Very satisfying to watch you make something worth at best $1,200...a complete pile, run again. Thank you for the content! Tell your wife she's fabulous ❤
When I was a young teen my neighbor bought a new Mach 1.I believe it was a 1971.It was white with black decals and a white interior. He jacked up the rear and added wide tires. It looked like it was going 100 when it was sitting still.That thing was the coolest car I had ever seen. Your 73 has so much potential. Good luck with it. 👍
Yes IT NEVER FAILS ... ! THE COMPLETE " AGE OLD " REPLY FROM DELUSIONAL OWNERS OF CLASSIC MUSCLE CARS OF ... " Well I Was PLANNING To Fix it Up " , But ... " Which Is SOO REDUNDANT AND SOO WAY UNREALISTIC AND ALWAYS SOO WAY OVERLY OPTIMISTIC OF ALL OF THESE CLASSIC CAR OWNERS . THEY PARK THESE AWESOME CARS OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS IN THE WORST POSSIBLE SPOTS ... WHICH ALWAYS ENDS UP BEING RIGHT ON TOP OF ALWAYS SOO WET AND MOIST SOAKED AND WATER AND DIRT AND MUD MOISTURE SOAKED GRASS / GROUND ... THEN THEY WALK AWAY ... AND COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY / AND SOO FOOLISHLY .. IGNORE AND FORGET ABOUT THE CAR ... COMPLETELY NEGLECTING IT , AND FOOLISHLY ALLOWING IT TO SIT COMPLETELY UNPROTECTED AND SOO BEYOND HELPLESSLY AND COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO THE HARSH OUTSIDE SUNLIGHT AND MOISTURE FILLED AIR AND WIND AND DAMP GROUND AND GRASS ... ! THEN ... THEY RIDICULOUSLY WONDER WHY THESE POOR CARS JUST RUST AND ROT AWAY FROM THE GROUND ON UP ... ! UH ... DUH ... ! SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST PARKED IT INSIDE SOME TYPE OF MUCH DRIER STRUCTURE , LIKE A BARN OR POLE BUILDING ... WITH A COMPLETELY DRY WOOD OR CEMENT FLOOR . NEVER EVER ... ! PARK CARS ON GRASS AND IN YARDS AND FIELDS ... ! ALL THE MOISTURE JUST STAYS AND LINGERS DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY ... UNDERNEATH IT ... ! THEN THE POOR THING JUST RUSTS AND ROTS AWAY ... ! FROM THE UNDERNEATH AND BOTTOM OF IT , AND ON UP ... ! RUSTING ON ALL CARS PARKED OUTSIDE , AND EVEN INSIDE ... IS INEVITABLE ... BUT PARKING THEM OUTSIDE AND ON TOP OF GRASS AND OUT IN GRASSY FIELDS ... JUST SERIOUSLY QUICKENS THE WHOLE RUSTING AND ROTTING PROCESS ... ! WHY DOESN'T ANYONE EVER REALIZE AND UNDERSTAND THIS ... ? ? ! !
In 1980, my Dad bought a 1970 or 1971 Mustang convertible with a 351 Cleveland with an auto transmission. Maybe 40K miles. Fast car. Only car with an auto that I've driven that would burn rubber in reverse.
I had a 73 Mach 1 , Blue with black interior , 351 Cleveland four gear . It was nice, loved the sound of the dual exhaust . I think they have a unibody ,no frame.
Not even close to "drive it home stage". Brakes, U-joints, Brake lines, oil change, headlights, turn signals, wheel bearings, water pump, radiator, carburetor vacuum and fast idle, alternator, brake master cylinder, rear end, transmission, rear main seals, gas tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, brake lights, power steering pump, interior headliner removal and cleaning all need to be addressed first. You are looking at many hours of work.
I had a 73' MACH 1 351 C w/Q code 4 brl heads,750 dbl pump carb, Offy intake, 3/4 race isky cam and 3000 stall C-6w/qrter stick and factory Blue Glow paint..."that SOB would HAUL ASS"!!! Awsome car!!!
You had the best option list. For comfort A/C maybe ? At least the 351C could be serviced unlike the 429 et all. Only problem was the rake of the back glass, no vision but all UV !
Just talking out of turn here, i believe the berryman is used on a hot engine, some in the fuel line, use at a higher idle til it boggs down then left off til it recovers. After a half of a bottle of doing that then flood the carb with berryman til it dies, after it dies you let it heatsoak for about 5 to 10 mins. then finish the bottle feeding the carb again. Then use water in the same process to steam clean(only on old cars). (I personally use a little 2 stroke gas after all that and smother the carb with your hands to create strong vacuum to suck the passages of the carb) Then change the oil. It least that was how i was taught.
Yes it does save a lot when one takes the time to work rusted parts loose. I always tell people "you would be surprised to see what you can fix with a can of oil."
Hey. Richard and Christina, great rescue video! I like that Mustang Mach 1 and 351 Cleveland V-8! Take it easy out there and looking forward to another video at some point! Take care!😁👍🔧🛠️
This brings back memories. My Dad special ordered a 71 Mach 1 with the 429 ram air manual with a 411 rear-end. I loved that car. He would get on it, and it would glue you to the back of the seat. I thought that was so cool as a kid.
These were a tough motor, reliable and very torquey. I had a chance to buy one of these many years ago, damaged frame, and passed it up. I have always regretted not getting it. Great job you guys in getting it running. You guys should buy this one and restore it, make for great content. This car should fetch a good dollar restored or just part of a collection.
