checking the mach 1’s short

So in order to solve the problem why the Mach 1 had some smoke under the dash some time back we had to remove the dash with an electrician.

Now the thing is the ignition wire shorted. So it always pays to have proper wiring redone in your car. Call it insurance against car loss to fire.

These are some of the components that were removed. The dash itself as well as the instrument cluster. More complex compared to Sally’s. Must have been the height of technology back then.

a 67 vert under the knife

When you see the “after” shot it is always hard to imagine what the “before” or even “during” for that matter looked like.

This is one classic example. She is a beauty. But check out her site on my links under “1967 Stang Convertible Project”. It is a good presentation of what they had done to their pony to bring her to this state. An inspiration for the newbies out there to take it on. As Adidas says “Impossible is nothing”.

Oh and they have Mach 1s on it too!

read another interesting response on Mustang Forums

It seems like there is a group in the forum that remembers the Pinatubo explosion most of us here went through. Funny though as that somewhat exposes the ages of some. But what is even more interesting is that I have discovered someone out there (who coincidentally remembers Pinatubo) has also created a blog dedicated to his 67 Stang. It is a very comprehensive blog and even tracks down his expenses. I am placing his link to my blogroll. It is a pretty interesting site and it is called “1967 Mustang Resurrection”. It is good to see more and more “fanatics” making full use of the digital world to spread the word.

It further reinforces the fact that there may be more out there (blogs that is) that are just awaiting discovery. Would be good if we could find a way to unite them. Cyberspace can be daunting at times. Specially for an old timer like me.

a closer look at Sally’s stablemate and closest rival

Attached are some pics of the 70 Mach 1 that shares the stable with Sally. She was obtained from the family of the first owner and is a nice little thoroughbred. She still has her original 351w and FMX. Riding her is not quite like riding Sally. She is lower slung to the ground and while she has a huge rear window it is a strain trying to see anything through it. You can imagine why though she rivals Sally in getting my attention.

she’s a beaut

Yup this is one helluva a hotrod. I have seen her tear down Paseo de Roxas before and today due to some luck am glad to make her acquaintance. Just check her out from all angles. Flawless. Every detail completely taken into consideration. She is a kiwi beauty as she hails all the way from New Zealand and was just brought into the country. A 33 Ford who doesn’t look anywhere close to her age and puts even modern cars to shame. And she did as she sped off and burnt rubber in front of all the ricers.