Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

SunKing · 05-28-2011, 11:44 PM

Hey Everyone,

Finally got a Mach 1! I found a 2003 5MT in black with only 4600 miles in my own back yard. I only had to drive 20 miles to check it out. It's like it was meant to be.

I have already taken full advantage of this forum before making the purchase. It makes it a lot easier to buy an older car when you know there is this level of user support behind it.

Thanks to everyone on this board and I look forward to enjoying the Mach with all of you.

24kmach · 05-28-2011, 11:47 PM

Welcome from Tacoma, Washington.

ASH302 · 05-29-2011, 12:07 AM

welcome and wow on finding one with that low of miles right by you that is insane and really kewl. congrates, any mods or just kept stock, again welcome and congrates

ASh

SunKing · 05-29-2011, 12:16 AM

It had tinted windows in it, but I spent yesterday tearing the tint out. It was bubbling badly.

It has a new battery which is good.

It has the original tires which is bad because they have some dry rot.

I have already ordered some Hankooks from TireRack. I have 16k miles on the Hankooks on my Trailblazer SS. They seem to wear well and have pretty good grip. And... They are cheap. About $600 installed with Road Force balancing.

Other than that it looks stock to me.

Here's a newbie question. The Mach has white crud on the rear wheels concentrated around the hubs. Any idea what this is and can I clean it off without screwing up the wheels?

NTMAREMACH · 05-29-2011, 12:29 AM

Welcome from Massachusetts

donjuaniii · 05-29-2011, 01:15 AM

Welcome from Miisouri (great color choice)...

Pics of the "white crud" may help with diagnosis.

SunKing · 05-29-2011, 06:54 AM

The Pic is blurry but you can get the general idea.

It's kinda strange that it's on both rear wheels and not the fronts.

Any ideas on what this is and if it can be removed/cleaned???

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DSG2003Mach1 · 05-29-2011, 10:50 AM

i have no freaking clue what that stuff is...hard to tell much from that pic but Id try to pick up some mag polish, never dull or some other mild wheel cleaner and start from there

ASH302 · 05-29-2011, 12:09 PM

i would try some good wheel cleaner and see what you can do with that,

ASh

nickster · 05-29-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SunKing

The Pic is blurry but you can get the general idea.

It's kinda strange that it's on both rear wheels and not the fronts.

Any ideas on what this is and if it can be removed/cleaned???

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73mach03 · 05-29-2011, 01:30 PM

Welcome from NY. Great find.

Is the white stuff on the surface or within the coating on the wheel?

311-420 · 05-29-2011, 03:46 PM

Welcome

gamatt · 05-29-2011, 04:01 PM

Welcome!

Be careful of wheel/chrome polishes because these wheels are clear-coated, so treat it like vehicle paint. You can use wheel cleaner but carefully follow the directions, especially the length of time to leave it on. A clay bar might help also.

Giller · 05-29-2011, 07:02 PM

Welcome and nice find. Now we need MORE PICS... LOL!

mach one NY · 05-29-2011, 07:08 PM

Great find,that crud looks like clear coat coming off, maybe scraped from a tire mounting machine...just a thought

03AZRE BLU · 05-29-2011, 08:48 PM

nice find good luck and welcome from NC

acreature · 05-29-2011, 09:08 PM

I call that white crud, Aluminum Rust. It's probably under the clear coat (hard to tell from the pics). It's not "rust", but will need work to clean them. Has happened to my 4runner Aluminum wheels. Clear coat removal, a lot of elbow grease, polishing, and clear coating them again.

SunKing · 05-31-2011, 09:35 AM

Yep, it looks like it is under whatever is left of the clear coat. Washing/scrubbing has no effect other than cleaning the wheels. Are these brushed aluminum wheels or are they painted?

Here are the picks off of Ebay.

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The previous owner said the stripes were removed at the dealership at his request. I've got the replacement stripes that the dealer gave him. I'm debating putting them back on. You can't really see them against the black paint, but I would know they were there.

The previous owner also installed a viper alarm system which is disabled, because it was a PITA.

I'm still trying to get the rest of the tint off of the rear window. The thick piece of tint came right off but the thinner layer is stuck on the window nice and tight. I am steaming it off, then using Formula 88 Cleaner & Degreaser to get rid of the glue. I'm taking my time trying to get it done without marring the window or screwing up the defroster lines.

amanth · 05-31-2011, 09:54 AM

ooooooo very nice!!!

jaimoe · 06-02-2011, 12:51 PM

Welcome from Miami. Where in SoFla are you?

