It is interesting to hear people compare the time and money invested to the perceived lesser market value of the vehicle after all labor and parts. My dad always said "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life". Many people sit all day and crochet. They enjoy it. People sit for hours and build a ship in a bottle. Or spend time gardening. At the end you'll either thoroughly enjoy that blanket you made, that ship on the mantle, those home-grown veggies, or a dream car in the garage. I work on cars all the time. Not because I am bored. Not because I need to the money. Because it is my happy place and there's a lot of satisfaction in building something tangible with your own hands. Take $40,000 and go buy a vehicle. You'll get what everybody else has. Take $40,000 and restore a vehicle and have something YOU made, unique, thrilling, enticing.
Yep, but, at my age, 63, for $40,000 I'd rather buy something that someone else spent the 3 or 4 yrs restoring, turn-key condition and just get in and drive and enjoy it, I don't care if I didn't spend the 5000+ hrs restoring it myself. I recently had a good friend of mine who restored a 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop factory fuel injected frame off restoration for almost 4 yrs, he wouldn't even take a weekend off to party with us, every weekend was spent restoring this car and chasing parts all over the county and when it was done and ready for cruising he died of a massive heart attack one month later at 56 yrs old, not everyone dies after their hard work restoring a car, but, after all the time and money that he spent restoring this 57, he never got to enjoy it, and his wife sold it for $30,000 overnight 2 weeks after the funeral to an out of town buyer and she never even ask one of his friends if they were interested in buying the car, her reasoning was that he spent every waking hour/weekend working on the car and it consumed their lives and she just wanted it gone and never wanted to see it again in the city, that car was worth at least a minimum of $50,000+. He probably rolled over in his grave after she sold it.
Crazy Canuck At least the guy got busy and restored the car. So many "projects" often wind up in the junkyard. If he had "never gotten around to restoring it", he might have maintained his relationship with his buddies. Though his marriage still might have been "consumed" after years of his wife saying "When are you going to get rid of that hunka junk? It's obvious you ain't going to restore it?", and "Why are you always out partying on weekends with your buddies?". Then he dies of a massive heart attack anyway from all the nagging. Then she might well have junked it (assuming it was a field find bucket of bolts). In any case, the guy could have used an adjustment of values. RIP Your story reminds me of a story a friend of mine told me a few years ago. He said that a neighbor of his was trying to get an old Simca to run back in the '60's. He told me that the neighbor had such a horrible frustrating time with it, that he would be cussing at it late at night, to the consternation of his wife. He would say "I'm going to get this car running if it kills me" (or words to that effect). Anyway, he was found dead of a heart attack one morning slumped over by his Simca in the garage. The moral of your story and my friend's story is that I think you are doing the right thing by buying one already restored and enjoying it at 63 (my age as well), rather than slave away on it for years, at the cost of one's marriage, relationships with friends and family, and sanity.
@@crazycanuck2578 I restored my first car which was a bucket of rust. Biggest problems were it sat in a body shop for 4 years, barely could get the shop to work on it. Even had to go work on it myself, and saw another girl who brought them a Volvo to be restored ending up working on her car. I asked her, "If you knew you'd be working on this yourself, would you have brought the car here?" She said "No." I then had the car brought to another shop where they insisted clear coating the paint. That didn't work out, because I have to keep the car covered, and clear coats don't do well under a vinyl tarp after so many years. Then had the engine swapped for a supposedly better one that the shop rebuilt. It burned oil from day one, and failed before I ever gave it the first oil change. So it's sat under a tarp now for about 10 years. South Florida is a horrible place for restoring cars. Finding a good shop to do anything is very tough.
Loaned you his Shelby GT350....damn, wish I had friends like that...that thing sounds magnificent too, ya lucky bastard...lol...and you're correct, Alaska uses gravel instead of salt to deal with icy roads...
To me the the history behind the cars of who owned them and where the cars have traveled over time with different owners is a fun part of history. When I was only 7 or 8 years old I got the classic car bug from my Uncle. I could not wait till easter every year so that I could visit with him and hear the stories behind the cars had purchased. I was reading Hemmings magazine at that age and dreamed about owning one of those classics one day. I have such good memories of his cars and the stories he would share. I think that these old cars are a great way for a son or daughter to bond with a parent or grand parent. Doing a restoration together forms wonderful memories and gives the kids an understanding and appreciation for these classic cars. I often think about my grand parents and the cars they use to drive. My grand parents courted in a 1933 chevy coupe. My grandfather passed in 1976 and my grandmother about 7 years ago. I now own a 1955 Ford F100 with the original 272 Y block and 3 speed on the column. I think about them every time I see the truck. Its just a way to keep memories alive and something to hold too. I think thats why so many of us love the old cars because of the memories they bring back and a time in life when things were much simpler and nicer.
I spent 4 years restoring a 72 back to original that most people would not have attempted. But these are the last of the classic mustangs and are gaining value. Mines an automatic with a 4v closed 351c. And I have enough parts in my garage to probably build another.
