I have a 69 Mach 1 that is getting a complete rotisserie restoration. The car is an original 2 barrel meadow lark yellow Mach 1. I don't like the pale yellow so my thoughts are either Indian Fire Red restored to look very original in style (with a 408) or paint it like a 69 Boss 302 (black accents in the headlight buckets and rear tail light panel) with silver body. It would be like the one on the December cover of Mustang Monthly. When it's done, the car will be a high dollar show quality vehicle. Any thoughts? Thanks
what would you prefer to own...?
chatas1
1 - 15 of 15 Posts
I have a 69 Mach 1 that is getting a complete rotisserie restoration. The car is an original 2 barrel meadow lark yellow Mach 1. I don't like the pale yellow so my thoughts are either Indian Fire Red restored to look very original in style (with a 408) or paint it like a 69 Boss 302 (black accents in the headlight buckets and rear tail light panel) with silver body. It would be like the one on the December cover of Mustang Monthly. When it's done, the car will be a high dollar show quality vehicle. Any thoughts? Thanks
Joined
·
9,048 Posts
Word.roadracer said:
Joined
·
1,598 Posts
I disagree. If you put together a nice 408W and modify this car tastefully with either color scheme you mention, you can easily (and probably) end up with a car valued higher than a meticulously restored original 2v Mach 1. And unless you're expecting to enter it in a non-modified class, you can definitely have a nice show-quality vehicle...and one that's much more fun to drive than an original 2v Mach.
I think either paint scheme you mention would look great. I've always liked that shade of red, as well as the blacked-out look of the Bosses.
I think either paint scheme you mention would look great. I've always liked that shade of red, as well as the blacked-out look of the Bosses.
Joined
·
1,802 Posts
Gosh, I am really drawn to the unusual colored Mustangs these days! Although I am not particularly fond of Meadowlark Yellow, that car parked next to a silver or even Indian Fire Red (or any red) Mustang will draw my attention. I don't think I've ever seen a restored Meadowlark Yellow Mach... I say, stick with the stock color and stand out in a crowd.
Joined
·
6,182 Posts
I would agree with the first few responses... you can change the color no problem. I am guessing the original engine was a 351W 2V? I think you can also upgrade the engine without issue... hell, with the right parts you can make it LOOK stock (even with the 4V carb) even thought it's sporting a few more cubes. You can make the car perform, change its color, and even some other tasteful mods and retain if not increase its value.
However... it is a Mach 1. I would leave it a Mach 1. Doing a Boss on a Mach 1... that's like giving Megan Fox plastic surgery and a make-over to make her look like Eva Longoria... what have you really gained?
However... it is a Mach 1. I would leave it a Mach 1. Doing a Boss on a Mach 1... that's like giving Megan Fox plastic surgery and a make-over to make her look like Eva Longoria... what have you really gained?
Joined
·
734 Posts
Stick with a Mach 1 paint scheme and any correct 69 color.If you want a Boss buy one ,don't do a high dollar clone car and not have the real deal.Just my opinion...you asked.
Joined
·
1,141 Posts
My Mach 1 started life out as a meadowlark yellow car, when I restored it I painted it the 69 Boss yellow. I think it looks great. Just my 2 cents worth.
Al
Al
Joined
·
1,542 Posts
The silver and black looks nice, like the AirRide car, or Johnpro's 69. I wouldn't repaint a Mach 1 a pale yellow. I've always liked the Acapulco Blue on the 69s. When I first repainted my Mach 1, I stayed with the original Silver Jade b/c I liked it, but I did not stripe or flat black the hood. After a bit, I did black out the hood (and tailpanel, always liked that look), and then this year I added the stripes.
Stay on the 69 color chart and I think you will only ADD value getting away from the light yellow. It's not the right color for the most muscular mustang bodystyle of all time.
Stay on the 69 color chart and I think you will only ADD value getting away from the light yellow. It's not the right color for the most muscular mustang bodystyle of all time.
Somehow, I'm partial to the silver. Hmmm, not sure why ...
http://mach1.classic-mustang.net/scarey/han_2006/scary_han03s.jpg
http://mach1.classic-mustang.net/scarey/han_2006/scary_han03s.jpg
Joined
·
5,497 Posts
Jim,
I have a 69 Coupe that was originally Meadowlark Yellow & I hate the pale yellow color also, when the time comes to repaint it I am going to use the bright yellow from a newer Ford Ranger. Staying with the same color family (yellow) just going with a different hue/shade.
I have a 69 Coupe that was originally Meadowlark Yellow & I hate the pale yellow color also, when the time comes to repaint it I am going to use the bright yellow from a newer Ford Ranger. Staying with the same color family (yellow) just going with a different hue/shade.
Joined
·
3,201 Posts
I saw a Mach at a car show a couple of weeks ago that was Indian Fire Red. Between the color and the quality of the work it took my breath away. I t was BEAUTIFUL!
1 - 15 of 15 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
