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  1. Austin Vert

    DODGY BAD RUST REPAIRS ON UTUBE

    Hi to all, Had to comment on this video that came across my desk recently. What a shocker! This video features a guy that decided to post a U Tube video on trying to repair a badly rusted out inner/ outer skin on a rear wheel arch location. I was posting and commenting a few months ago about...
  2. Austin Vert

    NEW ZEALAND LOVES THEIR AMERICAN CARS!

    Hi Folks, Given that this is an off topic post, i had to slip it in for fun and great eye candy value. Our 1,2,3 Mustangs appear a few times as well. Enjoy! Greg. :)
  3. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT COMMENTS ON REAR SPOILERS.

    Hi to all, First up apologies to all, as this topic has been somewhat done to death over the years. But i did want to revisit it, as i wanted to bring home a couple of points that i thought needed clarifying to some extent. It basically concerns the spoiler mounting angles of our '71-'73...
  4. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT TALKS ABOUT 1973 MUSTANG ENGINE MOUNTINGS.

    Hi to all, My apologies if my discussion below has been covered before regarding 1973 engine mountings. I know there has been a lot spoken about 1,2,3 mounts in the past, but for me, i am still in the dark somewhat as to actually finding workable solutions to replacing the motor mounts in my...
  5. Austin Vert

    DECENT MONEY ON RECENT MACH 1 SALE

    Hi to all, Just spotted this recent sale listed on Hemmings auctions site. A private seller on a '72 Mach 1 selling at auction for $55,230.00 US. An interesting result and not too bad! The starting bid was $5,000.00 and steadily climbed till the auction ended. Some of the key history of the...
  6. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT TALKS ABOUT COMPRESSED AIR BASICS

    Hi to All, Just wanted to pass on some good basic info on compressed air/ compressors/air tools in the hope my write up will help other Forum members into the future regards using and buying their gear and getting better outcomes for themselves. When it comes to compressed air, air compressors...
  7. Austin Vert

    '71 to '73 MARKET PLACE SNAPSHOT MID YEAR 2023

    Hi to all, Thought i'd post this one up as a matter of general interest to Forum members. I decided to take a quick 2023 mid year look into the current market place for our 1,2,3 Mustangs. I chose Hemming's market place as my example, but could have chosen other popular marketplace venues just...
  8. Austin Vert

    FOR ALL THE FOLKS THAT CAN'T AFFORD A '71 BOSS 351

    Hi There, Had to post this one up as a great second prize and good therapy to all the folks that can't get hold of the real thing.( that's me) Look's like a lot of fun here!:D Greg:)
  9. Austin Vert

    NACA HOODS FOR '71 TO '73 MUSTANGS. CORRECT OR INCORRECT!

    Hi to all, Stumbled across this new article put up in the daily Hagerty Media outlet. It's a write up regarding the 10 coolest cars with NACA hoods. Going through the article, i noticed that our 1,2,3 Mustangs didn't get a mention at all in the ten listed. The post written by Scott Oldham, goes...
  10. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT'S LOVE/ HATE THING WITH RATTLE PAINT CANS

    Hi to all, INTRO. Aerosol paint cans/rattle cans/paint bombs/pressure pack paint cans have been around for a long time now. (kicked in around the early Sixties i believe) Over the decades of buying them and using them, i have developed a love/hate relationship with them. There can be no...
  11. Austin Vert

    SEEKING HELP/ADVICE ON IDLER ARM

    Hi to all, As far as i know or remember, i have not upgraded or replaced my idler arm since 2011 when i bought my '73 Vert. My mechanic tells me the arm has slight play in it, so i thought it was time to replace it. My first choice was to buy the Scott Drake idler arm product, which turned out...
  12. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT'S CLASSIC AUTO AIR FINAL FOLLOW UP. (UPDATE 9 - 03 - 2023)

    Hi again to all, In late Feb,2023, i posted a thread to do with the ongoing failure of my Classic Auto Air's heater shut off valve. A quick recap of that post, revealed that my first heater shut off valve malfunctioned shortly after installing the new aircon system back in 2013. I purchased a...
  13. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT GIVES CLASSIC AIR UPDATE

    Hi to all, Just wanted to give the Forum my ongoing adventures regards my Classic Auto Air conditioning system. BRIEF BACKGROUND. Back around 2013, i purchased a new Classic Auto air Elite system for my '73 Convertible(non factory air). I had the unit professionally installed by a fully...
  14. Austin Vert

    ASK, AND YE SHALL RECEIVE!

    Hi to all, Spotted this one yesterday on Hemming's list. Chasing serious money here. The question is, what will the owner end up getting for the sale, or will it get sold on at all? Well............................................................. By the way, $60,000 US equates to around...
  15. Austin Vert

    Austin Verts Heads Up On TMI Seat Vinyl

    Hi to all, Just wanted to give a quick heads up on getting my two front seats recovered in a white/cream color vinyl from TMI Industries. Proud to say that my '73 Vert still has the original factory front and back seat upholstery installed and in good condition, except for one small split with...
  16. Austin Vert

    Parts For Sale Mustang Standard Hood For Sale

    Selling on my factory original Standard Mustang hood/bonnet suitable for 1971 to 1973 model years. This hood was an original factory piece when i first bought my car back in 2011, but i swaped it out for a NASA style hood later on. The standard hood is in excellent condition all 'round, with no...
  17. Austin Vert

    SEEKING ADVICE ON MY STOCK '73 HOOD.

    Hi to all, I'm seeking advice or help in regards my stock, standard factory hood on my '73 Mustang. Sorry, if this topic has been covered before. Story goes that this hood was an original factory hood that came with the car when i bought it back in 2011. My thinking was always to keep the hood...
  18. Austin Vert

    WHAT'S IN A NAME UPDATED LISTING

    Hi to all Forum Members. I have provided an updated member listing on page 8 of the thread, What's in a name. This new listing is up to date as of 11 - 04 - 2022. If you wish or want to log in your name, go straight to page 8 for the new updated listings, and leave your name from there. Here...
  19. Austin Vert

    AUSTIN VERT'S HOOD'S A REAL GASSER!

    Hi to All, Going back a few years ago, i posted a tutorial thread regards my trunk/boot lid not staying up when opened.(where did that end up going?) This was to do with the fact that i had installed a rear deck fiberglass spoiler, which was too much weight for the standard factory trunk...
  20. Austin Vert

    CELEBRATING OUR 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR '71 TO '73 MUSTANGS

    To all Forum members. Apologies if someone has pounced on this one before, but i thought it fitting to raise our glasses and toast the 50th Anniversary for '71 to '73 Mustang owners around the World. Well sort of!:rolleyes: It had completely escaped my mind until the other day i realized our...
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