@MLWATKK Clevelands came in a variety of head choices. 2v, 4v, open chamber and closed. Meaning larger canted valves, and intake and exhaust runners. They also ran an unique dry intake meaning no coolant passages in the manifold. Not sure about deck height, but some came with 4 bolt mains stock. Only made for 4 yrs 70,71,72,&73
@MLWATKK The Cleveland family also known as the 335 engine family (as in 351C , 351M and 400) the 351 C motor is somewhat unique in the Ford motor line, the 351C 4V runs the free flowing huge canted valve heads and although they share a few dimensions in bolt patterns of head bolts and the same bell housing bolt pattern as the Windsor, they are very different motors, as really no part interchange. You can make some parts fit with a little work and special parts added. So the blocks are different, the heads are, and the cranks. The Cleveland suffered from a poorly designed oiling system (which is a really easy fix) while the Windsor had a poorly designed crankshaft with main bearing journals that were to large. (Fixable but harder). The Windsor is basically a small block (as in 289/302) with a taller and wider deck, so many parts will interchange with the 289/302 on these. About the only part you can't make fit form one to the other is the intake. A little know fact is they made 302 cleveland in Australia for a while.
@@kssksskillstank8179 Not true they made them in Australia till Nov. of1982. They were only available in the US till 73, as smog laws killed this great motor here in the US
Love these cars. I own a '71 Mach 1 Grabber Lime, 4 Speed. Will never get rid of it. I don't think they deserve all the hate they get. These and the Mustang II, which I own as well a '75 Mach 1 as well. Both fun and my favorite years in Mustangs.
To be honest, i feel as its kind of a tribute to the guy who passed... even though theyre going through his stuff like this. Its like his stuff gets one last strong shot at glory. Another chance to shine again. Im not a ford guy but im a nut job for this stuff.. Thanks for the videos!
That is one nice GT 350. A old friend of mine has a 66 GT350 with a 67 GT500 spoiler that's factory from Shelby. It was put on and used at Shelby to show people what the 67s would look like and was supposed to be removed before selling but never was. He's had it since 72 i think and is the 2nd owner i believe. Also has a 65 GT350, 71 Mach 1 351, 1970 429 GT500 convertible and a 67 GT500.
@@jonathanl9663 As a kid my dad had a 71 sport roof plan jane 6 cylinder.But he loved that car and today i have a soft spot for them.If i ever get the money ill build a pro touring/restomod mod 71 sport roof one day.
Great video, I love those years for the Mustang just because they are so different than the others. When I was 17 I flew from Fort Worth TX to Seattle, caught a bus to Vancouver where I bought a 73 Mach 1 with a 351C 4V and drove it back home to TX. Great times and a fun car. I want another anther one but this time without that damn FMX automatic and instead a proper 4 spd.
Me too! I have exactly the car you decribed above with a 4-speed. I am restoring it by myself to almost concourse level at the moment. It is such a fun car and something special to me. Hope you could enjoy such a car too some time again!
I am not a fan of the "big" Mustangs ('71-'73), but that 429 car would be a gem to own. You may not have brought your Woody, but that car gave me one. lol As soon as he said "power windows", I knew that was rare and a 4-speed car when everyone was going auto, absolutely rare. I would say that someone special ordered this car, which would be supported by the fact it was sold through DSO. It could even have been a company employee, since they would often order rare options. It is too bad the cars are in Alaska, it will be harder for her to sell unless there are Mustang lovers close by, like maybe in BC, YK, AB or elsewhere in Alaska. I would love to have one of those cars, even a rough one to pick at, but I am on the other side of the continent.
A lot of work & time. All boys like chunky cars. Mustang. Bullit, green classic. We had one in the wrecking yard. Talking point, starts conversation. Love it.
i love this show, it hurts to see otherwise good vintage vehicles rusting outside or having weeds growing up thru them. a local man had a 1955 chevy 2 door hardtop in his yard with weeds coming up thru it BUT refused to sell it. he said" i am fixing it up"
The fast back outside with the chrome Moroso valve covers is a 4v 351C. The heads on the 429 in the garage are super cobra jet heads. far superior to regular 429 cobra jet heads. The quick way to check is the super cobra jet heads have ports so big that the valve cover bolts are driller and tapped into the outer ports. So ports numbers 1,4,5 and 8 have valve cover bolt holes in their roofs of the intake ports. Only 429 super cobra jet cars have this. The ports are easily the size of tennis balls. These heads were built for the high banks of nascar and will FLOW.
Personally i love loaded mustangs. I like this one because not too many like the look of these things so they're still relatively affordable but as an investment it doesn't add up. On the otherhand, a fun car to restore and enjoy restoring then you get this nice car at the end. A close ratio 4sp big block with air and power - what's not to like?
I've talked to the owner of that "special car," the 429 mach 1 who just bought it. I can't give the details out since it's not mine to give, however, while the 429 components are there, not as all as it seemed. There's a reason the car's clutch pedal seemed odd. A VERY good reason.
Drive it like you stole it. Bringing back bittersweet memories here. One night, my buddy, Bobby Kidd showed up with his friend's brandie-new (not even 100 miles on it), green, 271 Hi-Po fastback. The last thing Bobby said with a smile on his face was, "Let's take this baby out on the highway and see what it'll do."
Wow, I live right next to Union NJ and my grandparents grew up there. They always got their cars from that Ford dealer. Amazing that it somehow ended up in Alaska!
