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Offline wildplum

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« Reply #25 on: September 05, 2011, 02:35:24 pm »
carpet is also rubber backed it keeps the cold out and the moisture

"If you don't mind me asking, why? Is it due to the RHD conversion?"
yes thats correct, its an expensive pain but it has to be done (note to self proffesional conversion does not mean engineered)


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« Reply #26 on: September 05, 2011, 05:20:30 pm »
Quote from: wildplum link=topic=15555.msg156570#msg156570
carpet is also rubber backed it keeps the cold out and the moisture



Sweet! Tyre warmers, nothing worse than cold tyres.........don't let V8Supercar boys get a hold of that idea.:bolt::rol:
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« Reply #27 on: September 05, 2011, 05:50:17 pm »
Hi wildplum. Looking at your XA takes me back to my XB from many years ago!
Re the Mustang. from what I can see it looks like a Mach 1. The GT's were pretty rare (1969 was the last year the GT was made, they were basically replaced by the Mach 1 which was designed to close the gap between the GT and the Shelby). Most obvious things would be the GT gas cap and wheels, which could easily have been replaced. Mach 1 should have 63C as the body type on the door data tag.

best way to check would be to visit www.mustangdecoder.com and put in your vehicle codes as recorded on the door data tag and VIN.

Let me know how you go. GT's can be worth more than Mach 1's - one was recenty for sale in the US for nearly $100k.
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« Reply #28 on: September 05, 2011, 06:37:11 pm »
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Quote from: wildplum link=topic=15555.msg156553#msg156553

i have to get engineers cert


If you don't mind me asking, why? Is it due to the RHD conversion?



all vehicles in victoria require Engineers cert made after the 1st Jan 1969 if they have never been rego'd in Aus before..(ADR's).thisincludes seat belts etc
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« Reply #29 on: September 05, 2011, 06:41:45 pm »
Quote from: wildplum link=topic=15555.msg156570#msg156570
carpet is also rubber backed it keeps the cold out and the moisture

"If you don't mind me asking, why? Is it due to the RHD conversion?"
yes thats correct, its an expensive pain but it has to be done (note to self proffesional conversion does not mean engineered)


Bugger. I guess once you have the certificate that'll be a big reassurance it's all ok!

Quote from: jbrucem1 link=topic=15555.msg156590#msg156590
Quote from: Ash link=topic=15555.msg156566#msg156566
Quote from: wildplum link=topic=15555.msg156553#msg156553

i have to get engineers cert


If you don't mind me asking, why? Is it due to the RHD conversion?



all vehicles in victoria require Engineers cert made after the 1st Jan 1969 if they have never been rego'd in Aus before..(ADR's).thisincludes seat belts etc


I wasn't exactly sure what state the car was is, but cheers!
Thankfully these Mexican rules don't apply to me:smile01:
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« Reply #30 on: September 05, 2011, 07:21:43 pm »
only 6 weeks ago th Vic Govt changed the rules
to get a rwc  you need proof of engineered
eng certs only last for 28 days! if you dont have the car ready you have to reapply
rwc requires photos of various items and a gas test
RWC from first inspection you only have 7 days to complete repairs or go through the whole process again
so chicken and egg process at the minute
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« Reply #31 on: September 05, 2011, 07:23:22 pm »
Wow, that is full on! Might be easier to move to NSW:thumb:
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« Reply #32 on: September 05, 2011, 07:44:04 pm »
Register the car in NSW, then register it in Vic - that way the car has been previously registered in Oz. That seems too simplistic so sure they have a plug for that loophole!

Seriously though, check the build date of the stang. They started building the 69 model in August 68 so if you have a 68 build, you bypass the 1/1/69 cut off.
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« Reply #33 on: September 05, 2011, 08:17:14 pm »
checked the car out its  a 26/3/69 car
although its a hassle i will get it done then its done once and for all
the question will be what the engineer says fingers crossed on that one






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« Reply #34 on: September 07, 2011, 07:50:57 pm »
have a read of this thread mate regarding the Gt vs Mach1
http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7592

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« Reply #35 on: September 10, 2011, 01:24:39 pm »
just got back from engineers needs a couple of things yhe seat belts despite being aust approved ned changing the headlamps which are suppoesed to be done need changing and a new draglink ( ithink this ome is a falcon one which is too long
can anyone help as to where i can get a correct length draglink to suit P/S rhd car?
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« Reply #36 on: November 04, 2011, 02:18:02 pm »
Can anyone help with this please
I want to put A/C in the mustang any suggestions on how or where i could go (remeber its been converted to RHD)
this car wasnt A/C originally
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« Reply #37 on: November 04, 2011, 02:20:33 pm »
Give Jeremy a call, he's pretty happy to offer advice

http://speedyairspares.com.au/

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« Reply #38 on: November 04, 2011, 08:35:29 pm »
Ian Blume at Mustang Marque will sort you out. He's in Bendigo
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« Reply #39 on: November 04, 2011, 08:49:15 pm »
Hey wildplum, how about an update. Is it a Mach 1 or a GT?
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« Reply #40 on: November 07, 2011, 09:39:54 am »
Quote from: boss69hogg link=topic=15555.msg162272#msg162272
Hey wildplum, how about an update. Is it a Mach 1 or a GT?