Nice job. I have a '63 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors, new engine, and a new transmission. It was stored for 15 years because I did not know about the vacuum leak and vapor lock issues the car had. Now it runs like a champ. Advice to the newbies, study your cars and do the work yourselves. Enjoy.
May or may not be true but about 5 yrs ago i pulled a 58 edsel out of a field in eastern oregon. Been sitting many years. After cleaning up the engine and lubrcating everthing and adding a carb i made several attempts before it finally started. I was amazed how smooth it ran after a few minutes.
hello richard and christina wow i think its going to be worth restoring how much is he asking with the combo it has being a mach 1 with the 351 cleaveland thats a good match and that car did not hesitate to start you bareley hit the switch and it was going great job y'all thank you for bringing another vintage classic car back to life
@@desertduck4177 It is in Manchester, TN. I can put you in touch with the owner, which is the only way to purchase the car pre-auction. There is no FB, ebay, or Craigslist add.
I bought a yellow 73 Mach 1 in 1975. The guy sold it due to it got 10 MPG and he needed a driver car. I crushed my hand cutting a tree in 77 and sold it to a local girl. By the early 80's she'd let the floor boards rot out. Good memories of that car. My CB handle was "Big banana" I still have the license plate from that car.
A lot of people seem to dislike the body-style but to me it's second only to the 1969. Especially the Mach 1, those are so cool with those NACA duct hoods. Seems like the spoiler was "robbed" off it which is a shame. I hope someone buys it and brings it back.
The 71 Mach 1 was always my favorite Mustang. My son often tells me to buy one, but I imagine compared to new cars, I’d end up thinking, “ This thing handles like crap”, and I don’t want to ruin the dream. 😀
Hi Richard and Christina ! Boy , I wasn't sure about that one ! Especially when it started off being stuck. Nothing better than raking your knuckles across a radiator when the rachet slips trying to get one to turn ! I was surprised that it had that two barrel on it ! I would have thought a four . I have to wonder if someone put a two barrel intake on it to save gas....that may be where the vacuum leak is coming from....just a thought. At any rate , top notch content , excellent camera work , and Richard ,always a pleasure eatching you spin wrenches ! The Best to you both !!!
I owned a nice '73 Mustang Grande with a 351 Cleveland. It was fast! One thing you might take a look at. They were often built this carburetor intake adapters that degraded with the new non leaded gasoline, causing serious carb problems.
This is a wonderful car to restore. I personally liked the 1974 model better with the back window more perpendicular to the trunk - but at 20 years old at the time - I was so jealous of my friends who had one! Great sounding engine.
The sonic cleaner you got in the fan mail would be great for cleaning up that carburetor. Think I’d prefer the older Stang that he moved out of the way to this newer model. Great job guys.👍👍🇨🇦
Richard- Just in case no one else brought this up, if the engine in the Mustang is the original one, you should look on the very back & top of the block after the intake manifold. Yes, close to the firewall. You should find a flat, machined pad which in all likelihood will have the VIN stamped into it. Be prepared to scrape off a layer of dirt, oil or other gunk in order to find it and you might even need a wire brush plus a good flashlight - even in broad daylight. The numbers and letters can be hard to see. Decoding the VIN will tell you a few things about the car. Yes, that VIN should match the others that you may find such as on the driver's side inner fender as well as the title. Also, look under the rear seat for a copy of the build sheet. You'll have to pull the rear seat up to look up underneath of it - the build sheet is usually attached to the seat springs. If you find one, be super careful when you remove it as they are usually incredibly brittle and easy to tear. Another place to look is the toeboard on the passenger side of the car under the carpet. Not on the floorpan, on the toe board which is the part that angles up toward the dash. Occasionally you'll find a copy of the build see there. One last place to look is up under the dash itself. There were some guys on the production lines that would roll them up and stick them up under the dash which is probably the hardest place to check since you basically have to be upside down looking up in there with a bright light. In my experience and from what I know from others, you aren't likely to find one under the dash but you should look there anyway in case the other spots strike out. You've got nothing to lose by looking. Have I ever found the build sheets inside of a car or truck from Ford? Yes I have and it's cool to find them even if there's no doubt about what you have. They also remove all doubt about the vehicle. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum
-- I should have mentioned some other things regarding build sheets but for some reason... wasn't thinking about it at the time, but here you go. It isn't impossible to find a build sheet anywhere (and I mean ANYWHERE) under the carpet although it isn't likely. It also isn't impossible to find a build sheet attached to the springs on either the driver, passenger or the vertical portion of the rear seat although once again, it isn't likely. I base those thoughts on my many decades-long experience as a Mustang owner, fixer and restorer along with the experiences of many other folks I've talked to directly or read about. In fact when it comes to Ford automobiles from the 60s & 70s, you can follow the same advice with the other models just like you can with the Mustang as Ford during that two decade long period of time pretty much did the same things with the build sheets no matter the car. I don't recall what the story is with vehicles from the '80s or newer as I have owned very few of them in my time. I prefer the vehicles from prior to 1980 so my knowledge is somewhat limited in comparison to the older hardware. The bottom line is that if you're looking for a build sheet in a Ford from that era, just go through the entire interior and you'll either find it or you won't. Naturally, that's a fairly common thing to occur for folks restoring a classic Mustang or similar car. Peace & good vibes! - Max Giganteum
I owned a 1973 351 CJ Mach 1. Bought it in Kentucky. Now don't get too excited because the guy that sold it swapped out the CJ for a 351M. Still fun to drive but not super cool.