I love how he's like this is my friends car. He said use it go wherever then fo rst footage of him driving it he's beating on it burning tires. My man!!!
I'll take that black one right now. Love the classic Centerline ET Drags. I remember cruising Northern Lights Blvd in Anchorage Alaska in my 1972 Mustang in the early 80s and driving to Fairbanks for drag racing on main street in the middle of downtown. Awesome. The GT350 loaner was pretty sweet too.
My gramps 67 wagoneer is exactly that. 3 speed on the tree, manuel brakes, steering, choke, and the best part is the fuel valve on the floor. 1 left is 1st gas tank, right is 2nd tank, and the middle is off.
I love how Tom remains so optimistic about what these cars need to be restored. These are for the most part, parts cars. When see cars like this sitting in high grass wearing bias ply tires, missing doors with unrelated debris stacked on top you can forget them ever getting done.
The vin says '05' so it is a Mach 1 and the 'J' code means it is a ram air 429 and the 3.25 axle means it is not a SCJ, as those only came with the 3.91 and 4.33 axles. As others have mentioned, 1971 was the only year for a 429 Mustang, other than the Boss from 1969-70. would be interesting to see what the light blue and black Mustangs had...the black one sounded good
@@jonathanl9663 It was assembled in 70, which makes it a 71. Apparently wasn't sold until 72. Probably sold in November or December of 71 so was titled as a 72.
So many old amazing Mustangs!! Love your show!! Ironically last night I watched 9 episodes on tdays21 channel and he just so happened to be restoring that EXACT 71 Mach 1 Mustang!! And it’s looking great!! Should check out his channel.
Whoever ends up buying the purple 429... don't restomod it. That car is worth far more in factory restored specs than it would ever be in a Restomod condition.
Concours restorations cost north of 100k. I sold mine in similar project condition for 17,500 so I didn’t have to spend the 100k. The buyer did and joked that he now had a 60k car.
The vin comes out with dash pad. Easy to swap a vin and most people would never know. I really doubt a 4 Speed was changed to an automatic. Check the driver door tag info sticker (if the door hasn’t been changed or the tag removed and painted over) and compare it to the vin you have. That’s a start.
Hey hey my hometown of Fairbanks. Wish I'd known you were here. Buddy has a '72 Mustang Grande with a 351cleveland here that's been shed bound for about 20 years. Would have been a good addition to the show.
My grandmother bought a new 1970 429 Cobra Jet Torino with air conditioning and automatic transmission. It did not have the hood scoop. Somebody once told us that only 12 1970 Cobra Jets didn't have the hood scoop, but I do not know how accurate that is.
The first letter you read on the car was a Ford “999” repot, Ford use to do those for free, before the Marti Reports came around. They weren’t always a 100% accurate, but that was all we had back then, to prove what was what.
Looking under the seats is fun, Once I bought a Car for a Dollar and found $1.35 under the seats. Another time I found a Diamond Ring under the Carpet.
Yea Tom the intake ports on any of the Boss motors are huge. I used to joke when working on them you could lose an 1 1/2 socket down the port and still have enough room to reach in and grab it.
The '71 Mach I is one of a handful of cars that I've always loved...the looks just do something for me. Maybe not the most desirable of Mustangs but I'd snag one in a heartbeat if I had the money.
The door tag did indeed reveal the real story. Same with the shock tower VIN. Tom was on to it when he noticed the clutch pedal was missing. The new owner was blindsided by this.
Tom would you be interested in viewing a 57 F Bird fully restored ? This bird is a trailer queen never gets driven just sits in a garage and gets started once in a while . He also owns a 67 Corvette with a 1/2 cam and she sounds maleficent and that gets driven when he wants to show her off.
The only mustang I ever liked was the 70 Mach 1 fastback with the 390...It seemed more balanced front and rear weight displacement; many of the mustangs are too light in the ass...It was dangerous riding in the fall with the leaves or damp ground...
@@BubbaSmurft you're wrong; Mustang 1969-1970 Engine 200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 302 cu in (4.9 L) Boss V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet V8 429 cu in (7.0 L) Boss V8
@@BubbaSmurft In those days, when you bought a new car, you could request any motor they made; I knew someone that had the 390 in their mustang, I drove it and the power, to a 22 year old, was staggering...I never suggested they were stock off the showroom floor...so; we're both right...:)
Nice teaser. I suppose we will see a drive in the black Mach 1 on a future episode ? I am Hopeful. Would be a respectful way to honour the departed builder.
Tom It’s so good to see you back again. I know I can speak for many. We would love to see a lot more of you and your shows. Another great episode. Thank you.
DSO is short for domestic special order, usually a 2 digit code. If it was more than 2 digits, the 1st 2 may have a code 89 which meant that it needed special handling or special transportation followed by a 4 (sometimes 5 digit) number that identified it as a special configuration such as a Boss Mustang (89 2000).
Mr. Tom Cotter.... Did you film the resto of your handsome eye catching Yellow 1940 Ford Station Wagon, it's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Please share it's history for the car guys to enjoy & learn from.
