Will it run? Starting up a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for the first time in 30 years
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2021
- Last week you saw us pull this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 out of a pole barn it had been sitting in for nearly 30 years. Unfortunately, she didn't start up on the first attempt, but that didn't deter Davin as he set to work gathering a few parts to get her back up and running. So, join us as we get a little greasy and hopefully hear this classic roar again. Be sure to check out part 1 here: • Will it run? "Ran when...
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To everyone worried about the vacuum advance, it will be hooked up eventually. Davin didn't want to introduce the potential of a vacuum leak and then have to chase any issues related to that. It will start and run all day without the vacuum advance hooked up. We were trying to expedite the process of getting this pony back on the road.
It’s amazing that after watching, that is all a lot of people got out of the vid!
How about how great it is to see another sweet ride getting put back into use? Lol
Keep up the good work Davin
Ludo
I was curious about that 😊
This was my mother's favorite year making model of car and she passed away in 2018 so pray for me because I've got to find this car cuz it's my favorite too but for god sakes it's got to be a manual! And it's got to be painted black
Here in the UK, my step-father was a mechanic at a Ford dealership for about 30 years ... retired mid 1990's. I would often get a shout on a Saturday morning that he needed help with a private job. He never actually needed help so i got to do the go-fer jobs and i learned a few things. Watching this video and seeing Motorcraft boxes was, for me, like falling through a hole in time. Thanks for the memories. I cheered as well when the engine fired on the first turn of the key.
Sweet
Great job. I was the original owner of a special ordered 69 Mustang coupe 351 Windsor 4 barrel (Autolite) GT package 4 speed with front discs, BFG radial tires, and limited slip which I ordered through the PX in DaNang, VN. Sold it about 95K miles later due to the 1973 gas crisis. This car certainly brings back memories.
“I’m happy as a puppy with two peters!”🤣😂😎
That’s such a sweet car!
Built tough for the Rough... Love Ford. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great job Davin.
Now I'm going into my garage and work on my project and I'll try to get as ''happy as a puppy with 2 peters'' before the end of the day! LOL
Hopefully one peter gets taken care of!
Love the content of this channel. It's relaxing, nicely paced, lower key soundtracks, it's a nice place to be. It's not a mad rush, loud mouth, forced-acting type of channel. It's almost as if Motortrend doesn't own this.
Agreed
Well said 👍
That's a great sound after 30 years! We're in the middle of a 1968 fastback restoration project for the past 2 years. Car is down to bare metal with everything stripped out. Already replaced the floors and torque boxes, front frame rails, rear frame rail, inner front fenders and inner/outer cowl. Getting new full rear quarters, full rockers, new front fenders and new door skins starting next week. Still a long way to go but your video is an inspiration!
As a 13 yr old my neighbor had a crush on my older sister. He had a 69 GT orange and black with 289 4 spd.
Seeing this car brings alot of memories back.
As always, a prime example of what it takes to make a grown man smile! Thank you Davin, for bringing back the excitement and fulfillment of hearing a true classic and dream come back to life! You have put a smile on on my face that hasn't been seen or felt for many years!
That thing fired right up! Love those old Ford’s👍🏻 nice job.
Thats my favorite car. The 69 with a shaker hood was a really beautiful design.
The more car videos I watch the more I want to work on my truck, thank you for keeping me interested in cars!
I really appreciate the way you take us through the details! Thanks!
Bringing back memories of my '69 Fastback (same color too) I had from '85-'88.
I would have bet big money that it would start first turn over. You are the MAN!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Nice. Love to see these old cars back on the road.
Same here Robert
Fords of that era the most common sources of oil leaks are the valve cover gaskets followed by the intake china wall gaskets and the distributor base gasket. If you find a leak under the car on your driveway it's probably the rear main seal. The carbon on the plugs might be due to worn valve guides and or hardened seals which were extremely common on cars and trucks with over 50K.
that car is in beautiful shape. i love the interior.
That Mach 1 started up like it was just running yesterday!
Ok I'm back and was not disappointed. She's alive!!
