Good looking 71 Mach project on EBay

[JamesS]

This looks like a good project with some great parts. Cheap at $3500!

 

[OLE PONY]

Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-Mach-1-1971-mach-1-mustang-351-cleveland-2-v-automatic-runs-like-a-dream-look-/190973893901?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c76ee5d0d&item=190973893901&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

 

[goodnigh]

What does he mean by "aside from the mild tick that is common with the 351 Cleveland motors" used in the description?

mike

 

[JimNiki]

I'd say not for a first time restorer!

He's basically saying it's got heaps of rust and dings, and the motor makes noises, but apart from that, it's a diamond!

 

[mach1000]

I've never heard of the common tick related to the 351C engine other than the ones the might be crawling on it after it's been sitting outside for an extended period of time. Which may be true in this case.

 

[jeremycfr]

I need a tetanus shot just viewing the ad. She needs a ton of work, so yes not for a novice restorer.

 

[Boss1Ray]

I've never heard of the common tick related to the 351C engine other than the ones the might be crawling on it after it's been sitting outside for an extended period of time. Which may be true in this case.

Hydraulic lifters can 'bleed down' and make a ticking sound upon initial start up. It is common in motors that sit for a long period. As the engine is restarted oil pressure allows upper cylinders to receive lubrication, the sound can go away or at least be less noticeable.

Ray

 

[caspianwendell]

I've never heard of the common tick related to the 351C engine other than the ones the might be crawling on it after it's been sitting outside for an extended period of time. Which may be true in this case.

Hydraulic lifters can 'bleed down' and make a ticking sound upon initial start up. It is common in motors that sit for a long period. As the engine is restarted oil pressure allows upper cylinders to receive lubrication, the sound can go away or at least be less noticeable.

Ray

+1 the louder the exhaust, the quieter the lifters and rockers are.

Not a bad price for it as far as i'm concerned. You can buy them cheaper in this condition but they are getting harder to find...NOT. I would say it's a $800-1200 car

 

[Boss1Ray]

Even though the car needs some structural work/rust repair it does look fairly original. But it is overpriced for sure at $4,000.

Ray

 

[mach71351c]

It maybe a little high. It looks to be in better than average condition for a back east car.

 

[72MustangSprint]

Are 4 wheel drum brakes common on 71 Mach's? I would think front disc is standard on Mach 1 package?

 

[Boss1Ray]

Are 4 wheel drum brakes common on 71 Mach's? I would think front disc is standard on Mach 1 package?

Yes. 4-wheel drum brakes are common. Power front disc brakes was an option.

Check out the facts book I placed on the WIKI a while back.

It will help you see what options were available on our cars.

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-1971-ford-mustang-facts-book

Ray

 

[Don65Stang]

I don't know. The car is a bit rusty to start with but it comes with some nice goodies that aren't bolted on yet. I agree that $4000 is too much.

 

[JamesS]

Are 4 wheel drum brakes common on 71 Mach's? I would think front disc is standard on Mach 1 package?

Yes. 4-wheel drum brakes are common. Power front disc brakes was an option.

Check out the facts book I placed on the WIKI a while back.

It will help you see what options were available on our cars.

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-1971-ford-mustang-facts-book

Ray

Thanks Ray, this is great stuff!

 

[cudak888]

It's a striking combo without the side-stripes - and that's about all that's going for it once the problems become apparent.

The rotted wheelhouses in the back ought to be a clear indicator as to the rest of the car. Crinkle, crinkle, crunchy.

-Kurt

 

[Boss1Ray]

It sure looked like 15 inch wheels, caps and rings but NOPE, they are the 14's.

Maybe I was just wanting them to be the 15 inch wheels. LOL

But I like the original caps and rings , and no-side stripes look.

Ray

 

[Don65Stang]

It sure looked like 15 inch wheels, caps and rings but NOPE, they are the 14's.

Maybe I was just wanting them to be the 15 inch wheels. LOL

But I like the original caps and rings , and no-side stripes look.

Ray

Yup, 14-inchers.

I too like the dog dish and trim ring sans stripes look but also with a Tu-tone hood and twist locks. That's perfect IMHO. Guess what my car will look like when done and yes, that's how it left the factory. I might even leave off the rear spoiler.

 

[mweeps]

Capn Crunch

 

[auron73mach1]

is that an intake manifold off an R code?