Hey there Tom. Love your channel. If your ever in the LA county again, and know where gene winfield’s shop is, you should give a look to all the car filled lots on his block. So many cars there in Mojave. Cheers!
amazing episode. I have been to Tok, Alaska a couple times! I was amazed at the number of classics and hot rods in Fairbanks...I didnt expect it at all.
I wish this series was about rescuing cars from their neglecting owners instead of just looking at them buried under crap in a dilapidated garage or sitting rotting outside.
@ 7:40 behind his right arm is a 1:12 scale 1971 Mach 1 model. I have seen them go for $200-$250 on FeeBay. The kit even comes with the 429 engine. Also, I've never seen a "Mach 1" trunk decal over the right tail light, always centered. Some '71's had spaced block M U S T A N G letters across the trunk and later had decal. The '72's had Mustang in script letters over the right tail light. It's one way to tell them apart as they are almost identical.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw that model kit. I have the dual kit version that was based on the original Gone in 60 Seconds film which unfortunately does not include the Mach 1 decals.
I think I'd py their price for the car and take all the rest of the bits and pieces to sell to help finance the resto. A Ford is typically straight forward to restore unlike the vehicles I do. Finding a bill nose close ratio top loader could be expensive though.
Vin shows its 1971 built in late 70 was not hold over to 1972. Engine you uncovered was not Boss 429 but it was big block 429/460...… 1972 there were not big block Mustangs
great video, so im not trolling, lol...but with fomocos 5 V8 engine familys its tuff. the 390 is from the FE family and was not available in the windsor, cleveland, 385/lima series 71-73 mustang.....however with the largest engine compartment of all ford musclecars, it can easily be installed....that looked like the 429/460 in that bad-boy.....good video...kutgw.
Thanks for another great video Tom, very informative, and when you aren't sure, you say so, sad to see the guys toys all over the place, always crosses my mind, when I'm gone, who's getting my Pontiac, some rapper that's gonna put 22s on it, I'd rather they burn it w me in it, my son who's 13 now, is into new Benzs, and stuff like that, I think it would get sold, breaks my heart
It is interesting to hear people compare the time and money invested to the perceived lesser market value of the vehicle after all labor and parts. My dad always said "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life". Many people sit all day and crochet. They enjoy it. People sit for hours and build a ship in a bottle. Or spend time gardening. At the end you'll either thoroughly enjoy that blanket you made, that ship on the mantle, those home-grown veggies, or a dream car in the garage. I work on cars all the time. Not because I am bored. Not because I need to the money. Because it is my happy place and there's a lot of satisfaction in building something tangible with your own hands. Take $40,000 and go buy a vehicle. You'll get what everybody else has. Take $40,000 and restore a vehicle and have something YOU made, unique, thrilling, enticing.
Yep, but, at my age, 63, for $40,000 I'd rather buy something that someone else spent the 3 or 4 yrs restoring, turn-key condition and just get in and drive and enjoy it, I don't care if I didn't spend the 5000+ hrs restoring it myself. I recently had a good friend of mine who restored a 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop factory fuel injected frame off restoration for almost 4 yrs, he wouldn't even take a weekend off to party with us, every weekend was spent restoring this car and chasing parts all over the county and when it was done and ready for cruising he died of a massive heart attack one month later at 56 yrs old, not everyone dies after their hard work restoring a car, but, after all the time and money that he spent restoring this 57, he never got to enjoy it, and his wife sold it for $30,000 overnight 2 weeks after the funeral to an out of town buyer and she never even ask one of his friends if they were interested in buying the car, her reasoning was that he spent every waking hour/weekend working on the car and it consumed their lives and she just wanted it gone and never wanted to see it again in the city, that car was worth at least a minimum of $50,000+. He probably rolled over in his grave after she sold it.
Crazy Canuck
At least the guy got busy and restored the car. So many "projects" often wind up in the junkyard. If he had "never gotten around to restoring it", he might have maintained his relationship with his buddies. Though his marriage still might have been "consumed" after years of his wife saying "When are you going to get rid of that hunka junk? It's obvious you ain't going to restore it?", and "Why are you always out partying on weekends with your buddies?". Then he dies of a massive heart attack anyway from all the nagging. Then she might well have junked it (assuming it was a field find bucket of bolts). In any case, the guy could have used an adjustment of values. RIP
Your story reminds me of a story a friend of mine told me a few years ago. He said that a neighbor of his was trying to get an old Simca to run back in the '60's. He told me that the neighbor had such a horrible frustrating time with it, that he would be cussing at it late at night, to the consternation of his wife. He would say "I'm going to get this car running if it kills me" (or words to that effect). Anyway, he was found dead of a heart attack one morning slumped over by his Simca in the garage.
The moral of your story and my friend's story is that I think you are doing the right thing by buying one already restored and enjoying it at 63 (my age as well), rather than slave away on it for years, at the cost of one's marriage, relationships with friends and family, and sanity.
Marshall Curtis it’s kind of worth it though, if you manage to see it and use it then that’s a win in my book
Or, if you do what you love as a job you will begin to hate it
@@crazycanuck2578 I restored my first car which was a bucket of rust. Biggest problems were it sat in a body shop for 4 years, barely could get the shop to work on it. Even had to go work on it myself, and saw another girl who brought them a Volvo to be restored ending up working on her car. I asked her, "If you knew you'd be working on this yourself, would you have brought the car here?" She said "No."
I then had the car brought to another shop where they insisted clear coating the paint. That didn't work out, because I have to keep the car covered, and clear coats don't do well under a vinyl tarp after so many years. Then had the engine swapped for a supposedly better one that the shop rebuilt. It burned oil from day one, and failed before I ever gave it the first oil change. So it's sat under a tarp now for about 10 years. South Florida is a horrible place for restoring cars. Finding a good shop to do anything is very tough.
I never see comments about the music. I love it. It really takes me back to the time when those cars were daily drivers.
Thank u for the time spent, the knowledge & showing us the love!!
I think my favorite part of this episode is Tom cruising in the Mustang!
The engine on the stand was a 429 or 460. I have two 351c 2v and 4v and that was not a cleveland
Tom Cotter bang-shifting a Shelby = I'll watch that!
I loved watching him bang them gear's. It reminded me of my dad in his 1968 Mustang Fastback with a 289 Hi-Po and a top loader 4 speed loved that car.
Loaned you his Shelby GT350....damn, wish I had friends like that...that thing sounds magnificent too, ya lucky bastard...lol...and you're correct, Alaska uses gravel instead of salt to deal with icy roads...
Salt showing more of a presence in the last 5 years here in Fairbanks, it sucks we hate it!
To me the the history behind the cars of who owned them and where the cars have traveled over time with different owners is a fun part of history. When I was only 7 or 8 years old I got the classic car bug from my Uncle. I could not wait till easter every year so that I could visit with him and hear the stories behind the cars had purchased. I was reading Hemmings magazine at that age and dreamed about owning one of those classics one day. I have such good memories of his cars and the stories he would share. I think that these old cars are a great way for a son or daughter to bond with a parent or grand parent. Doing a restoration together forms wonderful memories and gives the kids an understanding and appreciation for these classic cars. I often think about my grand parents and the cars they use to drive. My grand parents courted in a 1933 chevy coupe. My grandfather passed in 1976 and my grandmother about 7 years ago. I now own a 1955 Ford F100 with the original 272 Y block and 3 speed on the column. I think about them every time I see the truck. Its just a way to keep memories alive and something to hold too. I think thats why so many of us love the old cars because of the memories they bring back and a time in life when things were much simpler and nicer.
I spent 4 years restoring a 72 back to original that most people would not have attempted. But these are the last of the classic mustangs and are gaining value. Mines an automatic with a 4v closed 351c. And I have enough parts in my garage to probably build another.
@MLWATKK Clevelands came in a variety of head choices. 2v, 4v, open chamber and closed. Meaning larger canted valves, and intake and exhaust runners. They also ran an unique dry intake meaning no coolant passages in the manifold. Not sure about deck height, but some came with 4 bolt mains stock. Only made for 4 yrs 70,71,72,&73
@Shukin Andjivin can't go wrong with a Shelby! My next project is going to be a detomaso Pantera, but prices are going nuts on those things
@MLWATKK The Cleveland family also known as the 335 engine family (as in 351C , 351M and 400) the 351 C motor is somewhat unique in the Ford motor line, the 351C 4V runs the free flowing huge canted valve heads and although they share a few dimensions in bolt patterns of head bolts and the same bell housing bolt pattern as the Windsor, they are very different motors, as really no part interchange. You can make some parts fit with a little work and special parts added. So the blocks are different, the heads are, and the cranks. The Cleveland suffered from a poorly designed oiling system (which is a really easy fix) while the Windsor had a poorly designed crankshaft with main bearing journals that were to large. (Fixable but harder). The Windsor is basically a small block (as in 289/302) with a taller and wider deck, so many parts will interchange with the 289/302 on these. About the only part you can't make fit form one to the other is the intake. A little know fact is they made 302 cleveland in Australia for a while.
@@kssksskillstank8179 Not true they made them in Australia till Nov. of1982. They were only available in the US till 73, as smog laws killed this great motor here in the US
Build another, you'll need it to recoup the loss on the first one.
Love these cars. I own a '71 Mach 1 Grabber Lime, 4 Speed. Will never get rid of it. I don't think they deserve all the hate they get. These and the Mustang II, which I own as well a '75 Mach 1 as well. Both fun and my favorite years in Mustangs.
To be honest, i feel as its kind of a tribute to the guy who passed... even though theyre going through his stuff like this.
Its like his stuff gets one last strong shot at glory. Another chance to shine again.
Im not a ford guy but im a nut job for this stuff..
Thanks for the videos!
Another brilliant episode from Tom and your team. Keep them coming. just a really professional job you guys do.
Tom Cotter's secret to making great car videos is because his whole heart is in it! It is pure LOVE!
That is one nice GT 350. A old friend of mine has a 66 GT350 with a 67 GT500 spoiler that's factory from Shelby. It was put on and used at Shelby to show people what the 67s would look like and was supposed to be removed before selling but never was. He's had it since 72 i think and is the 2nd owner i believe. Also has a 65 GT350, 71 Mach 1 351, 1970 429 GT500 convertible and a 67 GT500.
Finally found a truly great channel. I'm 69 and always had fords. This brings back some great memories. The camera work is amazing. Thank you sir.
