71 Mach 1, 429CJ-R Restoration

[ReBeLLangley]

This is my current project I am working on, owned for past 28 years and just retired. I am slowly but surely making progress since retirement.

 

[mach71351c]

Nice work.

 

[Steve McMahan]

Welcome from So Cal. Nice project. Looks like lots of fun to follow.

 

[ReBeLLangley]

Nice work.

Thanks!

 

[PoFoMoCo]

Nice, great progress so far. I’m a little partial to the color!

 

[mrgmhale]

That is a nice looking pony in the process of being restored/rebuilt. Wen I retired 5 years ago I had already purcahsed a 1969 Shelby GT500, a 1973 Mach 1, a 1973 Mustang Convertible, 1 1997 Honda Del Sol SI sports car, and finally a 2020 Shelby GT500 to help keep me busy in retirement. At least during Car Season (we live in the snow belt, Rochester, NY). From mid-November through mid-April the play cars are in hibernation. But, come mid-April it is time to set the ponies free. Meanwhile, I try to keep myself by managing our investments, researching upcoming pony projects, and scanning various Vintage Mustang/Shelby forums and groups to see if anyone is requesting help in diagnosing or repairing their vintage ponies (former automotive technician at a Ford dealership in the late 70s through the 80s before migrating to the computer industry).

I look forward to seeing ever more progress photos, and of course the finished result (if there is such a thing).

 

[ReBeLLangley]

That is a nice looking pony in the process of being restored/rebuilt. Wen I retired 5 years ago I had already purcahsed a 1969 Shelby GT500, a 1973 Mach 1, a 1973 Mustang Convertible, 1 1997 Honda Del Sol SI sports car, and finally a 2020 Shelby GT500 to help keep me busy in retirement. At least during Car Season (we live in the snow belt, Rochester, NY). From mid-November through mid-April the play cars are in hibernation. But, come mid-April it is time to set the ponies free. Meanwhile, I try to keep myself by managing our investments, researching upcoming pony projects, and scanning various Vintage Mustang/Shelby forums and groups to see if anyone is requesting help in diagnosing or repairing their vintage ponies (former automotive technician at a Ford dealership in the late 70s through the 80s before migrating to the computer industry).

I look forward to seeing ever more progress photos, and of course the finished result (if there is such a thing).

Great looking collection! Looks like you stay plenty busy.

 

[Rozz]

Call me crazy but a big block, pewter car is nice to have.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

Call me crazy but a big block, pewter car is nice to have.

You’re NOT crazy Tim

 

[James Bond]

She's looking good, keep it up and you'll be driving down the road soon.

 

[ReBeLLangley]

She's looking good, keep it up and you'll be driving down the road soon.

I sure hope so.

 

[tpj71mach]

Looks great! Nice attention to detail!

 

[cv_72mustang]

Very clean!

 

[Idaho Chris]

Looking forward to watching your progress. Have you got any photos from 28 years ago that you could post up? I'd Love to hear more history on your car!

 

[bkdunha]

Nice work. Looks like it will be a nice build. You going for a concourse restoration? Going to show with MCA?

 

[ReBeLLangley]

Here are a few more pics from when I picked it up in San Antonio,TX in 1996, paid $3k cash. I am 3rd owner, guy I bought it from uncle bought it new in Los Angeles,CA. Some pics of early start of resto.

 

[ReBeLLangley]

Nice work. Looks like it will be a nice build. You going for a concourse restoration? Going to show with MCA?

Probably just local shows, maybe MCA.

 

[bkdunha]

I can respect that. The main point is enjoy it and give yourself a thata boy for the great work.