Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Hi all! Giving a shout out from Sweden. Been in the forum for some years but haven’t had a Mustang since 2014. Recently came across a barn find here in Sweden. And got it for a price I just couldn’t resist including shit load of parts. It’s a 69 Mach-1 R-code, my dream car. It was I fairly good shape when I bought it but I knew there was a lot of stuff to do to it. It ran, very nice interior and so on. Could see hidden bondo repairs, that turned out really bad. Most of the car is original, the engine for instance. Have started to tear it down, the engine is at the machining shop, the original crank turned it to be a bit crocked, so looking for a “new” one. Found 2 build sheets when I removed the front seats, one in good shape and the other one not so good shape, so my plan is to let it stay there, maybe but a clear coat over it :) and yeah, if you wanna follow my Mach 1 Instagram: the_69Mach1_resurection Will most likely use this forum a lot more from now on. cheers! //Mattias 3 RogerC, RPM and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Nice score Mattias! I'd venture to say most 69 Mustangs, including mine, had those same "quality" repairs when we acquired our Mustangs. Keep us posted brother. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 1 hour ago, RPM said: Nice score Mattias! I'd venture to say most 69 Mustangs, including mine, had those same "quality" repairs when we acquired our Mustangs. Keep us posted brother. Thanks! Hehe, yeah. That’s what I heard too. I sure will :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Nice and Welcome to 69stang.com. Definitely keep us updated on your progress we all like being taken along on the journey. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 I’m in the process of removing paint. I’m using Frost Strip Gel, works great I think. IMG_0206.MOV 3 RPM, Grabber70Mach and mikee reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Great find. Keep posting updates, we love to see other peoples progress. Welcome to 69stang.com 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 Wiring, heater and panel is out! 2 RPM and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 It's hard to beat a red 69 R code :) 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave R. 85 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 Looks like a great car to start with. Of course I might be a little prejudiced towards red '69 R code Mach 1's. Good luck Arvidsson and welcome. Dave R. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 11 hours ago, mustangstofear said: It's hard to beat a red 69 R code :) 9 hours ago, Dave R. said: Looks like a great car to start with. Of course I might be a little prejudiced towards red '69 R code Mach 1's. Good luck Arvidsson and welcome. Dave R. I’m with ya guys :) And of course thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Nice car and nice start. Welcome 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Fenders off and the car is more or less ready for soda blasting and fabrication. Getting there :) 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 29, 2019 Car is more or less totally emptied out now. Planing the logistics around soda blasting and getting it to the metal workshop for rust repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave R. 85 Report post Posted November 29, 2019 Arvidsson, I'm not trying to get you to defect from this forum as I visit here frequently myself. I assume most members here are like myself and cruise several forums. FYI there is a forum dedicated to the 428 CobraJet cars that has also been beneficial to me. Not to detract from this forum as I have found lots of good info here as well as a couple of other forums. Can't have to much info. Good luck. Dave R. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 30, 2019 9 hours ago, Dave R. said: Arvidsson, I'm not trying to get you to defect from this forum as I visit here frequently myself. I assume most members here are like myself and cruise several forums. FYI there is a forum dedicated to the 428 CobraJet cars that has also been beneficial to me. Not to detract from this forum as I have found lots of good info here as well as a couple of other forums. Can't have to much info. Good luck. Dave R. Hey Dave! No worries :)! I sure am a member of the 428CJ forum as well! And some others too. Sometimes it’s hard remember were I read something good! Might have to start saving the links. Thansks for tip sir! //Mattias Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted December 1, 2019 Great find, looks like a solid car. I look forward to follow you here and on insta! Greetings from across the border. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted December 1, 2019 3 hours ago, fvike said: Great find, looks like a solid car. I look forward to follow you here and on insta! Greetings from across the border. Hey Fvike! Thanks Yeah, saw you followed me on insta. Cool :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted January 19, 2020 And the work has progressed. Done media blasting and now it’s time for metal fabrication and rust repairs! And in parallel with that refurbishing of details and rebuilding the engine is going on. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 Been a while since I updated. Car has been painted and assembly has started along with continued restoration of suspension. 2 RogerC and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JET 445 43 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 Wow, very nice. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave R. 85 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 The old girl is starting to come around. Love it. Dave R. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 Looks great, love the color. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted December 3, 2020 That's coming along nicely, Thanks for updating us on it. 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvidsson 22 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 Thanks guys! Yeah, it’s getting there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 Dang, forgot about your R Code Mattias. She's coming along nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