Barn find hunter rocks! That friend with that awesome gt350 is awesome...what a guy and what a cool ride,
1971 Mercury Cougars, and Ford Mustangs with a 429 big block, are really rare!! Very cool, and desirable!!
I think he meant to say Cobra Jet 429 and not Boss 429(a vastly different engine not offered in 1971).
yeah boss 429 was 69/70 only.The only boss in 71 was the 351.But a big block 71 car is super rare.
Yes, plus the Boss 429 had vastly larger heads than the 429 CJ as well as the center cover spark plug holes.
@@jonathanl9663 As a kid my dad had a 71 sport roof plan jane 6 cylinder.But he loved that car and today i have a soft spot for them.If i ever get the money ill build a pro touring/restomod mod 71 sport roof one day.
@@toothlessgrin7540 only boss 351 in 1971
05gtdriver he was thinking of BOSS 351
Awsome on the 350! Cudos 2 that guy 4 letting u use it!
Great video, I love those years for the Mustang just because they are so different than the others. When I was 17 I flew from Fort Worth TX to Seattle, caught a bus to Vancouver where I bought a 73 Mach 1 with a 351C 4V and drove it back home to TX. Great times and a fun car. I want another anther one but this time without that damn FMX automatic and instead a proper 4 spd.
Me too! I have exactly the car you decribed above with a 4-speed. I am restoring it by myself to almost concourse level at the moment. It is such a fun car and something special to me. Hope you could enjoy such a car too some time again!
RIP Ray! Thanks for saving history!
I am not a fan of the "big" Mustangs ('71-'73), but that 429 car would be a gem to own. You may not have brought your Woody, but that car gave me one. lol
As soon as he said "power windows", I knew that was rare and a 4-speed car when everyone was going auto, absolutely rare. I would say that someone special ordered this car, which would be supported by the fact it was sold through DSO. It could even have been a company employee, since they would often order rare options.
It is too bad the cars are in Alaska, it will be harder for her to sell unless there are Mustang lovers close by, like maybe in BC, YK, AB or elsewhere in Alaska. I would love to have one of those cars, even a rough one to pick at, but I am on the other side of the continent.
429, 4 speed, AC ,PS, P windows, as good as it gets
1971, the best year of the Mustang.
What a good friend loaning you that car!
A lot of work & time. All boys like chunky cars. Mustang. Bullit, green classic. We had one in the wrecking yard. Talking point, starts conversation. Love it.
i love this show, it hurts to see otherwise good vintage vehicles rusting outside or having weeds growing up thru them. a local man had a 1955 chevy 2 door hardtop in his yard with weeds coming up thru it BUT refused to sell it. he said" i am fixing it up"
The fast back outside with the chrome Moroso valve covers is a 4v 351C. The heads on the 429 in the garage are super cobra jet heads. far superior to regular 429 cobra jet heads. The quick way to check is the super cobra jet heads have ports so big that the valve cover bolts are driller and tapped into the outer ports. So ports numbers 1,4,5 and 8 have valve cover bolt holes in their roofs of the intake ports. Only 429 super cobra jet cars have this. The ports are easily the size of tennis balls. These heads were built for the high banks of nascar and will FLOW.
Personally i love loaded mustangs. I like this one because not too many like the look of these things so they're still relatively affordable but as an investment it doesn't add up. On the otherhand, a fun car to restore and enjoy restoring then you get this nice car at the end.
A close ratio 4sp big block with air and power - what's not to like?
That black stang at the end was beautiful. Glad the family is keeping that one
I've talked to the owner of that "special car," the 429 mach 1 who just bought it. I can't give the details out since it's not mine to give, however, while the 429 components are there, not as all as it seemed. There's a reason the car's clutch pedal seemed odd. A VERY good reason.
One of the restoration tv shows should buy this car and restore it. Fantomworks etc. It would make for great Tv.
Drive it like you stole it. Bringing back bittersweet memories here. One night, my buddy, Bobby Kidd showed up with his friend's brandie-new (not even 100 miles on it), green, 271 Hi-Po fastback. The last thing Bobby said with a smile on his face was, "Let's take this baby out on the highway and see what it'll do."
Wow, I live right next to Union NJ and my grandparents grew up there. They always got their cars from that Ford dealer. Amazing that it somehow ended up in Alaska!
I'm getting hooked on these Hagerty barn finds.
We're getting hooked on having great fans. Thanks for watching!
I love how he's like this is my friends car. He said use it go wherever then fo rst footage of him driving it he's beating on it burning tires. My man!!!
I thought that too.
"Theres a chip in the paint so it's worthless"
_thrashes the engine_
That '71 big block pony MUST be saved! Somebody make it happen!
I'll take that black one right now. Love the classic Centerline ET Drags. I remember cruising Northern Lights Blvd in Anchorage Alaska in my 1972 Mustang in the early 80s and driving to Fairbanks for drag racing on main street in the middle of downtown. Awesome. The GT350 loaner was pretty sweet too.
Manual Transmission...best theft protection in the US 😆😆😆
Sebastian Stock lol
Sure is nowadays.
To your point, Coach Jon Gruden has a 2018 GT350 Mustang. It has a stick, so he doesn't drive it because he said he doesn't know how.
