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Hey Crew, I pulled the column and rag joint because getting Ready to do floor pans and easier with it out of the way. Also, old brake master cylinder leaked and turned rag joint to mush. In my research prior to yanking it, I had a good idea what to expect. As you can see in the pics, my column...

Hey y’all. My 71 Mach 1, H code is not able to idle while warm. Cranks immediately when cold, choke opens up once she is hot and idle starts struggling, eventually dies. Also dies when I put her in gear. FMX tranny. Pertronix 2 unit and coil Rebuilt 2100 Checked TDC and dizzy alignment...

I made the epic mistake of assuming I would remember how stuff goes back together... Does the mid-leg terminal on Neg battery terminal connect to black post on alternator? I assume so, but just wanted to check! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey crew! Making progress on my 71 Mach 1. Up next she needs a new pass side floor pan, and I want to add subframe connectors. My question is, what is best tactical approach? Should I install floor pan and then add subframe connector, or should I cut out rusted floor segments, install subframe...

Found a nice hack patch from a PO under my battery tray! Looks like a chunk of galvanized sheet metal cut and caulked/glues/screwed. Obviously that is coming out. Need some advice on repair strategy!?!? Cut out bad section and replace or just replace that inner front fender apron as a whole...

What color/finish are these bolts in the apron near battery and solenoid supposed to be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey crew. 71, H code, Fmx, 2v, 2100 with electric solenoid. Car is in beginning stages of resto and tackling getting her running better. The car did run prior. Rubber hoses were trashed and leaking gas around base gasket and air horn. A vacuum gauge showed between 12 and 14.5 inches of vacuum...

Hey gang! So I am just digging into my 71 Mach resto, and I am loving the patina on my air cleaner. I don't think I want to strip it down and repaint etc... Any advice on cleaning, waxing, etc to make it look awesome without losing that patina? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Y'all. PS pressure hose had a hole and was showering the exhaust manifold in fluid creating quite a dramatic display of smoke. Pulled the pump and cleaned her up and replacing both hoses with parts from NPD. The pressure hose from NPD looks different with a different pump side fitting...

Hey gang! 1971 Mach, H code. Stock power brakes with front disc/rear drum. Rebuilding the brakes as first system on my restoration and not sure if there is supposed to be one washer between top of banjo bolt and hose or a washer on both sides of the hose flange where it bolts to caliper. My...

Hey everyone! I bought a work in progress 1971 Mach 1 about a week ago. The car was partially taken apart to get it ready for body work and there were two panels that came with the car that I am confused about. It is possible that one or both may not be ford stuff... Sent from my iPhone...

Hey y'all!  I figured I would start a build thread to keep stuff organized, and to stay motivated and ask questions from the wonderful community here. I just got the car yesterday, and after doing an overview inspection and fluid check, figured I would see if it started up.  The car has been...

Here is my report.  The car is being delivered in two days, I am excited!  Please feel free to help me decode this.  The car has been media blasted and primed, so the original exterior paint is gone.  Once I get her and start investigating, I am sure I will have more questions. Thanks! Jeff

Greetings!   Newbie here, I am getting my '71 Mach 1 on Thursday!  I just got the Marti Report, and was curious if you can tell if it came from the factory with the stripe/blacked out hood from the report? The car was recently soda blasted and primed, it was Red prior to that, however the...

Greetings!  I am excited to introduce myself to this community.  My 1971 Mach 1 is being delivered on Thursday and the restoration fun times will commence.  I plan plenty of pics to follow and relying on this community for information and support. I am no stranger to cars, I had a '69 Mach 1 at...