1970 Mustang Mach 1 Restomod/Pro-Touring Build

[builttodrive]

Maybe I missed it but whats the color?

It's a Ford color called Orange Crush Pearl.

[chunger]

Car is looking amazing! This color really makes it pop. I like what you did with the dash panels. They appear to a brushed/stainless look where the woodgrain usually goes. How did you accomplish this? Is it painted, if so, can you share the color?

[builttodrive]

Car is looking amazing! This color really makes it pop. I like what you did with the dash panels. They appear to a brushed/stainless look where the woodgrain usually goes. How did you accomplish this? Is it painted, if so, can you share the color?

Thank you! The dash pieces were wrapped in a 3m vinyl called brushed steel. They offer a few other options but that is the one I liked best for my application.

[Boss5Oh]

Wow is all I can say, spectacular build.

The painted trim around the windows, especially at the rear, make it look like you did flush mounted glass, nice!

At the grill, it looks like you made a filler panel. Was that custom or is there a vendor who makes that piece.

Looks like you are almost done. Are you keeping this one or is it going to auction?

[builttodrive]

Wow is all I can say, spectacular build.

The painted trim around the windows, especially at the rear, make it look like you did flush mounted glass, nice!

At the grill, it looks like you made a filler panel. Was that custom or is there a vendor who makes that piece.

Looks like you are almost done. Are you keeping this one or is it going to auction?

Thank you for the kind words!
The grill to radiator support cover is just a boughten piece I got many years ago. It's a pretty common item from many mustang supply catalogs. A lot of people build their own and it would be a pretty simple piece to make but it was cheap, looks pretty good, and really aids in cooling along with covering up the ugly bug guts in the radiator once I'm driving it more again. I have had this car since I was 17 in High School and have become pretty attached so I plan to keep it and enjoy it with my family and two boys.

Greg

[builttodrive]

This weekend I got a lot of little things squared away so that even though there are a few front end parts to paint and put on the car it should be far enough along to go to upholstery. I also got the shaker air cleaner put on this weekend. I had kind of a happy accident with the shaker scoop years ago. I was out for a spirited drive and caught a bird in the front and it knocked out the grill portion. I decided to modify what was there rather than buying a new one and I really like the look that it has now.

[F23]

I honestly forgot that grille was even there, and it looks so much cleaner and meaner without it! Loving the build so far!

[builttodrive]

I honestly forgot that grille was even there, and it looks so much cleaner and meaner without it! Loving the build so far!

I thought the same thing. I knew I wasn't out anything to try and modify it by removing the rest of the grill and just like you said it gives a cleaner and meaner appearance. Thanks!

[Mikey97D]

I thought the same thing. I knew I wasn't out anything to try and modify it by removing the rest of the grill and just like you said it gives a cleaner and meaner appearance. Thanks!

I like the cleaner and meaner look.

Probably eat the bird whole now! j/k

[builttodrive]

I think I did get most of it lol! Thanks!

I like the cleaner and meaner look.

Probably eat the bird whole now! j/k

[ProTouringCuda]

I must say - very nice work! I'm partial to the first gen's (64.5-66 :: i know, some call 64.5-73 first gens - don't agree with that ) but you, my friend, have put together a fine specimen.

[builttodrive]

I must say - very nice work! I'm partial to the first gen's (64.5-66 :: i know, some call 64.5-73 first gens - don't agree with that ) but you, my friend, have put together a fine specimen.

Haha! I probably agree with you on that! I really like the 65-70 fastbacks/sportroofs best but also like any fine example of a 64.5-73 too. You have some excellent rides/projects also! Thanks for the compliment!

[builttodrive]

The car is at the upholstery shop now and while I finish up a few front end items I've been thinking about some future wheel options. I found a wheel I really like by Billet Specialties a while back but was told it had been discontinued. Now I get a Black Friday deal from Billet Specialties sent from a friend but I didn't have a wheel picked out yet. For fun today I had time to kill and jumped on their web page and the wheel I liked is shown on the website again. What do you guys think of these?

[Tsaints1115]

They're nice but it's also a design that can be found at many manufacturers if Billet Specialties lets you down.

[builttodrive]

They're nice but it's also a design that can be found at many manufacturers if Billet Specialties lets you down.

Yeah I know it's a pretty common style made by most manufacturers. I just like the unique spoke design on these that most don't have. I also like a wheel by Forgeline that is similar.

[dhutton]

That style of wheel seems dated imho.

Don

[builttodrive]

That style of wheel seems dated imho.

Don

Definitely a design that's been around a while I agree. But my current wheel is too and I have had them on the car since 2004. Having a hard time finding a wheel I really like to replace it with. I really want a higher quality wheel than what I have currently in different sizes also. I'd like to stick to something in a five spoke or split five spoke design.

[builttodrive]

A little progress on the car. I got the front end together and even used the car for a booth we had at an indoor car show. Also getting some upholstery going but it’s been slow. Seats are out of a 09 mustang and I did black leather with carbon fiber inserts along with orange stitch and alcantera inserts also. We did a laser etch for the Mach 1 in the backrest for a subtle detail. Have to decide if I want to add the headrests or keep them off.

[builttodrive]

Well it's been a while since my last update but there is still progress being made. I've been doing what I can but the bulk of the project has now been in the hands of the upholstery shop. I have the car home not while the upholstery shop can finish up the last of the items without needing the entire car. Like the rest of the car there are plenty of things that need to be dialed in but the main items I'm waiting on would be the rear seat, rear half of the center console with arm rest and storage cubby, custom floor mats, and wrap the steering wheel to tie in with the new interior.








The panel in the front of the trunk is held by strong magnets and detaches easily for storage in front of it in the space behind the back seat.

[builttodrive]

I brought the car home from the upholstery shop and after 5 years, a move to a new house, and two kids later it feels good to finally have it in my own garage. Even though I'm waiting on some interior pieces at least I can fine tune everything and get it ready. Since the car isn't road ready yet I decided to blow off the dust from hanging around the upholstery shop for months and do a small photo shoot in the backyard since it was a nice day and this was the first time I had a good look at the car all together outside.