My gramps 67 wagoneer is exactly that. 3 speed on the tree, manuel brakes, steering, choke, and the best part is the fuel valve on the floor. 1 left is 1st gas tank, right is 2nd tank, and the middle is off.
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That “1965” is actually a 1964 1/2 as seen by the vents near the battery box. Love the mustang on mustang action in this video!!
Wow. Very few people know that. Sharp eyes man! 👀
I love how Tom remains so optimistic about what these cars need to be restored. These are for the most part, parts cars. When see cars like this sitting in high grass wearing bias ply tires, missing doors with unrelated debris stacked on top you can forget them ever getting done.
The vin says '05' so it is a Mach 1 and the 'J' code means it is a ram air 429 and the 3.25 axle means it is not a SCJ, as those only came with the 3.91 and 4.33 axles. As others have mentioned, 1971 was the only year for a 429 Mustang, other than the Boss from 1969-70. would be interesting to see what the light blue and black Mustangs had...the black one sounded good
Steve S I actually thought it was an SCJ before I even watched it.. Mechanical lifters, cam.. that’s a MONSTER Motor/ Trany baaaaddddd
The Oter One is A 351 C 4 Bbl.. with aftermarket valve cover. At least you said you didn’t know.. there’s a couple guys do these videos are . HACKS ..
@@jonathanl9663 It was assembled in 70, which makes it a 71. Apparently wasn't sold until 72. Probably sold in November or December of 71 so was titled as a 72.
Vin started with a “1”, which unquestionably makes this a ‘71 model year.
428 not 429
So many old amazing Mustangs!! Love your show!!
Ironically last night I watched 9 episodes on tdays21 channel and he just so happened to be restoring that EXACT 71 Mach 1 Mustang!!
And it’s looking great!! Should check out his channel.
Im not big on those early 70s mustangs but that black one is very nice! Good looking car with the perfect stance
Whoever ends up buying the purple 429... don't restomod it. That car is worth far more in factory restored specs than it would ever be in a Restomod condition.
Lima engines were pretty capable of horsepower.
Nice stuff man
A bunch of cool cars Tom!!
Buy it for $5000, put $125,000 into the concourse restoration and you could sell it for $70,000.00.
it might be more than 5000.
Am I reading this right.Put 125,000 in restoration and sell it for 70,000 ?????
@@allcot6219 he's is saying you never get your money back, which is true
Concours restorations cost north of 100k. I sold mine in similar project condition for 17,500 so I didn’t have to spend the 100k. The buyer did and joked that he now had a 60k car.
If that were the case then resto shops wouldn't have a job now would they. Also concours restoration cars are vehicles that are not really driven.
So much knowledge in this one video. Gem of a video.
The vin comes out with dash pad. Easy to swap a vin and most people would never know. I really doubt a 4 Speed was changed to an automatic. Check the driver door tag info sticker (if the door hasn’t been changed or the tag removed and painted over) and compare it to the vin you have. That’s a start.
Hey hey my hometown of Fairbanks. Wish I'd known you were here. Buddy has a '72 Mustang Grande with a 351cleveland here that's been shed bound for about 20 years. Would have been a good addition to the show.
Alaska. Green Shelby. Barn find Cobra Jet. WOW!
Damn. Thats a good friend
I really enjoy these videos. Thank you Tom.
My grandmother bought a new 1970 429 Cobra Jet Torino with air conditioning and automatic transmission. It did not have the hood scoop. Somebody once told us that only 12 1970 Cobra Jets didn't have the hood scoop, but I do not know how accurate that is.
No more than 12 convertible too no good scoop no black paint
The first letter you read on the car was a Ford “999” repot, Ford use to do those for free, before the Marti Reports came around. They weren’t always a 100% accurate, but that was all we had back then, to prove what was what.
Some people would pay that much money for the boss 429 Cobra jet motor itself, that things worth a lot of money
@@samimoustaid622 no such thing as a Boss 429 cj
Looking under the seats is fun, Once I bought a Car for a Dollar and found $1.35 under the seats. Another time I found a Diamond Ring under the Carpet.
You got a hell of a friend.
Yea Tom the intake ports on any of the Boss motors are huge. I used to joke when working on them you could lose an 1 1/2 socket down the port and still have enough room to reach in and grab it.
The '71 Mach I is one of a handful of cars that I've always loved...the looks just do something for me. Maybe not the most desirable of Mustangs but I'd snag one in a heartbeat if I had the money.
everything you need to know is on the door tag! unless it was removed, I would’ve went straight to that.
also power windows on these cars is a very rare option.
Go to the dash tag or the buck tag.
The door tag did indeed reveal the real story. Same with the shock tower VIN. Tom was on to it when he noticed the clutch pedal was missing. The new owner was blindsided by this.
I wish these were a hour long. Great stuff!
Tom would you be interested in viewing a 57 F Bird fully restored ? This bird is a trailer queen never gets driven just sits in a garage and gets started once in a while . He also owns a 67 Corvette with a 1/2 cam and she sounds maleficent and that gets driven when he wants to show her off.