A trick I learned from another restorer. Get a bolt with the right threads for the spark plug, have it center drilled 1/8 diameter, inch down the center. First spray PB blast or similar down. Spray Ether in #1 and put the bolt in , now add some fuse and stand back.
Had a '71 XR-7 convertible with 351C 4bbl and C6. Was quicker than it looked. Brother still has it. Has been in a few mustangs and a bronco over the years. Solid find on motor alone if sure it's not a Windsor.
What the heck! Your right by my house! I can tell u that ford was sunk in the ground since 2002 when I moved here. Blasted past it many times in my camaro.
The base model came with a 302, and the upgrade was the 351 Cleveland 2V . The mach 1 base engine was the 351 4V, and the upgrade was the 429 4V . The back windows were notorious for leaking in the fast backs .
Another success!! Sounds good too, albeit a little loud. She's gonna be a good car for restoration or a daily driver! Great work! Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina! 👍👍🔧🔧🔧
i think that if you look around there are some universal 2300 series Holly Carb gaskets that are straight across used mostly with adapters. great video thanks for sharing
My wife family restored these Mustangs, I own a all original 1972 Mach 1 , that Mustang has the standard interior, with a GT hood and the optional 351 Cleveland motor, if it is a GT mustang it should have a FMX transmission, otherwise just a fastback ,not a Mach 1 but still a cool Mustang
Man you look in soo much pain ,and the wife is soo chipper..Take a pain pill and keep going..He would have lost his temper if she would have honked the horn while he was under the hood..
Don't tempt her....she's mischievous enough already! LOL! In reality, though, I don't think, as close as these two are, that he could ever lose his temper at her.
Hi Richard and Christina, it's been a month since my surgery, i feel better and like you said i feel better each day, if things continue we are planning a vacation to Yellowstone, and maybe to Los Angeles to visit my sister and aunt, taking our grandkids they've never been to California, it will be hopefully in August before school starts, that old car looks rough but, worth fixing, so until your next video, see y'all then.
I don't know how you two find enough time in the day to get all these videos out! You must do editing while you're sleeping! Always great watching you two bring an old forgotten classic back to life. And a factory AC car too! A Mach 1 with a Cleveland engine? very cool! Lots of torque even if HP was low rated.
That Mustang fought you for quite a bit. Was not an easy one. But had faith in you getting it going. Richard a great job. Christina great video work and help. Thanks guys for sharing! 💯❤️👊👍
Thank you Terry! This one did throw some challenges at us. I have to start bringing one of these older Ford carbs on these trips. A different carb would have made an incredible difference.
Sitting on the family farm are 4 1965 mustangs, (rolling shells, i drug out of the salvage yard). A 1972 Challenger, (partly restored). A Big block 72 mustang, (runner 2 years ago). A 1965 GT mustang (good shape). A EARLY 65 k-code (old race car).... And my dads 1972 torino 351 4V cobra jet fastback... All sitting till i retire and resurrect them. (Unless i die first, then?????? ).
I've always liked the 71-73 fastbacks. I had a 73 fastback, Q code car for a hot minute. It had a factory 4v cleveland, top loader, and factory 3.91 gear. It was rusty, with a capital R. It is one of the few cars I regret selling.
Awsome job man !! Love to see old cars and specially mustangs get brought back to life by real enthusiast and muscle car loving people Keep the good work going friend!!😮❤
Down here in Australia the Cleveland was a big favorite. We had our own version with thin wall cast blocks. These were known in the US as Mexican blocks .i had a 351 C in F100 , not too many people passed me on the open road😅😅. 😅
I had one in the 70s very beautiful car mine was olive green metallic and black Pennsylvania Winters took care of that car good thing it's a little body work and then I traded it in on a new truck it was definitely an attention getter
The underside of the hood, the structure is stamped for the Ram Air setup. Far as I recall, all of the hoods with the NACA ducts were stamped like that.
Engine code F indicates 302, 2 barrel, Trans code 1 indicates 3-speed manual and Axle code 6 indicates 3.00 gear ratio. Not the original driver’s door so this tag is useless, need to look at the left front fender top rail.
Took the words right out of my comment I guess I will delete. Cheers brother, any explanation for the 2 barrel on the Cleveland other than owner trying to save some gas?
Forget the two barrel question I looked it up I cannot believe that was an option on the Cleveland and with that you got choked out heads to. I’m a Windsor guy but I’ve always loved the Cleveland
@@markd4524 sounds like his needed a tune up🤣🤣 Was one a standard and the slower an auto? I don’t claim to be and able to understand most of what was going on with Ford in the 70s but I do know I would rather have the four barrel heads but if you got the boss 429 that had massive breathing heads in it but the motor was mostly a dog because they were actually too big but that motor woke right up when you put a blower on it. I truly suspect that there was something wrong with your friends 4 barrel Cleveland or maybe yours had a two barrel but because of some wacky year thing it had the same four barrel heads on it and yours was just tuned better at the time. Like I said Ford did a lot of things with a lot of parts but from what I’ve seen the two barrels generally had a smaller head port on the Cleveland
-- Those large ports were beneficial at higher speeds... speeds seldom attained on the street. They reportedly woke up an engine when racing on the big tracks though! Anyway, due to lower port velocity with the 4V heads, the 2V heads were actually better on your average car when it came to performance as stock parts. Interestingly, there were guys in the '90s that would pour a quick set epoxy into the ports of the 4V heads and reshape them either by hand or by setting them up on a multi-axis milling machine. When done correctly, the re-shaped & modified 4V heads were superior to either of the stock versions. All that sort of thing pretty much went away by the year 2000 due to the influx of aluminum aftermarket heads which were superior to the stock cast iron heads - even the modified versions. If you choose to dig into the WWW, I'm sure that you could locate some of the old articles from the various odd car mags back in the day... they might make for some good reading for those interested. Best wishes! - Max Giganteum
The sticker on the door probably does not match the VIn.. There may be what is called a Buck tag it is located on the radiator core support on the passenger side unless it was taken off. It will include the VIN , color and trim codes and scheduled date code and other option codes.. I am still going to send you pictures of my first car a '71 Mustang in the junk yard since 1981.. the pictures are on my old phone..and were taken in 2020. so once I get them, i'll send you them.. as a interesting note.. the scheduled build date on the buck tag of my '71 was 02J, which equates to September 02, (1970) I bought the car exactly 10 years to the date September 02, 1980 when i was 16 years old. Thanks for the cool videos... Chris
@ 9:54 another key. For most if not all 1973 Ford cars, the trunk key (with the oval head) was also the door key.. The square head key was strictly for the ignition switch.
Occasionally Mary will cameo in our videos (she's kinda behind the scenes) but she doesn't want to wear a microphone. She will be in our video that will be out later today. She did most of the camera work but you can't hear anything she says, only my responses to her lol😂
The Big Nose (71-73) Mustang fastback is my absolute favorite of ALL the Mustangs. I hope to see many more videos on this car.
Very satisfying to watch you make something worth at best $1,200...a complete pile, run again. Thank you for the content! Tell your wife she's fabulous ❤
Thank you for the kind words, Todd. I'll tell her.
@@whattherust you're welcome 🤗
Think you're going to be surprised!
1200 where?!?!....... ill take 10!
I had a -73 Mach 1, with 351 Cleveland, C6 automatic and 9” rear axle. One heck of effective AC. Black with silver stripes. I still miss that car.
When I was a young teen my neighbor bought a new Mach 1.I believe it was a 1971.It was white with black decals and a white interior. He jacked up the rear and added wide tires. It looked like it was going 100 when it was sitting still.That thing was the coolest car I had ever seen. Your 73 has so much potential. Good luck with it. 👍
It sat there for thirty years, cause the owner said he would fix it up, I've come across alot of that in my 70 years.
Yes
IT NEVER FAILS ... !
THE COMPLETE
" AGE OLD "
REPLY FROM
DELUSIONAL OWNERS OF CLASSIC MUSCLE CARS
OF ...
" Well
I Was
PLANNING
To Fix it Up " ,
But ... "
Which
Is
SOO
REDUNDANT AND
SOO
WAY
UNREALISTIC
AND
ALWAYS
SOO
WAY
OVERLY OPTIMISTIC
OF ALL OF THESE
CLASSIC CAR OWNERS .
THEY
PARK THESE
AWESOME
CARS
OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS
IN THE WORST
POSSIBLE
SPOTS ...
WHICH
ALWAYS ENDS UP
BEING
RIGHT ON TOP OF
ALWAYS SOO WET AND MOIST SOAKED AND
WATER AND DIRT AND MUD
MOISTURE SOAKED GRASS / GROUND ...
THEN
THEY
WALK AWAY ...
AND
COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY /
AND
SOO
FOOLISHLY ..
IGNORE AND FORGET ABOUT
THE CAR ...
COMPLETELY
NEGLECTING IT ,
AND
FOOLISHLY
ALLOWING IT
TO
SIT
COMPLETELY
UNPROTECTED
AND
SOO
BEYOND
HELPLESSLY
AND
COMPLETELY
VULNERABLE
TO
THE
HARSH OUTSIDE
SUNLIGHT AND MOISTURE FILLED
AIR AND WIND AND
DAMP GROUND AND GRASS ... !
THEN ...
THEY
RIDICULOUSLY
WONDER
WHY
THESE
POOR CARS
JUST
RUST AND ROT
AWAY
FROM THE GROUND ON UP ... !
UH ...
DUH ... !
SHOULD
HAVE
AT LEAST
PARKED IT
INSIDE SOME TYPE OF
MUCH DRIER
STRUCTURE ,
LIKE A BARN OR POLE
BUILDING ...
WITH A COMPLETELY
DRY
WOOD OR CEMENT
FLOOR .
NEVER
EVER ... !
PARK CARS
ON
GRASS
AND
IN YARDS
AND FIELDS ... !
ALL
THE
MOISTURE
JUST STAYS AND LINGERS
DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY ...
UNDERNEATH IT ... !
THEN
THE
POOR
THING
JUST
RUSTS
AND
ROTS
AWAY ... !
FROM
THE
UNDERNEATH AND
BOTTOM OF IT ,
AND
ON
UP ... !
RUSTING ON
ALL CARS
PARKED OUTSIDE ,
AND
EVEN
INSIDE ...
IS
INEVITABLE ...
BUT
PARKING
THEM
OUTSIDE
AND
ON TOP OF
GRASS
AND
OUT IN GRASSY
FIELDS ...
JUST
SERIOUSLY
QUICKENS
THE
WHOLE
RUSTING AND ROTTING
PROCESS ... !
WHY
DOESN'T
ANYONE
EVER
REALIZE
AND
UNDERSTAND
THIS ... ? ?
! !
Its either that or "nO lOwBaLlErS! I KnOW WhAT I HaVE!"