Glad you came back! ☺️
That beautiful old car deserves a full restoration hopefully someday it gets one
Having been a Mustang aficionado since the 70's, and a former 69 mach 1 owner (390 4-speed), I can tell you that this is a very original mach 1. The "M" code 351 (4V) aligns with the quad exhaust tip rear valance, the hood pins, wheels, "comfort weave" interior, the rear pillar emblems, the gas cap, hood scoop (with rear turn signal indicators), and flat black hood are original mach 1 items. In my humble opinion this car is a great candidate for an original restoration. Also, as mentioned below with the original coupe owner below, the 4V 351W had an Autolite carb.
I always carried extra points, condenser and just about all ignition parts when I had my 73 mach 1,351,Cleveland cause you never knew when or where the points would "burn" out. I also was thrilled when it came back to life great job brought back so many memories man I miss my mach 1,I keep telling myself that I'm gonna get a classic back but with the prices of old mustang's in decent shape I'm gonna have to hit the lottery first
No exhaust leaks, it sounds like the day it was shut off. It really sounds solid!
This brings back so many memories of working on my 69 charger. Good and bad memories
Got to love those old engines! Love them! It can, almost, ran forever! Try leave a 2021 engine sitting for 30 years...
Well done…this was my first car…right off the show room floor…June 1969..light yellow with white interior ….351…4 speed with black,walls…stay safe…
That motor sounds sweet - love it when fixes are this easy!
will be following this
That is awesome! It was good to see the Mustang start! Looking forward to seeing it back on the road!
I bought a new 69 Mustang in that Jade Green. Ran good for a while. Back to dealer. They found someone at the factory must have dropped one of the point screws and it ended up down on the centrifugal advance. Had ground the distributor housing till it almost cut it off. Full of aluminum dust. New car got new distributor.
Great job buddy So good to hear my favorite car run again!! Beautiful car!
That Mach has a 351 Windsor in there! Good work, buddy!😁☺️
Beautiful to see it running. Cheers guys 👍
You are quite the teacher too! It's like we're hanging in the garage with you.
Nice to cover the basics of the ignition system. Not everyone knows about old school points and condensers.
For sure. Heck, I didn't know anything about them until I bought and old 1970's garden tractor. It taught this former diesel mechanic how to deal with carbs and point and condenser ignition.
The first kick of the starter & the Pony is running. 😎👍🇨🇦
Thanks for the cool video. That is a GOOD FEELING when it fire's off the first turn of the crank. Freaking marvelous.
And it ran smooth/quiet too !!
Why did I start dancing at 10:41? Oh boogie down.
I do admire your skill and passion - I love cars
Makes a pretty fun noise! Well done!
It's ALIVE!!!! *maniacal laughter*
Good job
Batt Neg First…
Great Tip !
Never really thought of that
Sweet sweet,sound, another great video,aww the old rotor,points,an condenser plugs an wires usually the trick of the trade..hell yea..
I’m amazed the fuel looked that good after sitting all those years. I’m working on a 69 Shelby that sat 7 years indoors and the carburetor was all gummed up along with the fuel tank. The fuel smelled terrible.
The gas of yesteryear was a lot longer lasting than the garbage we get today
June 27th I started my 9F02R for the first time in 11 years. Bought it June of 69 and never had fuel issues until this time. I'd start it every 5-10 years run it for maybe 1/2 hour. Have not changed plugs or oil since 1971. Didn't even bother to pull the car cover back over the cowl... just jumped the ign on the sol to run it. THIS time I suddenly had carb gaskets leaking and when I pulled the bowls to change them the gas was "lumpy".. Couple of weeks later I wanted to change bays but would not run... no fuel. Plugged fuel line to the tank... Rigged a 2 liter bottle for fuel and moved it but plugged line?? some day..
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
u are super......keep doing the best job...greetings from GREECE
god job david i have a 351w in my boat so i know how happy it is when it runs!!
Greetings From the UK - excellent vidio - well done - looking forward to the next stage
Made Back when Ford had a good V8 ! Really a nice original Mustang ..
