3 years in the making! Proud to introduce my 71!!

[will e]

I had a Mach 1 before the convertible. It needed paint. It was originally green but my plan was to paint it silver. I love that look. Just a really good looking car.

My convertible is the light blue. I don't think it would look as good silver but thinking about it, I cannot recall ever seeing a silver convertible. I am probably just getting old and forgetful.

 

[tony-muscle]

Awesome car. Great job!

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[MustangLover63]

Beautiful!! I really hope you get it out on nice weekends and take it for a drive. When I'm in mine it really brings me back to a better, earlier time - and the looks! I see a Trans-Am that somehow snuck into the picture.

 

[Paul113]

Beautiful!! I really hope you get it out on nice weekends and take it for a drive. When I'm in mine it really brings me back to a better, earlier time - and the looks! I see a Trans-Am that somehow snuck into the picture.

Yes.. The trans amis my next project

 

[Bradc]

Looks great…..great car to tell family stories, and keep for the next generation to enjoy!

 

[tpj71mach]

Looks Great! I just started the restoration on my 71, I hope it turns out that well.

 

[Ron Tanzi]

Over three years ago after completing the drive train mechanical rebuilds I was ready to sell my 71 because I knew if i kept her I could not just leave the body and paint alone. You see I had done a rotisserie restoration of my 1968 Fastback some 12 years earlier and it came out so nice that the bar was set and I also knew what I would be getting into should I keep it. I actually struck a deal to sell the 71 with a guy from England when my son stepped in and said "Really? your going to sell the Mach 1?" with a look of incredulity and then he proceeded to reminded me that this was the car that I taught him how to drive a manual in. I told him that if I was to keep it, he would have to agree it would be a father-son effort and a chance for me to learn the boy some things and have him around me more. Also that we were going to retain as much of the original car and we were going to do EVERYTHING down to the paint and color sanding. So I cancelled the deal to sell it and the project began around there same time as college did for him, so he did help; however, it was a mere fraction of what I had hoped and I ended up doing 98%. I could not be happier with the results. I finished it yesterday and it looks amazing! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do and I encourage anyone who is considering taking on this type of thing to go for it! you won't be sorry.

1971 Mach 1 M Code 351 4 barrel, 4 speed, numbers matching.

It looks fantastic! A father and son project completed to the highest standard.
Best, Ron

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Over three years ago after completing the drive train mechanical rebuilds I was ready to sell my 71 because I knew if i kept her I could not just leave the body and paint alone. You see I had done a rotisserie restoration of my 1968 Fastback some 12 years earlier and it came out so nice that the bar was set and I also knew what I would be getting into should I keep it. I actually struck a deal to sell the 71 with a guy from England when my son stepped in and said "Really? your going to sell the Mach 1?" with a look of incredulity and then he proceeded to reminded me that this was the car that I taught him how to drive a manual in. I told him that if I was to keep it, he would have to agree it would be a father-son effort and a chance for me to learn the boy some things and have him around me more. Also that we were going to retain as much of the original car and we were going to do EVERYTHING down to the paint and color sanding. So I cancelled the deal to sell it and the project began around there same time as college did for him, so he did help; however, it was a mere fraction of what I had hoped and I ended up doing 98%. I could not be happier with the results. I finished it yesterday and it looks amazing! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do and I encourage anyone who is considering taking on this type of thing to go for it! you won't be sorry.

1971 Mach 1 M Code 351 4 barrel, 4 speed, numbers matching.

Very nice! What was the last detail you did before it was "Completed"?

 

[tony-muscle]

Awesome jobs. Congratulations. She looks beautiful!

 

[james]

Over three years ago after completing the drive train mechanical rebuilds I was ready to sell my 71 because I knew if i kept her I could not just leave the body and paint alone. You see I had done a rotisserie restoration of my 1968 Fastback some 12 years earlier and it came out so nice that the bar was set and I also knew what I would be getting into should I keep it. I actually struck a deal to sell the 71 with a guy from England when my son stepped in and said "Really? your going to sell the Mach 1?" with a look of incredulity and then he proceeded to reminded me that this was the car that I taught him how to drive a manual in. I told him that if I was to keep it, he would have to agree it would be a father-son effort and a chance for me to learn the boy some things and have him around me more. Also that we were going to retain as much of the original car and we were going to do EVERYTHING down to the paint and color sanding. So I cancelled the deal to sell it and the project began around there same time as college did for him, so he did help; however, it was a mere fraction of what I had hoped and I ended up doing 98%. I could not be happier with the results. I finished it yesterday and it looks amazing! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do and I encourage anyone who is considering taking on this type of thing to go for it! you won't be sorry.

