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Hello All,
 
My name is Bart and I'm from Highland Village, a suburb of Dallas. I'm the proud new owner of a 1970 Grabber Orange Mach 1 351C 4V 3-speed FMX auto. Ever since riding in one when I was 14 in South Africa I was in love with that car. Back there an american muscle car was rarer than a Ferrari. 
 
Last month I fell in love all over again while scoping out the cars out at Barrett Jackson in Vegas. I just kept coming back to this car. I'd registered as a bidder but didn't have too much intention of pulling the trigger unless there was something I just had to have. Apparently this was it. After the bidding was done it was mine and it showed up to my house 4 days later (amazing).
 
It had a restoration about 10+ years ago and has been sitting in a guys collection for most of the time since then. Has 4480 miles on it since it was done (allegedly but somewhat documented). It's a PS, PB front disc car with a shaker hood. Showing some signs of age and few blemishes but it is a very nice driver, which is what I intend to do with it.
 
This is my first foray into classic cars and I'm having to do some things to it to get it right. Working on a 46 year old car is a lot different than working on a modern one, that's for sure. I'm a very intermediate DIY'er so nothing like many of you but I'm looking forward to tinkering with it. 
 
I joined this forum a few weeks ago and have been lurking since then. Now I look forward to following posting and learning more about this awesome car.
Bart

Carb is a Holley Avenger 670CFM.
 
I haven't worked out what the manifold is yet but I see an invoice that says there's a 1/2" Moroso spacer installed.

The hood on my car is slightly bowed above the driver side fender. It sits up about a 1/8 - 1/4" above the fender line. It seems to be centered around where the new hood bumper was installed in that area prior to my purchase.
 
I've removed the hood bumper for now but need to know what's a safe way to 'flatten out' the hood without risking creasing it or damaging the paint?
 
 

The hood on my car is slightly bowed above the driver side fender. It sits up about a 1/8 - 1/4" above the fender line. It seems to be centered around where the new hood bumper was installed in that area prior to my purchase.
 
I've removed the hood bumper for now but need to know what's a safe way to 'flatten out' the hood without risking creasing it or damaging the paint?
 
 

The hood on my car is slightly bowed above the driver side fender. It sits up about a 1/8 - 1/4" above the fender line. It seems to be centered around where the new hood bumper was installed in that area prior to my purchase.
 
I've removed the hood bumper for now but need to know what's a safe way to 'flatten out' the hood without risking creasing it or damaging the paint?
 
 

The hood on my car is slightly bowed above the driver side fender. It sits up about a 1/8 - 1/4" above the fender line. It seems to be centered around where the new hood bumper was installed in that area prior to my purchase.
 
I've removed the hood bumper for now but need to know what's a safe way to 'flatten out' the hood without risking creasing it or damaging the paint?
 
 

The hood on my car is slightly bowed above the driver side fender. It sits up about a 1/8 - 1/4" above the fender line. It seems to be centered around where the new hood bumper was installed in that area prior to my purchase.
 
I've removed the hood bumper for now but need to know what's a safe way to 'flatten out' the hood without risking creasing it or damaging the paint?
 
 

Ok, I'll get some and post them.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have HUGE rattles in the front end of my '70 Mach 1. They are killing the fun for me so I have to get them fixed before the love is lost.
 
Today I found what might be accounting for 50% of the noise and I'm hoping you guys can tell me the right way to fix it. I'm getting serious rattles between the outer skin and inner skin/structure of the hood, especially around the shaker hood opening. I started taking weather stripping and stuffing it between the gaps. This really quietened it down but isn't exactly pretty or period correct.
 
First question is whether there's something wrong with the hood that this happens? Second question is what's a good way to fix the problem that will look decent and last?
 
I think the other 50% of my rattles has something to do with the suspension, springs, and maybe perches as it quiets way down when I'm on the brakes and hitting bumps.

I have 2 different sized aluminum ones also from Harbor Freight. One for the garage and one for the trailer. They're so easy to move around the garage or even lift into a storage place off the floor, whereas the steel ones are HEAVY and it becomes a pain to move them around. Prices aren't bad and I've had the 3 ton for years.
 
