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.
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
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.
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...
@@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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@banthony7349 I stand corrected. I just assumed he was referencing an actual Ford Dealer Special Order form. On the Marti Report it does indeed stand for District Sales Office. Not really familiar with Marti Reports but I guess that's what I get for trying to chime in like some sort of know-it-all. Nevertheless, good call 👍
Ford did not make a 429 in 1972 in the Mustang. It’s a 1971. The largest engine you could get in a 1972 Mustang was a 351 Cleveland HO. Which is a rare car. One of the rarest mustangs ever made.
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.
After seeing the shot of the bucket seat on the ground behind the car I remembered many years ago my Mach One had some kind of device that would unlock the seat back so you could get into the rear seat. Never thought about it until now. Anyone ever see something like this?
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
I live on Kodiak island in Alaska and the cars and trucks rust away here. You won't find any yards with cars in them that are very old. I started driving in the mid eighties and finding cars even back then the were not rusted out was not easy.
@ 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
my first car was a 81 turbo trans am black with gold turkey. Horrible car, second car was a 1971 mach 1, 351 Cleveland dirty fast. My first burnout was in this car listening to BAD TO THE BONE by George Throogood & the Destroyers. I spit shined the clearcoat off that thing every weekend and drag raced afterwards. My only regret was that I did not buy the car. Mom heard I was racing that was the end of that car and the last time I ever let anyone buy something for me. Sure wish I could afford a 429 mach 1.... ahhhh life. The black one in the end was almost exactly like mine!!!
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.
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 could have bought one of these in 1979 It was a mint 429 SCJ in Red & Black. It was a trade in at the local Mercedes Dealer. They wanted $4300.00 for it which was a Kings Ransom at the time for a 71 Mach 1 average price then for a nice one would have been about $2500.00 I laughed when the salesman said they wanted $4300.00 for it. He replied I can sell the engine alone to a Speed Shop for $2000.00 so what is the rest of the car worth.
DSO means District Sales Office. For as knowledgeable about cars as you are you should know that Ford did not even offer a 390 or 460 in Cars in 71 or 72 The 390 was probably available as a truck engine only at that time and I do not think that the 460 was even out yet.
Did you guys happen to see my white p1800 sport wagon in Fairbanks? I sold it up there to a lady that turned out to be a deadbeat and never registered in her name. Had a lot of fun getting parking and moving violations until my sold paperwork went through. The guy I bought it from had another 1800, a yellow one I believe.
Thank u for the time spent, the knowledge & showing us the love!!
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.
What a good friend loaning you that car!
Damn. Thats a good friend
RIP Ray! Thanks for saving history!
429, 4 speed, AC ,PS, P windows, as good as it gets
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
You got a hell of a friend.
Tom Cotter's secret to making great car videos is because his whole heart is in it! It is pure LOVE!
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 '71 big block pony MUST be saved! Somebody make it happen!
I'm getting hooked on these Hagerty barn finds.
We're getting hooked on having great fans. Thanks for watching!
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.
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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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.
1971 Mercury Cougars, and Ford Mustangs with a 429 big block, are really rare!! Very cool, and desirable!!
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 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.
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.
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."
I hope the 429 mustang is put back on the road.
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.
Great rumble at the end!
Highly optioned Mach 1 and the rare power windows
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 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.
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"
So much knowledge in this one video. Gem of a video.
I really enjoy these videos. Thank you Tom.
I wish these were a hour long. Great stuff!
just drive the GT350 around. I could listen to that all day
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.
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.
I hope this story has a happy ending and all the cars go to a good home.
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.
Nice to see you hammer the GT350...drive it like you stole it.
Wow great find cool car love fords
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.
13:47 mins u csn see the pedal Assembly
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!
One of the restoration tv shows should buy this car and restore it. Fantomworks etc. It would make for great Tv.
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_
When you stepped on that Shellbys accelerator, it was like I WANT ONE, lol
car sounds bad ass.
13:48 you can see manuel pedals.
Lima engines were pretty capable of horsepower.
Nice stuff man
A bunch of cool cars Tom!!
Tom has the job, the Stang sounds awesome !
I drive the hell out of my Shelby. I worked hard for it and I enjoy it !
Use it as intended
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.
Im not big on those early 70s mustangs but that black one is very nice! Good looking car with the perfect stance
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.
