BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Are there any custom grilled out there that have a hex or oval mesh? So not the stock or the billet grille. Something that looks more like modern cars. Only thing I've seen is the Anvil grille, which doesn't seem like something you can buy. Just curious... Thanks. I have had my 1969 Mach 1 since I was 15 (almost 12 years). My father and I finished restoring the car when I was 17. I drove the car a few thousand miles before parking in to upgrade the suspension and engine. After taking a lot of the car apart, my busy life kicked in and I never got around to finishing the car. Fast forward to this month, I am finally able to get back to work on the car. Should have it finished within 2 months or so. The car has been sitting inside for years, worked on very little here and there. My dad has painted show cars for nearly 30 years and we both did every bit of the work to this car. Most of the floor pans and sheet metal are original except for the typical areas, and every inch of the car has been coated with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator. I have now decided to go the Pro-Touring route with the car. I make more than I did when I was 17 and now have a little more time to really do the car the way I want. The paint will still be flawless after a little buffing so its just time to re-do the interior, suspension, finish the engine and upgrade the wheels. Here is the timeline of the car: Here is the car when I first got it after I started stripping the paint. Obviously, the previous owner decided to things a little differently with the car. Its originally supposed to be Candle Apple Red, Black Deluxe Interior, 351W 2BBL, FMX. Tan vinyl was stapled over everything and most of the original Mach 1 stuff was gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 I am missing a lot of pictures during the metal repair due to a crashed hard drive, but here are some progress pictures that I have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Here is the car right after paint and clear Every square inch of the car is covered in Eastwood Rust Ensapsulator Some assembly completed I used Dynamat Xtreme and aluminum ducting tape on the inside of the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Next to my 96 Chrome side marker bezels painted blackShaved antenna 71-73 Mach 1 flip gas cap Removed outer chrome tail light trimMolded Boss 429 hood scoopFinished it just enough to drive to Senior Prom 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Front spoiler added Stripes added Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 This is when I tore the car back apart to smooth the engine compartment, paint a few things like the Mach 1 mirrors and reverse light, and re-do the suspension, brakes, and finish the interior. It sat for many, many years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Pulled it out of my Dad's garage for the first time in well over a year yesterday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Did some test fitting with my 18x10 Boze Forged wheels with 295/35's from my 94. I will be doing a 1" mini tub in order to fit 18x11's with a 295-315 tire. There is 1" between the fold-down-rear-seat interior panels and the wheel wells, so I am able to mini-tub 1" and still retain a fully functioning fold down. The Air Ride system mounts in the same position as the original leafs, but the lower arms are offset and allow .75" extra space compared to the leafs. These didnt fit at all; backspacing was all wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 This week I will be ordering most of my suspension parts. This is my list so far: -Ride Tech Air Ride level 2 Shockwave kit with plug/play upgrade -Ride Tech front 1 1/4" Hollow Muscle Bar -Maier full length subframe connectors with X-brace -Baer Bump steer kit -Street or Track Billet Export Brace -Flaming River or Borgeson Quick Ration steering box So far I already have: -Global West Adjustable Monte Carlo Bar -Cobra Automotive Competition Cross Member -Custom T5 transmission cross member Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Nice mach 1 mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 That's a nice list! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indianfiremach 170 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Looks like a great car and I like the story. I'm 27 as well and am restoring a '70 Mach 1 after restoring a few other '69s, starting when I was 15 with a black '70 Mach. Great to see another person my age committed to quality work with a good understanding of these cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks guys Looks like a great car and I like the story. I'm 27 as well and am restoring a '70 Mach 1 after restoring a few other '69s, starting when I was 15 with a black '70 Mach. Great to see another person my age committed to quality work with a good understanding of these cars. There is so much to the story. I almost had the give the car up a couple times. I'm glad I stuck with it.I did everything on my 94 as well, it basically needed a complete restoration like the 69 minus the rust repair. I have done one other 69 Sportsroof, 67 fastback, and have helped my dad with a dozen others.Here's my 94 right before I parked it due to internal damage on the 327 Stroker. I am currently shaving the engine compartment and finishing a 331 stroker with a Vortec S-Trim. This is what it looked like when I bought it, when I drove it, and then when I parked it. This car is on the back burner until the Mach is done.I have had 4 different motors, 3 different suspension set-ups, 4 different wheels, 2 different interiors... It has been through a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Nice work and wow u work fast with alot of detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 My Maier full length subframes and X-Brace came in today from Mustangs Plus. Very good looking stuff minus the couple of scuffs on the X-Brace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Nice, make sure to post some pictures and impression of them when you get them installed. I've been thinking of getting a set of them, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Nice, make sure to post some pictures and impression of them when you get them installed. I've been thinking of getting a set of them, I sure will. I did a lot of research before I bought. I was hard to pay almost double from the TCP set-up, but my dad has the TCP X-Brace set-up on one of his 67 Fastbacks, and this Maier set-up looks so much stronger; plus they are full length subframes that mount in 2 points on each rail rather than one point like every other subframe connector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2014 Another good day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 gonna be a cool build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 I have not done much over the past few months. I have a 60 hour per week job, a 3 year old girl and a boy due in August. I wish I could give this car more time. I expect to have it back on the road in July (I hope). So far my Dad and I have just removed the old suspension and started test fitting some on the Air Ride stuff. I also just got my Street or Track billet export brace. At the same time as the Air Ride install I'll be replacing my stock AC with Vintage Air, replacing all glass with new glass, and replacing my front disc brakes with red 14" 6 piston Wilwoods. Here are the only pictures I have for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 looks good man! you in Texas too or your car from there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMachOne 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I'm in TX; I live near Denton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guillaume69 150 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 That is is sweet!!! I am dreaming of putting these on my car some day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites