Black_69_FB 49 Report post Posted July 23, 2016 Got it polished up today. It's so slick now the car cover kept trying to slide off when I went to put it on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 Took my Mach One on a test drive down the street for two laps for the first time since 1999. Just wanted to make sure the fmx shifted ok since its rebuild in 2000, which it did. Also checked the brakes, steering and suspension. All are aok. It's missing the front body panels and front and rear glass, but I was surprised at how easy the manual steering was compared to my brother's R Code. His engine is all ferrous iron though. It's now back in the shop to work out a few issues and finish this forever project. 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 25, 2016 changed distributor roll pin, and re-tuned car and I also had to take the car to the muffler shop to get some exhaust brackets re-welded. Overall the car is driving beautifully now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black_69_FB 49 Report post Posted August 21, 2016 Last night I pulled the Grant steering wheel. Today I installed a factory wheel. This is a wheel I've had laying around since1999, bought it with the car as the one that was on the car at the time was beyond shot. Got it pretty cheap, looks like someone did an amateur resto on it a one point. Looks like it's cracked again and probably more on the way. No rimblow switch. At least it's a Ford piece. Been wanting to put it in for a while but haven't felt like shelling out $400 to $650 for a resto or repro wheel. Might have to pop for a new pad though. Stuck a cheap Grant horn button in it for the time being. Fit perfect, like it belonged there. At least I know it won't fall off randomly like the old horn button that came with the Grant wheel. Still need to find a junk switch to fill the channel, or at least put a wheel skin on it. It'll work until I can do better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted August 21, 2016 I finished the repair to a rust through spot on the l/s door post just below upper door hinge. Before. After. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN69Grande 203 Report post Posted August 22, 2016 Yesterday actually I finished testing and installing contour fans with a DCC F45 controller. It's a pretty slick set-up. I need to get it on the road to see how it handles but those duel fans really move air and fan shroud fits like it was made for the car. Not sure if I'll still have time this year to do the rear end 3rd member and put in the Gear Vendors. Life keeps getting in the way of hobbies ;) 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Pulled it out of garage for the first time in over a year. Since,then I replaced front suspension,dropped rear 2 inches, new headers and new fuel system. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 I like the look........It has me Written all over it! Did you test drive it?? 1 1969Fstback reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Sitting real nice there 1969Fstback! 1 1969Fstback reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 I removed the Auto meter electric oil pressure gauge to send back to them so they can return one that isn't pegged all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 I like the look........It has me Written all over it! Did you test drive it?? Yes sir, 2 miles down the road 2 miles back. Carb needs a little tuning, but the susension felt great. Sitting real nice there 1969Fstback! Thanks, I owe this forum for thatm. Rear blocks from one member, eibach 1" lowering springs from another, arning drop template from a 3rd. Then questions answered. Taking it, my son's 65 c10 and a 63 f100 stepside to car show tomorrow. My son is 9 he's hoping for any kind of plaque. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 Took my Mach One on a test drive down the street for two laps for the first time since 1999. Just wanted to make sure the fmx shifted ok since its rebuild in 2000, which it did. Also checked the brakes, steering and suspension. All are aok. It's missing the front body panels and front and rear glass, but I was surprised at how easy the manual steering was compared to my brother's R Code. His engine is all ferrous iron though. It's now back in the shop to work out a few issues and finish this forever project. Man- I'll bet you get a nice breeze thru the cabin with the front and rear window glass gone! That's a lot of years of sitting dude. Get that beast out and drive it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 Started cleaning the surface rust & old undercoating off the r/s front frame rail, shock tower, firewall, & most of the rear inner fender panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted September 3, 2016 Cleaned and painted my 10 dollar CL original dash. Started off blue and came with near perfect right side filler. Ac vent came from mine. My dash was trashed. This one is in decent driver condition. 1 BillC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 3, 2016 Nice $10 score! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted September 3, 2016 Disassembled the steering column so I could clean it, repaint it, replace any needed parts, reassemble it, & reinstall it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 Today I painted the steering column tube & the 2 pieces of the turn signal switch housing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted September 5, 2016 I drag race my car at a mud truck event....YES in the mud lets just say it spun more than a little. Hope to get a video up later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zach69grande 25 Report post Posted September 6, 2016 i picked up a T5, bellhousing, shifter off a guy swapping out to a big block and bigger tranny, finished up fixing my garage door so it would open today, and picked up the right size socket to finish pulling the rest of the front suspension off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Unbolted the C6 from the engine and getting ready to remove the engine with the Hooker super comps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillC 38 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Started the install of the Scott Drake rear window louver and spoiler on my 1970 428CJ. The spoiler did not come with the inside support bracket so I had to order that today. Will post another pic when the job is complete. 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN69Grande 203 Report post Posted September 9, 2016 I don't know if this is good or bad but I've had the dash out so many times in the last year I can get it out in 1/2 hour or less. Takes a little longer to put back in of course. Anyway I had to pull the dash and reconnect the spedo cable. what fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted September 9, 2016 Removed the old paint from the engine side of the r/s rear inner fender panel & shock tower, & removed the steering box & the old steering linkage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted September 11, 2016 Finished assembling the steering column, & finished removing the paint from the engine side of the l/s shock tower, rear inner fender panel, & both frame rails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray1970 88 Report post Posted September 11, 2016 Having sold my new carburetors I had to install my 40+ year old holly 750 after my Fitech failed.. The 6 pin connector burned up and the timing control took a dump and hour from home. Sorry to say the car has never run this good in a long time.. I really have tried to make FI work. That is all i have to say on this subject............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
