Finally! I got my MACH 1 today.

crewzin · 07-12-2002, 07:07 PM

Man Im so pumped

Ive been waiting years to get this car and then today 347MOM and me went to go pick er up. For those who dont know the sitche-ation it a 71 MACH 1 SCJ( silver and black) all original with ram air and a perfect body-a couple of rock chips here and there. But the car is super otherwise. It has the fold down rear seat with a door that opens to the trunk. Still has the original magnums on it with the tiny little spare in the trunk.
Its been sitting in storage for 5yrs and all it needs is a new tank. The old one probably would do ok but im not gonna fight the filters and carb probs that comes from tank rot. I sure do love that big ol 780 Holley sitting on top too.

Sorry but Im crazy over this car, specially since the new Machs are coming out and everybody wants em. And this ones the BADDEST MACH out there.

Well gotta go get a little rest, Ive been up for 28hrs straight and now Im back at work for another 12 hrs. Course they wont be getting much out of me tonight. Well shout at ya later.

Pics soon. I promise.

07-12-2002, 07:10 PM

Wow, seems like the wait was worth it. I can hear you happyness. Way to go...Now we need the pic"s..Odie

07-12-2002, 07:27 PM

man that car sounds sweet.

congrats on the new car.

The Deuce · 07-12-2002, 09:00 PM

Need pics..............must see pics..........

Sounds like a sweet find. Get it going and give yourself an excuse to get new tires, 5 years will probably give you some dry rot there too.

PKRWUD · 07-12-2002, 09:14 PM

You dirty dawg, you!!! I must hear more about this!!! How many miles are on it? How did you you discover it? why haven't you posted an pictures yet??? It's already been two hours!!!

That sounds absolutely killer, man, and i couldn't be happier for you!

(still want pics, though!)

Take care,
-Chris

crewzin · 07-12-2002, 09:59 PM

Damm, cant a man get any rest around here.

Oh well, cant sleep any way. Pics coming, left my cord for the digital camera at home so I cant download yet. Ill try to get some up this weekend. CAD will probly have to help me.

Man I havent had this thing for a day yet and Ive already been offered twice what I paid+ a SS Crapmaro. I take it that we made the right choice buying, no slaving, to get this car. I knew it would be worth it, and I havent even drove it yet.

I was a nervous wreck coming home with it. 347 was giving people heck the whole way when they would pass us or cut us off. Thank god I didnt let her take that concealed hand gun course. I talked her down to keeping a 12 inch knife in the truck instead.

Well im off for another try at a nap. Later.....

cad614 · 07-12-2002, 10:14 PM

ROAD TRIP!!!

I'll need to help take those pictures for you, right?

Glad to hear everything went well, I'm sure I'll be talking to you later.

Crazy Horse GT · 07-12-2002, 11:47 PM

crewzin, you lucky dog, my bud from my high school day's- bought his son a 71 mach, big block, im pretty sure it's a 71, will have to ask him, if it is, where can i find a grill for it, its all he need's, besides a paint job, good luck with your new baby, cya. marty.

69fastback · 07-13-2002, 12:26 AM

That is awesome. It brings back memories of when my dad had a 71 fastback. It was just a 351 clevland though. Very nice cars. My sister wrecked it a few years ago i was still in high school i think. Can't wait to see those picks nice find don't get to many chances at a car like that.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 07-13-2002, 12:31 AM

Sounds like a sweet car man!!

cad614 · 07-14-2002, 01:33 PM

Mustangbelle306 · 07-14-2002, 02:07 PM

Borla on a classic Stang

KICK ***!!!!

Topless In Texas · 07-14-2002, 04:07 PM

HEY GUYS.....THAT IS SOOOOOOOO DAMN COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! Cant wait to check it out!!!!!!!! NOW....THERE IS YOUR SHOW CAR!!!!!!!! Let Heather tear up the other one on the track!!!!!

AWESOME YALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm really, really happy for ya~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to you real soon! TNT

crewzin · 07-14-2002, 07:59 PM

Well Cad you fixed me up again. Much appreciated. And thanks for the replys and yes now I have my own car to polish and tweak on.347 will help out though, she cant stand just looking at it and not detailing it out. Shes a real trooper.
Look out at the track too! Im gonna pull out the SCJ motor and drop in a 514 with all the stock stuff bolted on and painted blue like the original. Hope I can sneak in a Demon under that ram air setup. I pulled out the tank today and cleaned it out, looks like it will be ok to use. Now I just got to change out all the fluids and crank er up. Cant wait. Hopefully it will be ready for the Hot August Nights coming up next month. Well chat with ya later...

