Author Topic: My 1969 Mach 1 Restomod project (Read 98992 times)

whiplash · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2008, 10:57:24 am »

Saw that 460winnie in Perth Street Car Mag those look like clevo heads !!!! Is it a BOSS460;)

hoss · « **Reply #26 on:** September 20, 2008, 12:34:52 pm »

Hey 6T9, havent seen any photo updates lately on your beast??? Hows it progressing?

fordtj69 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 20, 2008, 10:35:05 pm »

hi 6t9 what size wheels and offset + tire size did you use tim

6T9rustang · « **Reply #28 on:** September 20, 2008, 10:47:11 pm »

Quote

Originally posted by fordtj69
hi 6t9 what size wheels and offset + tire size did you use tim

18x11 with 5.25inch BS. 335/30 tyres(PS2 Pilot Michelin)

fordtj69 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 20, 2008, 11:41:28 pm »

hi did you narrow the diff housing i am looking 17 x 11 6 inch b/s 295/40 or trying to jam 315/35 stock wheel wells and rev/eye spring may need to reset springs want top of guard to just cover top of tyre what do you think tim;)

6T9rustang · « **Reply #30 on:** September 22, 2008, 01:17:03 am »

Quote

Originally posted by fordtj69
how did you narrow the diff housing i am looking 17 x 11 6 inch b/s 295/40 or trying to jam 315/35 stock wheel wells and rev/eye spring may need to reset springs want top of guard to just cover top of tyre what do you think tim;)

With 315's on a '69 with a standard width diff, you will need to massage the front inside part of the rear guard. you will need to roll the inside edge of the guards. I don't think you can have an 11" rim(10's yes) with a 6" back space with leaf springs(I dont have leaf springs) with standard diff width.

Here's a good site: https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html#backspace

Narrow leaf springs will help.
Like these:
http://www.eps-hane.com/RearLeafSprings.html

Other '69 owners have gone these options: 315's on a 17x10.5 with 6.85bs(1.10" offset wheel) 18x10 295's with 6.375 and 1/8 spacer.

oz67fb · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2008, 03:55:01 pm »

Wild can't wait to see it finished..

6T9rustang · « **Reply #32 on:** November 14, 2008, 04:00:30 pm »

junior · « **Reply #33 on:** November 15, 2008, 12:51:33 pm »

oh my effing god. . i was reading that thread - scrolling down and saying to myself "oh no the pages is running out" haha - im enjoying reading about it so much !!! smitten for that car mate, you're tackling a monster there - what a weapon. I cant wait to have a bit of coin to make something with some awesome HP figures... only problem for me is i struggle putting jam on toast let alone taking something apart and building it from scratch. :( but got some good mechanic mates that I ski race with and they said they'll build an engine if i lgive them the money haha ;)

for now my quick fix for speed is my bike - if you were over this side of aust id love to give ya a run down the quartermile when done, there is hardly any road going cars worthy of it.

6T9rustang · « **Reply #34 on:** November 15, 2008, 02:52:38 pm »

ha! its funny you mentioned bikes. I'm thinking seriously about getting another bike. Being an andrenalin junky myself, I agree, there is just nothing like a bike for that fix. I havent ridden in over ten years and I think it's time I did. Sooo many bikes to chose from too! My biggest fear is not knowing my limits on them. Thats why I got off them many years ago. Hopefully I'm a bit wiser now....

junior · « **Reply #35 on:** November 15, 2008, 07:15:17 pm »

is this well tamed enough ???? haha ha LOVE it -

9.91 @ 145.5mph at my local drag strip.... stock standard before I did a few modifications, will see what its capable of on the 13th at next round of the superbikesupply shootout

sorry thread hijacked :P

junior · « **Reply #36 on:** November 16, 2008, 01:46:51 am »

dude epic respect for your car over my bike anyways haha - it ways a billion times heavier and will be practically the same down the strip... let alone make people drool EVERYWHERE !

