My new 1970 Mach 1

[Powershift03]

I recently sold my Cobra R to get back into a vintage Mustang. I've always loved the late 60's Trans Am series road race cars. I decided to pick up a '70 Mach 1, and do my version of a restomod Trans Am car.

The car's motor is fresh 351C, with an aluminum Shelby 4 barrel intake, double pumper Holley, Shaker, and Boss 302 valve covers. It's also got a Top Loader 4 speed trans, and a 9" rear with 3.25 gears. During it's complete restoration back in 2001 they also installed Shelby Under Rider bars.

The car will eventually be getting a 5 speed conversion, and 4 wheel Disc brakes. I already removed the Mach 1 center console, installed a Hurst shift boot and plate, along with swapping on some Vintage 48 Mini lights... with 285/40/17 rear, and 255/40/17 fronts. I have a ton more planned for it, but here is how she sits so far. I'll be lowering the car in the next few days, and taking better pics too.

The truck, from Demoise Trucking, arrived around 10:15 this morning....

At home with the '03....

 

[boatcop1]

Frigging beautiful man, congrats. Love those wheels too! Nice stable as well:beer: cheers to you good Sir!

 

[1969mach]

Congrats! Looks great, love the 48 mini's. Gonna be a great project. Always wanted to do a TA restmod.

 

[Outlaw99]

sweet !!

 

[TAF]

VERY nice...congrats on a fine acquisition!

Love the white...:rockon:

 

[Fox-4]

Me want! :bowdown:

 

[mooch29]

Nice!! Love the white! Should be an interesting build to watch op:

 

[VirtualSVT]

nothing sexier than a white boss...

 

[Powershift03]

Thanks, guys!! :beer:

I had started looking for a black car originally. But, with already owning black '03 Cobra... and a black Expedition... I thought "I must be a glutton for punishment!" The decision to get a white car instead sounded MUCH better! HA HA!

 

[69cobrajet]

Beautiful Mach.Not a fan of restomods,specially on good halfway original cars.25yrs ago I would say go for it.I like the concept but can't get over being a purest in this day.jmo.:beer:

 

[Mr. Mach-ete]

White is the best!

 

[maniak87]

sooooooooooooo sick!!!

 

[SLVRBLT]

Subn'

Very cool, looking forward to your updates.

 

[BackInTheSaddle]

Very NICE!

 

[WireEater]

Wow, that is freaking awesome!

 

[Wishing4Cobra]

Definitely looks good in white/black theme.

 

[wudy]

Shes a beaut. Perfect addition to the garage. Someday im hoping to grab a 65-66 fastback.

 

[fiveoh2go]

Nice!!! :beer:

 

[RAPTOR5V]

Beautiful car! and, you still have the 03 :beer:

 

[Powershift03]

Thanks! :burnout:


Just took one more shot, in better light. Man, I can't wait to get the ride height down to where it should be!

By the way, when I say I'm going to restomod the car... it will be like a 60's Trans Am race car. It's going to have a clean vintage race look, but easily be able to transform back to a stock appearing Mach 1, if I ever sell it. If this thing was a 428 CJ car, I wouldn't mod it much. But, they made 40,970 Mach 1s in 1970. And, this one is not super rare in it's options.

BTW This car was rotisserie restored in 2001, but not to it's original specs. This car originally was a 351W, 2 barrel, 4 speed, and the paint was Lime Metallic. Not exactly rare. So, the owner decided to upgrade the car to the 4 barrel Cleveland, along with the other options it currently has now, when the car was rebuilt. So, it really is the perfect candidate for my build plans.

:beer: