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71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« on: March 16, 2012, 02:16:30 AM »
I purchased a 71 Mach 1 429cjr about one year ago. The gent that I bought it from is restoring it. It is all original with the exception of a Rochester carb, one 15" rim and cap and the pop open gas cap. The car is a close ratio 4 speed with a/c. This combination made it almost impossible to find the correct Quadrajet carb, but I did eventually find one for a big price. I found the correct early 71 gas cap. I believe it is an Autolite. The 15" rim and cap is another story. Still looking! The car is Grabber Blue with medium blue interior. It does not have the deluxe interior. I have had the original exhaust system replaced with an nos system. The restorer knew of a complete 71 model year replacement. This car had 33,00 original miles on it. It sat in a chicken coupe in upper state NY since 1983. It shared space with a 70 Torino SCJ. What a duo! I have an Elite Marti to help document this car, including the 15" rims. The restorer tells me there was only one other 71 Mach 429 with a 4 speed and a/c. It is all factory. I have put up a picture of the car as it was when I bought it. The previous owner, and I believe there was only one other, painted the car a medium blue. The floor pans reveal the original Grabber Blue paint. I will post pictures of the restoration as they become available. Hope you enjoy!     
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 12:52:05 PM »
Where are  you located ?  (where will you be for future shows)

Mark
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 01:27:25 PM »
Hi Mark,
I am located in Danville, CA 94526, close to San Francisco. If the car is ready to go, I will be showing it at a big Mustang show in Concord, CA. I believe it's in late June. I have not signed up yet as I want to make sure it's here. Thanks for your interest. By the way, I just sold a 72 Mach 1 cj, red, auto all original with 26,000 miles. I believe it is still on the dealer's web site. That is www.ctrmotors.com. Thanks again!
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2012, 03:39:28 PM »
I asked (knowing I have a wheel) so I could figure out "how much work" I had to put into this!


1) you are lucky it is warm already !
2) How anal are you on date codes?  (I'd be braking up my set for my Boss 351)

Would you want to 'borrow it" (til you find another)
Mark
P.S.  You are lucky you don't need 64.5 date coded wheels (in photo) !
 


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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 08:11:42 PM »
Wow! Where are you located? Let me check with the restorer.
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 09:25:28 PM »
I am in Michigan !  I went to Discount Tire and got a wheel box.   
I WILL DO THIS FOR YOU -if you want.   (A friend told me I am crazy - as another has been looking for years)

Mark
P.S.  While I don't want to get into date codes (and this will have to be blasted and repainted) LET ME KNOW if you have the "brushed hub caps" or the smooth chrome looking ones.
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2012, 10:31:39 AM »
That is awesomwe! I am waiting for a response from the restorer. He is located upper NY. I will get right back to you.
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2012, 01:25:33 PM »
Date code is fine. Is the hub cap 7-3/4" in diameter?
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2012, 07:33:45 PM »
No -   More like 10 1/4" !  SHould I look at the ones on my Boss?


Mark
P.S.  SOME cars got smaller caps (no trim rings on the ones I've seen)
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2012, 11:09:37 PM »
The cap is 7-3/4 in diameter. I have posted another picture with a correct size hub in the front and an incorrect one in the rear.
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2012, 12:19:15 PM »
Well now I'm really confused !   Between this http://429mustangcougarinfo.50megs.com/wheels.htm  and your photo saying incorrect in rear (but you asked about the smaller size in the last post) !!

Mark
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2012, 12:33:17 PM »
Let me get back to you.
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2012, 01:07:28 PM »
Let me get back to you.

Hope you don't have ONE CORRECT wide wheel !!

Mark
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2012, 01:10:02 AM »
That's for sure! I will let you know as soon as I hear. Thanks!
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Re: 71 Mach 1 restoration almost completed, May?
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2012, 11:53:59 AM »
Still waiting for an answer. I am reasonably sure your wheel is correct for my car. Can you give me a price without shipping?
Thanks!
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71' Mach 1 429cj grabber blue/4 sp./ac