very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

roosh725 · 07-15-2010, 09:53 PM

hey everyone,

I will be purchasing a mach 1 03-04 very soon. i just need to find the right one for the right price. there is one that i really have in mind and would like to get some feedback.

it as an 04 with 20k miles. what i know...
-Royal Purple Racing 5w-20 (synthetic oil)
-tail-shaft seal on the trans replaced at the same time( it started to leak due to sitting)
-drained and filled tranny last year
-rear end diff, and axles upgraded to 31 spline
-welded the axle tubes of the rear end
- has run it down the track a total of nine times.

that is all i know. i will be going to look at it soon but wanted to know what you guys think and if i should look for anything specific. thank you for your time!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...5/SDC10265.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...5/SDC10270.jpg

XSELLR8 · 07-15-2010, 10:52 PM

You won't regret it if the deal goes through! I love mine, and I've only driven it a few times since I got it last month (I bought it with a broken transmission to save $$). There is nothing like a Mach 1. SO much style. Such a good car. Ford could have easily made them all with the 2v GT engines, but they really did a great job throwing a 4v in for us!
POST PIX WHEN YOU GET IT!
WHAT COLOR?

Nekasrof · 07-16-2010, 07:30 AM

-Royal Purple Racing 5w-20 (synthetic oil)I don't use it but I hear it's a good oil
-tail-shaft seal on the trans replaced at the same time( it started to leak due to sitting)Not necessarily a bad thing. Mine was leaking for a while and the seal is now replaced. It's a cheap part from Ford.
-drained and filled tranny last yearThat's a good thing.
-rear end diff, and axles upgraded to 31 splineVERY good thing.
-welded the axle tubes of the rear endDone for drags. Not necessarily a bad thing.
- has run it down the track a total of nine times. Not something that can be proven unless you know the car. I'd discount that number.

Check this site for what they are selling for/sold for and compare. If you don't know what you're looking at, I would get someone to look at it that does. One of my biggest pet peeves is brake fluid. What color is it? Is it clear? If not, why? The Ford dealer will charge around $125 or so to flully flush and bleed, including the ABS. It's one of the most overlooked maintenance items on cars.
After that, there are a host of things to look at. If you are somewhat mechanically enclined, you can do a lot of small stuff to keep that car in great shape for years. Ford made an incredible product. I've been racing mine for years. Bought it new. Has just under 104k on it. Engine and tranny haven't been rebuilt and it still puts down 306hp/330tq. Not that dyno numbers really mean a lot if you can't drive but all I know is I'm getting faster and faster in the car.
Anyway, it really is a great car even it it's stock condition. Good luck.

24kmach · 07-16-2010, 04:03 PM

Welcome from Tacoma, Washington.

kiler be · 07-17-2010, 02:42 PM

Welcome from Va.

roosh725 · 07-17-2010, 09:28 PM

well i just went and looke dat it. looks good. from what i can tell its pretty much mint. its azure blue btw. well see where it goes.

Buckeye_Blue · 07-19-2010, 10:58 AM

Welcome I bought an 04 azure blue about a week ago. Was bone stock with 14,XXX miles and i paid $15,000...Good luck with yours.

roosh725 · 07-20-2010, 08:12 PM

can anyone hook me up with a carfax?

email : adidasdude2525@yahoo.com

vin : 1FAFP42R14F211483

thanks again

roosh725 · 07-22-2010, 02:31 PM

anyone? it would be greatly appreciated

roosh725 · 07-26-2010, 09:45 PM

well i picked it up today guys! i love it!

Lonestar7 · 07-27-2010, 10:40 AM

Congrats and welcome to the herd! Make sure you ask Wild Bill for your free bucket of Chicken coupon for all new members.

LS

07-15-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
roosh725 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: schaumburg, il Posts: 87	very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. hey everyone, I will be purchasing a mach 1 03-04 very soon. i just need to find the right one for the right price. there is one that i really have in mind and would like to get some feedback. it as an 04 with 20k miles. what i know... -Royal Purple Racing 5w-20 (synthetic oil) -tail-shaft seal on the trans replaced at the same time( it started to leak due to sitting) -drained and filled tranny last year -rear end diff, and axles upgraded to 31 spline -welded the axle tubes of the rear end - has run it down the track a total of nine times. that is all i know. i will be going to look at it soon but wanted to know what you guys think and if i should look for anything specific. thank you for your time! http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...5/SDC10265.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...5/SDC10270.jpg Last edited by roosh725; 08-10-2010 at 01:37 AM.

07-15-2010, 10:52 PM	#2
XSELLR8 Mach-o-holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,276	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. You won't regret it if the deal goes through! I love mine, and I've only driven it a few times since I got it last month (I bought it with a broken transmission to save $$). There is nothing like a Mach 1. SO much style. Such a good car. Ford could have easily made them all with the 2v GT engines, but they really did a great job throwing a 4v in for us! POST PIX WHEN YOU GET IT! WHAT COLOR? __________________ 2003 Mach 1 TR 5 Speed IUP Bolt ons: You name it! 4.10s too 2004 Cobra Screaming Yellow 2.3L Whipple Gear install vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJrAIDCpbDI Clutch Replacement Vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFr0Rur_EWc Wideband Install Vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmL1KBmWyhg

07-16-2010, 07:30 AM	#3
Nekasrof Hillclimb Extraodinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, PA Posts: 2,594	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. -Royal Purple Racing 5w-20 (synthetic oil)I don't use it but I hear it's a good oil -tail-shaft seal on the trans replaced at the same time( it started to leak due to sitting)Not necessarily a bad thing. Mine was leaking for a while and the seal is now replaced. It's a cheap part from Ford. -drained and filled tranny last yearThat's a good thing. -rear end diff, and axles upgraded to 31 splineVERY good thing. -welded the axle tubes of the rear endDone for drags. Not necessarily a bad thing. - has run it down the track a total of nine times. Not something that can be proven unless you know the car. I'd discount that number. Check this site for what they are selling for/sold for and compare. If you don't know what you're looking at, I would get someone to look at it that does. One of my biggest pet peeves is brake fluid. What color is it? Is it clear? If not, why? The Ford dealer will charge around $125 or so to flully flush and bleed, including the ABS. It's one of the most overlooked maintenance items on cars. After that, there are a host of things to look at. If you are somewhat mechanically enclined, you can do a lot of small stuff to keep that car in great shape for years. Ford made an incredible product. I've been racing mine for years. Bought it new. Has just under 104k on it. Engine and tranny haven't been rebuilt and it still puts down 306hp/330tq. Not that dyno numbers really mean a lot if you can't drive but all I know is I'm getting faster and faster in the car. Anyway, it really is a great car even it it's stock condition. Good luck. __________________ RIP - Destroyed August 15, 2015 Motor + Procharger + driver = Baddest hillclimbing Mach 1 in the country Mustang dyno: 538hp/481tq @ 14lbs/19deg timing DynoJet comparison: 600hp/539tq Looking for more hillclimbers!

07-16-2010, 04:03 PM	#4
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. 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.

07-17-2010, 02:42 PM	#5
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. Welcome from Va. __________________ 03 Zink Yellow Mach 1 65 Black on Black 2+2 ( owned since High School ) 56 F100 ( dad's truck ) 75 Maverick 6cyl, auto ( Mean Machine )

07-17-2010, 09:28 PM	#6
roosh725 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: schaumburg, il Posts: 87	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. well i just went and looke dat it. looks good. from what i can tell its pretty much mint. its azure blue btw. well see where it goes.

07-19-2010, 10:58 AM	#7
Buckeye_Blue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charlestown, MD Posts: 55	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. Welcome I bought an 04 azure blue about a week ago. Was bone stock with 14,XXX miles and i paid $15,000...Good luck with yours.

07-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#8
roosh725 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: schaumburg, il Posts: 87	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. can anyone hook me up with a carfax? email : adidasdude2525@yahoo.com vin : 1FAFP42R14F211483 thanks again

07-22-2010, 02:31 PM	#9
roosh725 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: schaumburg, il Posts: 87	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. anyone? it would be greatly appreciated

07-26-2010, 09:45 PM	#10
roosh725 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: schaumburg, il Posts: 87	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. well i picked it up today guys! i love it!

07-27-2010, 10:40 AM	#11
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: very soon to be mach1 owner. need help. Congrats and welcome to the herd! Make sure you ask Wild Bill for your free bucket of Chicken coupon for all new members. LS

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