69 Black Jade Rebirth

[Caseyrhe 650]

Kicking myself everyday for the last 30 years for selling my 69 Aculpulco Blue Drag Pack Mach, then finding it 4 years ago, unaffordable of course. The 70 conv came close, but once you've owned a big block Mach, there isn't a comparison in my book. I was able to get a 68 J code coupe at a good price, restore, then flip, in which I finally reached a financial part of my life where I could fulfill my dream of owning another FE 69 Mach 1. I was able to persuade a buddy of mine, after a year, to sell his project to me in April this year. He had owned the car for the past 3 years and had done very little to nothing to it, he had bought it from the second owner where it was dismantled, boxed up, and sat for at least 10 years. The last state inspection was from 1986. The 390 had been rebuilt and never started ,so started there, then the brakes, then the suspension, after many steps forward and a lot more back......she received her new coat of Black Jade, today. I'm going to catch up with a lot of photos to this point, then post as she progresses. I have found this website to be very beneficial along with the pleasure a giving back.

 

Coming home, how she sat for 10 plus years, sanded down

[Caseyrhe 650]

After replacing the metal fuel lines, gas tank float and gasket, brake lines, wheel cylinders, mast cylinder, power steering hoses and assist, and rebuilding suspension, she made her maiden voyage.

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[Caseyrhe 650]

Next stop was to get the front end aligned, then to Triple F Automotive for paint. While she has been there, have had multiple offers to sale her from customers checking on theirs cars progress. They are amazed on how straight and rust free she is. All the sheet metal is original, even the hood, in which the cross appeared to had been cut out by closer exsamination.

[Caseyrhe 650]

Last week jammed, Monday black primed, imperfections revealed and taken care of and was painted today.

[Caseyrhe 650]

Here's 2 pics of my old Mach1 that I found, fully restored, contacted seller and verified vin #, went across Barrett Jackson and sold for 100,000.....1 of 1. Who knew right!!

[Raven R code 281]

Both cars look great! I'm a few weeks away from paint. Having alignment issues ( even after pinning all the hinges and both fenders).

[RCodePaul 1]

Hey Casey:

Congrats on the huge progress on a tremendous car. I know it's not an SCJ. Few are. But a super high value 1 of 1 has some real downside, a tendency to become a trailer queen and high insurance costs among them. When you wrote "Kicking myself everyday for the last 30 years for selling my 69 Aculpulco Blue Drag Pack Mach, then finding it 4 years ago, unaffordable of course." it struck a chord. I sold a 1934 5-window project car 30+ years ago and have been kicking myself as well. I also sold my '68 Charger 440 4v 4sp Dana car I had in high school. I can't watch that damn Graveyard Cars show because it's just too painful. 

 

The odder than odd thing though is that I own a '69 Acapulco Blue Drag Pack Mach. It's no one of one, it's a one of 3.388 but it has been the patch on my heart for the '34 and a fond reminder of my HS car in personality, smell, performance and pretty much every other way. 15 years of ownership of the SCJ and it has been a life saver.

Enjoy driving the Black Jade beauty. I wouldn't blame you if you put CJ valve covers on it and an aftermarket shaker. Nothing wrong with that in my mind at all.

Best,

Paul 

[Raven R code 281]

Welcome Paul!....as I see this is your first post. Nice to see another R code too.

 

Dave

[RPM 1,190]

Yes, welcome to the forum Paul! Casey, your Mach 1 looks pretty nice and smooth. Dang coupes and R Codes are taking over this forum!

[Ash 145]

That Black Jade sure is a nice colour. You must be happy with that!

[Caseyrhe 650]

Yes, cant wait to see it hit the sun and watch the flake pop.

[Caseyrhe 650]

Cleaned up and detailed, paint and paint pens. Clock is working and cleaned

[Grenadier116 24]

Congratulations on the progress with your new dream Mach 1. Black Jade is a beautiful color on a '69 Mustang! I'm sure this car will be just as special to you as your first one was, and you should have some great memories of the restoration. The work you have done with it looks really good and perhaps soon you will be cruising in it enjoying the results. 

[Caseyrhe 650]

Restored the steering wheel today, wood stain and clear satin, using silver pinstripe under the 6 coats of clear. Used black plasti-coat for the back. On the spoke front, washers with tape over the center for large and small, a penny for the middle to cover/protect the silver cup rings, sprayed with,fabric/vinyl paint. Then came back with a silver/argent paint pen. Once my horn ring insert comes in, wheel will be complete

[Caseyrhe 650]

Well I was hoping they had gotten more done, but can't rush perfection. Still buffing and polishing.

[Caseyrhe 650]

Can't wait to get her home;

Door panels done, skins from M Market, holes where just a little off, but very pleased with quality of product

Fold down re carpeted

Front and rear seats re-upholstered, foam and covers from CJ

[RPM 1,190]

Looks real nice! Can I bring my Mach 1 by your place so you can get in some practice?

[Caseyrhe 650]

Man would I love to be able to restore Mustangs for a living, currently it's my stress release

[RPM 1,190]

Man would I love to be able to restore Mustangs for a living, currently it's my stress release

Yep, I'm with you there.

 

Thanks. Sure doesn't seem like work, more like therapy.

[Caseyrhe 650]

Stainless trim all polished

[stangnet33 88]

Can't wait to get her home;

Door panels done, skins from M Market, holes where just a little off, but very pleased with quality of product

Fold down re carpeted

Front and rear seats re-upholstered, foam and covers from CJ

 

All these things added up make the interior of these cars so nice, very nice haul :)

[Caseyrhe 650]

The saga continues, 3 steps forward and 2 back. Went by to check on the finished buffing job and found a sanded car. The owner said the paint wasn't up to his standards, so they sanded it back down and will repaint it again tomorrow, all on his dime. I know I will appreciate this in the long run, but there goes another week. I'm running out things to restore for the car.

[Ash 145]

So many others would have pushed it out the door and palmed it off. Reassuring to know you'll be receiving something that is well appreciated.

[RPM 1,190]

Pretty rare move from what I know.

[Raven R code 281]

Holy crap.....that is awesome that they are going the extra mile for you!