Restoration on a 69 mach 1

[jobba72324 11]

Hi Guys first post here. Doing complete restoration on a 69 mach 1 rust bucket lol...

Started about 6 weeks ago. Here is a link for pictures of the progress and some other cars I've done. I work on the car every day and and add new pictures a least 2 or 3 times a weeks. http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/05f2fd5200 Enjoy.

[69droptopgt 10]

Nice work. Looking at your tells me that the mach I bought is savable. Actually I know it is but nice to see someone doing it.

[69droptopgt 10]

Welcome here by the way.

[cobra3073 24]

GREAT documentation of your build!

 

I look forward to the continuing updates of your "journey."

 

BT

[Endeavour32 10]

Nice work so far! That engine looks pretty bad. Are you going to rebuild it or just start with a fresh block? Welcome to the site, I just became active on here as well...

[jandj1970 13]

Goodluck with the resto jobba, is it a company you own that resto cars mate?

[lead_magnet 12]

Lookin good

[Pakrat 1,043]

Welcome!

[jobba72324 11]

Hi Guys

I will be replacing the engine or block. I've been in the auto body business for 34 years.

I do restorations for family and friends. Not for free.. lol....

 

I've always been a GM guy. So I figured I needed something different to do, My wife likes the Mach1 style so this restoration is for her. It's going to be her car.

 

If anybody need any advice, I 'll be glad to help out.

 

That's for the welcome.

Edited December 13, 2012 by jobba72324

[Mike65 476]

Welcome.

[latoracing 256]

Welcome to the community. Your build is a little better off than starting with a roof and a title, still alot of work. I'm shure your wife will like all of your hard work. I don't know if I would send her a bill for it though...lol

[Chris'69Mach 23]

Nice job so far on that restore !! I just joined here also .... It took me 30 years to find my 69 Mach 1.. Just bought it Dec 5th. The shop just got her back from paint last week. Elanore gray and the shop is putting on the black. She will be out of restoration early this summer.

[jobba72324 11]

Front rail and aprons done, Both Quarter panels and wheel wells complete. Next going to spin it around on the rotisserie for the under side.

 

http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/05f2fd5200

slide show a the resto.

[latoracing 256]

You, and your "crew" are getting this thing into shape, quickly. My wife doesn't even like to come out in my shop, much less want to pick up a welding lead. What "brand" are the front fenders, and did they fit? I went rear end first, and haven't bought the front end yet, but will get there one day. Your project is looking quite nice!

[jobba72324 11]

Yes I'm getting there. I get my father in law and wife maybe once a week for half a day. The fenders are from Mustang Unlimited. Some Taiwan brand. The fit is okay. The body lines on the door skins and the fenders are not prefect.

So I lined up the upper body lines first and then the bottom lines will need a little tlc to line up.

Edited January 25, 2013 by jobba72324

[jobba72324 11]

Making progress on rear frame rails. Rusted pretty bad. Replaced rear section with aftermarket rails. Fabricated front sections. Almost done.

 

 

http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/05f2fd5200 Restoration pic's.

Edited February 6, 2013 by jobba72324

[jobba72324 11]

Finished bodywork and primed the doors, fenders, hood and scoop, headlight ass.

 

http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/05f2fd5200

 

 

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

Looking good!

[jobba72324 11]

Primed the body yesterday. Today primed, undercoated and painted the underside and pass. compartment gloss black. 5 1/2 months later almost ready for Paint......:yes::yes::yes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a link for a slide show of the restoration.

http://www.vuvox.com/collage/detail/05f2fd5200

[Mike65 476]

Looking good, keep up the good work.

[jobba72324 11]

Installed Grab-A-Trac front and rear suspension kit 1" lowering springs in the front and 1" in the rear springs, Front and rear sway bars. Gas shocks, rebuilt brakes with new drums and lines. New upper and lower control arms, Rebuilt control valve and steering cylinder.

 

Now it's time for paint........:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile:

 

This week I'll sand and trim some body panels for assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[latoracing 256]

You are getting there in a hurry. All the suspension parts came out really nice. Looks like you'll be on the road in no time.

[jobba72324 11]

I'll get paint on in the next couple of weeks.

you been doing some extreme work on your build. I've been following your progress keep going strong.