My car is a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 which I have owned since 2003. Since I bought the car I have put on the front end of a 1971 Mustang. I have also used the 1971 rear bumper brackets to bring the rear bumper closer to the body. I bought the car off of the original owner in 2003 and he had already done a lot of modifications to it such as replacing the 1973 engine with a 1970 351C 4V and swapping in a fold down rear seat. Since I bought the car I’ve concentrated on making the car a reliable, good-looking driver and it was just painted in May. The Mustang originally came with an FMX but I first put in a toploader and then a TKO 600. The list of work and modifications that I and professional shops have done is extensive and I concentrated on doing the big things first. All I think the car needs are a few minor trim items. The engine runs 180 degrees no matter what the weather except when the a/c is on and then it runs at 190 degrees. I have built this car to be a reliable (daily driver if you wish) car that starts up and settles into idle in less than a minute no matter the outside temp; powerful yet not a pain to drive; well handling, comfortable car.
I also have a Marti Report, the original dealer invoice, and the build sheet.
List of work done, mods, parts.
Engine:
1970 351 4V Cleveland with SS valves and double valve springs
Blue Thunder Intake
Hooker super comp headers
Cam
Holley 700dp professionally tuned-yes it makes a big difference
Complete MSD ignition with tach adapter
Ford Racing silicone wires
Repop Ram Air system with K&N Filter and lid
Classic Auto Air a/c system
Custom 2.5: exhaust with X-pipe and Dynomax mufflers
New radiator and hoses
New power steering pump
New master cylinder and vacuum canister
New radiator overflow
New oil pump
New fuel pump
New hood hinges and springs
Suspension:
Steering box rebuilt by Lee Manufacturing. 12:1 variable ratio
Rebuilt steering column and new rag joint
New pitman arm
Weld in sub-frame connectors
1.25” front sway bar and 1” rear sway bar
New Edelbrock IAS shocks
620 lower springs in front and heavy duty leaf springs installed less than 5,000 miles ago
Front suspension rebuilt, and all bushings replaced.
Rear brakes done less than 3.000 miles ago, front brakes 2 months ago.
Transmission and clutch
TKO 600 5 speed .82
3” aluminum driveshaft
3.50 Posi/limited slip rear gear Less than 1,000 miles
Centerforce dual-friction pressure plate and clutch disc, less than 5,000 miles
Flywheel machined for Centerforce clutch
With the Centerforce it shifts with less effort than any Mustang I have driven
New fluid in the tranny
Z-bar has no slop; bushings replaced and hold for clutch lever re-welded to new
Interior:
Dynamat installed
Momo Steering Wheel
New seat front seat covers
JVC 4 speaker CD player with Ipod hook-up
Custom kick panel speaker pods
Correct tach instrument panel with correct wiring harness
Custom auxiliary gauges
Rebuilt steering column
Reenmachine shift handle and nob
New modern 3 point seat belts in front, new seat belts in rear
Exterior
New paint job, DuPont Electric Blue
New exterior mirrors
New stripes with custom decals
New rear tail lights
Front spoiler factory correct repop 3 years old
Rear spoiler factory correct repop 12 months old
The previous owner got into an accident in the car over 20 years ago and had the passenger rear ¼ panel repaired. When it was done a small gap was left below the door line. Thinking I was going to keep the car until I died I left it as a reminder of the previous owner- he died of brain cancer-an homage as sorts. The guy doing the paint and body told me it was an easy fix with a little body filler but I opted to leave it. And since the car is driven there are a couple of small chips in the paint.
I am asking $21,000 for the car. PM with any questions. Thanks.
I have done and have had done so much work to this car over the last 5 years that I am sure I am forgetting some minor details. As I said earlier I have modified this car to be a reliable, fun driver.
I also have a Marti Report, the original dealer invoice, and the build sheet.
List of work done, mods, parts.
Engine:
1970 351 4V Cleveland with SS valves and double valve springs
Blue Thunder Intake
Hooker super comp headers
Cam
Holley 700dp professionally tuned-yes it makes a big difference
Complete MSD ignition with tach adapter
Ford Racing silicone wires
Repop Ram Air system with K&N Filter and lid
Classic Auto Air a/c system
Custom 2.5: exhaust with X-pipe and Dynomax mufflers
New radiator and hoses
New power steering pump
New master cylinder and vacuum canister
New radiator overflow
New oil pump
New fuel pump
New hood hinges and springs
Suspension:
Steering box rebuilt by Lee Manufacturing. 12:1 variable ratio
Rebuilt steering column and new rag joint
New pitman arm
Weld in sub-frame connectors
1.25” front sway bar and 1” rear sway bar
New Edelbrock IAS shocks
620 lower springs in front and heavy duty leaf springs installed less than 5,000 miles ago
Front suspension rebuilt, and all bushings replaced.
Rear brakes done less than 3.000 miles ago, front brakes 2 months ago.
Transmission and clutch
TKO 600 5 speed .82
3” aluminum driveshaft
3.50 Posi/limited slip rear gear Less than 1,000 miles
Centerforce dual-friction pressure plate and clutch disc, less than 5,000 miles
Flywheel machined for Centerforce clutch
With the Centerforce it shifts with less effort than any Mustang I have driven
New fluid in the tranny
Z-bar has no slop; bushings replaced and hold for clutch lever re-welded to new
Interior:
Dynamat installed
Momo Steering Wheel
New seat front seat covers
JVC 4 speaker CD player with Ipod hook-up
Custom kick panel speaker pods
Correct tach instrument panel with correct wiring harness
Custom auxiliary gauges
Rebuilt steering column
Reenmachine shift handle and nob
New modern 3 point seat belts in front, new seat belts in rear
Exterior
New paint job, DuPont Electric Blue
New exterior mirrors
New stripes with custom decals
New rear tail lights
Front spoiler factory correct repop 3 years old
Rear spoiler factory correct repop 12 months old
The previous owner got into an accident in the car over 20 years ago and had the passenger rear ¼ panel repaired. When it was done a small gap was left below the door line. Thinking I was going to keep the car until I died I left it as a reminder of the previous owner- he died of brain cancer-an homage as sorts. The guy doing the paint and body told me it was an easy fix with a little body filler but I opted to leave it. And since the car is driven there are a couple of small chips in the paint.
I am asking $21,000 for the car. PM with any questions. Thanks.
I have done and have had done so much work to this car over the last 5 years that I am sure I am forgetting some minor details. As I said earlier I have modified this car to be a reliable, fun driver.