Macka · « **Reply #37 on:** January 15, 2009, 07:49:32 pm »

6T9...whats the latest????

philb · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2009, 09:16:30 am »

Mate, This is awesome stuff and you've started with the best car. I have a 69 FB also but it will never be a beast to this calibre. I'm impressed. If you need any one off billet stuff made, give me a call, pbarlass@aapt.net.au . I have my own toolmaking workshop in Perth. Look forward to seeing the finished product. Do you have a colour in mind??
Cheers Phil

6T9rustang · « **Reply #39 on:** January 18, 2009, 02:13:30 pm »

Cheers phil! The build is into the 5th year now but its getting there slowly. I might take ya up on that billet stuff. gotta couple of under bonnet ideas. I love my billet!!! Can you do pulleys? The pulley on the water pump, which is just a smooth idler(for tension) is too far forward for correct belt line up. It doesnt work the pump coz its electric. Its just there to help keep the pulley configuration that I have and can be made a different diameter to go deeper to the back over the pump about half an inch more.
I'm going to paint her with a clean bright red. ie: porsche or mazda red with 'Mach 1' blackouts,spoiler,rear wing and stripes. going to do black around the rear taillights like the boss '69s had.:(

philb · « **Reply #40 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:50:24 am »

Hi Russell, yes I can do pulleys. Give me a hoi at my email above on my last post.

mjb0015 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:48:37 pm »

Fantastic machine!!!! when finished you need to put video on forum for all to hear and see, great car!

mjb

junior · « **Reply #42 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:09:47 pm »

MORE PICS !!!

Nays69 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 19, 2009, 11:59:24 pm »

Wow you are doing pretty much what i bought my 69 for... started looking into doing the engine conversion and is such an effort i started wondering why i was bothering, but seeing this has inspired me again! Love the wheels too, whered you get them?

Pradoman · « **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2009, 11:57:51 pm »

I have 265 x 7 x 15s for the front and 295 x 8 x 15s for the back. there mounted on rims but i have yet to fit them to the car

6T9rustang · « **Reply #45 on:** January 22, 2009, 01:45:51 pm »

I know these photos look like the last, but there has been a lot of welding done. She now sits safely on the ground and is currently having the 'Global West' sub-frames welded in and the Mach 1 rear wing fitted. With all the weight back in her she should drop about an inch, so the killer stance is almost complete(for the rear at least). 2 more payments on the motor and I should have her home at the end of febuary. Almost 2 years to pay for the motor!;x;x Its basically slowed the whole project to a trickle but as soon as the motor is payed for then things should get moving a lot quicker.
My other concern is with all of my mining friends losing there jobs around me I can't help but feel nervous and am starting to tighten the budget for a while.;1

Nays69 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 22, 2009, 06:36:10 pm »

Quote

Originally posted by 6T9rustang
Quote
Originally posted by Nays69
Wow you are doing pretty much what i bought my 69 for... started looking into doing the engine conversion and is such an effort i started wondering why i was bothering, but seeing this has inspired me again! Love the wheels too, whered you get them?

Engine conversion?! what you running dude? I got the wheels from 'Billet Specialties' pricey!!!!!! Just gunna run 8s with 245s on the front.

I got a 6 cyl in mine at the moment

69mach1 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 04, 2009, 12:22:54 pm »

Cool Nays, well it takes time and lotsa money to get your car to where you want it, they're all works in progress. :( I'll be moving your way this year so could be able to catch up.

Audrey · « **Reply #48 on:** February 04, 2009, 08:45:58 pm »

following ur rebuild is such an inspiration!
and its so great to see the progress.

I've just stripped my stang and shes ready for paint next weekend - however, this being my first rebuild, i am beginning to realise there is SO much more to it then just taking it in for paint building a motor and putting it all back together...

Now that shes apart, I want to take my time and do it properly (as we can all clearly see your doing!) and I really admire all the patience you have had for this rebuild... I only hope I can hold out as long as possible!! :(

70 mach 1 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:00:08 pm »

I've been following the progress of this car for a long time on more than one site;its simply amazing and I look forward to seeing the finished car.

My 1969 Mach 1 Restomod project

News:

Author Topic: My 1969 Mach 1 Restomod project (Read 98992 times)