Next item to be done. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

ASH302 · 09-09-2020, 08:35 AM

Well now that I am back being a Mach owner, the car is going to need some little things and thought I would allow yall to help me out. It maybe a little while before the first one happens, but that will give time for voting. I am really up in the air of what the first thing will be and honestly it is just giving the mach some TLC.

ASh

hotford · 09-09-2020, 09:50 AM

Do the cheapest ones first…. center caps, exhaust tips, hood struts, headlamps.....maybe in this order

ASH302 · 09-09-2020, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hotford

Do the cheapest ones first…. center caps, exhaust tips, hood struts, headlamps.....maybe in this order

yea, i'm missing one center cap, the exhaust tips, from what I saw were not welded on, so just need to readjust them so that are aligned with the cut out part.

ASh

ASH302 · 09-09-2020, 10:03 AM

here are the pictures of some of the things I talked about.

ASh

TRbetngu · 09-09-2020, 10:15 AM

My vote has to be the headlights. It's the very first thing you see on a car and I think can make a huge difference in the overall perception of the "cleanliness" of a car.

Not many people will notice you missing a center cap, exhaust tips, or hood struts. Almost everyone will notice those headlights. It may be the most expensive, but that's my vote!

ASH302 · 09-09-2020, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TRbetngu

My vote has to be the headlights. It's the very first thing you see on a car and I think can make a huge difference in the overall perception of the "cleanliness" of a car.

Not many people will notice you missing a center cap, exhaust tips, or hood struts. Almost everyone will notice those headlights. It may be the most expensive, but that's my vote!

Thanks for your input, on those maybe christmas time those will be ordered.
Safety first right?

ASh

ab_mach1 · 09-09-2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TRbetngu

My vote has to be the headlights. It's the very first thing you see on a car and I think can make a huge difference in the overall perception of the "cleanliness" of a car.

Not many people will notice you missing a center cap, exhaust tips, or hood struts. Almost everyone will notice those headlights. It may be the most expensive, but that's my vote!

I vote headlights as well. The first thing I did on my Mach was replace the taillights. Mine had these terrible looking alteeza lights from the previous owner. Very Civic or 04 GTO like and truly ghastly to look at lol. Despite mine being 4x4 height, bullitt wheels, and some odd looking fender badges...the taillights were like the only thing you could see.

ASH302 · 09-12-2020, 10:52 PM

Well i'm happy with the $40 OEM headlights I got today. It truly sure does make a difference and looks nice.
only con is driver side rubber part needs little glue, but over all very happy.
Guy had a black GT and was blacking it out, so that is why he had these. Honestly, the best price I found and it was local.

Alright so what is next, lol.

311-420 · 09-13-2020, 07:04 PM

Good find. What a difference.

falcongtho3 · 09-13-2020, 09:30 PM

Awesome improvement. You gotta feel good about doing something so basic, but making such a huge difference.

ASH302 · 09-14-2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Awesome improvement. You gotta feel good about doing something so basic, but making such a huge difference.

yes, for sure.

ASh

hotford · 09-14-2020, 10:39 AM

Glue back the rubber seal on the headlamp....lol

ab_mach1 · 09-14-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ASH302

Well i'm happy with the $40 OEM headlights I got today. It truly sure does make a difference and looks nice.
only con is driver side rubber part needs little glue, but over all very happy.
Guy had a black GT and was blacking it out, so that is why he had these. Honestly, the best price I found and it was local.

Alright so what is next, lol.

Awesome! Certainly makes a huge difference.

ASH302 · 09-15-2020, 07:02 PM

Well next plan is fixing the exhaust tips. I really hope that I can just loosen them up and get them corrected with out having to mess with the rest of the piping.

ASh

bris09 · 09-17-2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ASH302

Well next plan is fixing the exhaust tips. I really hope that I can just loosen them up and get them corrected with out having to mess with the rest of the piping.

ASh

Consider buying new clamps as some (especially OEM style) are not designed to be loosened and re-tightened. Learned this one the hard way.

ASH302 · 09-17-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bris09

Consider buying new clamps as some (especially OEM style) are not designed to be loosened and re-tightened. Learned this one the hard way.

These don’t have a clamp going all the way around, just slit and tightens there.

ASh

View Poll Results: Which item first
Replacement headlights (OEM style)	7	63.64%
Center cap	2	18.18%
Exhaust tips corrected	2	18.18%
Hood struts	0	0%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

09-09-2020, 08:35 AM	#1
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Next item to be done. Well now that I am back being a Mach owner, the car is going to need some little things and thought I would allow yall to help me out. It maybe a little while before the first one happens, but that will give time for voting. I am really up in the air of what the first thing will be and honestly it is just giving the mach some TLC. 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

09-09-2020, 09:50 AM	#2
hotford Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durham/Canada Posts: 236	Re: Next item to be done. Do the cheapest ones first…. center caps, exhaust tips, hood struts, headlamps.....maybe in this order __________________ 1982 GT 2003 Mach 1 2003 Marauder 2011 Shelby GT 500

09-09-2020, 10:15 AM	#5
TRbetngu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 1,070	Re: Next item to be done. My vote has to be the headlights. It's the very first thing you see on a car and I think can make a huge difference in the overall perception of the "cleanliness" of a car. Not many people will notice you missing a center cap, exhaust tips, or hood struts. Almost everyone will notice those headlights. It may be the most expensive, but that's my vote! __________________ 2003 AB Mach 1 Build date: June 19, 2003 -P1-SC kit -Magnaflow Catted X w/ Borla Stingers -MGW Shifter -H&R SS springs -18" AFS reps -Treated better than my wife

09-13-2020, 07:04 PM	#9
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,003	Re: Next item to be done. Good find. What a difference. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

09-13-2020, 09:30 PM	#10
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,249	Re: Next item to be done. Awesome improvement. You gotta feel good about doing something so basic, but making such a huge difference. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

09-14-2020, 10:39 AM	#12
hotford Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durham/Canada Posts: 236	Re: Next item to be done. Glue back the rubber seal on the headlamp....lol __________________ 1982 GT 2003 Mach 1 2003 Marauder 2011 Shelby GT 500

09-15-2020, 07:02 PM	#14
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Next item to be done. Well next plan is fixing the exhaust tips. I really hope that I can just loosen them up and get them corrected with out having to mess with the rest of the piping. 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

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