New Member from Dallas

[copb8 97]

Hello All,

 

My name is Bart and I'm from Highland Village, a suburb of Dallas. I'm the proud new owner of a 1970 Grabber Orange Mach 1 351C 4V 3-speed FMX auto. Ever since riding in one when I was 14 in South Africa I was in love with that car. Back there an american muscle car was rarer than a Ferrari. 

 

Last month I fell in love all over again while scoping out the cars out at Barrett Jackson in Vegas. I just kept coming back to this car. I'd registered as a bidder but didn't have too much intention of pulling the trigger unless there was something I just had to have. Apparently this was it. After the bidding was done it was mine and it showed up to my house 4 days later (amazing).

 

It had a restoration about 10+ years ago and has been sitting in a guys collection for most of the time since then. Has 4480 miles on it since it was done (allegedly but somewhat documented). It's a PS, PB front disc car with a shaker hood. Showing some signs of age and few blemishes but it is a very nice driver, which is what I intend to do with it.

 

This is my first foray into classic cars and I'm having to do some things to it to get it right. Working on a 46 year old car is a lot different than working on a modern one, that's for sure. I'm a very intermediate DIY'er so nothing like many of you but I'm looking forward to tinkering with it. 

 

I joined this forum a few weeks ago and have been lurking since then. Now I look forward to following posting and learning more about this awesome car.

Bart

[Caseyrhe 650]

Welcome Bart, I'm in Keller...not to far from you and up around HV once a week. Nice Car!!

[copb8 97]

Welcome Bart, I'm in Keller...not to far from you and up around HV once a week. Nice Car!!

 

Thank you. We had a Halloween party at our house on Saturday night and it got rave reviews form the girls and guys alike. I noticed when I stop somewhere in it every one has a story to tell about the ole days. Pretty cool. 

[69RavenConv 286]

Welcome to the forum. I've always loved the grabber colors. My buddy used to own a '70 Boss 302 that looked a lot like your Mach I.

[RPM 1,190]

Welcome Bart! I'm guessing you bought it for less that what a rebuild would be.

[Print Dad 58]

Hello Bart,

Welcome to the forum - -you will find a lot of great helpers here

 

I am glad you got to acquire your childhood dream car.

The car looks amazing and yes the gabber colors are pretty cool in my opinion

 

Have had our green Mach 40 years and I hope you keep your longer

 

Best of Luck and congrats

 

Print Dad  (SAm)

[copb8 97]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm really looking forward being part of this community and enjoying the car.

[SM69Mach 68]

Welcome and great looking car!

 

So what are the plans?  Drive it?  Mod it?

[copb8 97]

I plan on driving it semi-regularly and keeping it 'fairly' stock, not that it's 100% now anyway. It has a light cam, intake, exhaust and carb upgrade already.

[Grenadier116 24]

Welcome copb8 to the best forum for help with your Mach. Even if it's an older restoration, it still looks great in the photos. I can see why you get attention when you drive it. It looks like you made a good purchase and I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[Mike65 475]

Welcome, nice looking Mustang.

[Mach1 Driver 560]

Very nice car, I can see why you get the looks. Welcome to the forum.

[Max Power 74]

Great car and a very exciting way to buy it.

[69RavenConv 286]

Welcome to the site, add your pony to our registry.....

 

http://1969stang.com/forum/index.php/topic/52959-mustang-unit-numbers-spreadsheet/

[uncledoodoo 31]

I guess you've been here longer than me now, but I'm in Waxahachie just 20 miles south. Look forward to seeing you at a show or something soon.