Over three years ago after completing the drive train mechanical rebuilds I was ready to sell my 71 because I knew if i kept her I could not just leave the body and paint alone. You see I had done a rotisserie restoration of my 1968 Fastback some 12 years earlier and it came out so nice that the...
can anyone post a few photos of the correct way to attach the original shoulder strap seat belt above the window and the parts necessary for this. Thank you
Does anyone know what the official name and purpose of these are? I am assuming they are stops for the hood when opening or closing. Also did they originally have a protective plastic or rubber piece on the top? Anyone? Thanks
Well after three years of working on my 71 Mach 1 I'm actually ready for final paint. Can some one post some detailed photos of where the lower blackout meets the color and where the black meets the color around the cowl area. Just want to make sure I get this right. Thanks a ton!
Can anyone post a few photos of what a properly fitted bumper looks like at the fender extensions, particularly how much overhang it has? Thanks. This is a 1971 with urethane bumper. Thanks
Can someone post a few reference photos of the engine compartment as it should be concerning the stater solenoid, capacitor, and regulator locations. Thanks
Can anyone steer me towards the proper power steering hoses and where the best place is to get them. The pressure hose on my car has a female sae 3/8 connector that connects directly to the hem pump. Every time I order one for the 71 they send me one with a female inverted flare connection. NOT...
When I went to find a replacement steering coupler or "rag joint" for my 71 Mach 1
I had no idea how difficult it would be. I read the forums and searched the supply houses. Here's what I found. The Scott Drake replacement was touted as the best replacement out there.
I found it would...
Can anyone supply me with a few reference photos showing how the front fender splash shields are installed. i have the body guide but it doesn't show enough detail. Thank you [email protected]
I bought a rebuilt steering box online, but it does not have a tag like my original. They insist it is an SPA-T but there is no way of knowing what the internals are. They say the SPA-T is 4 turns to lock I thought it was 3. Can anyone verify how I can be sure this is the correct one for my 71...
I'm looking for suggestions on the best undercoating out today to reproduce the original style that was put on the front clip and wheel wells. Just trying to reproduce an original look. Thanks
I'm looking for some opinion's on who is the best source for the best quality original replacement front suspension kits for the best price that include all necessary parts. This is for a restoration. I appreciate your opinions.
My 71 Mach 1 M code's front crossmember has some substantial rust and I have decided to replace it with the Dynacorn replacement crossmember. Does anyone here have any experience in doing this? Should I brace the frame (weld in something) to prevent the frame from shifting when i cut out the...
Im in the process of replacing my upper and lower cowl in my 71 Mach 1. Can anyone tell me what the piece that connects from the rear apron to the top of the upper cowl is called and where I can source these? Mine are shot on both sides.and I need replacements. Thanks