[stangscuba98a]

A good cleaning and coorporative weather today allowed me to take some shots of the stang with the new rear blackout and the GT takeoff exhaust that I intatlled this last weekend. What do you all think, you like it with the blackout or without?

See my post for the new rear blackout. I think you will like it better.
click here

 

[stangscuba98a]

I really like your car. The blackout panel and the GT muffler really compliment the Pony package! On the other hand, I don't like the honeycomb panel in the picture Stangcuba98a posted. Sometimes less is better.

It is not for everyone but it compliments my 70 mach 1 tribute.

 

[stangscuba98a]

As you know, when you ask for opinions in this forum, you're gonna get you fair share. Personally, I believe that "whatever spins your crank" is good for you. The remainder of you car is awesome!.
One thing. You state your car is a tribute to the 1970 Mach 1: I'm old enough to remember that the Mach's that had blackout panels (not all had them) were flat black. The Honeycomb was not introduced until 1971 to the best of my recollection. If I am wrong, I know I'll be corrected. At least you paid homage to the original Mach 1, not the travesty Ford brought back in 2003. Anyhow, good luck in your endeavor, she's a beauty!

Thanks for the compliments and like I said it's not for everyone just like the V6 4.0 badge.....but the honeycomb was on the 70 model Mach 1. Look on my post half way down and there is a picture of a blue 70 Mach. click here

 

[stangscuba98a]

Thanks again. You're right, the 4.0 emblem isn't for everyone - even me! I forgot all about that gallery photo and your comment reminded me to update my gallery photos. I've long since replaced the 4.0 emblem with something more definitive. I think those pictures you referenced of a '70 Mach 1 have aftermarket blackout panels. I went to the Mach1 history page on the web and it confirmed the Honeycomb panels were one of the changes for the '71 Mach 1. Still, like I said, it's "whatever spins your crank."

Your research is off as it was not an option and was standard on the 70 Mach's. Does not matter or needs to be argued since my car is inspired by a 70 and this is from the Mach registry website...The Mach 1 for 1970 was clearly different, with its headlamps moved inside the Ferrari-style grille mouth. Gone were the quarter-panel sidescoops. A honeycomb tailpanel gave the Mach 1 new depth. Flanking the tailpanel were deeply pocketed three-element taillights. Ford’s bean counters went to work on the ’70 Mach 1, deleting standard styled steel wheels and replacing them with sport wheel covers instead. Wide Oval Firestones put the rubber to the road. Groovy Mach 1 graphics for 1970 included finned argent panels that ran from fender to quarter, protecting the paint and dressing up the body. Inside, the ’70 Mach 1 was virtually the same as the ’69, the exception being a locking steering column mandated by federal law.

 

[stangscuba98a]

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one as I believe my research is correct.

Did you actually do research? Sorry but go here. 1970 Mustang Mach 1 World Registry

Click on Mach 1 options and equipment and click on STANDARD EQUIPMENT and you will find.... Black honeycomb rear panel applique,

I also owned one that was brand new ordered from the factory that my dad bought new.