Author Topic: Black 1969 Mach 1 (Read 29778 times)

MachAttack · « **Reply #50 on:** May 24, 2012, 11:12:20 pm »

I got asked that a lot Trik.

Spill the beans Mwizz.

chopmgw · « **Reply #51 on:** May 25, 2012, 01:23:59 am »

Nice car

U WILL get a lot of looks with that.
Hope ur on the road soon and enjoying.

MachAttack · « **Reply #52 on:** May 25, 2012, 07:58:22 pm »

I hope so too Chop, but it probably won't get a lot of use in the middle of Winter anyway. At the moment it's still getting plenty of looks from me. I keep going out to the garage for just one more look.......
Cheers.

Ash · « **Reply #53 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:24:25 pm »

So how's it drive? How many times have you HAD to test something?

MachAttack · « **Reply #54 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:53:23 pm »

Quote from: Ash link=topic=17143.msg180461#msg180461

So how's it drive? How many times have you HAD to test something?

The steering is a bit sloppy and the front tyres scrub, I'm thinking I need to raise it a touch. Brakes feel soft but I may just be spoilt in my daily driver. I would never expect it to drive like a new car but I sure don't grin from ear to ear when I'm driving to work.
Not that I would know how it drives of course.

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #55 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:17:49 pm »

take it out for a run tonight that'll test the rubbers and seals out.....

Ash · « **Reply #56 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:42:30 pm »

Sounds very much like mine.

Not that I would drive it either :leave:

I think my 66 manual steer, manual drum brake car drives along nicer. It's going to take a bit of getting use to the power steering in the 69, it sure is something else.

mwizz · « **Reply #57 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:48:57 pm »

Quote from: MachAttack link=topic=17143.msg180388#msg180388

I got asked that a lot Trik.

Spill the beans Mwizz.

probably early next week

MachAttack · « **Reply #58 on:** May 25, 2012, 10:33:55 pm »

That reminds me Pete, a friend came around on Tueday with his son and nephew so I started the car up and let the kids jump in. His 8 year old nephew was excited to sit in the driver's seat and we hear him say "I feel wetness." You can imagine what we were thinking until we realized he was talking about the water from washing the car splashing on him as he rolled the window down. :rol:

Quote from: Ash link=topic=17143.msg180476#msg180476

Sounds very much like mine.

Not that I would drive it either :leave:

I think my 66 manual steer, manual drum brake car drives along nicer. It's going to take a bit of getting use to the power steering in the 69, it sure is something else.

I'm not sure if the looseness in the steering is normal for these cars but it will be looked at for RWC anyway. It's OK putting along but give her a bit of a kick and the front end is all over the place, maybe I just need to hold on a bit tighter.

Will be waiting patiently until next week Mwizz.

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #59 on:** May 25, 2012, 10:55:43 pm »

Quote from: MachAttack link=topic=17143.msg180493#msg180493

That reminds me Pete, a friend came around on Tueday with his son and nephew so I started the car up and let the kids jump in. His 8 year old nephew was excited to sit in the driver's seat and we hear him say "I feel wetness." You can imagine what we were thinking until we realized he was talking about the water from washing the car splashing on him as he rolled the window down. :rol:

would have liked to see the blood draining from your face as he said it ....

MachAttack · « **Reply #60 on:** May 26, 2012, 05:38:36 pm »

I had a mate over today and we gave the car a bit of a service and look over. Mostly good on the suspension but a few bushes will need to be replaced, power steeering hoses need replaced but the car is mostly good mechanically. Dropped the transmission pan and what do we find..... 4 screws from the valve body in the bottom. Must have been rebuilt on a Friday. I'm glad I found that before it was too late. The car had another wash so I took a few more photos while it was outside.

Macka · « **Reply #61 on:** May 26, 2012, 06:53:02 pm »

You'll probably keep finding little things, the thing is to keep on it..

It looks good with a wash, lucky its been so sunny....

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #62 on:** May 26, 2012, 10:10:40 pm »

yeh, it would have needed another wash, after sitting in the shed for four days.....

MachAttack · « **Reply #63 on:** May 27, 2012, 02:20:36 pm »

First wash was a rush job Pete, the car deserved better.

