1970 Ford Mustang Mach I on 2040-cars
Lone Oak, Texas, United States
Feel free to ask me any questions about the car : enapetru@gmx.com .
1970 Mach I 302 Boss Look Mustang
Original 1970 Mach I, Competition Yellow, 4 speed, 351C 4BBL documented car (Marti Report included)
Has been complete rebuilt true to its history with 351C engine, 4BBL Holley Double Pumper Carb, bare metal repaint
in PPG clear coat base coat including bottom of car, engine bay, interior… complete “dip” in paint.
Example features how car has be dramatically improved from stock
· American Auto Wiring new wiring harness throughout.. include upgrades if wanted for AC, power everything
· Modern T5 5 speed with hydraulic clutch with external slave and master for easy adjustment and durability.
Filled with DOT 5 racing fluid
· Period Correct 351 Cleveleand engine fully BUILT with upgraded high lift COMP CAM, forged pistons with
11:1 compression, Harland Sharp Roller Rockers… very powerful estimate 500+ HP. Have not dynoed car but judging
by current performance and by forged piston compression, roller rockers / internals of engine, headers, Magnaflow
custom exhaust etc.
· Boss 302 finish out for that “look” but note could be converted to Mach I look in maybe a weekend…
Heat gun remove stripes, buff, add Mach I rocker moldings. Rear honey comb trim between tail lights and strip on
trunk lid. Trunk lid is original OEM Mach I trunk lid without Mustang letter holes. So pick you look you have
both !
· Interior completely redone with Leather front seats done in larger more comfortable format then stock. New
headliner, sound deadening, dash, glass, rear trim, stereo etc. Note rear deck is covered in euro black vinyl,
hidden rear speakers for stereo
· Instrumentation is all modern digital but looks very OEM. New electronic tach, speedometer, odometer, hour
meter, oil pressure, temp gauges etc…. all new new all modern
· Original Hurst shifter connected to modern T5 shifter for OEM look with new performance
· Brand NEW staggered BFG raised white letter tires with larger rear tires then front brand new Mustang
upgraded 15 inch Magnum 500 wheels just like an OEM Boss
· Bottom of car and engine bay painted in Competition Yellow base coat and clear to give distinctive look.
If new owner wanted black engine bay could easily be changed - but doing in Yellow to match car was a big job and
nice appearance upgrade all done during completely disassembled shell stripped and painted. Note pictures of
complete restoration process available on request
· New Shaker ram air hood scoop with rebuilt Holley double pumper underneath :)
· All electrical work turn signals, lights, interior lights all redone and connected with all new American Auto
wiring harness
· Car lowered one stage with custom CJ Pony springs and all new OEM blue shocks
· Exhaust and headers all new. Magnaflow custom dual exhaust with Boss OEM turn down exhaust tips. Sounds
fantastic !
· New OEM threaded insert rear louvers.. .not cheap imitation OEM real stuff
· Build documentation included in car most brochures for new equipment like gauges, wiring harness, exhaust,
engine cam etc. included in notebook in trunk of car
Most of all this car “goes” and is fun and a great platform to use as is or add more for modern daily driver !
Final note is this is a true Mach I all documented and could be re-badged as Mach I in probably a couple of days.
Basically just add in rocker moldings, honeycomb between tail lights and remove stripes with heat gun and install
Mach I badges. So just a unique opportunity to have BOTH looks..... Boss 302 look just classic and this car much
more modern, higher performance, easier to maintain then stock Boss 302. A Boss 302 in same condition of this car
probably North of 85K or more. If in time you decide you prefer Mach I look quick and cheap to change. Even
deck lid is original Mach I without "Mustang" letters in lid. So a great
high performance, totally updated re-stomod car that you can enjoy has is or as Mach I look.
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2014 Ford Mustang GT
Fri, 17 May 2013I was more than a year removed from my last experience with the Mustang GT and its delicious 5.0 V8 when this new 2014 example rolled up to my driveway recently. Good weather and a planned road trip across the state meant that I would get plenty of seat time in this conservatively specified example, too. In total, I logged about 400 miles in a week of driving - not a lot for some of you super commuters out there, but quite a lot for this work-from-home journalist.
The basic formula of the 5.0 has stayed the same for 2014. The 2013 model year saw a number of updates to keep the Mustang fresh until it's replaced with an all-new generation for 2015. So, for its bon voyage tour, the fifth-generation Pony Car has seen only a few modifications: a couple of new paint colors (Oxford White and Ruby Read Metallic), trim and wheel revisions and, sadly, the deletion of the Boss 302 from the Ford lineup. However, while the limited-edition Boss is likely to reappear sometime after the gen-six Mustang makes its debut in 2015, the GT Track Package cars like the one I tested provide at least a partial solution for those looking for hot laps.
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Ford profits soar as problems mount
Mon, 19 Aug 2013Ford is doing well. It can't make enough examples of its new Fusion, it can barely make enough of the aging F-150, it's getting good brand rankings, people like its turnaround story, it's selling oodles of product and its quarterly profit numbers end in the word "billion." As other high-flying examples have demonstrated over the past few years, though, big numbers can come with problems that aren't exactly small.
Automotive News has published a good "nutshell" report of Ford's progress and problems. The Dearborn automaker's optimistic "general label rule" determination of gas mileage for the C-Max Hybrid has led to lawsuits, hybrid software updates, a downward revision of C-Max fuel economy and millions in rebates. AN notes the C-Max was the "worst-scoring model in this year's J.D. Power Initial Quality Study," but Ford will probably be happy that it managed not to be mentioned further in the study's results after last year's mediocre showing. Its MyTouch and SYNC systems, the bugbears sabotaging Ford's J.D. Power results, have also led to lawsuits, software updates, more software updates and a center console rethink. On top of that, the 1.6-liter EcoBoost in the 2013 Ford Escape that Ford called a "hero" was soon catching fire for three different reasons. And let's not even get into the troubled launch of the Lincoln MKZ.
The Automotive News piece notes that industry observers have been surprised at Ford's stumbles because everything has been looking so good. Nevertheless, there is still the issue of those billions in profits - the company is doing plenty of things, plural, right. Ford says it is tackling its problems, hiring engineers and instituting new quality control processes as part of its effort to find solutions. The test will be to see if in a year from now we begin the discussion of these issues with "Remember when Ford...", or "Problems continue at The Blue Oval."
Ford recalls 83k Taurus and crossover models for halfshaft issue
Fri, 15 Aug 2014Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for some 83,250 vehicles in the US, for an issue with halfshafts. More specifically a "halfshaft retention circlip" might not have been properly installed on affected vehicles, with the result being halfshafts that may move improperly or disengage completely from the linkshaft while driving. The NHTSA release also notes that the issue may occur "without prior warning" which obviously factors in to the timeliness of getting this checked.
Should the halfshaft disengage, a few troubling things could happen. If it occurs while driving, power from the engine will no longer be transmitted to the wheels. And, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied after disengagement of the circlip, vehicles may roll away even if they're transmissions have been placed in "Park."
Affected vehicles are as follows: Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers from model years 2012 to 2014; Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS sedans from model years 2013 to 2014; Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles from model years 2013 to 2014.