Boss/Mach "Rumored Facts" from a good source
Shelby GT500 Member
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From: Hurricane,wv/Cinn,OH,Mooresville,NC
My 69 Mach had a spoiler. My 05 Mach Conversion has a spoiler. To me, there must be a spoiler on my car.
My Shelby, built in tail. I like the spoiler black and I agree that a notch coupe looks better without the spoiler.
Any Bullitt Car....NO SPOILER....
The interior of the S197 looks like my 68 but the exterior....69 all the way!
Spoil me!
My Shelby, built in tail. I like the spoiler black and I agree that a notch coupe looks better without the spoiler.
Any Bullitt Car....NO SPOILER....
The interior of the S197 looks like my 68 but the exterior....69 all the way!
Spoil me!
GT Member
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actually they even list a 1965 Mach1 in their movie section for the "Diamonds Forever", but it certainly will be corrected soon
http://media.ford.com/social_media/sag/
Actually the source that was mentioned was looking for the car already in mid of October and was put in touch.
Sometime soon they will find sb. in the media business that does a write up of the stuff mentioned on above site (or the source does it himself ) and link to it in their press release after the embargo, if there will be one ever.
Until then Ford agencies may keep it as a 1965 MACH 1 in their records.
Bullitt Member
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My 69 Mach had a spoiler. My 05 Mach Conversion has a spoiler. To me, there must be a spoiler on my car.
My Shelby, built in tail. I like the spoiler black and I agree that a notch coupe looks better without the spoiler.
Any Bullitt Car....NO SPOILER....
The interior of the S197 looks like my 68 but the exterior....69 all the way!
Spoil me!
My Shelby, built in tail. I like the spoiler black and I agree that a notch coupe looks better without the spoiler.
Any Bullitt Car....NO SPOILER....
The interior of the S197 looks like my 68 but the exterior....69 all the way!
Spoil me!
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From: Upstate New York...BBRRRR.
Thanks for the compliment. There are so many beautiful and well cherished Mustangs on this site...it is truly a treasure of power!
Obviously, each and every mustang is special, and holds a special place in the owners heart and history.
Even the Mustang ll's that kept the name alive is special. How each one looks and performs is special to the individual.
Spoilers on a mustang: A visual representative of the power lurking from within.
No Spoiler on a mustang: An understated reminder that not all cars need to show the power they possess.
Spoiled or un-spoiled....owning a mustang is what makes the drive from point A to point B so rewarding.
Obviously, each and every mustang is special, and holds a special place in the owners heart and history.
Even the Mustang ll's that kept the name alive is special. How each one looks and performs is special to the individual.
Spoilers on a mustang: A visual representative of the power lurking from within.
No Spoiler on a mustang: An understated reminder that not all cars need to show the power they possess.
Spoiled or un-spoiled....owning a mustang is what makes the drive from point A to point B so rewarding.
Team Mustang Source
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I don't mean to be rude nor do I want to generate a heated argument here but what you wrote above is A LOT of what I was trying to tell you in a post I wrote last week (we were on the topic of the BULLITT, I believe).
I was trying to point out that Ford (as compared to GM and now Chrysler) never seems to want (I use "want" for lack of a better term) to offer bigger engines as options. GM and Chrysler will, but Ford won't. They will bascially give you a V-8; but until the Cobra-R and GT 500 came along you were offered one V-8 and one V-8 only and that was it.
Notwithstanding the C.A.F.E. restrictions and other alleged inhibiting factor(s), I find it real hard to believe that Ford can't (again, I use the word "can't" for lack of a better term) offer two V-8 engine options for the Mustang. Ford is a HUGE corporation. They got their hands in ALL KINDS OF THINGS ... I simply cannot believe they sell the Mustang the way they do when they of all people seem to be able to do everything GM and Chrysler does (regarding pony cars) but only BETTER ... CHEAPER ... AND LONGER ... (???)
They can easily spread out the costs of the 4.6 (4-V), 5.0 2/3/4-V, and 5.4 2/3/4-V by offering these engines as options in model after model. It costs lots of money to tool for theses various engines and accompanying accessories, software, etc. and the reason I argue for this so much is that it doesn't seem to be anything that is being (or recently has been) done by Ford's main US compettitors.
True, certain models/editions/packages will always have more power or visual appeal, etc., than others but I find too hard to believe that Ford can't do things at least a little more like they used to in the original muscle car days and like their compettitors are doing within the past 10 years to the present.