The sweet sound of success!
nice work of getting that 351W rerun again .:: fantastic work guys
This is a perfect example of whats so satisfying about owning a classic. The simplicity of ownership. Sure. It doesn’t compare to newer cars as far as ride quality and power. But if you really feel the need to beat on a 40+ year old classic, you’re likely going to upgrade everything to handle the abuse. I have an S Code 67 Cougar 390GT. And love wrenching on it. Except for the lack of engine bay room from them stupid shock towers. 🤣
Is the green paint a one year only color? Ah the 60’s.
instead of spinning over the dry rotating mass to get oil to the rockers, get a priming tool and pull the dizzy and spin the oil pump. I have a tool that I use for my chevy and poncho, and an old dizzy with the gear driven off for my ford
Oh you're going to get a call from corporate relative to that puppy gem!! Not really a Ford guy but I'd drive this survivor as is all day long. Great car. Don't ever change Davin.
Seems every damn GM or Chrysler person ALWAYS has to say "I'm not a Ford guy" . Like as if there's something wrong with being a Ford guy. It's really pathetic. I can appreciate all the brands .
My project car has been in the garage since 1992 and cant wait for the 1st start since then.. (68 Firebird ragtop). working on suspension now but loved this video..
Nice job! Thanks for showing the safe way to hook up a battery. I've done this for decades, but you never see it shown in videos, until now.
Yep, I agree
Good job. Glad to see that jewel running again but still waiting for you to hook up that vacuum advance hose.
Sometimes the green on edge of top of rad is just splash from coolant opening cap. I have this on my falcon hardtop
What we call. A result 👍👍👍
That's is so cool. And loving the car would be happy to have that in my shed. 🍻👍
Smooth as silk
The sound of Victory.
Very cool!!!
Another one saved
Great job Davin! Nothing like that first start up on a car left unloved. I did the same once with a 1978 Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee edition that I rescued from becoming a junkyard gem. I hope the rest of the rejuvenation goes smoothly, I noticed that those godawful wheels are still under the chebby truck!
IT'S ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE . Good to see her running again.
Spoilers
good job man good video
Timing?? Any time I changed points it was pretty much a given the timing would be off a couple degrees. Next video maybe.
Always an excellent feeling.
Awesomeness, just Awesomeness.
Just Great Davin !!! Congrats :-)
Black plugs on a Ford, I think blown power valve in the carb
Nice.
Sweet
Kinda surprised you don't have a radiator pressure test pump. They're like $47 on Amazon :)
The Honda CT70 story was incredibly entertaining and I wondered how are you going to top that?! Well, I have been equally entertained by this Stang so far. I too am as happy as a pup with two peters! Keep on keeping on!
Beautiful.
Let’s get this bad boy fired up 👍
I noticed that someone replaced the original carb with a Holley. I'm really surprised the carb wasn't gummed up or the gaskets leaking,especially after sitting all those years! Always loved this color!
Many Fords came stock with a Holley.
@@spaceghost8995 Yes a few did.
Great job bud!
Outstanding 👍👍🤘
The Work of the Master is afraid. Good Work.🚗👍👍
Nice I like your video s it's alot off help 4 me
Just turned on my 71 302 sport short bed by my self after being 20 years out the road need to star my 394 1963
Impressive 👍
Oooh! Great tip! Next time I'm working on a '50 Ford I shall be sure to remove the negative lead first :).
Happy to see the old girl stays stock
Man, a tenth of a second after hitting the key an it was running quicker than if it had EFI !!
Happy a puppy with two peters! Ha!
Was that meant to be a City Slickers reference?
Thanks for the upload :- ) I also have a 69 Mach 1, it's a great car for sure !!
WOW !
First thing I would do after spark plugs removal is to measure compression 🤔 (naturally blocking fuel delivery as well)
BTW there are historical cars where positive is a ground, so procedure is exactly opposite when removing/installing battery. It should be checked which terminal acts as ground and act accordingly.
351 Windsor 2 barrel shift kit chirp 2nd loads of fun
Awesome!
Replacing all the crucial parts it purrs like a kitten
It's alive just in time for Halloween.
That Craftsman vacuum interests me.
You can find them at Lowes. They're quite handy!
If you guys need an Apprentice, I will fly out today and work for Just for the wealth Knowledge this guy has💯