Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Ive been wanting a 69 mach 1 since I was about 15 years old. this past june I finally got one. :biggrin: And then left on deployment for Uncle Sams Marine Corps in July :tank:. Now that im back Im getting started on the restoration.:thumbup: It was orignally a 351W 4V with a 4 speed, black jade black interior. I plan to build it to look stock but with a 408 or 427 stroker and better suspension etc. Im planning to paint it raven black with red mach 1 stripes and a black interior. Im a noob when it comes to restorations so im sure ill be needing plenty of help from ya'll on here :scared: any advice before i really dive into this restoration would really help me out with it is stuff that you guys learned the hard way or whatever. Ive always been a chevy guy but still love the mach 1s. This car is goin to need full floors a torque box wheel wells trunk floor and partial quarters replaced. One question I have off the bat is about the quarter panels ; the rust in the quarters on both sides is only around the wheels but i was wondering would it be easier to repair them with a patch or to just go ahead and put full quarters in on both sides? Also i had a question about the repro door shells made for the 69 mustangs ; for those of you that have used them hows the fit? does everything line up real well or did you have to do some tweaking? :bored:because im also debating wether to get to new door shells or get just the door skins to repair the lower portion of both doors where there is some rust. thanks! Neal Edited December 29, 2011 by Jaded69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 I'm kinda partial to raven black 69's with slotted mags myself. Welcome to the forum. I think stroking the 351 is a great idea, you'll find lots of smart people here to help out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks for the welcome! ima need all the help i can get! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornerstone 15 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 im also debating wether to get to new door shells or get just the door skins to repair the lower portion of both doors where there is some rust. thanks! Neal Welcome to the forum Neal, and thanks for your service. In regard to your doorskin/ doorshell question, check in the project progress section and look for ak70stang's build. He used a repo shell on one side and noticed that it "bows" out a little bit ( mabey 1/8th ) as compared to the other factory door is straight. Since seeing the pictures he posted I think I will spend a little time on my doors instead of buying repos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks for the heads up! yeah i was thinking when it comes to doors fenders, deck-lid, etc. if the panel i have is to far gone it might be better to find an original rust free part rather than an after market repo that wont fit as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russia2g 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Tight! my cousin is in the marines he is an engineer and is leaving soon to Afghanistan i believe, i am glad you got your car man! i would love to see how it comes out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Welcome! Repop doors are hit & miss .. I got a pair and one door fit nice with a little tweaking, the other was no where near fitting right, it was more of a parallelagram than a rectangle, door skins are a good idea if the rest of the door frame is salvagable. Lots of fun looking through vendor areas at the car shows! For the wheel wells you want to keep as much of the original metal as you can since it is already lined up and repop panels need lots of time tweaking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves69Coupe 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 i reskinned my doors with replacements from CJponys. Correct fitment and I dont have any bowing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 I appreciate all the input so far! well everyone ive been hard at work on disassembly and as I knew they would ive got some questions that have come up! first ive inlcuded pics of the rust situation on both doors they look like they could both just be reskinned but you guys tell me what u think. ive also included pics of the quarter panel rust, based on the pics would it be better to put in the patches that cover just above the wheel well down or to just go ahead and put in full quarters? i also included a picture of the front left frame rail extension rust and the battery tray area rust. would it be easier to completely replace both these panels or just try and patch them up? i also included a pic of the floor rust. im thinking it would make more sense to just put in the full one piece floor pan rather than several patches, do you agree :confused: I really appreciate all the help and advice in advance! couldnt do it without u guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 More pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Battery tray rust Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Floors :blink:and interior before it was gutted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 i'm sure you already know this but throw nothing away. bag and tag your fasteners. even if you think it's junk. then when you get replacement parts you'll have something to compare the questionable repop parts/fasteners with. take a million pics. digital media is basically free. good luck finding original rust free metal... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior2561 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 looks like a fun one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 BuckeyeDemon thanks for the heads up and yea ive been saving absolutely everything that comes off this car, im trying not to learn things the hard way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russia2g 10 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 haha what engine do you have in that baby? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Schenker 14 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 i'm sure you already know this but throw nothing away. bag and tag your fasteners. even if you think it's junk. then when you get replacement parts you'll have something to compare the questionable repop parts/fasteners with. take a million pics. digital media is basically free. good luck finding original rust free metal... What he said! :yes::yes::yes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) The engine is a 351 Windsor that im going to make into a 408 or a 427 stroker :yes:havent decided which yet. Any pointers on which stroker would be a better choice? Edited December 31, 2011 by Jaded69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted January 5, 2012 Semper Fi Devil Dog. If u get a chance, take a look through the album in my sig. I did quarters and a door skin. Patched the other door etc. Album needs updating badly but my pc isn't agreeing with the album app. Anyways it gives an idea about what's involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Semper Fi! and thanks, lots of good pics in the album should be a big help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 well its time to get started with some sheetmetal work on this old 'stang. I ordered a tail panel, deck lid, quarters and a full piece floor pan for her last night! :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I still watch the windows looking for the FedEx Truck and I haven't ordered anything in the longest time! I was lucky and had a regular driver deliver most of my parts, so he got excited along with me when I was checking the delivery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaded69 10 Report post Posted April 15, 2012 The mustang is for sale if anyone is interested $5500 firm 434-996-4394 call or text before 10 pm eastern standard time Thanks Neal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
