73QCodeMach1F
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- Joined
- Oct 14, 2018
- Messages
- 48
- Reaction score
- 82
- Location
- Clinton Township, MI
- My Car
- 1973 Mach 1 Q Code 351CJ, 4 speed manual, bright red.
2004 Mustang GT Convertible (Mach 1 Tribute)
1973 Mach 1 original Q Code 4 Speed bright red
A continuation of a build my grandpa started shortly after he bought it in 2001(3rd owner), one of his last of many mustangs he bought through the years. It also ended up being his favorite and I can see why! Inherited in 2016 after many years of car shows, cruising, modifying, detailing and fun memories made. It’s definitely seen some ups and down in its life, surviving a t-bone crash while parked in 2006 at our local “Woodward Dream Cruise." Received a full restoration following the crash, already a solid car made as good as it can get. After the restoration was completed, the engine work started, most of it taking place 2011-2014. A perfect balance between a street and strip car (although it has yet to see a pass down the strip), full build list to follow. Since receiving the car myself, I’ve fixed up a few things that were put on the back burner due to family/life in general problems getting in the way. Motor mounts was the biggest one last fall, a headache for sure but some of you on this forum definitely helped. Without the info here I’d have been lost as to what was correct/incorrect. Took the opportunity to replace some of the front suspension bushings at the time of doing the mounts. Installed 3 point seatbelts that it had been lacking. Changed up a few small things in the engine bay, gave it a nicer air cleaner. To do list this year is starting off with a new radio from Retrosound with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, along with new door and rear deck speakers. Also planning to have the car dyno’d at a local mustang specialist/performance shop along with checking that everything is running at optimal conditions air/fuel ratio wise. Aside from that it’s just maintenance and lots of enjoyment. Anything else in the future I’ll post here.
A continuation of a build my grandpa started shortly after he bought it in 2001(3rd owner), one of his last of many mustangs he bought through the years. It also ended up being his favorite and I can see why! Inherited in 2016 after many years of car shows, cruising, modifying, detailing and fun memories made. It’s definitely seen some ups and down in its life, surviving a t-bone crash while parked in 2006 at our local “Woodward Dream Cruise." Received a full restoration following the crash, already a solid car made as good as it can get. After the restoration was completed, the engine work started, most of it taking place 2011-2014. A perfect balance between a street and strip car (although it has yet to see a pass down the strip), full build list to follow. Since receiving the car myself, I’ve fixed up a few things that were put on the back burner due to family/life in general problems getting in the way. Motor mounts was the biggest one last fall, a headache for sure but some of you on this forum definitely helped. Without the info here I’d have been lost as to what was correct/incorrect. Took the opportunity to replace some of the front suspension bushings at the time of doing the mounts. Installed 3 point seatbelts that it had been lacking. Changed up a few small things in the engine bay, gave it a nicer air cleaner. To do list this year is starting off with a new radio from Retrosound with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, along with new door and rear deck speakers. Also planning to have the car dyno’d at a local mustang specialist/performance shop along with checking that everything is running at optimal conditions air/fuel ratio wise. Aside from that it’s just maintenance and lots of enjoyment. Anything else in the future I’ll post here.
