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As most of you know, 1971 was the only year where the big block (429) was installed in our cars from the factory. I, unfortunately, came late to the Mustang game as I got my first one (which I still have), a 1973 (Export Only) 351Cj with C6 and 3:25 traction lok rearend. Stationed overseas, I...

As some of you may recall, I have installed a 706HP/736Tq 545 CI motor in my '73 Mustang.  I have also installed a Broader 1000HP C6 and am currently trying to work all the linkage issues associated with using a stock shifter. I purchased the transmission several years ago and it currently has a...

I received my copy of the May 2015 issue of "Mustang Monthly" today and there on Page 50 is a brief write-up and picture of a '72 Mach 1 that they chose for their "Best Mustang" Award for this year's gathering:)! BT

As some of you are aware, I am the original owner of a 1973 Mach 1 (Fire). Heavily modified, it currently has a 1969 428SCJ motor in it that I acquired @35 years ago while stationed in the Republic of the Philippines. In November 2012, I purchased a very straight "H" coded 1969 Mach 1 "body." I...

As some of you may recall, I also have a 1969 (former H-Code {351 2V}) Mach 1 that I am restomodding with a 428CJ and cast iron tailshaft C6. I have already added staggered shocks and a 31 spline rear with 3.91 traction lok:). Today, we installed the Global West Sub-frame Connectors and the...

I received my 2015 Car of the Month calendar today...very Nice! Thanks "caspianwendell", "imusa76", and "Rocketfoot" for your efforts throughout the year in making this happen. Thanks also to all of you who participated in this worthwhile endeavor by submitting your Mustangs for consideration...

For you who may not be aware, there are a number of entities that provide free goodies to veterans on Veteran's Day. Here is a link that captures some of them, http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/ BT

I am looking for the len that covers the gauges for a tachometer car. I do not need the complete assembly, just the len. BT

As some of you may recall, I have been acquiring all the parts to replace the 428SCJ motor that is currently in "Fire" (my '73 Mach 1) with a bored and stroked 429SCJ to build a 545. The 428SCJ is going into my '69 Mach 1:). Well, on yesterday the family and I make the trek to Cuba, Missouri to...

For any of you who might be looking for a really good deal on a Big Block engine, here is a link to one that you might want to check. http://www.460ford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165882 As an aside, I have personally done business with this Seller and was very pleased with his honesty and...

I just received the November issue of "Mustang Monthly" to see "71BossPrototype" Mustang being featured again. Here is a link to a thread on his Mustang. http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-the-lost-1971-302-boss?page=4&highlight=1971+boss+302 Congratulations Andrew! BT

I thought I would share this one:). http://jalopnik.com/shelby-gt500-absolutely-destroys-dyno-509929088 BT

An interesting bit of information was developed as a result of the most recent Weekly Fun Question (WFQ) as it relates to data in Marti's "tagbook" or the interpretation of that data. THANKS again to CZ-75 for raising this issue. To recap the WFQ: Based on VIN 3F03Q124842, please identify when...

Well, it has been an EXTREMELY busy week but I have gotten through it. First of all, we were finally able to find the 2013 Lincoln MKT that the First Lady wanted for Christmas. As some of you may recall, she had a Tuxedo Black 2010 and she wanted the same color, except she wanted AWD and...

To ALL of my fellow Military Veterans: THANKS for your Service!! BT

Here is a link to a 1973 Mustang that is posted for sale over on the 460 Ford Forum. http://www.460ford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161844 BT

A young child walked up to her mother and stared at her hair. As Mom scrubbed on the dishes, the girl cleared her throat and sweetly asked; "Why do you have some grey strands in your hair?" Mom paused and looked at her daughter. "Every time you disobey, I get one strand of grey hair. If you...

A guy is passing a Mental Hospital surrounded by a wall and he hears the chanting inside, Thirteen! Thirteen! Thirteen! His curiosity aroused as to what might be going on he finds a small hole in the wall, bends down and peeks inside. Someone inside pokes him hard in the eye and everyone...

Well, it is 99 degrees here right now but I am sure some of 'y'all got it a bit "hotter." So, who can beat 99? BT

Three buddies die in a car crash as a result of the driver pushing his big block Mustang too hard in a deep curve. They find themselves at the pearly gates and all are asked, "When you are in your casket and your fellow 7173 Mustang Members are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them...