3 Ton
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-aluminum-racing-floor-jack-with-rapidpump-62248.html
 
1.5 Ton
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-compact-aluminum-racing-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-60569.html

I've been chasing a huge rattle since I bought the car in October. I first thought it was suspension related since it only happened as I hit any road imperfections and it seemed to be minimized if I were on the brakes at the time of hitting the brakes. I've replaced several front suspension pieces and very thoroughly checked out the rest of the components. I also removed and properly remounted the cowl cover which was it's on source of noise.
 
Now after tapping endless on the car I think it's coming from within the front passenger quarter panel. There's a buzzy rattle when I tap certain ways in that area. The thing is it's behind where the Mustang insignia is on the lower section of the panel behind the front wheel well. After some looking around I can't see any way to access that area. I'm hoping you guys have some insight and that I can avoid removing the whole panel.
 
Thanks.

I've been chasing a huge rattle since I bought the car in October. I first thought it was suspension related since it only happened as I hit any road imperfections and it seemed to be minimized if I were on the brakes at the time of hitting the brakes. I've replaced several front suspension pieces and very thoroughly checked out the rest of the components. I also removed and properly remounted the cowl cover which was it's on source of noise.
 
Now after tapping endless on the car I think it's coming from within the front passenger quarter panel. There's a buzzy rattle when I tap certain ways in that area. The thing is it's behind where the Mustang insignia is on the lower section of the panel behind the front wheel well. After some looking around I can't see any way to access that area. I'm hoping you guys have some insight and that I can avoid removing the whole panel.
 
Thanks.

I've been chasing a huge rattle since I bought the car in October. I first thought it was suspension related since it only happened as I hit any road imperfections and it seemed to be minimized if I were on the brakes at the time of hitting the brakes. I've replaced several front suspension pieces and very thoroughly checked out the rest of the components. I also removed and properly remounted the cowl cover which was it's on source of noise.
 
Now after tapping endless on the car I think it's coming from within the front passenger quarter panel. There's a buzzy rattle when I tap certain ways in that area. The thing is it's behind where the Mustang insignia is on the lower section of the panel behind the front wheel well. After some looking around I can't see any way to access that area. I'm hoping you guys have some insight and that I can avoid removing the whole panel.
 
Thanks.

I've been chasing a huge rattle since I bought the car in October. I first thought it was suspension related since it only happened as I hit any road imperfections and it seemed to be minimized if I were on the brakes at the time of hitting the brakes. I've replaced several front suspension pieces and very thoroughly checked out the rest of the components. I also removed and properly remounted the cowl cover which was it's on source of noise.
 
Now after tapping endless on the car I think it's coming from within the front passenger quarter panel. There's a buzzy rattle when I tap certain ways in that area. The thing is it's behind where the Mustang insignia is on the lower section of the panel behind the front wheel well. After some looking around I can't see any way to access that area. I'm hoping you guys have some insight and that I can avoid removing the whole panel.
 
Thanks.

I've been chasing a huge rattle since I bought the car in October. I first thought it was suspension related since it only happened as I hit any road imperfections and it seemed to be minimized if I were on the brakes at the time of hitting the brakes. I've replaced several front suspension pieces and very thoroughly checked out the rest of the components. I also removed and properly remounted the cowl cover which was it's on source of noise.
 
Now after tapping endless on the car I think it's coming from within the front passenger quarter panel. There's a buzzy rattle when I tap certain ways in that area. The thing is it's behind where the Mustang insignia is on the lower section of the panel behind the front wheel well. After some looking around I can't see any way to access that area. I'm hoping you guys have some insight and that I can avoid removing the whole panel.
 
Thanks.

I've been chasing a huge rattle since I bought the car in October. I first thought it was suspension related since it only happened as I hit any road imperfections and it seemed to be minimized if I were on the brakes at the time of hitting the brakes. I've replaced several front suspension pieces and very thoroughly checked out the rest of the components. I also removed and properly remounted the cowl cover which was it's on source of noise.
 
Now after tapping endless on the car I think it's coming from within the front passenger quarter panel. There's a buzzy rattle when I tap certain ways in that area. The thing is it's behind where the Mustang insignia is on the lower section of the panel behind the front wheel well. After some looking around I can't see any way to access that area. I'm hoping you guys have some insight and that I can avoid removing the whole panel.
 
Thanks.

For some reason I don't get any results when using the 'View New Content'. Anyone else having this issue or is it just me?
 

For some reason I don't get any results when using the 'View New Content'. Anyone else having this issue or is it just me?