1971 Mach 1 M Code 351 4 barrel, 4 speed, numbers matching.

Sweet ride brother! Can't compare the feeling you get cruisin in your own ride. It's a Mustang thing!

 

[Kevin H.]

Great work! Love the stance and factory hubs and rings. Reminds me of the very first Mach 1 I fell in love with as a kid.

 

[70cobrascj]

Great Job! Congrats to you and your 2% helper. Just Kidding, you can still enjoy it together and make more memories for the both of you as my Dad and I have with my 72

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[Spike Morelli]

Right On!!!!!!! Another beautiful Ford! I saw a bumper sticker a while back, on a '69 Mach 1.....it said " Mach 1, like a Camaro, only for Adults ".

PS, I dig some of those Trans Ams too.

 

[knn]

Over three years ago after completing the drive train mechanical rebuilds I was ready to sell my 71 because I knew if i kept her I could not just leave the body and paint alone. You see I had done a rotisserie restoration of my 1968 Fastback some 12 years earlier and it came out so nice that the bar was set and I also knew what I would be getting into should I keep it. I actually struck a deal to sell the 71 with a guy from England when my son stepped in and said "Really? your going to sell the Mach 1?" with a look of incredulity and then he proceeded to reminded me that this was the car that I taught him how to drive a manual in. I told him that if I was to keep it, he would have to agree it would be a father-son effort and a chance for me to learn the boy some things and have him around me more. Also that we were going to retain as much of the original car and we were going to do EVERYTHING down to the paint and color sanding. So I cancelled the deal to sell it and the project began around there same time as college did for him, so he did help; however, it was a mere fraction of what I had hoped and I ended up doing 98%. I could not be happier with the results. I finished it yesterday and it looks amazing! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do and I encourage anyone who is considering taking on this type of thing to go for it! you won't be sorry.

1971 Mach 1 M Code 351 4 barrel, 4 speed, numbers matching.

Your car turned out beautifully. Well done!

I think I'm in the same spot as you were. My son headed off to college, but I have the itch to restore our Mach 1 and want to use that to keep my son and I connected.

 

[Tyson Blair]

Man that is a classy looking Mach 1! I love the corporate wheel covers. I never see people use them and they complete the retro futuristic supersonic look. The cars in the films the Mechanic with Charles Bronson and Diamonds are forever sport those wheels on those early examples of the 71.
If I were to do mine over again I would use those wheel covers. Thanks for posting
Tyson

 

[Steve McMahan]

It’s beautiful. Had a similar car, color and year wise. Congratulations on a great outcome.

 

[Ryunker]

Over three years ago after completing the drive train mechanical rebuilds I was ready to sell my 71 because I knew if i kept her I could not just leave the body and paint alone. You see I had done a rotisserie restoration of my 1968 Fastback some 12 years earlier and it came out so nice that the bar was set and I also knew what I would be getting into should I keep it. I actually struck a deal to sell the 71 with a guy from England when my son stepped in and said "Really? your going to sell the Mach 1?" with a look of incredulity and then he proceeded to reminded me that this was the car that I taught him how to drive a manual in. I told him that if I was to keep it, he would have to agree it would be a father-son effort and a chance for me to learn the boy some things and have him around me more. Also that we were going to retain as much of the original car and we were going to do EVERYTHING down to the paint and color sanding. So I cancelled the deal to sell it and the project began around there same time as college did for him, so he did help; however, it was a mere fraction of what I had hoped and I ended up doing 98%. I could not be happier with the results. I finished it yesterday and it looks amazing! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do and I encourage anyone who is considering taking on this type of thing to go for it! you won't be sorry.

1971 Mach 1 M Code 351 4 barrel, 4 speed, numbers matching.

Ok jealous for sure. Ours is a '71 pewter, hub caps withe rings and M code auto. Ready for block sanding and paint, scheduled to speak to paint guy this Monday. Envy, much envy.

Great job on the car!

 

[jpaz]

hey guys, this thread is from 2018! Lol

 

[Bobby]

She looks fabulous! How bout under the hood eh? That’s half the fun! Congrats on a job well done! Hope that Brit wasn’t too bummed out!

 

[Stanglover]

hey guys, this thread is from 2018! Lol

Yeah, but nice to see people DO look at the older posts.

 

[Tyson Blair]

That is a perfection