When you stepped on that Shellbys accelerator, it was like I WANT ONE, lol
Great rumble at the end!
just drive the GT350 around. I could listen to that all day
Highly optioned Mach 1 and the rare power windows
Tom I love your videos. You should come to Pennsylvania and I will show you a couple of old vehicles. Thanks.
Looking forward to the next Alaska episode!
The only mustang I ever liked was the 70 Mach 1 fastback with the 390...It seemed more balanced front and rear weight displacement; many of the mustangs are too light in the ass...It was dangerous riding in the fall with the leaves or damp ground...
@@BubbaSmurft you're wrong; Mustang 1969-1970
Engine 200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 302 cu in (4.9 L) Boss V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet V8 429 cu in (7.0 L) Boss V8
@@BubbaSmurft In those days, when you bought a new car, you could request any motor they made; I knew someone that had the 390 in their mustang, I drove it and the power, to a 22 year old, was staggering...I never suggested they were stock off the showroom floor...so; we're both right...:)
Nice teaser. I suppose we will see a drive in the black Mach 1 on a future episode ? I am Hopeful. Would be a respectful way to honour the departed builder.
Tom has the job, the Stang sounds awesome !
Tom
It’s so good to see you back again. I know I can speak for many. We would love to see a lot more of you and your shows.
Another great episode.
Thank you.
I drive the hell out of my Shelby. I worked hard for it and I enjoy it !
Use it as intended
I’ve been looking for a 71 for a while now, little did I know they are all in Alaska
Plenty of them in utah....
Nice to see you hammer the GT350...drive it like you stole it.
I hope this story has a happy ending and all the cars go to a good home.
I hope the 429 mustang is put back on the road.
Wow great find cool car love fords
My favorite mustangos.
Mach 1..
Beautiful black car..
What a unique 429 mustang. Not my favorite body style but very cool. The light blue car had a 335 series 351c in it not a 390fe or 385 series 429.
Always great! Boy would I love to ride along with you looking for cars!
That Matchless got my attention. Sweet!!
All that rusty stuff and the one thing that ran besides the Shelby you show for 3 seconds. Fun!
DSO is short for domestic special order, usually a 2 digit code. If it was more than 2 digits, the 1st 2 may have a code 89 which meant that it needed special handling or special transportation followed by a 4 (sometimes 5 digit) number that identified it as a special configuration such as a Boss Mustang (89 2000).
@@BubbaSmurft Dang, what was i thinking? You are correct.
Tom ,Once Again ,Great Find , Great Show - 1 Boo-Boo ,When Taking Off In A Mustang Gt That Nice - lol ,CLOSE THE DRIVER's Door !
Mr. Tom Cotter.... Did you film the resto of your handsome eye catching Yellow 1940 Ford Station Wagon, it's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.
Please share it's history for the car guys to enjoy & learn from.
Hey there Tom. Love your channel. If your ever in the LA county again, and know where gene winfield’s shop is, you should give a look to all the car filled lots on his block. So many cars there in Mojave. Cheers!
This old dude is so cool
Tom, I can see and hear why the black one is not for sale! Regards Stephen.
amazing episode. I have been to Tok, Alaska a couple times! I was amazed at the number of classics and hot rods in Fairbanks...I didnt expect it at all.
I wish this series was about rescuing cars from their neglecting owners instead of just looking at them buried under crap in a dilapidated garage or sitting rotting outside.
@ 7:40 behind his right arm is a 1:12 scale 1971 Mach 1 model. I have seen them go for $200-$250 on FeeBay. The kit even comes with the 429 engine. Also, I've never seen a "Mach 1" trunk decal over the right tail light, always centered. Some '71's had spaced block M U S T A N G letters across the trunk and later had decal. The '72's had Mustang in script letters over the right tail light. It's one way to tell them apart as they are almost identical.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw that model kit. I have the dual kit version that was based on the original Gone in 60 Seconds film which unfortunately does not include the Mach 1 decals.
I think I'd py their price for the car and take all the rest of the bits and pieces to sell to help finance the resto. A Ford is typically straight forward to restore unlike the vehicles I do. Finding a bill nose close ratio top loader could be expensive though.
Hes in that great Mustang ranch in the sky were Fords never die! I sure hope my 1972 Maverick is up there too, waiting for me! :-)
lolz!!!
Vin shows its 1971 built in late 70 was not hold over to 1972. Engine you uncovered was not Boss 429 but it was big block 429/460...… 1972 there were not big block Mustangs
The Mustang Mach-1 is my favorite car.
great video, so im not trolling, lol...but with fomocos 5 V8 engine familys its tuff. the 390 is from the FE family and was not available in the windsor, cleveland, 385/lima series 71-73 mustang.....however with the largest engine compartment of all ford musclecars, it can easily be installed....that looked like the 429/460 in that bad-boy.....good video...kutgw.
13:48 you can see manuel pedals.
Thanks for another great video Tom, very informative, and when you aren't sure, you say so, sad to see the guys toys all over the place, always crosses my mind, when I'm gone, who's getting my Pontiac, some rapper that's gonna put 22s on it, I'd rather they burn it w me in it, my son who's 13 now, is into new Benzs, and stuff like that, I think it would get sold, breaks my heart
I want to build a car from scratch( body panels and everything), that is something on my mind too, I don’t want it to just get discarded and forgotten