got the Marti report and this is what it says

Mustang Sportsroof 351-2V Engine
9R02H
DOOR DATA PLATE INFORMATION
58,947th Ford vehicle scheduled for production at San Jose
63C Mustang Mach I Sportsroof
S5 Champagne Gold Paint, Ford #3199-A
with blackout hood treatment
Black Clarion Knit/Vinyl Mach I Hi-Back Bucket
Seats
3AA
26C Scheduled For Build: March 26, 1969
71 Los Angeles Ordering District
6 3.00 Standard Axle Ratio
X FMX Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
63C S5 3AA 26C 71 6 X
ORDER TYPE STOCK
DSO ITEM #: 547W
DEALER#: 71A006 COBERLY FORD 4120 S WESTERN ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90062

Your vehicle was ordered with the following features:
FMX Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
E70X14 Belted Tires
White Sidewall Tires
Sport Deck Rear Seat
Power Steering
AM Radio
Tinted Glass-Complete   (interesting tint windows no A/C
Kevin Marti
Your car was actually produced on March 26, 1969-- on schedule.

STATISTICS
Your car was one of:
4,316 With this Paint Code
1,701 With these Paint/Trim Codes
23,511 With these Engine/Transmission Codes
9,595   Ordered from this DSO
37,194 With Sport Deck Rear Seat
For the 1969 Mustang Sportsroof.

importer still sayas it was a GT
bvecause of rear valance flasher on non functioning scoop and the rocker moulds

 but i dont care now I know its not a rarity I wont feel so bad changing a few details


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« Reply #41 on: November 07, 2011, 06:44:57 pm »
Well then welcome to the 69 Mach 1 fraternity. doesn't matter how rare it is - it's yours to enjoy.

All the best and keep the pics coming when you do the changes.
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« Reply #42 on: November 08, 2011, 06:22:57 pm »
Quote from: boss69hogg link=topic=15555.msg162519#msg162519
.....doesn't matter how rare it is - it's yours to enjoy.

All the best and keep the pics coming when you do the changes.


+1...nice looking car. Agree with the above sentiments - 'just enjoy it'
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« Reply #43 on: November 08, 2011, 07:44:25 pm »
Quote from: wildplum link=topic=15555.msg156595#msg156595
only 6 weeks ago th Vic Govt changed the rules
to get a rwc  you need proof of engineered
eng certs only last for 28 days! if you dont have the car ready you have to reapply
rwc requires photos of various items and a gas test
RWC from first inspection you only have 7 days to complete repairs or go through the whole process again
so chicken and egg process at the minute


As you are going for Vic Club Reg, if your car was still LHD then you would not need engineers, I suspect it is the RHD drive that is forcing this, and not the change to RWC requirements that just took place. I put a 70 LHD through club reg two weeks ago and did not need an engineers, even though I had the full photo shoot for the RWC.
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« Reply #44 on: November 08, 2011, 08:39:30 pm »
you are right but now to get a RWC you have to have the engineers certificate. i bought it already converted i just need to fix a couple of thing to satisfy the engineer then i can get a RWC
just time is the enemy at the moment
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« Reply #45 on: November 12, 2011, 12:24:28 am »
Just had a quick browse over this thread and that's a beautiful mustang and falcon you have there. Love the shed too. Good luck with all
 the rego stuff...
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« Reply #46 on: November 30, 2011, 07:51:33 pm »
:redpepper::cool::cool:

well today the mustang got its engineers approval for the rhd conversion:smile01:

now for the rwc and reg and summertime cruising here i come!
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« Reply #47 on: November 30, 2011, 08:23:02 pm »
Well done, maybe after the silly season ends a couple of us from Bendigo can meet you on the road somewhere for a catch up.

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« Reply #48 on: December 01, 2011, 10:24:18 pm »
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« Reply #49 on: December 01, 2011, 10:58:56 pm »
Just call one of those mobile hose guys like Enzed - they can make one up for you.

Also, I believe there was a Mach 1 with GT option pack, so maybe you have one. but I think Marti report would report it.

Nice car BTW ... I would keep it Gold though.

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