I had this exact car when I was a teenager. Yellow with the ginger interior. Miss that car.
In 1980, my Dad bought a 1970 or 1971 Mustang convertible with a 351 Cleveland with an auto transmission. Maybe 40K miles. Fast car. Only car with an auto that I've driven that would burn rubber in reverse.
I had a 73 Mach 1 , Blue with black interior , 351 Cleveland four gear . It was nice, loved the sound of the dual exhaust . I think they have a unibody ,no frame.
You just put another classic car on the road again .good job pat u're self on the back and go on save others. Bravo👍.
Thanks very much. I hope this car is restored.
Wow you got it running - I did not think it was going to come alive. Not quite to the "drive it home" stage but close. Well done.
Thanks Lance. It was a challenge, but I had a good feeling about it.
Not even close to "drive it home stage". Brakes, U-joints, Brake lines, oil change, headlights, turn signals, wheel bearings, water pump, radiator, carburetor vacuum and fast idle, alternator, brake master cylinder, rear end, transmission, rear main seals, gas tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, brake lights, power steering pump, interior headliner removal and cleaning all need to be addressed first. You are looking at many hours of work.
I had a 73' MACH 1 351 C w/Q code 4 brl heads,750 dbl pump carb, Offy intake, 3/4 race isky cam and 3000 stall C-6w/qrter stick and factory Blue Glow paint..."that SOB would HAUL ASS"!!! Awsome car!!!
Thats because it wasn't a junk ChevrollNOT 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You had the best option list. For comfort A/C maybe ? At least the 351C could be serviced unlike the 429 et all. Only problem was the rake of the back glass, no vision but all UV !
Just talking out of turn here, i believe the berryman is used on a hot engine, some in the fuel line, use at a higher idle til it boggs down then left off til it recovers. After a half of a bottle of doing that then flood the carb with berryman til it dies, after it dies you let it heatsoak for about 5 to 10 mins. then finish the bottle feeding the carb again. Then use water in the same process to steam clean(only on old cars). (I personally use a little 2 stroke gas after all that and smother the carb with your hands to create strong vacuum to suck the passages of the carb) Then change the oil. It least that was how i was taught.
All good advice. I have been using the water trick since the 80s.
Thank you for doing the right thing by using the Cre-Oil on the hood hinges. I always cringe when others yank on those old hoods without lubricating.
I had that hood fly open on me! Believe me you cant see a damn thing! It was a 71
Right on David. It would have been terrible to damage that hood.
Yes it does save a lot when one takes the time to work rusted parts loose. I always tell people "you would be surprised to see what you can fix with a can of oil."
👏 excellent work. I have a feeling that its price just went up😃
I see cool late 70's Ford pickup trucks on the lot as well.
Thank you, Oliver. This place is loaded with Ford trucks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Your Wife is such a joy, thanks you two.
Hey. Richard and Christina, great rescue video! I like that Mustang Mach 1 and 351 Cleveland V-8! Take it easy out there and looking forward to another video at some point! Take care!😁👍🔧🛠️
This brings back memories.
My Dad special ordered a 71 Mach 1 with the 429 ram air manual with a 411 rear-end. I loved that car. He would get on it, and it would glue you to the back of the seat. I thought that was so cool as a kid.
Awesome car. 429, 4 speed sounds perfect.
These were a tough motor, reliable and very torquey. I had a chance to buy one of these many years ago, damaged frame, and passed it up. I have always regretted not getting it. Great job you guys in getting it running. You guys should buy this one and restore it, make for great content. This car should fetch a good dollar restored or just part of a collection.
Thanks Gary. We just don't have the time to devote to restoring it.
Had a 73 Mach 1 back in the day, blue with a silver strip down the side, cool as can be smooth ride wish i still had it.
Good show! Carburetor, and complete ignition tuneup it will be a runner. Christine the old Mustang would make you a good driver lol 👍👍👍
Right on.
This my first one with y’all I look forward to this I used to a 73 just like this one but a Hunter green nice you’ll get it
Nice job. I have a '63 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors, new engine, and a new transmission. It was stored for 15 years because I did not know about the vacuum leak and vapor lock issues the car had. Now it runs like a champ. Advice to the newbies, study your cars and do the work yourselves. Enjoy.
Right on!
This is great to see my 1st car was a red 72 Mach1 with a 2 barrel 351C
This genre of YT video never gets old....love the format keep em coming!
Thanks! We have some really good stuff coming.
Of those 3 years of that body my favorite was the 1971. Just like the grill the best.
Fords seem to be the quickest to start after a 30 year nap
Hell yeah, Fords built tough
May or may not be true but about 5 yrs ago i pulled a 58 edsel out of a field in eastern oregon. Been sitting many years. After cleaning up the engine and lubrcating everthing and adding a carb i made several attempts before it finally started. I was amazed how smooth it ran after a few minutes.
hello richard and christina wow i think its going to be worth restoring how much is he asking with the combo it has being a mach 1 with the 351 cleaveland thats a good match and that car did not hesitate to start you bareley hit the switch and it was going great job y'all thank you for bringing another vintage classic car back to life
You're welcome John. I believe the price is $3,500.
Where is it located and will it be Facebook market place or Craigslist or eBay or…? I’m 60% interested.
@@desertduck4177 It is in Manchester, TN. I can put you in touch with the owner, which is the only way to purchase the car pre-auction. There is no FB, ebay, or Craigslist add.