Mach I · 06-02-2011, 02:39 PM

Welcome from Miami!

SunKing · 06-03-2011, 11:58 AM

Coral Springs

blk 04 mach 1 · 06-03-2011, 12:41 PM

Welcome! Great color!

SunKing · 06-03-2011, 02:20 PM

Just had the Mach at the Ford dealer in Margate to mount the new tires...

They did there 10,001 point check and said everything looked find except for the boots over the tie joints were split and needed to be replace. Everything else looked fine and was indeed stock.

The original tires were very dry-rotted... plenty of tread by cracked inside the treads. Brand new tires are much quieter and just as grippy. :>)

SunKing · 06-04-2011, 08:04 AM

Also.... Immediately after leaving the dealership, I got the Service Engine Soon light. Coincidence??? Perhaps.

Disconnected the battery, the light reset, but came back on later. Going to Advance Auto to get a read on the error code. Updates to follow.

05-28-2011, 11:44 PM	#1
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Hey Everyone, Finally got a Mach 1! I found a 2003 5MT in black with only 4600 miles in my own back yard. I only had to drive 20 miles to check it out. It's like it was meant to be. I have already taken full advantage of this forum before making the purchase. It makes it a lot easier to buy an older car when you know there is this level of user support behind it. Thanks to everyone on this board and I look forward to enjoying the Mach with all of you.

05-28-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome from Tacoma, Washington. __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. Mach 1 owner since January 1969. First ride in a P51D August 28,2010. Member Based in Kent, Washington, Pacific Cascade Mustang Club is the only original Mustang club in the Puget Sound Area and according to Mustang Club of America, we are the oldest in the nation.

05-29-2011, 12:07 AM	#3
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla welcome and wow on finding one with that low of miles right by you that is insane and really kewl. congrates, any mods or just kept stock, again welcome and congrates ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-29-2011, 12:16 AM	#4
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla It had tinted windows in it, but I spent yesterday tearing the tint out. It was bubbling badly. It has a new battery which is good. It has the original tires which is bad because they have some dry rot. I have already ordered some Hankooks from TireRack. I have 16k miles on the Hankooks on my Trailblazer SS. They seem to wear well and have pretty good grip. And... They are cheap. About $600 installed with Road Force balancing. Other than that it looks stock to me. Here's a newbie question. The Mach has white crud on the rear wheels concentrated around the hubs. Any idea what this is and can I clean it off without screwing up the wheels?

05-29-2011, 12:29 AM	#5
NTMAREMACH A NITEMARE IN MASS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ashburnham, Ma Posts: 3,160	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome from Massachusetts

05-29-2011, 01:15 AM	#6
donjuaniii Laid Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,054	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome from Miisouri (great color choice)... Pics of the "white crud" may help with diagnosis. __________________ "Red" hood and side stripes from Graphic Express.com

05-29-2011, 06:54 AM	#7
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla The Pic is blurry but you can get the general idea. It's kinda strange that it's on both rear wheels and not the fronts. Any ideas on what this is and if it can be removed/cleaned???

05-29-2011, 10:50 AM	#8
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla i have no freaking clue what that stuff is...hard to tell much from that pic but Id try to pick up some mag polish, never dull or some other mild wheel cleaner and start from there __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-29-2011, 12:09 PM	#9
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla i would try some good wheel cleaner and see what you can do with that, ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-29-2011, 01:30 PM	#11
73mach03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: HP, NY Posts: 1,720	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome from NY. Great find. Is the white stuff on the surface or within the coating on the wheel? __________________ 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 1, M5, Bassani Catback 2016 White Subaru WRX, Borla S-Type Catback Red Sox, Raiders, and Electric Guitars

05-29-2011, 03:46 PM	#12
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-29-2011, 04:01 PM	#13
gamatt Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 963	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome! Be careful of wheel/chrome polishes because these wheels are clear-coated, so treat it like vehicle paint. You can use wheel cleaner but carefully follow the directions, especially the length of time to leave it on. A clay bar might help also.

