Time in the garage - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

311-420 · 03-28-2020, 12:09 AM

Besides house duties, hunting for food at the grocery store and some sleep here and there, I've spent almost every minute in the garage during this quarantine. Many all-nighters til 5am. I've managed to tidy up everything interior, trunk and under the hood. Which brings me to the biggest thing yet.

Next step- and I'm actually ashamed to say this- the car's first paint 'correction'. Looks like I'll pick up the new pc 7424xp, a small assortment of 6.5" lake country pads and some meguiars m205 (hoping to not need to step up to m105, but I will if it is warranted).

Although it's always been a well kept/garaged car, it was my daily for 8 yrs and it's got water spots on all the top panels as well as light swirls and fine scratches throughout that have been bothering me for too long. I can't see a better time to undergo this project than now.

The brightness of oxford white has hidden 95% of these flaws as soon as you take 1 or 2 steps back, and because of that I've put this off and off, but the M1 deserves to be brought to this next level of cleanliness so we're going to get it done, finally!

Here's a few pics. This has been my view for the last 13 days. I guess things could be worse?

falcongtho3 · 03-28-2020, 08:15 AM

Still looks **** good. Wish mine were in the same condition.

DSG2003Mach1 · 03-28-2020, 08:35 AM

looks good!

I wish I had a couple days to spend in the garage fine tuning things but Ive gotta keep working

JDraper · 03-28-2020, 10:09 AM

Been spending time in my garage pulling and replacing the rear window, and replacing the headliner on our 66 Mustang.

311-420 · 03-28-2020, 11:28 PM

Thanks falcon, thanks DSG

machdude · 03-29-2020, 07:12 AM

Awesome! I love detailing, there’s a certain satisfaction you get from the before and after. If you’re going to use a dual action polisher to cut the paint don’t be afraid of the more aggressive compound if anything it’ll help you achieve your results much faster and easier.

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311-420 · 03-29-2020, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by machdude

Awesome! I love detailing, there’s a certain satisfaction you get from the before and after. If you’re going to use a dual action polisher to cut the paint don’t be afraid of the more aggressive compound if anything it’ll help you achieve your results much faster and easier.

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If the m205 won't cut it, I won't fuss with it for long. I'll just run down and grab the m105. With these cars being the age they are, the paint has definitely hardened so it may very well take the m105. But like every aspect of detailing, I prefer to start weak and work my way up in aggressiveness.

Which products are you using?

machdude · 03-29-2020, 11:55 PM

That’s a good idea, I’ve always used meguiars products and have always gotten good results. M105 compound, show car glaze then I top it off with some ultimate paste wax.

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gfong · 03-30-2020, 08:55 AM

Looks really good.

Jester · 03-31-2020, 12:40 AM

Been a while guys, hope everyone is doing well thru all this quarantine business.

The OW looks fantastic to me! But it’s the owner who is the biggest judge of his baby. I get it. I too have spent lots of time in my shop during the quarantine. Washing both of mine, changing airbags (yes, airbags, the covers on both cars melted/deteriorated) and other numerous things to keep busy. Good times. Making the best of it.

Great getaway we have to be able to do what we want with the cars we love.
Thanks for the post. Good seeing you guys here.

Mike

BONESTOCK · 03-31-2020, 08:35 AM

Wow! More pictures!

JDraper · 03-31-2020, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BONESTOCK

Wow! More pictures!

Pix of my garage

Just finished pulling the rear window on the 66 to seal up a leak, and ended up replacing the headliner while I had the window out. Next up will be a bath for all 3, and a compounding and polishing of the 66. 17 GT/CS and 18 GT350 are ceramic coated so no polishing needed.

311-420 · 03-31-2020, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by machdude

That’s a good idea, I’ve always used meguiars products and have always gotten good results. M105 compound, show car glaze then I top it off with some ultimate paste wax.

That sounds like a rock solid combo that could never fail. Very nice. I'm thinking about tying meg's d300 now. Supposed to remove moderate infections and finish down in one step with zero dusting and a wide window before flashing. The pros on YouTube say it's about the best thing ever for a beginner (which I definitely am). It's also super affordable so I'm not out much if for some reason it doesn't get me the results I'm after.

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Originally Posted by gfong

Looks really good.

