Powershift

Even adjusting it front to back, it's still to high up. The hood barley closes without the scoop, with the scoop it's a no-go.

They're already in the car!

Yea, I see fabrication work in my near future. LOL

I got my new 408w installed, and it's running an Edelbrock Air Gap intake. My Shaker doesn't seem too happy. It's too far rearward (towards the windshield), and sits too high (no hood clearance). I know others here have modified their Shakers to work with similar setups. If anyone has had to deal with this issue, I'd love to see some mounting solutions.

Don't be on the fence.... forge ahead!! Modern Driveline knows their stuff, and has great gear.

I have a project thread, and will update it with some trans stuff later. The TKO 600 had new top covers made by Modern Driveline, as well as the relocated shifter to align with the hole in the floorpan. Along with the trans, I also got a new trans cross member from Modern Driveline. Everything fit with plenty of room. A hydraulic clutch, with external slave cyl, took the place of the original Ford Z-bar setup too.

Not all TKOs! My TKO 600, modified by Modern Driveline, fits GREAT! Just did the swap yesterday.

Cool car, and a cheap price!

Tearing out the fuel system next. 1/2" feed going in it's place. Already have a RobbMc 1/2 in tank pick-up, and inline pump, 1/2" aluminum feed line, a few hundred bucks in -8 black fittings, a few sections of braided 1/2" hose, and a bulk head fitting into the engine compartment.

Cleveland, and Top Loader, are out..... Keith Craft 408w, and TKO 600 in! More to do still, but getting close to hearing this beast roar.

Not normal, for sure. My Top Loader, and Hurst shifter, perform without issue.

Yes, but NOWHERE near as good as a simple Disc setup. If you're already running Disc up front... upgrade fronts (better calipers and rotors), rather than upgrading the rear drums. And, If you're not running front Disc... do the swap!

Nice!! Too cool about the story behind the plate. My Mach was originally the same color.

1970 Mustang Mach 1 351 C Top Loader 4 speed 9” diff with 3.25 gears 351C, Shaker, Top Loader 4 speed, 3.25 geared 9” This Mustang is a genuine 1970 Mach 1, and it was rotisserie restored in 2001 by the previous owner. It’s been garage kept since restoration, never having spent a night outdoors. The car was originally an H-code (351W, 2V) with an automatic, and painted Lime Metallic. But, the car was upgraded during its full restoration to an M-code (351C 4V) and 4-speed transmission, along with being fully repainted in white. The car has only added approx. 12,000 miles to the clock since restoration. Once I took ownership the car was taken into a late 60’s Trans Am inspired theme. The 351C engine has an original Shelby Motors 351 Cleveland aluminum 4-barrel intake manifold, and features a Holley 650 carburetor, and an original Ford Shaker assembly. The engine starts, runs, and drives very well, and doesn’t make any unpleasant noises. The engine features Ford 351C exhaust manifolds. The Top Loader 4 speed transmission features a Hurst shifter, and T-handle. The transmission functions smoothly, with easy shifts, and quiet operation. The clutch engages strongly, and actuates smoothly via an original style Ford Z-Bar linkage. The 3.25 geared 9” rear end has no clunks, or other odd noises. The aluminized H-pipe exhaust system features two Flowmaster Mufflers, with 2.5” tail pipes, and has a nice muscle car sound, without being too loud. The brakes have recently been upgraded using complete Disc brake conversion kits from “Street or Track”. The front brakes are giant 13” two piece brake rotors, featuring large powder coated black 4 piston road race brake Calipers, and 3” ARP wheel studs. The rear brakes are Street or Track 11.65" two piece road race Discs, and powder coated black 2 piston Ford brake Calipers, as well as 3” ARP wheel studs in the axles. The front and rear two piece brake rotors all feature Billet Aluminum race hubs, safety wired fasteners, and race series gas vented Rotors. The Master Cylinder was custom selected by Street or Track for the size brake pistons used on the front and rear of this car. The manual brake effort is very easy, and the car has amazing braking power. The 17” wheels on the car are V48s, from Vintage Wheel Works, and sized 17X8 in the front, and 17X9 in the rear. The tires are Nitto 555, and sized 255/40 fronts, and 285/40 in the rear. There are NO tire rub issues. The 3” long T-6061 aluminum, acid washed, and hard-anodized racing lug nuts were custom made for the V48 wheel seats, and emulate the lengthened lug nuts used on 60’s road racecars. The rear leaf springs were replaced using a custom set of 200lb race springs from Maier Racing. Bilstein shocks from Maier were also used in the rear. Front springs are true 620 rated units, and lower the front of the car approx. 1.5”. The ride is firm, but not harsh. The handling is great for a 40+ year old car. The original Mach 1 seats were replaced for a set of SCAT Pro Car seats. These seats feature modern support, with a vintage appearance. The leather wrapped steering wheel is from LaCarra, and features a Billet hub mount. The original rear window louvers were replaced, with a custom made set of window straps. These straps emulate the window straps required by late 60’s Trans Am race series cars. Removal of the louvers also opened up the rear view from the car dramatically. The straps mount to the car using the factory mounting positions used for the rear window louvers. No extra holes were drilled. The paint and body of this car are in excellent condition, having been garage kept, and covered, since it’s rotisserie restoration. The floor pans are perfect, as are all the body panels of the car. The only flaw in the paint is a very small hairline paint stress area (approx ½” long) on the top of the left rear quarter panel. This car gets attention anywhere it goes. The stance, and appearance, is reminiscent of late 60’s race car. I purchased a business a couple years ago, and my free time to enjoy the car is nearly non-existent. I don’t have to sell, or really want to sell, but if the right buyer is ready for a great Mach 1.... I will let it go. $35,500 PM if interested

