Finally found myself a decent fastback close!

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    Found this '69 fastback in VA this past week and picked it up today! factory 351w/3sp car, white on blue. It's already at a friends getting some metal work done then i'll bring it back home to get started on it :yahoo:
     

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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    2bbl 351(H code) & three speed was base drive train in a Mach 1...
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    A friend of mine, just finished restoring his 69 Mach 1.
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I seen it on my fb page, didn't know it was you... Have fun with the build, looks good...
     
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    Looks like it had AC.
    Drain hole in the pass side tunnel.
     
  6. mean_maverick

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    Yes sir, it was an a/c car as well. Guy said it was aanual steering car but it doesn't have any of the steering gear so it may have had p/s as well...
     
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    drag460 T-Shirt guy

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    if you don't mind, how much did you pay? just wondering what that goes for over there.

    good luck with the project!
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    Gave $4000 for what u see plus the few parts that came with it
     
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    Good luck w/ your build,they are very nice looking cars.
     
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    Pony Express Haul'in @**

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    Congratulations on your purchase!
     
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    Sweet project! 69 fastbacks are my favorite. (y) Looking forward to progress pics!
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    thanks! already ordered some parts for it, and going tomorrow to pick up some sheet metal at Kentucky Mustang
     

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