’71 Mach 1 Resto Project

[tpj71mach]

Nothing fits like OEM, and those look nice enough. Plus you won't be paranoid about damaging them.

Looking good!

Thank you! You're right I am confident these OE panels will fit better than the reproductions would have.

I just noticed that you're in Southeast Michigan? I drove past your place on my way from Chicago to Saginaw Mi to pick these door panels up, haha.

 

[tpj71mach]

I installed the door panels now that I am done cleaning them up and it really makes the interior feel complete, finally. I still need to reupholster the seats over the winter but at least there aren't any major components missing anymore. I will need to get over to Eastwood and buy some SEM Landau black to paint the inside door handle cups and install them and then the door panel project will be completed.

I intended to take her for a ride today as the forecast called for no rain. After installing the door panels, I got in and hit the garage door opener, started her up. I looked in the rear view mirror only to see that it had started raining while I was in the garage working on her, maybe tomorrow, haha,

 

[tpj71mach]

I painted the inside door handle cups and installed them yesterday so the door panel project is officially done.

I took it out and drove it to celebrate, it rained Sunday morning early so the streets were still a little damp in some places but it was worth it. I drove 67 miles yesterday, all over and then wiped it down when I got back home. The car has crossed over the 500 miles mark since I got it running and assembled. I am hoping to get a few more miles on it before the snow starts to fly and I need to store it away for the winter. After it enters hibernation, the radio is coming out to send out for internal upgrades and then I will remove the seats and will reupholster them. By spring, I am hoping it is "done" and ready to simply drive and enjoy.