Crazy Horse GT · 07-14-2002, 10:35 PM

crewzin, that is a sweet car, man it's cherry, people used to tell me the 71-73 stang's were big & ugly, but i alway's liked them, my cuz had one, he smoked my pos 69 rs camaro, i was thinking day-um how did that big stang just eat this b.a. 69 r/s slomaro, he was lhao, heheh, i was just embaressed, great looking ride man, a definite future trophy taker, cya. marty

tireburner163 · 07-15-2002, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by crewzin
Im gonna pull out the SCJ motor and drop in a 514 with all the stock stuff bolted on and painted blue like the original. Hope I can sneak in a Demon under that ram air setup.

So er.........so you're gonna pull the original SCJ motor and replace it with a 514? Why? Please tell me I am misunderstanding you. Please tell me you didn't buy a ultra clean and nice SJC just to yank the motor out. If I am not misunderstanding you, why didn't you just buy a plain jain fast back with a 302 in it and drop in a 514???

crewzin · 07-15-2002, 05:46 AM

Dont worry Im not gonna take a fine car like this and cut it up. I just want to save the original motor from any wear or tear. I plan on getting another block to replace it with. When the motor is installed in this car you cant see any numbers anyway, and with all the original equipment bolted back on you really will not know its not the original. Other than that the car will remain cherry, I promise. I might port the heads while they are out though

I really have been wanting this car for a long time and the previous owner has kept the car just for me, as long as I promised not to sell it. I also agreed to let him come by when he wants check on it, and maybe an occasional drive.

Dont worry folks its in good hands.

347MOM · 07-15-2002, 09:56 PM

Well I am glad that everyne likes the car. Crewzin and I have been waiting along time for this car, and I promise that no harm will come to it!!! I just cant wait to get it started, and yes I already started cleaning on it I just could not control myself I just had to do my personal touch to it. I cant wait for people to see it in person. I told Crewzin that we are going to have to get a bigger car hauler for our cars!!!! Post with you soon!!!!!

crewzin · 07-17-2002, 06:43 PM

We have ignition! rumba de rumba de grrrrrrrrroooommmm!
Thats right baby it lives and breaths. We cleaned out the tank and blew out the lines and changed out some rubber fuel lines and boom. I checked out everything and changed the oil and 347 got in the cockpit and fired her up. I have some tuning to do but she runs and drives. We took her out to the street and pulled out slowly then the tires broke loose and I had to let off, quick. Caught a little rattle though, guess im gonna have to run some 106 in it with that compression ratio. Oh well, its worth 5 bucks a gallon to me. Maybe next Friday Ill get it tagged/ liscensed and go out for a cruise. Ill check back with you guys later...

07-12-2002, 07:07 PM	#1
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Finally! I got my MACH 1 today. Man Im so pumped Ive been waiting years to get this car and then today 347MOM and me went to go pick er up. For those who dont know the sitche-ation it a 71 MACH 1 SCJ( silver and black) all original with ram air and a perfect body-a couple of rock chips here and there. But the car is super otherwise. It has the fold down rear seat with a door that opens to the trunk. Still has the original magnums on it with the tiny little spare in the trunk. Its been sitting in storage for 5yrs and all it needs is a new tank. The old one probably would do ok but im not gonna fight the filters and carb probs that comes from tank rot. I sure do love that big ol 780 Holley sitting on top too. Sorry but Im crazy over this car, specially since the new Machs are coming out and everybody wants em. And this ones the BADDEST MACH out there. Well gotta go get a little rest, Ive been up for 28hrs straight and now Im back at work for another 12 hrs. Course they wont be getting much out of me tonight. Well shout at ya later. Pics soon. I promise.

07-12-2002, 09:00 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Need pics..............must see pics.......... Sounds like a sweet find. Get it going and give yourself an excuse to get new tires, 5 years will probably give you some dry rot there too. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

07-12-2002, 09:14 PM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You dirty dawg, you!!! I must hear more about this!!! How many miles are on it? How did you you discover it? why haven't you posted an pictures yet??? It's already been two hours!!! That sounds absolutely killer, man, and i couldn't be happier for you! (still want pics, though!) Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-12-2002, 09:59 PM	#6
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Pics Damm, cant a man get any rest around here. Oh well, cant sleep any way. Pics coming, left my cord for the digital camera at home so I cant download yet. Ill try to get some up this weekend. CAD will probly have to help me. Man I havent had this thing for a day yet and Ive already been offered twice what I paid+ a SS Crapmaro. I take it that we made the right choice buying, no slaving, to get this car. I knew it would be worth it, and I havent even drove it yet. I was a nervous wreck coming home with it. 347 was giving people heck the whole way when they would pass us or cut us off. Thank god I didnt let her take that concealed hand gun course. I talked her down to keeping a 12 inch knife in the truck instead. Well im off for another try at a nap. Later.....

