70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-07-2011, 09:43 AM

I figured I'd post this. My brother and I restore Mustangs to resell. We've done a couple dozen over the years, but this was by far our biggest undertaking. It took us a year and a half to complete. We sold it on eBay a couple months ago.

Here's what we started with....

Front clip removed....

Rear rust stripped....

and the "after" pics....

For anyone interested, there's tons of pictures (before & after) plus the video we made (model included) for the eBay auction here:
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vi...placement.html

After this one, we restored a 68 Mustang coupe (already sold) and we're working on a 1990 Dodge 4x4 longbed Cummins diesel right now.

Frizzle Fry · 10-08-2011, 12:08 PM

Damn, most would have considered that a parts pig.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-08-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Damn, most would have considered that a parts pig.

I know.... trust me, we should have too.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-14-2011, 02:27 AM

The 'after' pics are by far MUUUUCCCHHH Better !!!!

**Clyde65** · 10-14-2011, 11:24 AM

and it came with a hottie too! I love it!

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-15-2011, 09:16 AM

Thanks guys. It was a huge job for sure.

Infanti · 10-15-2011, 01:17 PM

Wow ,great job.I am working on my 69 fastback at the moment.Gives me some inspiration. Thanks for the pictures, Gerry

OJ1988 · 10-15-2011, 03:11 PM

Did you make money?

OJ1988 · 10-15-2011, 03:13 PM

More 'after pics'! lol

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-15-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infanti

Wow ,great job.I am working on my 69 fastback at the moment.Gives me some inspiration. Thanks for the pictures, Gerry

Thanks. Good luck on yours

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJ1988

Did you make money?

No where near enough. But, mainly because of the economy taking a dump during the resto process. When we bought the car they were going for 35-40k on eBay in that condition. We sold it for 28k and had almost 20k in it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJ1988

More 'after pics'! lol

There are tons of "after" pics and a video at the link I added in my first post.

10-07-2011, 09:43 AM	#1
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement I figured I'd post this. My brother and I restore Mustangs to resell. We've done a couple dozen over the years, but this was by far our biggest undertaking. It took us a year and a half to complete. We sold it on eBay a couple months ago. Here's what we started with.... Front clip removed.... Rear rust stripped.... and the "after" pics.... For anyone interested, there's tons of pictures (before & after) plus the video we made (model included) for the eBay auction here: http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vi...placement.html After this one, we restored a 68 Mustang coupe (already sold) and we're working on a 1990 Dodge 4x4 longbed Cummins diesel right now. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-08-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement Damn, most would have considered that a parts pig.

10-14-2011, 02:27 AM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement The 'after' pics are by far MUUUUCCCHHH Better !!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-14-2011, 11:24 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement and it came with a hottie too! I love it! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-15-2011, 09:16 AM	#6
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement Thanks guys. It was a huge job for sure. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-15-2011, 01:17 PM	#7
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement Wow ,great job.I am working on my 69 fastback at the moment.Gives me some inspiration. Thanks for the pictures, Gerry

10-15-2011, 03:11 PM	#8
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement Did you make money? __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#9
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 70 Mach 1 full front & rear frame replacement More 'after pics'! lol __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

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