" trim that runs along the lower outside of the body.  Are the pieces on the driver's and passenger's door the same (ie can they be used on either side) or are they different?  You can see the trim piece here on the...

Okay, now for the real question.  I've looked around but can't haven't been able to find the answer.   Are factory Mach 1 seats any taller or different structurally than non-Mach 1 seats?  For some reason I have it stuck in my head that the Mach 1 seats are a little taller but I don't have a...

Hello, Yesterday I pulled the valve covers off my 71 351C 2v.  I believe the engine has about 70,000 miles.  Under each valve cover, laying near the oil drain holes I found bits and pieces of circular, very brittle, almost plastic-like pieces.  I separated them into what I found under the left...

Hello All, My recently purchased 71 Mach 1 originally came with a 351C 2V "H" code engine but it is long gone.  I've found a donor 71 Mustang, with the same 351C 2V "H" code engine with about 70K original miles on it.  I've driven the donor car and it seems to be a perfect fit for my Mach 1. ...

Hello All, I have a 1971 Mach 1, 351C 2V, with FMX and according to my Marti report the car was built on 3/17/71.  Along the way someone dropped a 302 into it which I've already pulled in prep for a 71 351C 2V going back in.   When examining the transmission I see that the last part of the...

Hello, I have a 71 Mach 1 Sportroof and I need the two interior rear quarter panels.  I found some on CL which are described as for a "72/73".  Is there a difference between the 71 and 72/73 interior quarter panels? Thanks! Scott

Hello everyone, I searched around a bit and didn't find the answer I needed so I'll try posting it here.  I have a pair of over 40 year-old sport lamps that I'd like to refurbish.  My thoughts would be to take them apart, polish the lenses, and repaint the argent fronts and the white/cream...

Hello, I'm in the process of cleaning up the front of my 73 convertible from the radiator support forward.  I've pulled everything off the front and am putting it back together, cleaning, painting, and replacing parts including all bolts, nuts, screws.  Here are my questions. 1.  I think there...

Hello, My 73 convertible is coming along nicely, just added a set of KYB gas shocks and looking forward to a long test ride. But I've got a question on the proper rear oil. It's coded as a "2" which is a 2.75 conventional rear axle. When I first got the car running last summer I had a shop...

My 73 with a 351 and AT has been having starter problems since I bought it last summer. It would really drag at first and then get around to cranking, but pretty slowly. I had checked the cables, etc. and decided to get something new. After reading the posts on the forums about the...

What is the correct color of a back up light lens on a 73 tail light? One of mine is clear and the other is white. Thanks! Scott

Hi, Can you help by just checking a couple of connections? I'm putting my 73 vert back together. It doesn't have the 70 amp alternator. The PO had hacked up the original harness pretty well and Midlife got me the correct harnesses for my car but I'm not 100% certain about just a few...