My new project

[MikeB]

Just picked up a new project, 71 Mach 1 M Code in pretty much all original condition. It definitely needs some work but it fills the hole in my life I've had since selling my first car, a 73 Mach 1 H Code. I'm currently in Afghanistan using my free time to research parts and prices. I also plan on selling my 05 GT and parting out a 72 Gran Torino Sport (351CJ 4spd) to help fund the resto/restomod on the 71.

 

[Tnfastbk]

::welcome:: keep your head down and I would swap the motor and 4 speed from the Torino into the Mustang

 

[will e]

Welcome to the forum! Thank your for your service. Looks like a good hobby car!

 

[Don65Stang]

Welcome from coastal Alabama! If the M-code engine runs good I'd just swap the toploader items. Keep safe over there!!

 

[Nance]

Welcome from Alabama.Thanks for your service.Looks like a good project.My son just served a year in Afghanistan. Said it sucks.

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

I would save the rear end from the Torino as it should have heavier tubes and be capable of housing stronger axles due to the big bearing feature.

I would save the 4 speed and all the clutch and z bar components if you ever want a 4 speed because much of that is almost impossible to find at a reasonable price.

Looks like a nice car to start on.

I assume you are in the service, so stay safe and Thank you! If you are not and just in Afghanistan for some other reason, then stay safe.

 

[OLE PONY]

Welcome to the site from Virginia! As the others have said, thanks for serving our country :salute:

Your Mach 1 looks like it will be a good project car. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

 

[Steven Harris]

Welcome.

It looks like you have a nice platform.

Thank you for serving - be safe.

 

[luxstang]

::welcome:: from Luxembourg/Europe.

You could leave the body as is and just do the engine swap and put it up to date technically. You´d scare the crap out of people standing next to you at a red light when you hit the gas pedal!

 

[Machman]

::welcome:: from NY and thank you for your service, it looks like a good solid car for restoration

 

[73vertproject]

Welcome to the club from northern Nevada. Looks like a great project you've got there. As others have said, thank you for your service and be safe.

 

[TheJ]

Welcome aboard from Wisconsin. Thank you for your service. Your mustang looks like a solid car to start project out of.

 

[SPAIN72MUSTANG]

just take your time it will come togather for you,be safe and god bless.

 

[mach71351c]

::welcome:: From San Diego. Looks like nice Mach 1 project. What part of Connecticut are you from. I was born in Stamford and raised in Southburry before moving to San Diego. What are your plans for the Mach 1?

 

[marks73]

We look forward to your safe return. Welcome from North Carolina! ::welcome:: When you get back, we'll be there for ya! :salute:

 

[cobra3073]

WELCOME aboard, Mike!

As several have noted, THANKS for your service to our Country, military or otherwise!

I look forward to hearing more about your 1971 M-Code. As you probably already know, there were less than 17,000 fastback M-Codes built. No matter what approach (maintenance, restoration or modification) you decide to take, you WILL find support here.

As you go through the different Forums, please take a little time and look at the Weekly Fun Question Forum...I have supplied a link. This is a little exercise we try to run each week to enhance knowledge of the 1971 - 1973 Mustangs. It also has a couple of other tangible "rewards."

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-what-is-the-weekly-fun-question--5488

Again, Welcome and I look forward to hearing about your journey with your 1971 M-Code.

BT

 

[whitesoc]

Welcome to the forum.....as others have said.....I'd keep the 4spd setup from the Torino

 

[mweeps]

Welcome from Virginia! If you are parting the torino send me some prices. I would love to change the Starsky and Hutch over to a 4spd. Always trying to find a 72-73 4spd car to get pedals, trans and driveshaft!

 

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Congrats on acquiring the 71 M code. I'm sure you'll enjoy whatever you choose to do. Stay safe and thank you for your service.

The 72 torino 351 isn't near the engine your 71 m code is.

From a fellow 71 m code owner