Thanks Greg. Ive still got those ford racing coil covers and oil cap cover you sold me. Waiting until when/ if I build the motor and will match them to a nice set of powder coated cam covers.

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Originally Posted by Jester

Been a while guys, hope everyone is doing well thru all this quarantine business.

The OW looks fantastic to me! But it’s the owner who is the biggest judge of his baby. I get it. I too have spent lots of time in my shop during the quarantine. Washing both of mine, changing airbags (yes, airbags, the covers on both cars melted/deteriorated) and other numerous things to keep busy. Good times. Making the best of it.

Great getaway we have to be able to do what we want with the cars we love.
Thanks for the post. Good seeing you guys here.

Mike

Thank you sir! Nice to see others making good use of this time with their Mustang. Also nice to see another OG around here. Welcome back!

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Originally Posted by BONESTOCK

Wow! More pictures!

Thanks man! I don't have many good pics. My camera only takes good shots if the car is drenched in light. Otherwise they turn out grainy like the ones above. This is about the best I have so far with the current setup (and it's not very good). If you want a specific shot let me know and I'll see what I can get.

311-420 · 03-31-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JDraper

Pix of my garage

Just finished pulling the rear window on the 66 to seal up a leak, and ended up replacing the headliner while I had the window out. Next up will be a bath for all 3, and a compounding and polishing of the 66. 17 GT/CS and 18 GT350 are ceramic coated so no polishing needed.

I wouldn't even know which to choose! That's a dope stable you're running up there.

JDraper · 03-31-2020, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

I wouldn't even know which to choose! That's a dope stable you're running up there.

Thanks, I do miss my Mach though

. At least it's with a good friend and well taken care of..

311-420 · 03-31-2020, 06:01 PM

Got a back end shot. Light was decent.

BONESTOCK · 04-01-2020, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDraper

Pix of my garage

Just finished pulling the rear window on the 66 to seal up a leak, and ended up replacing the headliner while I had the window out. Next up will be a bath for all 3, and a compounding and polishing of the 66. 17 GT/CS and 18 GT350 are ceramic coated so no polishing needed.

Awesome garage!

BONESTOCK · 04-01-2020, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 311-420

Got a back end shot. Light was decent.

Man! Yeah I always loved the rare white Mach 1's!

ab_mach1 · 04-01-2020, 11:43 AM

She's looking great!

Mach351 · 04-04-2020, 04:58 PM

Your Mach still looks new!
Great job.

http://www.shutupandtakemymoney.com/...thicc-meme.jpg

311-420 · 04-05-2020, 03:11 PM

Appreciate it guys! Thanks.

If someone wants to throw up pics please do!

hotford · 04-06-2020, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BONESTOCK

Man! Yeah I always loved the rare white Mach 1's!

Me TOO!!!!

My three favorite colors

Blue
White
Orange

falcongtho3 · 04-07-2020, 07:52 AM

Another week at the adventure. Be safe, all.

jbrad88 · 04-07-2020, 09:57 PM

Have been taking a little time each day with the Mach.
I need to get some Meguiars 105. The fine cut cleaner is doing ok, but I need a little more.
Red is forgiving fortunately.
Figure a panel or two a day and the car will be ready for the summer
Nice to be doing something constructive with my “extra” time LOL

03BumbleBee · 04-08-2020, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Another week at the adventure. Be safe, all.

I love that year Boss, such a good body style. To me that was the last year of the Mustang, everything since is just to sophisticated .

03-28-2020, 12:09 AM	#1
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Time in the garage Besides house duties, hunting for food at the grocery store and some sleep here and there, I've spent almost every minute in the garage during this quarantine. Many all-nighters til 5am. I've managed to tidy up everything interior, trunk and under the hood. Which brings me to the biggest thing yet. Next step- and I'm actually ashamed to say this- the car's first paint 'correction'. Looks like I'll pick up the new pc 7424xp, a small assortment of 6.5" lake country pads and some meguiars m205 (hoping to not need to step up to m105, but I will if it is warranted). Although it's always been a well kept/garaged car, it was my daily for 8 yrs and it's got water spots on all the top panels as well as light swirls and fine scratches throughout that have been bothering me for too long. I can't see a better time to undergo this project than now. The brightness of oxford white has hidden 95% of these flaws as soon as you take 1 or 2 steps back, and because of that I've put this off and off, but the M1 deserves to be brought to this next level of cleanliness so we're going to get it done, finally! Here's a few pics. This has been my view for the last 13 days. I guess things could be worse? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁 Last edited by 311-420; 03-28-2020 at 12:44 AM.