Looks like this guy really liked destroying mustang's.
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.
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.
These vids are best
Thank you for being a fan Miika!
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....
Very cool video and gave you a Thumbs Up.
DSO means district sales office.
Most of the time that is true 👍
However..in this regard it actually stands for Dealer Special Order.
Burn!
@@joshriver75 The first two numbers still delineate the Sales Office, but the last four are the actual Dealer Special Order number.
@@banthony7349 I stand corrected. I just assumed he was referencing an actual Ford Dealer Special Order form.
On the Marti Report it does indeed stand for District Sales Office.
Not really familiar with Marti Reports but I guess that's what I get for trying to chime in like some sort of know-it-all.
Nevertheless, good call 👍
Ford did not make a 429 in 1972 in the Mustang. It’s a 1971. The largest engine you could get in a 1972 Mustang was a 351 Cleveland HO. Which is a rare car. One of the rarest mustangs ever made.
1971 Shelby europa 9 made 1971 boss 302 prototype 1 of 1 made before cancel
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.
My favorite mustangos.
Mach 1..
Beautiful black car..
DSO- District Sales Office. Followed by a number which was the region that the car was originally sold in.
Tom I love your videos. You should come to Pennsylvania and I will show you a couple of old vehicles. Thanks.
After seeing the shot of the bucket seat on the ground behind the car I remembered many years ago my Mach One had some kind of device that would unlock the seat back so you could get into the rear seat. Never thought about it until now. Anyone ever see something like this?
The cobra jet sticker falling off made me spit my drink out
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
Tom you have the best video's !
My advice; call some Ford/ Mustang car clubs. If they don't want to pay much, at least make sure the cars and parts are not wasted.
All that rusty stuff and the one thing that ran besides the Shelby you show for 3 seconds. Fun!
Best car ever you find it😍
I live on Kodiak island in Alaska and the cars and trucks rust away here. You won't find any yards with cars in them that are very old. I started driving in the mid eighties and finding cars even back then the were not rusted out was not easy.
that will need a 1/4 panel....slayed me
That Mustang will never be concourse. It would have to have the factory numbers matching transmission but it is missing. Great car though!
This serie need wash in Netflix
@ 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.
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.
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.
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.
This man was seriously just loan a GT350, like ok. That is something out of a dream, and it happened to this guy
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 vlogs are not all 15 min long it depends on the lot and how many cars. Its still a great show
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 !
my first car was a 81 turbo trans am black with gold turkey. Horrible car, second car was a 1971 mach 1, 351 Cleveland dirty fast. My first burnout was in this car listening to BAD TO THE BONE by George Throogood & the Destroyers. I spit shined the clearcoat off that thing every weekend and drag raced afterwards. My only regret was that I did not buy the car. Mom heard I was racing that was the end of that car and the last time I ever let anyone buy something for me. Sure wish I could afford a 429 mach 1.... ahhhh life. The black one in the end was almost exactly like mine!!!
its a treasure.....thks.....
never made a 72 429ci mustang ? has too be a 71
Your correct, I have a 72 429 but I made it.
The moron wearing the ballcap in this show doesn't know anything
@0:50 maybe a little faster than the woody?
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.
I’m interested in the blue dashboard
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!!!
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 could have bought one of these in 1979 It was a mint 429 SCJ in Red & Black. It was a trade in at the local Mercedes Dealer. They wanted $4300.00 for it which was a Kings Ransom at the time for a 71 Mach 1 average price then for a nice one would have been about $2500.00 I laughed when the salesman said they wanted $4300.00 for it. He replied I can sell the engine alone to a Speed Shop for $2000.00 so what is the rest of the car worth.
DSO means District Sales Office. For as knowledgeable about cars as you are you should know that Ford did not even offer a 390 or 460 in Cars in 71 or 72 The 390 was probably available as a truck engine only at that time and I do not think that the 460 was even out yet.
Did you guys happen to see my white p1800 sport wagon in Fairbanks? I sold it up there to a lady that turned out to be a deadbeat and never registered in her name. Had a lot of fun getting parking and moving violations until my sold paperwork went through. The guy I bought it from had another 1800, a yellow one I believe.
One more thing there's a guy in Juarez mexico he can fully restore a car depending on how bad it is for around 20 30 thousand