07-12-2002, 10:14 PM	#7
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	ROAD TRIP!!! I'll need to help take those pictures for you, right? Glad to hear everything went well, I'm sure I'll be talking to you later. __________________ Mike '95 GT Convertible

07-12-2002, 07:10 PM	#2
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Wow, seems like the wait was worth it. I can hear you happyness. Way to go...Now we need the pic"s..Odie

07-12-2002, 07:27 PM	#3
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	man that car sounds sweet. congrats on the new car.

07-12-2002, 11:47 PM	#8
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	crewzin, you lucky dog, my bud from my high school day's- bought his son a 71 mach, big block, im pretty sure it's a 71, will have to ask him, if it is, where can i find a grill for it, its all he need's, besides a paint job, good luck with your new baby, cya. marty. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-13-2002, 12:26 AM	#9
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	That is awesome. It brings back memories of when my dad had a 71 fastback. It was just a 351 clevland though. Very nice cars. My sister wrecked it a few years ago i was still in high school i think. Can't wait to see those picks nice find don't get to many chances at a car like that. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

07-13-2002, 12:31 AM	#10
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Sounds like a sweet car man!! __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

07-14-2002, 01:33 PM	#11
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	PICTURE __________________ Mike '95 GT Convertible

07-14-2002, 02:07 PM	#12
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Borla on a classic Stang KICK ***!!!!

07-14-2002, 04:07 PM	#13
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	that frigin' kicks arse!!!!!!!!!!! HEY GUYS.....THAT IS SOOOOOOOO DAMN COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! Cant wait to check it out!!!!!!!! NOW....THERE IS YOUR SHOW CAR!!!!!!!! Let Heather tear up the other one on the track!!!!! AWESOME YALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm really, really happy for ya~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to you real soon! TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

07-14-2002, 07:59 PM	#14
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Thanks CAD Well Cad you fixed me up again. Much appreciated. And thanks for the replys and yes now I have my own car to polish and tweak on.347 will help out though, she cant stand just looking at it and not detailing it out. Shes a real trooper. Look out at the track too! Im gonna pull out the SCJ motor and drop in a 514 with all the stock stuff bolted on and painted blue like the original. Hope I can sneak in a Demon under that ram air setup. I pulled out the tank today and cleaned it out, looks like it will be ok to use. Now I just got to change out all the fluids and crank er up. Cant wait. Hopefully it will be ready for the Hot August Nights coming up next month. Well chat with ya later...

07-14-2002, 10:35 PM	#15
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	crewzin, that is a sweet car, man it's cherry, people used to tell me the 71-73 stang's were big & ugly, but i alway's liked them, my cuz had one, he smoked my pos 69 rs camaro, i was thinking day-um how did that big stang just eat this b.a. 69 r/s slomaro, he was lhao, heheh, i was just embaressed, great looking ride man, a definite future trophy taker, cya. marty __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-15-2002, 05:46 AM	#17
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Worry not! Dont worry Im not gonna take a fine car like this and cut it up. I just want to save the original motor from any wear or tear. I plan on getting another block to replace it with. When the motor is installed in this car you cant see any numbers anyway, and with all the original equipment bolted back on you really will not know its not the original. Other than that the car will remain cherry, I promise. I might port the heads while they are out though I really have been wanting this car for a long time and the previous owner has kept the car just for me, as long as I promised not to sell it. I also agreed to let him come by when he wants check on it, and maybe an occasional drive. Dont worry folks its in good hands.

07-15-2002, 09:56 PM	#18
347MOM Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: SOUR LAKE,TX (U.S.A.) Posts: 64	Well I am glad that everyne likes the car. Crewzin and I have been waiting along time for this car, and I promise that no harm will come to it!!! I just cant wait to get it started, and yes I already started cleaning on it I just could not control myself I just had to do my personal touch to it. I cant wait for people to see it in person. I told Crewzin that we are going to have to get a bigger car hauler for our cars!!!! Post with you soon!!!!! __________________ 347's '91 BLOWN AND STROKED DARK GREEN CONV. MUSTANG Girls can too's August "Mare of the Month"

07-17-2002, 06:43 PM	#19
crewzin Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Sour Lake, TX Posts: 211	Its alive! We have ignition! rumba de rumba de grrrrrrrrroooommmm! Thats right baby it lives and breaths. We cleaned out the tank and blew out the lines and changed out some rubber fuel lines and boom. I checked out everything and changed the oil and 347 got in the cockpit and fired her up. I have some tuning to do but she runs and drives. We took her out to the street and pulled out slowly then the tires broke loose and I had to let off, quick. Caught a little rattle though, guess im gonna have to run some 106 in it with that compression ratio. Oh well, its worth 5 bucks a gallon to me. Maybe next Friday Ill get it tagged/ liscensed and go out for a cruise. Ill check back with you guys later...

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