jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Hello all this is my 70 mach1 I bought 6yrs ago, and ive decide to do a build thread. I got a Marti report on the car Built at Metuchen plant, Build date 11/69 Colour Raven black Engine 351 2v (Windsor) 3spd manual transmission Axle ratio 3.00 Interior Black White wall tyres The vehicle was sold from Sheehy ford Marlow Heights. The first few years of owing the car I was just buying parts, and now ive been working on the car the last couple of years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 The basic run down on the car is Opentracker front suspensions, UCA lowered 3/4 inch Rear leaf springs rebuilt and lowered, I got an extra leaf add to the springs Toploader W/R with hurst shifter Detroit Locker with 3.66 gears 3.5 inch tailshaft with billet slip yoke Mal wood Hydraulic clutch setup 4 piston calipers front, standard drums on the rear FPA custom headers for Cleveland, 1 3/4 primarys S/S tank with in tank pump Custom carb After doing a lot of research in front suspension ( coil over setup) I wasn't allowed to run any heim/ rose joints in the front suspension. I live in Queensland Australia and it was impossible to run coil over suspension in my car. So after doing a lot of reading I decide to go with Opentracker setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Here are some random pictures of the build, I had to replace all the panels in the engine and put in a reinforcement kit from opentracker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 I gave the engine bay a coat of Por 15 When I was a the mustang nationals here in queensland, I notice some of the other 70 mach1 didn't have the bracket that supported the sports lamp to the radiator grill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Me and my stepson rebuilt the 9 inch diff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Toploader with hurst shifter. This is my Mal wood hydraulic clutch setup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 I had to weld up the M/C hole to allow for the 2 Lines that run from the Mal wood setup. I also bought my radiator from US radiators. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Heres the shock tower reinforcing kit going in. I also had to replace the R/H chassis where the bumper bolts to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69droptopgt 10 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Great looking work you have done there jandj! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks mate, finished welding engine bay now a few weeks of grinding and sanding welds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Nice work mate!! I feel your pain with grinding welds, I'm still cleaning up my floorpans. What front disc/ rotor setup are you using? I wound up using XF falcon disc/calipers on XC spindles with stock drums on the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Yeah its a pain, with the brakes mate I am just using stock drum spindles with reproduction kesley Haynes 4 piston and a brake booster. There is a company in calapaba that offers a big 4 piston brake kit for mustangs using a xf front spindles, I think the kit goes for $2000 mate. There is also a company called cruzing classic ( I think that's what there called) that offer brembo brake kit, but I don't know what they charge for there kit mate. When I build my motor I want, I going to upgrade to one of these big brake kits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Nice work mate. You guys from Oz amaze me. I don't believe I've seen any crappy work from all y'all down there. With the added costs for shipping and the regulations you have to jump thru, my hat is of to you. Smart choice with the Opentracker stuff. Good luck and keep up the good work. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks Bob, it took me a while to find a parts guy here in oz for the resto. But like you said Govt regulations on older vehicles is a nightmare, and now there just starting on a new law called VSB-14. Which means national vehicle standards in regards to power to weight, and many other crappy laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 I'll stick with the XF set up for now as my car will only be a daily driver, 300-350hp max. All up the parts only owe me about $600 for spindles, reco callipers, slotted discs and new master cylinder/booster/pedal set. If it becomes a weekend toy and I go for more power, I'll keep the drum spindles and hubs and have a play with adapting local Ford gear. I've got some AU discs/2 spot calipers and when the wifes Territory needs its discs replaced I'll have some 328mm rotors to play with. The stock AU set up with slotted rotors works really well- My 1700kg XR8 ute has that set up and will nearly put you through the windscreen. On a light Mustang it should work well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 That's not a bad brake setup you have got for your mustang mate, I think my whole brake kit with slotted and drill rotors, braided brake lines front less master cylinder was $1350. My dad runs Repo Kelsey hayes 4 piston calipers with standard disc in his 66, it stops ok for non-power assited. It will be interesting to see how my braking compares to his fastback, hopefully I plan on driving mine a few times a week. Then when I can afford a full resto on the body I might put it on club rego, but for now iam just going to repair the rust and get it on the road by xmas fingers crossed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 I'm on the same track as you- just fix the rust, fit discs and get her registered and enjoy. The big plus for you is the KH disc set up shouldn't need to be mod plated as they are "standard mustang parts". I've got to get my set up mod plated even though everything is identical to stock mustang apart from the callipers. Gotta love QLD transport not!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Yeah your right there mate qld transport don't miss you, I remember getting a quote for getting car registered I nearly had a heart attack when they told me the price. I just dropped off my fuel tank, fuel pump and stainless sheet so I can have in-tank pump, hopefully have that in a couple of weeks. I am getting a price from American auto wire for new harness, so hopefully I can order that soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 A new harness is on my to do list for the next phase after its registered. The plan is drive it for a while and sort out the bugs then off the road for a month or so and fit up an American Auto Wire harness, Dakota Digital VHX dash and air con. Then drive it for a while and get some cash together for a new engine and AOD auto. I've had the box for a while, it came from another project, just need the cash to buy an eb-au falcon donor car for the injected 5.0. I'm looking at an in tank pump set up using a BF falcon pump module. I'm on the mustang tech forum here in aus and there's some pretty detailed pics of how to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Good to hear mate, when I was looking at AAW there accessories was what I liked. You can make your mustang into a new car with all there accessories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Long time since update, anyway ive finished welding in my shock tower reinforcing kit and I gave it a coat of etch primer. I also had my S/S tank modified for an internal fuel pump fitted (rated to 800hp), my full wiring harness from American auto wire has arrived and iam very happy with the quality of workmanship. Also ive order a straight monte carlo bar and a Del A Lum bushing and shackle kit from Global wet suspension. Hopefully I can get a chance to start repairing/ welding the rear end this weekend, anyway here are some pictures. Rgs Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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jandj1970 13 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Hopefully have it welded up torromow The photo above show what the colour of the car will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70fastbak 16 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Looking really good. Did you make your own wrap arounds for the shock towers? Nice work its coming together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Looking great! Is that one of the "new" Dynacorn coated tail light panels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