05-29-2011, 07:02 PM	#14
Giller Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raymondville, Missouri Posts: 94	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome and nice find. Now we need MORE PICS... LOL!

05-29-2011, 07:08 PM	#15
mach one NY FASTR THAN A SPDN BULLITT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York ...'nuff said Posts: 540	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Great find,that crud looks like clear coat coming off, maybe scraped from a tire mounting machine...just a thought __________________ ( I'm on the Highway To Hell . How come my GPS ain't working ?) "Thats not a BLOWER...Thats my WIFE !" OTHER CARS OF INTEREST: 1987 Ford Mustang GT SOLD 1985 Jeep CJ 7 Laredo STOLEN 1974 Chevy Nova SS SOLD 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente STOLEN I think there is a pattern here...

05-29-2011, 08:48 PM	#16
03AZRE BLU Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 158	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla nice find good luck and welcome from NC

05-29-2011, 09:08 PM	#17
acreature You are freaking out.... Join Date: May 2007 Location: NC Outer Banks Posts: 1,548	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla I call that white crud, Aluminum Rust. It's probably under the clear coat (hard to tell from the pics). It's not "rust", but will need work to clean them. Has happened to my 4runner Aluminum wheels. Clear coat removal, a lot of elbow grease, polishing, and clear coating them again. __________________ 2003 Azure A/T - JLT RAI - 90mm Pro-M MAF - Bassani mid-length headers - Bassani SS O/R-X - Magnaflow SS C/B - FRPP 4.10s - Ported Lower Intake PHP 3/8" Intake Spacer - PI Stallion 3000 stall - Meziere EWP - SCT Xcal2 - Eibach Pro-Kit - MM CC Plates - 314/324 rwhp/tq - Meter4it Chase Sequentials - MRT Hood Strut Kit

05-31-2011, 09:35 AM	#18
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Yep, it looks like it is under whatever is left of the clear coat. Washing/scrubbing has no effect other than cleaning the wheels. Are these brushed aluminum wheels or are they painted? Here are the picks off of Ebay. The previous owner said the stripes were removed at the dealership at his request. I've got the replacement stripes that the dealer gave him. I'm debating putting them back on. You can't really see them against the black paint, but I would know they were there. The previous owner also installed a viper alarm system which is disabled, because it was a PITA. I'm still trying to get the rest of the tint off of the rear window. The thick piece of tint came right off but the thinner layer is stuck on the window nice and tight. I am steaming it off, then using Formula 88 Cleaner & Degreaser to get rid of the glue. I'm taking my time trying to get it done without marring the window or screwing up the defroster lines.

05-31-2011, 09:54 AM	#19
amanth Mustang Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Churubusco, IN Posts: 175	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla ooooooo very nice!!!

06-02-2011, 12:51 PM	#20
jaimoe Speed addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 648	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome from Miami. Where in SoFla are you? __________________ Best time 1/8th mi--7.65@90MPH 2003 DSG Mach 1 99/01 Cobra front bumper Darrin-Matic w/3500 stall converter 100 Shot 4.10 Gears Stock Springs KYB AGX adjustable shocks/struts tubular LCAs UPR dbl adj UCAs Custom SCT Tune 255/40/18 front 295/35/18 rear FR500 Wheels Custom RAI UPR O/R X-Pipe Roy spacer Flowmaster 40's I may not be as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was." "Just an old man having fun"

06-02-2011, 02:39 PM	#21
Mach I Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome from Miami!

06-03-2011, 11:58 AM	#22
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Coral Springs

06-03-2011, 12:41 PM	#23
blk 04 mach 1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hallsville Texas Posts: 953	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Welcome! Great color!

06-03-2011, 02:20 PM	#24
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Just had the Mach at the Ford dealer in Margate to mount the new tires... They did there 10,001 point check and said everything looked find except for the boots over the tie joints were split and needed to be replace. Everything else looked fine and was indeed stock. The original tires were very dry-rotted... plenty of tread by cracked inside the treads. Brand new tires are much quieter and just as grippy. :>)

06-04-2011, 08:04 AM	#25
SunKing Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 39	Re: Brand New Black 2003 in SoFla Also.... Immediately after leaving the dealership, I got the Service Engine Soon light. Coincidence??? Perhaps. Disconnected the battery, the light reset, but came back on later. Going to Advance Auto to get a read on the error code. Updates to follow.

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