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Hello all. As I feel that my mechanical knowledge is sub-par to take on the endeavor of restoring my car I am selling it to a member who is up for the challenge. I would like to thank y’all for the support and comments with special thanks to the 7173 forum and those that run it. I have learned a...

Really don’t know. Was a little shell shocked when it happened. 🤷‍♂️

Ouch! Can’t buff that out.

Raining today. Pics from the garage. I do not have access to a lift, just did the best I could.

No chance for more pics today, but I found these…

Here’s a few I could get tonight, more tomorrow.

Yes, “cherished salvage”

All, sorry about that, for some reason I was not getting e-mails when a reply was posted. I am out of town this week and will be able to get pic’s this weekend. Thanks

SALVAGED TITLE ***** SALVAGED TITLE I have a 71 mach1 351-4v car that was chased off the road by the mailman. Right side slid (slammed) into ditch bank almost parallel at approx 25-30mph. Looking at it you couldn’t tell anything was wrong. As they say… looks are deceiving. Here’s what I was...

Guys, thanks for all the input! Insurance says it will be 27g to fix, making it a total, that will make it a salvage title. Being how it’s a driver (#3) I’m not sure it would be worth fixing (myself). I’ve got a lot of pondering to do.

Hi Steve. Thanks for your reply. The car is residing at the body shop and they’re closed on weekends. No racing, just like to drive whenever I get a chance, but not really a daily as I have a work truck for that. Would like to take trips up to 200 miles about 4 times a year.

My 71 Mach 1 351 4v driver has been considered totaled ☹️ The frame slightly bent, problem w trans, gas tank seeps, minor body damage, etc. I will be able to keep it, but with a salvage title. Is it better to fix it or sell as a parts car? All comments and opinions are welcome. Also, I’m not a...

Guys, just wanted to say thanks. Y’all hit the nail on the head. I’m back on the road. Thank goodness for easy/cheap fixes. John

Thanks Tom. Ended up getting it towed, and have to get ready for a week of out of town work. Will certainly try it next weekend. Thanks again. John

Went to get a haircut, after about 15 minutes I realized that I left my lights on. Turned them off. Ten minutes later I tried to start. Starter turned but kind of slow. Tried again, the third time sounded really dead so I turned the key off. Here’s where it got weird… the starter keep trying to...

71 M code Mach1

Good info. Thanks Kilgon! So, do the u bolts go inside the box frame or through it?  Also, how much clearance do you have at your tires?

After reading previous post y’all have me worried… while connecting the rear spring plates to the frame for a 7/8” bar, will drill and tapping the frame not be enough to hold the bolts without the inside welded nuts (they did tighten down)? Or should I start over using the U-bolts? Thanks 

Done and done. 

71 ProjectJunk, your absolutely right. Not sure where that name came from. Just replaced my leaf springs and I guess this old fart lying on concrete for hours had a senior moment. HaHa.  Thanks for the great info! john