Maybe Yall can find me wrong, I don't know, but I sure do hope Ford can pull out the hole they are in and it would be no less honorable in doing so by doing things with the successful methods they used in the earlier pony car years.
Thanks for listening to my point(s).
I was trying to point out that Ford (as compared to GM and now Chrysler) never seems to want (I use "want" for lack of a better term) to offer bigger engines as options. GM and Chrysler will, but Ford won't. They will bascially give you a V-8; but until the Cobra-R and GT 500 came along you were offered one V-8 and one V-8 only and that was it.
Notwithstanding the C.A.F.E. restrictions and other alleged inhibiting factor(s), I find it real hard to believe that Ford can't (again, I use the word "can't" for lack of a better term) offer two V-8 engine options for the Mustang. Ford is a HUGE corporation. They got their hands in ALL KINDS OF THINGS ... I simply cannot believe they sell the Mustang the way they do when they of all people seem to be able to do everything GM and Chrysler does (regarding pony cars) but only BETTER ... CHEAPER ... AND LONGER ... (???)
They can easily spread out the costs of the 4.6 (4-V), 5.0 2/3/4-V, and 5.4 2/3/4-V by offering these engines as options in model after model. It costs lots of money to tool for theses various engines and accompanying accessories, software, etc. and the reason I argue for this so much is that it doesn't seem to be anything that is being (or recently has been) done by Ford's main US compettitors.
True, certain models/editions/packages will always have more power or visual appeal, etc., than others but I find too hard to believe that Ford can't do things at least a little more like they used to in the original muscle car days and like their compettitors are doing within the past 10 years to the present.
Maybe Yall can find me wrong, I don't know, but I sure do hope Ford can pull out the hole they are in and it would be no less honorable in doing so by doing things with the successful methods they used in the earlier pony car years.
Thanks for listening to my point(s).
To put it simply I have never disagreed with your desire for a mid level Mustang, instead taking issue only with your assertion that the Bullitt should have been that mid level car.
Bullitt Member
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Finally, I aint going to stop saying what I have to say just because you don't like (or can't understand) it, and I'll blast the 2008 BULLITT, your V-6 GT ... (ROFLMAO), and any other vehicle I feel it necessary to blast.
HAVE A NICE LIFE ...
Team Mustang Source
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No Saylor you still don't get my point and I doubt you ever will. I'll worry about how I spend my time and if you don't like spending your time reading the way I "blast" something then I suggest you put me on "ignore". Just go to "USER CP", follow the yellow brick road, and the isntructions for using the IGNORE button are self-explanatory.
Finally, I aint going to stop saying what I have to say just because you don't like (or can't understand) it, and I'll blast the 2008 BULLITT, your V-6 GT ... (ROFLMAO), and any other vehicle I feel it necessary to blast.
HAVE A NICE LIFE ...
Finally, I aint going to stop saying what I have to say just because you don't like (or can't understand) it, and I'll blast the 2008 BULLITT, your V-6 GT ... (ROFLMAO), and any other vehicle I feel it necessary to blast.
HAVE A NICE LIFE ...
As I've stated above I have long understood your point, but your argument aginst the Bullitt and other expectations, not to mention the manner in which you choose to vent those frustrations, makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. But I genuinely don't care what you do, feel free to rant endlessly about whatever pleases you. In fact your posts are somewhat amusing although I rather doubt that to be your intention. My only worry is that a budding enthusiast with promise might be influenced by something you post.
Bullitt Member
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The bullitt was never meant to be the mid-level car, let's face it. I'm happy with where it is at, though. The mach1 or BOSS will be that car to fill the void and I sure hope they do it so that many are happy. I won't say do it "right" b/c my "right" is different from other ppl's "right." Am I right? 
I'm happy with where it is at, though. The mach1 or BOSS will be that car to fill the void and I sure hope they do it so that many are happy. I won't say do it "right" b/c my "right" is different from other ppl's "right." Am I right?
I Have No Life
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From: Canada
Not worth the time to produce that engine when a new 5.0 is coming
They'll 'off-the-shelf-then-tweak' a current engine rather than something new.
My bet is still on the 5.4, and not a new engine
Remember this car isn't going to be a high volume V6 or V8
They'll 'off-the-shelf-then-tweak' a current engine rather than something new.