Your editing is superb. as well as chatting richard up while he pulls wrenches. Thx you two
Thank you very much.
I got to drive my mom’s Mach 1 in high school in 73 and it was a blast. Shortly after I graduated and joined the US Army.
Another excellent job you two ,you guys save that Mustang, if I wasn’t disabled and had the money, I would try to buy that.
I bought a yellow 73 Mach 1 in 1975. The guy sold it due to it got 10 MPG and he needed a driver car. I crushed my hand cutting a tree in 77 and sold it to a local girl. By the early 80's she'd let the floor boards rot out. Good memories of that car. My CB handle was "Big banana" I still have the license plate from that car.
Great job in getting the Mustang running! I'm sure it took you most of the day!
Thanks Vincent. It did for sure.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Was overseas , miss you guys ! I have a little catching up . Richard you are going to have your hands full ! Best of luck
Thanks Mr. B!
Great job! This is waiting for a Gone in 60 Seconds fan to bring it back to glory.
H.B. Halicki would approve 👍
Definitely. The color is almost the same too.
@whattherust
If you look @10:55 in the trunk , you can tell it was the same color. Its just horribly faded now.
The air scoops and steering wheel look exactly the same as those found on a 1974 Australian XB Ford Falcon coupe.
Those XB Falcons were awesome.
Great job. Wasn't easy with the heat, but you got er running. I'd never bet against Richard. I'm rootin fer ya!
My uncle had a brand new 69 Mach1with all the bells and whistles, wow what a ride
I really appreciate how much effort you’ve put into your channel and skill set. Inspiring!
I appreciate your comment very much. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that some people do not recognize.
A lot of people seem to dislike the body-style but to me it's second only to the 1969. Especially the Mach 1, those are so cool with those NACA duct hoods. Seems like the spoiler was "robbed" off it which is a shame. I hope someone buys it and brings it back.
The 71 Mach 1 was always my favorite Mustang. My son often tells me to buy one, but I imagine compared to new cars, I’d end up thinking, “ This thing handles like crap”, and I don’t want to ruin the dream. 😀
Hi Richard and Christina ! Boy , I wasn't sure about that one ! Especially when it started off being stuck. Nothing better than raking your knuckles across a radiator when the rachet slips trying to get one to turn ! I was surprised that it had that two barrel on it ! I would have thought a four . I have to wonder if someone put a two barrel intake on it to save gas....that may be where the vacuum leak is coming from....just a thought. At any rate , top notch content , excellent camera work , and Richard ,always a pleasure eatching you spin wrenches ! The Best to you both !!!
Thank you very much. That is an awesome comment.
I owned a nice '73 Mustang Grande with a 351 Cleveland. It was fast! One thing you might take a look at. They were often built this carburetor intake adapters that degraded with the new non leaded gasoline, causing serious carb problems.
Great video 👍 It’s make you wonder why is was junked and not saved years ago. It’s an awesome fastback. Great job as always.
This is a wonderful car to restore. I personally liked the 1974 model better with the back window more perpendicular to the trunk - but at 20 years old at the time - I was so jealous of my friends who had one! Great sounding engine.
74- was the small mustang II..
Lol.....yep, the '74's were dogs.
Atta great find! We getting proper roasted here in Ireland
The sonic cleaner you got in the fan mail would be great for cleaning up that carburetor. Think I’d prefer the older Stang that he moved out of the way to this newer model. Great job guys.👍👍🇨🇦
Richard-
Just in case no one else brought this up, if the engine in the Mustang is the original one, you should look on the very back & top of the block after the intake manifold. Yes, close to the firewall. You should find a flat, machined pad which in all likelihood will have the VIN stamped into it. Be prepared to scrape off a layer of dirt, oil or other gunk in order to find it and you might even need a wire brush plus a good flashlight - even in broad daylight. The numbers and letters can be hard to see. Decoding the VIN will tell you a few things about the car. Yes, that VIN should match the others that you may find such as on the driver's side inner fender as well as the title. Also, look under the rear seat for a copy of the build sheet. You'll have to pull the rear seat up to look up underneath of it - the build sheet is usually attached to the seat springs. If you find one, be super careful when you remove it as they are usually incredibly brittle and easy to tear. Another place to look is the toeboard on the passenger side of the car under the carpet. Not on the floorpan, on the toe board which is the part that angles up toward the dash. Occasionally you'll find a copy of the build see there. One last place to look is up under the dash itself. There were some guys on the production lines that would roll them up and stick them up under the dash which is probably the hardest place to check since you basically have to be upside down looking up in there with a bright light. In my experience and from what I know from others, you aren't likely to find one under the dash but you should look there anyway in case the other spots strike out. You've got nothing to lose by looking. Have I ever found the build sheets inside of a car or truck from Ford? Yes I have and it's cool to find them even if there's no doubt about what you have. They also remove all doubt about the vehicle. Best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
That is good info Max. Thank you. I will be back there in the near future, so I'll take a look.
-- I should have mentioned some other things regarding build sheets but for some reason... wasn't thinking about it at the time, but here you go. It isn't impossible to find a build sheet anywhere (and I mean ANYWHERE) under the carpet although it isn't likely. It also isn't impossible to find a build sheet attached to the springs on either the driver, passenger or the vertical portion of the rear seat although once again, it isn't likely. I base those thoughts on my many decades-long experience as a Mustang owner, fixer and restorer along with the experiences of many other folks I've talked to directly or read about. In fact when it comes to Ford automobiles from the 60s & 70s, you can follow the same advice with the other models just like you can with the Mustang as Ford during that two decade long period of time pretty much did the same things with the build sheets no matter the car. I don't recall what the story is with vehicles from the '80s or newer as I have owned very few of them in my time. I prefer the vehicles from prior to 1980 so my knowledge is somewhat limited in comparison to the older hardware. The bottom line is that if you're looking for a build sheet in a Ford from that era, just go through the entire interior and you'll either find it or you won't. Naturally, that's a fairly common thing to occur for folks restoring a classic Mustang or similar car. Peace & good vibes!