It's not a matter of want, more than it is feeling the car needs to be used. I just don't have the free time anymore.

Well, with my store being so busy I haven't had a chance to touch the Mach 1. For the last two years she's only been driven a handful of times, and the 408w and 5 speed still haven't made it into the car. They sit along side her still in the garage! If anyone is looking for a great Mach, she will be going up for sale. I just don't have the time to play with the car, and feel it should go to an owner with more time. $35,000 and she goes to a new home.

Yes!!! It drove him CRAZY. Every little bump and they clicked!! :shit: is right!! HA HA!

Fuel mileage, 428 CJ, DOES NOT COMPUTE........ HA HA! It's like people asking me what fuel mileage my 1991 M931 A2 5 ton 6X6 gets too. I tell them it runs on destroyed hopes and dreams, with a sprinkle of crushed Prius.

http://www.keithcraft.com/cat--Crate-Engines--engines.html

I run Bilsteins on my Mach, and LOVE them. There is a reason Edelbrock stopped selling the IAS shocks... they SUCKED!! A buddy ran some on his car, and they were noisy!!!

I agree!

Beautiful car! I suggest sticking with a classic wheel design. I think that car will looks amazing with a wheel that looks "period correct" for an aftermarket change. Check out Vintage Wheel Works. They specialize in making modern size wheels, in classic designs. I run their 17" V48 wheels on my Mach. My rear tires are 285/40, and front are 255/40. There is NO tire rub, and the offsets are perfect. VWW customer service is excellent, as is the quality of the wheels. Are they the cheapest, or most expensive? No. But, then again... is your car cheap? NOPE! http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels

I've caught flak from people saying "Why don't you modify a plain fastback. Leave the Mach 1 all original". My response is "They made over 40,000 Mach 1s. It's not rare, and mine wasn't a rare option car either. And oh, it's MY car. Go ahead and find a stock Mach yourself, and do what you want with YOUR car." More power to you for building a badass car!!

VERY nice work!!

Look at SPAL electric fans. They are VERY slim, and move a ton of air. They can also be mounted on the back, or front side, of the Radiator. Many street rod builders use them due to their versatility, and effectiveness. I have a twin SPAL fan setup on my stroker's radiator.