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    Thinking about selling my project car, pricing?

    Hey guys I gave up on my 1973 mach 1, it needs too much body work and I cant do body work, im a beginner and it turned into too big a project for me. Its a real 1973 mach 1, has a 1970 351c 2bbl with a FMX tranny which I pulled. It has the Boss guage package, center console, A/C, front power...
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    Thought I had a new car tonight...

    I seen a car on E-bay I liked, a 1969 restored sportsroof with a rebuilt 429 thunder jet engine. So im waiting to the last minute to bid so I dont get outbid and I place my bid and it says I have to be verified to bid over 15k, anyway I lost the auction because I could not get verified because...
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    1973 mach 1.

    Hey guys, im not sure if this is the right forum for this but I was wondering if you could estimate what my car would sell for, it turned out to be too much of a project for me. Its a 1973 mach 1 351c 2bbl car with FMX, the engine and trans ran but are now out and apart since I was preparing to...
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    1969 fastback question.

    Could anyone tell me if its hard to change the plugs on a 69' mustang with a 429 engine? I was thinking about buying one but im worried for the simple task of changing plugs I might have to pull the engine. Thanks, Jim
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    Think I can find a nice 69-70 fastback in the....

    Do you guys think I can find a nice 69-70 fastback/Mach 1 with a 302 or 351 in the 15,000 dollar area. I want something that is allready restored. Has anyone seen any around for sale in the PA, NJ, DE region? I want something I can have fun with till i get around to finishing my project car...
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    69' Mach 1 428 power?

    Could anyone tell me how the power on these cars was stock? I might be purchasing one. Thanks, Jim
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    Removing rear bumper on 73' mach?

    Anyone know how these bumpers come off? I dont see any bolts for it. :shrug: Thanks, Jim
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    Finally got the tools I need to make progress.

    My Hobart 125 MIG should be here this weekend and I just picked up a Craftsman 60gal 7hp dual stage compressor and a orbital sander, now I just need a paintgun. I think between the 2 I spent around $675 dollars which aint bad, of course im broke now but this should keep me busy for awhile...
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    Getting my car ready to paint but.......

    I cant seem to get the rear bumper off and the window molding above the doors. The Haynes doesn't help much, it says undo the 4 bolts in the trunk for the bumper, the only bolts I seen were small ones that I undid but it did not loosen the bumper. Anyone ever take theirs off? Also the chrome...
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    Primering my car?

    My cars starting to rust since I started sanding it down and have it under a tarp, I want to primer it now and try doing the body work one it. I have a few questions, some of the old bondo has scrapes in it and has holes in it, can I just patch it up with more bondo or should I take it all off...
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    Using Flux Core for floorpans?

    What do you guys think about using Flux Core for floorpans? I just bought a Hobart 125 welder, it comes ready to do flux core so im hoping that will work OK for floor pans, but some people told me it burns through thin metal? I can get the gas hookup for 90 dollars from Sears and use solid...
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    Compressor Question

    Im thinking about buying a 33Gal 6hp Craftsman compressor and was wondering if anyone use this model? I want it to run impact guns, air rachets, sandblasters and paintguns, Will this work? Do I need bigger? I just need something to help me finish this car. Thanks, Jim
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    While were on welders....

    Similiar to the question below but im looking at a different model and will hopefully order one tommorow. Me and my brother are both fixing up vehicles, he has a 1982 Chevy truck and I have the 1973 Mach 1, im going to buy the welder and he is going to buy the compressor, My question is similiar...
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    Lunati Bracket Master II cam any good?

    How does this cam sound for a 351c? I want a 400HP 351c. I will be running 4bbl CC heads, flat tops, torker intake, 750DP, roller rockers. Would I need something more wild or maybe go to a solid cam? 290 intake/300 exhaust Duration at .050 in. cam lift: 224 intake/234 exhaust * Gross...
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    12 to 1 compression in a 351c?

    Could anyone tell me if I could run this on 94 octane? WOuld this be too high for a street/strip car? Its a 351c with boss heads and domed pistons. Probally similiar to a original BOSS 351 as far as compression. Is there any easy way to lower compression for a street car? Thanks, Jim
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    Guesstimates on work needed?

    Could anyone take a guess at what it will cost to have a tailight panel replaced, rear seat pans and floor pans installed and rear fender wells installed. I have the parts allready so i'd be paying for labor on them. IM just trying to get an idea of what I will be paying for rust repair after I...
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    Mopar guys design 70' concept car?

    Almost looks like Ford went for a Mopar/1970 Shelby style on the concept car in 1970. 1970 Ford Challenger? Looks pretty cool to me though since im a Mustang and Challenger fan. Jim
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    351c Specs, how do they sound?

    4 barrel CC heads & port plates. Hardened guides & seats. Screw in studs. Guide plates. Crane aluminum rockers. Comp cam (hydraulic). Magnum push rod tubes. Melling lifters & high volume oil pump. Holley 750 double pumper. Edelbrock torker single plane intake Aluminum SVO valve covers. New...
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    Pic of my car.

    Not sure if I posted any pics of my car but being my first project I think I would have been better off with something that needed less work but im starting to make some progress. Rust is my main problem. Jim
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    Weather stripping?

    Could anyone tell me if the front and rear winshield weather stripping should be replaced before or after the body work and paint is done? Now that I got the engine bay and suspension done I feel like im on a roll and trying to get moving and have the car done by winter. Thanks, Jim
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