03-28-2020, 08:15 AM	#2
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: Time in the garage Still looks **** good. Wish mine were in the same condition. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

03-28-2020, 08:35 AM	#3
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Time in the garage looks good! I wish I had a couple days to spend in the garage fine tuning things but Ive gotta keep working __________________ 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

03-28-2020, 10:09 AM	#4
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,013	Re: Time in the garage Been spending time in my garage pulling and replacing the rear window, and replacing the headliner on our 66 Mustang. __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

03-28-2020, 11:28 PM	#5
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Time in the garage Thanks falcon, thanks DSG __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

03-29-2020, 07:12 AM	#6
machdude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: so cal Posts: 389	Awesome! I love detailing, there’s a certain satisfaction you get from the before and after. If you’re going to use a dual action polisher to cut the paint don’t be afraid of the more aggressive compound if anything it’ll help you achieve your results much faster and easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1st Mach 2nd mustang Mods: K&N drop filter, Full Mac exhaust with Lt headers, 4:10 gears, eibach sport line springs, tubular cross member, steeda short throw

03-29-2020, 11:55 PM	#8
machdude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: so cal Posts: 389	That’s a good idea, I’ve always used meguiars products and have always gotten good results. M105 compound, show car glaze then I top it off with some ultimate paste wax. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1st Mach 2nd mustang Mods: K&N drop filter, Full Mac exhaust with Lt headers, 4:10 gears, eibach sport line springs, tubular cross member, steeda short throw

03-30-2020, 08:55 AM	#9
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	Re: Time in the garage Looks really good.

03-31-2020, 12:40 AM	#10
Jester Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston (Crosby), Texas Posts: 6,689	Re: Time in the garage Been a while guys, hope everyone is doing well thru all this quarantine business. The OW looks fantastic to me! But it’s the owner who is the biggest judge of his baby. I get it. I too have spent lots of time in my shop during the quarantine. Washing both of mine, changing airbags (yes, airbags, the covers on both cars melted/deteriorated) and other numerous things to keep busy. Good times. Making the best of it. Great getaway we have to be able to do what we want with the cars we love. Thanks for the post. Good seeing you guys here. Mike __________________ 2003 Dark Shadow Gray Mach 1 5.3L Stroker - FR500 Intake - Boss330 Heads 4.56 Gears - Kooks LTs - SCT Tune - Bassani X/Catback 2004 Silver Metallic Cobra 2.3 Whipple - 60lb injectors -Twin FGT Pumps 8 gauge/BAP/FPDM - JLT - Bassani Catted X / Catback - SCT PRP - 4# Lower - 3.50/3.00 Uppers - 19/24 PSI 2017 White Shelby F150 2.9L Whipple _______________

03-31-2020, 08:35 AM	#11
BONESTOCK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Raleigh , NC Posts: 2,093	Re: Time in the garage Wow! More pictures! __________________ 2004 Torch Red Procharged Mach 1

03-31-2020, 06:01 PM	#16
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Time in the garage Got a back end shot. Light was decent. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

04-01-2020, 11:43 AM	#19
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Time in the garage She's looking great! __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

04-04-2020, 04:58 PM	#20
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,989	Re: Time in the garage Your Mach still looks new! Great job. http://www.shutupandtakemymoney.com/...thicc-meme.jpg __________________ Firefly: opening scene of Serenity - This Land Firefly: Out of Gas - Don't Be Afraid Last edited by 03mach1; 04-12-2020 at 12:26 PM.

04-05-2020, 03:11 PM	#21
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Time in the garage Appreciate it guys! Thanks. If someone wants to throw up pics please do! __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

04-07-2020, 07:52 AM	#23
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: Time in the garage Another week at the adventure. Be safe, all. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

04-07-2020, 09:57 PM	#24
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Time in the garage Have been taking a little time each day with the Mach. I need to get some Meguiars 105. The fine cut cleaner is doing ok, but I need a little more. Red is forgiving fortunately. Figure a panel or two a day and the car will be ready for the summer Nice to be doing something constructive with my “extra” time LOL __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

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