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- 1969 Mach 1
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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 decided to build a '69 "Tribute" (although updated) 428SCJ Mach 1, utilizing the motor from "Fire." I had already obtained a cast iron tailshaft C6 back in 1998.
Note: I had previously acquired a 429SCJ block which I have now had bored and stroked to 545 which is going into "Fire."
To date, I have completed the following on the '69:
Installed a 31 spline 3.91 traction lok rearend and axles
Installed staggered shocks
Installed Frame Connectors
Installed Shock Tower Braces
Installed Headliner
Installed Fold Down Rear Seat
Installed Glass and Doors
Had fenders, deck lid, hood and doors prepped for paint
I will be updating this thread as progress continues.
BT
In November 2012, I purchased a very straight "H" coded 1969 Mach 1 "body." I decided to build a '69 "Tribute" (although updated) 428SCJ Mach 1, utilizing the motor from "Fire." I had already obtained a cast iron tailshaft C6 back in 1998.
Note: I had previously acquired a 429SCJ block which I have now had bored and stroked to 545 which is going into "Fire."
To date, I have completed the following on the '69:
Installed a 31 spline 3.91 traction lok rearend and axles
Installed staggered shocks
Installed Frame Connectors
Installed Shock Tower Braces
Installed Headliner
Installed Fold Down Rear Seat
Installed Glass and Doors
Had fenders, deck lid, hood and doors prepped for paint
I will be updating this thread as progress continues.
BT