- Max Giganteum
I just have 2 words ( in a name) and that is " Marty Report " !
I owned a 1973 351 CJ Mach 1. Bought it in Kentucky. Now don't get too excited because the guy that sold it swapped out the CJ for a 351M. Still fun to drive but not super cool.
Mach 1’s are my absolute favorite mustang
A trick I learned from another restorer. Get a bolt with the right threads for the spark plug, have it center drilled 1/8 diameter, inch down the center. First spray PB blast or similar down. Spray Ether in #1 and put the bolt in , now add some fuse and stand back.
love to see that car come back from the dead-good job guys!!!
I had a 73 Mach 1 and it had the same hood. It was a special order car the interior was upgraded. And it had a 351 cobra jet motor
Nice car!
351 C with Canted Valves heads, excellent find! Runs like a Chrysler Hemi!
Nice it's a good small family car in 90s😊
If the lady carrying the camera is his Wife, he's one very lucky man..my Ex hated my interests....
She is special.
U both are amazing. I didn't think U would have a chance on starting that 🚗. Will I would not bet on it😊
Let’s hope majority of these vehicles can find new homes where maybe someday they will see the road again. Great job you guys! Thank you very much!
I hope so too, Glen. Thanks for watching.
Had a '71 XR-7 convertible with 351C 4bbl and C6. Was quicker than it looked. Brother still has it. Has been in a few mustangs and a bronco over the years. Solid find on motor alone if sure it's not a Windsor.
What the heck! Your right by my house! I can tell u that ford was sunk in the ground since 2002 when I moved here. Blasted past it many times in my camaro.
That is good to know, thank you. I was thinking more than 20 years, and it seems like that is the case.
The base model came with a 302, and the upgrade was the 351 Cleveland 2V . The mach 1 base engine was the 351 4V, and the upgrade was the 429 4V . The back windows were notorious for leaking in the fast backs .
Great job 👍- it's was good ,that engine wasn't stuck!
Thankyou guys , good job on getting her going
Another success!! Sounds good too, albeit a little loud. She's gonna be a good car for restoration or a daily driver! Great work! Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina! 👍👍🔧🔧🔧
Thanks David. I think this one will sell quick!
Excellent! Richard you've got the touch! Fun video.
Glad you liked it Ron.
i think that if you look around there are some universal 2300 series Holly Carb gaskets that are straight across used mostly with adapters. great video thanks for sharing
That would be exactly what I need. Thanks Howard.
Eugene is a smart guy. Have had a few talks with him.
He is. A good man.
Great revival, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨
You'we welcome. Glad you liked it.
My wife family restored these Mustangs, I own a all original 1972 Mach 1 , that Mustang has the standard interior, with a GT hood and the optional 351 Cleveland motor, if it is a GT mustang it should have a FMX transmission, otherwise just a fastback ,not a Mach 1 but still a cool Mustang
That will be a great car for someone to restore. Another one saved from extinction! Thank you for the hard work. Now it's time to relax!
Right on!
Holy shit...that's a big project
This looks awesome, can't wait to see it run.
Man you look in soo much pain ,and the wife is soo chipper..Take a pain pill and keep going..He would have lost his temper if she would have honked the horn while he was under the hood..
Don't tempt her....she's mischievous enough already! LOL! In reality, though, I don't think, as close as these two are, that he could ever lose his temper at her.
Hi Richard and Christina, it's been a month since my surgery, i feel better and like you said i feel better each day, if things continue we are planning a vacation to Yellowstone, and maybe to Los Angeles to visit my sister and aunt, taking our grandkids they've never been to California, it will be hopefully in August before school starts, that old car looks rough but, worth fixing, so until your next video, see y'all then.
Great to hear Terry. Take it slow, and in a couple more weeks you will feel like a new person.
Would be good to see a full body repair and paint ,looking in from Sydney Australia.
I don't know how you two find enough time in the day to get all these videos out! You must do editing while you're sleeping! Always great watching you two bring an old forgotten classic back to life.
And a factory AC car too! A Mach 1 with a Cleveland engine? very cool! Lots of torque even if HP was low rated.
We are busy, Gary, that is for sure.
That Mustang fought you for quite a bit. Was not an easy one. But had faith in you getting it going. Richard a great job. Christina great video work and help. Thanks guys for sharing!
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Thank you Terry! This one did throw some challenges at us. I have to start bringing one of these older Ford carbs on these trips. A different carb would have made an incredible difference.
It's awesome to watch you two work together, being retired and sharing your passion with us, thanks
Thank you for the support, John.
Amazing. No smoke either.
Sitting on the family farm are 4 1965 mustangs, (rolling shells, i drug out of the salvage yard).
A 1972 Challenger, (partly restored).
A Big block 72 mustang, (runner 2 years ago).
A 1965 GT mustang (good shape). A EARLY 65 k-code (old race car).... And my dads 1972 torino 351 4V cobra jet fastback... All sitting till i retire and resurrect them. (Unless i die first, then?????? ).
