71 Finally Painted

[rafaelpadro24]

Got any "before" pics??

Sweeet, love the hood profile. Did you purchase an aftermarket hood or did you installed the cowl to the original hood. I am looking to do the same after i install the funnelweb intake to my cleveland. Also what back spacing did you use for your wheels??::goodjob::

Paint and striping are done. Next is drivetrain install.

This is the same way i am planning to build my 1973 Mach 1. Damm I am going crazy looking at your pics. If possible can i contact you to get some insight on your build.

 

[VintageUpgrades]

Today's accomplishments:

Insulate firewall and cowl

Install AC unit

Install column/pedal support

Built a mock-up of the fuel tank

Started mounting the painless fuse block, MSD, and TCI computer.

Got any "before" pics??

Sweeet, love the hood profile. Did you purchase an aftermarket hood or did you installed the cowl to the original hood. I am looking to do the same after i install the funnelweb intake to my cleveland. Also what back spacing did you use for your wheels??::goodjob::

Paint and striping are done. Next is drivetrain install.

This is the same way i am planning to build my 1973 Mach 1. Damm I am going crazy looking at your pics. If possible can i contact you to get some insight on your build.

The hood is all glass. The wheels are 5" BS front; 6" BS rear

 

[rafaelpadro24]

How complicated was to modify the rear suspension, I see you attached the Art Morrison rear frame and suspension. This is exactly what I am looking to do. I have contacted TCI and RRS to buy a rear suspension system and they don't even touch the 71-73 Mustangs. I am glad you found one.

 

[VintageUpgrades]

Follow this link and scroll halfway down. You will see a fairly good photo of the rear suspension.

http://vintageupgrades.com/index_files/Page1026.htm

 

[JMCX]

The customer didn't like the ducts, so we cut them out. Lastly was the replacement of the 700R4 transmission with a TCI 6 speed paddle shift unit.

Now to put it all together........

Customer didn't like the ducts?????? He can't be a true lover of this body style IMHO.

Do you commonly put 700R4's in Fords? I thought the AOD could be built pretty stout for OD applications. I would love to have OD in my car, just wondering if your experience tells you chevy is the way to go?

Who's headers are those? Would they work with the stock steering box? My Hookers have horrible ground clearance.

Real nice work, sorry for all the questions.

 

[VintageUpgrades]

The customer didn't like the ducts, so we cut them out. Lastly was the replacement of the 700R4 transmission with a TCI 6 speed paddle shift unit.

Now to put it all together........

Customer didn't like the ducts?????? He can't be a true lover of this body style IMHO.

Not all 71-73s had ducted hoods. It was easier to eliminate them than make them look good from underneath. The fit and finish of this hood was horrible.

Do you commonly put 700R4's in Fords? I thought the AOD could be built pretty stout for OD applications. I would love to have OD in my car, just wondering if your experience tells you chevy is the way to go?

It is cheaper for us to build a 700R for massive torque than an AOD.

Who's headers are those? Would they work with the stock steering box? My Hookers have horrible ground clearance.

They are made by Stan at www.fordpowertrain.com

Real nice work, sorry for all the questions.

Thanks for the compliment.

 

[arkansasdave]

sweet ride.

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[mach71351c]

That is nice as it gets.

 

[droptop73]

Vintage, Any updates?

 

[VintageUpgrades]

Progress, yes, Pics, no. Currently building the interior. I will try to post something next week.

 

[RocketFoot]

[drool] Yes! I can't wait to see this car done! [/drool]

 

[Maiden Dearborn]

I'm not worthy.... Great car..

 

[VintageUpgrades]

Here is the dash cluster. We are using a dash from a 70. The gauges were made for us by Classic Instruments.

 

[droptop73]

I'd like to see and hear more about that.

 

[FastE]

That is a beautiful car!!

 

[mitymustang]

this is why i love this model more than any other, theres no better look as some one else said earlier i just felt my d@#k move....

 

[Maiden Dearborn]

Awesome gages. I like the custom/retro look. I probably would have put the tack on the left though. Who am I to complain though? Looks great anyway you want it...[/align]

 

[not2old]

Man if I only had another dime, mine could look just like that..LOL silver. I do believe so people have better vision when not stuck in the box... Beautiful job

 

[coilwire]

Awsome ride and great stance.

 

[mach1 fever]

stunning car..absolutely stunning