Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 7, 2016 So... Aquarius is her name....smok'in tires is her game! Starting to make some progress so the project progress begins. She is a rough but solid and rustfree, She came to me with 3,100 original miles and came very complete and original. She is an original triple black Mach 1, 428CJ coupled with a close ratio 4 spd. I am leaning toward Gulfstream Aqua though, especially since she gets hot without AC and after reading an article about how the ford designers never intended the 69 Mach 1 to be black (hence the reason black was a special ordered color), Their vision was to have the black accents highlighted by bright colors. Pictures are courtesy of the Tachman (Gary). He went through everything. Calibrated and repaired everything. 14 ernaqe3, quoriSer, capedVem and 11 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 7, 2016 Dang, nice score! But ya gots ta have more pics than the gauges. Throw us a bone please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Dang, nice score! But ya gots ta have more pics than the gauges. Throw us a bone please. ^^^ What he said! Where does a person find a 3,100 mile 428 4-speed Mach I these days?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Circa 1989. It stayed like that until 2014....and now she is stripped to a bare shell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 I wonder why they never wanted it to come in black that's interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 I wonder why they never wanted it to come in black that's interesting. not sure except maybe black was not part of the original vision/concept. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 you can hear it run....... All original stock motor and exhaust system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Sounds great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 10, 2016 Yeah.....lot of water vapor being burned off(not oil burning) and some debris blew out the back including a mouse nest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 so that's how they sounded.. lol wow even for stock exhaust it still had a nice tone. what are you plans? just a full original restoration? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 Plans?.....Well....Rustfree car....I think my plan is just to do paint and bodywork. No rotisserie here bc the underside is very clean and my plan is to keep patina and original undercoating intact. Going to install a rear spoiler on a repo trunk lid (although I do have a second original trunk lid laying around). Originally had rear window slats, so those will go back on. The only thing not original to the car (besides some sheetmetal) in the last 25 years (aside from KYB shocks, Hoses and belts) was the Radio Shack cassette deck. Getting the original AM converted to FM/MP3 with that Aurora FMR-1 upgrade. ......then I'm going to terrorize Cudas and Camaros.....maybe even some Chevelles! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 Ladies and Gentleman....I present to you!..... the last tinted factory fastback door glass! This is the last one in the country (possibly the world) that is.....a carlite (in white logo)....has factory ford brackets glued on at ford....and has the SS channel with rubber seal. I found it when buying a new Carlite windshield from a supplier. He couldn't believe he found it. Not only did this guy remember the part number for the glass, he said the last time he sold one was 35 yrs ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 20, 2016 The Rimblow Buddy called to inform me that my steering wheel is in its final stages and will be ready to ship on Monday. I went with him because he is the only one that puts the woodgrain back on the wheels. He sent the following pictures....I will post more pictures when I get it back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Cool stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 Got my plastics back from plating...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 So the clock opening was plated nicely but the bottom 1/3 of the opening was totally missed by the painter. Without hesitation they issued a return shipping label. The company is http://www.vacuumorna-metal.com . They use the same process that Ford used when originally plating the plastics. They now use better prep chemicals and better clear protectant . It was $193 to restore the gauge pod plastic and $135 for the clock side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 29, 2016 Cool. I was about to ask where and how much you paid but fingered it would sound too nosey. The part they did right looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 1, 2016 Ordered the Black Mach 1 stripe from MartiAuto. A bit pricey but as close to original as you can get. A few key points....the gold is closer to original than any other and is overlaid on the stripe (like original) and the reflective angle has a wider spectrum than other repo's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 1, 2016 Just back from the Rimblow Buddy. Nate said it is one of the best they have done. He took pictures before sending it back and will be using it on the website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted February 2, 2016 Just back from the Rimblow Buddy. Nate said it is one of the best they have done. He took pictures before sending it back and will be using it on the website.Ha, thats funny he told me the exact same thing (I don't think it ever happened) Also a note , I see you got the same style horn ring as mine. I would advise you to check the function of it all way around the wheel (an ohms meter even). Unfortunately I didn't check mine till 10 months later to find I had to squeeze the hell out of it or it just not work. Ultimately got screwed around with nothing excuses on the phone. Never did get resolved or replaced. I like the results of your cluster, looks real nice ! I looked those guys up a few yrs back, looked like they did good stuff. Did you replace the printed circuit, if you did which one did you choose ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 2, 2016 Ha, thats funny he told me the exact same thing (I don't think it ever happened) Also a note , I see you got the same style horn ring as mine. I would advise you to check the function of it all way around the wheel (an ohms meter even). Unfortunately I didn't check mine till 10 months later to find I had to squeeze the hell out of it or it just not work. Ultimately got screwed around with nothing excuses on the phone. Never did get resolved or replaced. I like the results of your cluster, looks real nice ! I looked those guys up a few yrs back, looked like they did good stuff. Did you replace the printed circuit, if you did which one did you choose ? not my thumbnails , of coarse :) That is too funny!! Did they send you a letter too requesting photos?I hate phoney people. LOL. Oh well. Looking a little closer, I noticed the rimblow switch is wavy in the channel. I wonder if it just the cheapest thing around. I may consider putting my original back in or I have a new OEM ford switch in the tube. As for the circuit board....I went with the one CJPP has. If it doesnt work out, I will consider having Midlife make a custom harness. 11 Selmadox, Luzisek, stacierb1 and 8 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Hire a welder....check! Starts on 3/12! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted May 19, 2016 Just replaced the "skinned" quarter panel with a dynacorn full quarter.... 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted May 19, 2016 Factory spot welds to give that factory look....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted May 20, 2016 On the schedule for paint in 30 days! If I go with black(the original color) would a black stripe go with the black..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