I've always liked the 71-73 fastbacks. I had a 73 fastback, Q code car for a hot minute. It had a factory 4v cleveland, top loader, and factory 3.91 gear. It was rusty, with a capital R. It is one of the few cars I regret selling.
That much have been a great car, even when rusty.
Awsome job man !! Love to see old cars and specially mustangs get brought back to life by real enthusiast and muscle car loving people Keep the good work going friend!!😮❤
Down here in Australia the Cleveland was a big favorite. We had our own version with thin wall cast blocks. These were known in the US as Mexican blocks .i had a 351 C in F100 , not too many people passed me on the open road😅😅. 😅
I had a 71 and I feel your pain trying to work with such a tight space.
Great channel and on Facebook
Thank you Paul.
Welcome @@whattherust
I was 12 years old when I strated to learn to drive a car and it was a MUSTANG MACH 1.
The fact you did a video on this Mustang is why I subscribed!! Keep up the good work man! 👍😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for joining us. More good stuff on the way.
I had one in the 70s very beautiful car mine was olive green metallic and black Pennsylvania Winters took care of that car good thing it's a little body work and then I traded it in on a new truck it was definitely an attention getter
It sounds like a good looking car.
It was back in the day
good job.... i never thought that would start so quick....wow
got a 71 mach 1 and a 73 convertible love them
The underside of the hood, the structure is stamped for the Ram Air setup. Far as I recall, all of the hoods with the NACA ducts were stamped like that.
The spoiler package you can buy in that year but it was like $1,500 and a rare option from the factory
Hello Richard,
Great effort and tough hot day, but you are persistent and it has a great outcome.
Nice job from you both. Be well
Fun video to watch surprised the body is that good after sitting in the dirt like that keep up the good work
I sure miss my 73 fastback with a 351 Cleveland..It was primed gray with slot us mag's..❤
Nothing better than slot mags on an old car. I just picked up a couple at a closed Ford dealership to help build a set.
Engine code F indicates 302, 2 barrel, Trans code 1 indicates 3-speed manual and Axle code 6 indicates 3.00 gear ratio. Not the original driver’s door so this tag is useless, need to look at the left front fender top rail.
Took the words right out of my comment I guess I will delete. Cheers brother, any explanation for the 2 barrel on the Cleveland other than owner trying to save some gas?
Forget the two barrel question I looked it up I cannot believe that was an option on the Cleveland and with that you got choked out heads to. I’m a Windsor guy but I’ve always loved the Cleveland
@@600wheel Actually, my 71 2bbl headed Cleveland used to out run my friends 4bbl headed Cleveland. His was a Mach1, and mine was a Sports roof.
@@markd4524 sounds like his needed a tune up🤣🤣 Was one a standard and the slower an auto? I don’t claim to be and able to understand most of what was going on with Ford in the 70s but I do know I would rather have the four barrel heads but if you got the boss 429 that had massive breathing heads in it but the motor was mostly a dog because they were actually too big but that motor woke right up when you put a blower on it. I truly suspect that there was something wrong with your friends 4 barrel Cleveland or maybe yours had a two barrel but because of some wacky year thing it had the same four barrel heads on it and yours was just tuned better at the time. Like I said Ford did a lot of things with a lot of parts but from what I’ve seen the two barrels generally had a smaller head port on the Cleveland
-- Those large ports were beneficial at higher speeds... speeds seldom attained on the street. They reportedly woke up an engine when racing on the big tracks though! Anyway, due to lower port velocity with the 4V heads, the 2V heads were actually better on your average car when it came to performance as stock parts. Interestingly, there were guys in the '90s that would pour a quick set epoxy into the ports of the 4V heads and reshape them either by hand or by setting them up on a multi-axis milling machine. When done correctly, the re-shaped & modified 4V heads were superior to either of the stock versions. All that sort of thing pretty much went away by the year 2000 due to the influx of aluminum aftermarket heads which were superior to the stock cast iron heads - even the modified versions. If you choose to dig into the WWW, I'm sure that you could locate some of the old articles from the various odd car mags back in the day... they might make for some good reading for those interested. Best wishes!
- Max Giganteum
As the old Ford roars back to life it doesn't sound half bad sounds like your Hooker headers are leaking 😊 though.
The sticker on the door probably does not match the VIn.. There may be what is called a Buck tag it is located on the radiator core support on the passenger side unless it was taken off. It will include the VIN , color and trim codes and scheduled date code and other option codes.. I am still going to send you pictures of my first car a '71 Mustang in the junk yard since 1981.. the pictures are on my old phone..and were taken in 2020. so once I get them, i'll send you them.. as a interesting note.. the scheduled build date on the buck tag of my '71 was 02J, which equates to September 02, (1970) I bought the car exactly 10 years to the date September 02, 1980 when i was 16 years old. Thanks for the cool videos... Chris
Sounds good. I'd like to see that.
Save it. Its worth being saved. Im a newbie to this Chanel . Thank you for saving them. From the smacher. Thanks🎉
Welcome to the channel! This car will definitely be saved.
@ 9:54 another key. For most if not all 1973 Ford cars, the trunk key (with the oval head) was also the door key.. The square head key was strictly for the ignition switch.
Occasionally Mary will cameo in our videos (she's kinda behind the scenes) but she doesn't want to wear a microphone. She will be in our video that will be out later today. She did most of the camera work but you can't hear anything she says, only my responses to her lol😂
Lovely seeing you guys doing this as a couple.
Thank you. We love doing this stuff together.