Rain came when I was taking the photos so it had a second chamois. What's the trick to keeping the matt black looking clean? Looks streaky when dry.

Pinto Pete · « **Reply #64 on:** May 27, 2012, 04:20:11 pm »

paint it white.....

MachAttack · « **Reply #65 on:** May 27, 2012, 10:03:05 pm »

Not sure it would suit the black but thanks for the suggestion Pete.

rocket · « **Reply #66 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:01:08 am »

MachAttack, Congratulations - The car is an absolute stunner.

The water front crowd are a bunch of greedy arseh@les IMO, just an absolute rort for them with the cleaning of cars ( or lack of ).

I would suggest using Quick Detailer on the bonnet to eliminate the streaks after washing. Just spray about a quarter of the bonnet at a time and then quickly wipe it off with a quality Microfibre cloth.
You can get them at a local parts and accessories store, or by mail order. We buy in bulk from Rex at Chemguys. Here are some links -

http://www.chemguys.com.au/Pink_Quick_Detail_Spray_Made_By_CG_Yes_p/wac_102.htm

http://www.chemguys.com.au/Microfiber_towel_p/mic_333_6.htm

Also a good quality Mitt for washing -

http://www.chemguys.com.au/CAR_WASH_MITT_MICROFIBER_p/mic_493.htm

And the best car washing shampoo that i have come across -

http://www.chemguys.com.au/Premium_Car_Wash_Shampoo_p/cws_301_16.htm

Looking forward to seeing the car in October.

Rocket.

MachAttack · « **Reply #67 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:06:40 am »

Thanks Rocket for the links, will look into that. I'll be there in October for sure if you promise to bring that red '69.... :smile02:

mwizz · « **Reply #68 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:33:04 pm »

Quote from: MachAttack link=topic=17143.msg180388#msg180388

I got asked that a lot Trik.

Spill the beans Mwizz.

Beans have now been spilt in another post Machattack

rocket · « **Reply #69 on:** June 05, 2012, 07:59:05 pm »

Quote from: MachAttack link=topic=17143.msg180898#msg180898

Thanks Rocket for the links, will look into that. I'll be there in October for sure if you promise to bring that red '69.... :smile02:

Hi MackAttack, I will be driving the Grande over again, but Jeremy or Brad will drive the Red Mach1 over.

The car had been at the Auto Electricians for a few weeks. All sorted now with everything working as it should. Jeremy picked it up late last week and fitted his "MYMACH1" number plates to the car. Problem is - it has been to wet to be able to drive it. Bugger. Need some more sunshine.

Have had a look at all your photos, but this is still my favourite -

Rocket.

StephenSLR · « **Reply #70 on:** June 05, 2012, 08:57:17 pm »

What's the ride like with those skinny tyres?

s

MachAttack · « **Reply #71 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:39:58 pm »

Rocket, glad to hear everything is sorted with the red one, I've been waiting for an update on your build thread as I was wondering how it was all going.
Stephen, the car has hardly moved from the garage so can't say much about the ride except that the wheels are too wide for the front. 10" wheels with 255 tyres. They make these wheels in 8.5" but they have to come from the US. Will be looking at August if I order them now.

StephenSLR · « **Reply #72 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:18:43 pm »

Quote from: MachAttack link=topic=17143.msg181622#msg181622

the wheels are too wide for the front.

Why, do they scrape the guards?

Quote from: MachAttack link=topic=17143.msg181622#msg181622

10" wheels with 255 tyres.

Can you go smaller in tyre width for 10" rims?

s

MachAttack · « **Reply #73 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:30:11 pm »

They do scrape Stephen. The PO has had a go at rolling the passenger side guard but has caused some slight damage so didn't bother doing the other side. The passenger side tyre does not touch the guard at full lock but does not miss by much.....while standing still that is. I can't imagine narrower tyres would fit these wheels. If I need to raise the front for RWC I'll see how they sit before ordering the wheels.

Equip 2000 · « **Reply #74 on:** July 24, 2012, 08:10:07 am »

Love the Slick Look, Its Just an awesome Set Up. Enjoy

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