So I finally bought my project vehicle. Unlike what my signature says, it turns out that I got a 69 Mach 1. While not my "dream" car, it is a close second and it is the wife's favorite years so it was an easier sell.
A few pictures are attached. I will be posting more once I get the thing home and really rip into it.
more to come...
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SOLD - 1966 Coupe, I6 Auto, Signal Flare Red w/ Black Interior
NEW - 1969 Mach 1, 351W, Project, with a capital 'P'
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Wife,........."You drove how far for that thing?"
Daughter,..."Theres no inside and it stinks."
Friend,......."Dude, thats a rusted piece of sheet."
Son,.........."This old car is cool."
Maybe its just me, but just seeing that bugger coming to a good home makes me excited that it was saved and wonder what it will look like in a few years time....
At least someone turned it loose to be resurrected and didn't hang on to it forever with that bs line "I'm gonna restore it some day!" like this poor '69...
__________________ 1970 Mach 1, 351C-4v, FMX, everything black - just finishing 4 yr resto to original. 1947 Ford 1.5 Ton Flatbed truck -restored in '07 1930 Ford AA Doodlebug tractor - unrestored, as built in WW2 2010 F-350 King Ranch, Crew diesel 2005 Explorer Eddie Bauer
So I finally bought my project vehicle. Unlike what my signature says, it turns out that I got a 69 Mach 1. While not my "dream" car, it is a close second and it is the wife's favorite years so it was an easier sell.
A few pictures are attached. I will be posting more once I get the thing home and really rip into it.
more to come...
Gratz! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
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'68 convertible restoration "almost done". See Ol' Rusty's progress at 68Vert.BlogSpot.Com
Maybe its just me, but just seeing that bugger coming to a good home makes me excited that it was saved and wonder what it will look like in a few years time....
At least someone turned it loose to be resurrected and didn't hang on to it forever with that bs line "I'm gonna restore it some day!" like this poor '69...
Oh God... i think I'm gonna
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'68 convertible restoration "almost done". See Ol' Rusty's progress at 68Vert.BlogSpot.Com
Maybe its just me, but just seeing that bugger coming to a good home makes me excited that it was saved and wonder what it will look like in a few years time....
At least someone turned it loose to be resurrected and didn't hang on to it forever with that bs line "I'm gonna restore it some day!" like this poor '69...
Ouch! That is a pretty rough vehicle. I can see the Craigslist add now, "needs floorboards, minor body rust."
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SOLD - 1966 Coupe, I6 Auto, Signal Flare Red w/ Black Interior
NEW - 1969 Mach 1, 351W, Project, with a capital 'P'
Maybe its just me, but just seeing that bugger coming to a good home makes me excited that it was saved and wonder what it will look like in a few years time....
At least someone turned it loose to be resurrected and didn't hang on to it forever with that bs line "I'm gonna restore it some day!" like this poor '69...
OMG! how did they even get that on the flat bed? I didn't think they made spatulas that big.
Maybe its just me, but just seeing that bugger coming to a good home makes me excited that it was saved and wonder what it will look like in a few years time....
At least someone turned it loose to be resurrected and didn't hang on to it forever with that bs line "I'm gonna restore it some day!" like this poor '69...
How does this even happen?!
Congrats on the new '69, that's next on my list
__________________ Calamity Jane aka "The Maybe-Not-So-Evil B$*&#"
1966 Fastback
289 v8, Powerjection III EFI, mild cam
4-speed, 3.25 9" rear
Power disc brakes, Unisteer power R&P
Pertronix ignition, RetroSound Model One radio, Classic Auto Air A/C, etc...
Three years of work for three days of perfection. This pony WILL get back out on the road and it WILL reliably take me where I want to go... and it will always, always keep me safe.
And what is your plan as far as the direction of this build? Stock, mild, or wild?
I guess you could say that the plan is to make it a "mild reliable resto-mod" with a big emphasis on comfortable and reliable driving. I really want to build something that looks clean and mostly original, but is reliable and fun to drive. It won't be close to concours, nor will it end life with a late model EFI engine.
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SOLD - 1966 Coupe, I6 Auto, Signal Flare Red w/ Black Interior
NEW - 1969 Mach 1, 351W, Project, with a capital 'P'
I too am recently "Back in the Game". Got my first '65 FB when I turned 16. Drove it through high school and a few years afterwards. Started disassembly...then came the kids. 23 years later, Still have it but decided to tackle a slightly smaller project and picked up '65 coupe right before this past Thanksgiving. Excited about being back in the mix and back on this forum. Will post some pics when I get a chance.
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Back In The Game (Bought My Project)
68 Fastback. 351W/Toploader
