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  1. Mark73mach1

    Removal of Windshield and Moulding pieces

    I want to remove all the metal moulding. I need to have them professionally polished. Is there any videos out there on how to remove without damaging them? Thanks Mark
  2. Mark73mach1

    Rear Drum Brakes

    I was replacing my rear brake shoes, hardware and wheel cylinders. While carefully taking the brake assembly apart two flat washers and one wave washer fell out. I'm not sure where they go. I checked the shop manual but no luck. Any assistance would be helpful. Thanks Mark
  3. Mark73mach1

    Help to ID these wires under the hood

    I'm attaching the wire harnesses under the hood.  I have a 73 convertible but installed a 70 351-2V engine with a GMC tranny.  I can not ID the plug and 2 wires in the picture.  Any thoughts??  Thanks Mark
  4. Mark73mach1

    1973 Mach 1 Headlight Bezel

    I just purchased a 73 convertible.  I am going to install a Mach 1 grille but I need the 2 aluminum bezels that go around the headlights.  Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Mark  
  5. Mark73mach1

    Just Purchased a 1973 Mustang Convertible

    Hi Everyone, I haven't posted in a long time.  Too much work, too many cars and not enough money.  I have just purchased the convertible.  Its been stored in a local metal building for the last 30 or so years.  I saw it about 20 years ago but the owner wasn't ready to sell.  Finally convinced...
  6. Mark73mach1

    Wires Underneath Driver's Seat

    Hi Everyone,   I'm re doing the interior and noticed that the underneath driver seat I have three wire connectors.  Two are green plastic and connect together so no problem.  The remaining wire is brown but I don't see another connector to connect it to.  What does it go to? The Mach 1 has the...
  7. Mark73mach1

    Vinyl Roof Rust Repair

    Hi Everyone, I finally decided to fix my rusting vinyl roof on my 73 Mach 1 after waiting for my body/paint guy to have time which never happened.  After I fix the rust does anyone know what material/paint the factory would have put on the metal?  The previous owner replaced the vinyl top...
  8. Mark73mach1

    Temperature Gauge Works Most of the Time

    Hi Everyone,  This temperature gauge might take the cake as the saying goes.  My Mach 1 has the original  wiring and gauges.  I had them rebuilt professionally about 5-6 years ago.  Engine runs cool and spot checking with temperature gun it appears to be right on spot.  I replaced the...
  9. Mark73mach1

    Under Dash Wiring Mystery

    Hi Everyone,  I have 2 wires right above the brake pedal that just hang there. I don't know if they should be connected. One is the pinkish color with 3 female plugs. The other one a red sliced with a black wire. It has a large yellow rubber male plug. My question is what are the 2 wires for...
  10. Mark73mach1

    Console clock stop working

    I just had all my dash gauges re done and calibrated. Kept the same circuit board and instrument voltage regulator. All gauges work great but when I plug the console clock wire to the wire harness the clock did not work. It was converted to quartz movement about 13 years ago and always work...
  11. Mark73mach1

    Window Regulators and Ram Air Actuators

    Hey Don, I am looking for both window regulators and the ram air motor actuators. Do you have some or know where I can find them for my 73 Mach 1. Thanks
  12. Mark73mach1

    Wiring Scheme for AM/8track

    Randy, do have the wiring scheme for a 73 Mustang Mach 1 AM/8 track? Thanks
  13. Mark73mach1

    Electrical Wires Attached to Speedo Cable

    Hey Randy, I'm replacing my original speedo cable and found a metal round disk like object about 6" from the end of the instrument gauge end. On top of the disk object there is 2 electrical wire plugged into it. Any ideal what it is? Thanks
  14. Mark73mach1

    Correct Alternator Size

    Randy, What would be the correct alternator amp size for my 73 Mustang Mach 1, 351C-4V, FMX, non a/c. I'm not sure if it came with a 42 amp or 55 amp alternator. Thanks Mark
  15. Mark73mach1

    Circuit Panel and Regulator

    Now that I have the instrument bezel wit the Speedo and Tach off to the instrument shop for calibration and paint, should I replace the circuit panel and the regulator. Replace both, replace one or leave the originals. I have had no electrical or instrument gauges issues. The tach needed to...
  16. Mark73mach1

    Tach Removal on 73 Mach 1 (Midlife Help)

    I want to remove my factory tach and send in it for restoration. My question is can I still start the car with it removed? I understand the ignition power goes through it. I have a 95% complete 69 wiring harness (w/o tach) that I would like to donate to Midlife for all his help on the website...
  17. Mark73mach1

    Welcome from Colorado

    Hello my name is Mark. I have 73 Mustang Mach 1. It's Wimbledon White, black 3/4 vinyl roof, black interior. I have owned it for 10 years and been restoring it ever since. I also own a 69 Mustang Sportsroof that is in the latter stages of a complete restoration.
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