Hello from Iowa! Starting a 1971 Mach1 restore

[ash0468]

Welcome from Canada!

Nice color combination! Is it original to the car?

Thanks. DOnt know. The owner was settling an estate so she didnt know. Waiting for the marti report. It has been painted over but i dont know if its the original or different.

 

[ash0468]

Welcome from North Carolina.

Looks like it has Decor Group trim. Might not be a  Mach 1? I have been wrong in past but I thought Decor Group was not available on Mach 1. The Decor Group gave you the side trim with black out on bottom, Mach 1 grill and a textured black out steel panel between the tail lights.

Either way it will make a shape car.

Cheers

You could be right. Waiting on the Marti report. The owner didnt have much info.

 

[ash0468]

Welcome aboard.

First project - Install drivers side wiper blade. 

Ha ha. True. Actually both side need replacement. I wanted to start off by taking off parts one by one, but wasnt sure where to start-Engine or exterior or interior.

 

[ash0468]

Welcome from Iowa! Nice car. Where in Iowa are you located? I'm in Cedar Rapids.

Hi, Im in Coralville. We should connect.

 

[mudbilly]

Does it start ?   Can it be driven for awhile as is (with minor fixin ) ?

 

[ash0468]

Does it start ?   Can it be driven for awhile as is (with minor fixin ) ?

Yes it starts and runs, definitely needs tune up of the engine and brakes probably. I was thinking of starting with gutting the interior, and then get to paint and engine .