My bet is still on the 5.4, and not a new engine
Remember this car isn't going to be a high volume V6 or V8
V6 Member
Joined: March 7, 2005
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My 69 Mach had a spoiler. My 05 Mach Conversion has a spoiler. To me, there must be a spoiler on my car.
My Shelby, built in tail. I like the spoiler black and I agree that a notch coupe looks better without the spoiler.
Any Bullitt Car....NO SPOILER....
The interior of the S197 looks like my 68 but the exterior....69 all the way!
Spoil me!
My Shelby, built in tail. I like the spoiler black and I agree that a notch coupe looks better without the spoiler.
Any Bullitt Car....NO SPOILER....
The interior of the S197 looks like my 68 but the exterior....69 all the way!
Spoil me!
"Spoilers !,we don't need no stinkin spoilers ! "
And,Ford has all the bits and pieces to make a 4 valve DOHC 7 liter if they are really serious about crushing Chevy and Dodge,and without a blower
GTR Member
Joined: October 18, 2006
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From: England
I hope you don't mind, but I've taken your picture to compare with a Photoshop produced by another member on another thread. This is as close as a "new" '69 I've seen. Just needs that modern edge (I'm thinking new Camaro panel treatment), especially the rear quater panel, to give it real Coke Bottle hips. The rear overhang need to be reduced a bit too. I'd also love to see the ridge than run along the top of the front wing on the '69 into the door reproduced. That'd help with that "edge".
And yes to that 7 litre too!
Bullitt Member
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SPRINT Photoshop Project Anyone ???
Got an idea for all you photoshop gurus ...
Can anyone do a current 05 body style with a 71-73 Mach I hood in the 1972 Sprint paint job effect?
Possibly also the interior ... ???
I'm just curious as to how this would turn out (maybe using the current GT/CS as a start ... ???).
I recently saw something done by someone regarding a possible upcoming SE based on the red Mach I in the Bond movie. I just think a reincarnation of the Sprint package might be better ... (???)
Regardless ... it might be fun to do.
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Can anyone do a current 05 body style with a 71-73 Mach I hood in the 1972 Sprint paint job effect?
Possibly also the interior ... ???
I'm just curious as to how this would turn out (maybe using the current GT/CS as a start ... ???).
I recently saw something done by someone regarding a possible upcoming SE based on the red Mach I in the Bond movie. I just think a reincarnation of the Sprint package might be better ... (???)
Regardless ... it might be fun to do.
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From: Upstate New York...BBRRRR.
Well Spoiled or Non Spoiled....there are some really sweet rides in the forum...and nobody, anywhere, at any time will dispute that.
We are the keepers of the pony...it is up to us to do what others before us have done...keep the mustang legacy moving forward.
We are the keepers of the pony...it is up to us to do what others before us have done...keep the mustang legacy moving forward.
Bullitt Member
Joined: June 27, 2007
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From: FL
Nah, they should throw this engine in the Mach 1:
Boss V10
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...boss_350_v_10/
Boss V10
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...boss_350_v_10/
Bullitt Member
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Nah, they should throw this engine in the Mach 1:
Boss V10
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...boss_350_v_10/
Boss V10
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...boss_350_v_10/
SWEET ... SWEET ... SWEEEEEEEEEEET INDEED ~ !!!
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: May 16, 2004
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From: Bristol, TN
Yeah to bad they never gave it more serious consideration 
IMO if they took the 3v 6.8 V10 and did a 450hp version as an SE it would sell like nobody's business. All the parts (excpet a sexy intake manifold) are pretty much there and it would have less weight on the nose to boot compared to the GT500 mill.
IMO if they took the 3v 6.8 V10 and did a 450hp version as an SE it would sell like nobody's business. All the parts (excpet a sexy intake manifold) are pretty much there and it would have less weight on the nose to boot compared to the GT500 mill.
Bullitt Member
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Good article, but as they said, it will never see the light of day. Apparently, more development would need to go into it to develop parts that won't break all time to go with the engine. haha. I don't see it happening, but let's hope. I'm sure for the next SE, they'll use what they have and engineer some new stuff for it.
GT Member
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My Thoughts Exactly!!
Life is too short to wait for Ford to make a worthy Mach 1 and if they do the dealer markup will knock them out of the relm of normal gearheads who want one in the first place. Almost everything that makes a Mach 1 a Mach 1 is out there waiting to be purchased. Save some $$$$ and do the exterior mods yourself then slap on a whipple and make your own and be happy.
