Laps with Kirk Episode 23 600hp 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Pacific Raceways July 16, 2020

[@SeattleShelby]

It’s hard to believe Ford put four-wheel drum brakes on these things out of the factory. My ‘67 Fastback was scary as hell in a bad way. A quarter-turn of slop in the wheel combined with front drum brakes and 320 HP was a bad idea.

[@calvin99991]

'69 Mach 1s had front disc brakes, not drum.

[@edge2sword186]

The cure for 4 wheel drums is Velvet Touch Full Metallic Brakes they really work well when you get them hot but won't stop when cold like when you first take off in nthe morning .

[@CaptnPhillips]

cjshaker is right. The 69 Mach I had front disc with rear drum brakes. My 69 CJ came from factory that way.

[@markh8301]

@@CaptnPhillips Base model 351W 2V 69 Mach1 had four wheel drum. I have one, and put front discs on it a while back.

[@andrewprior5080]

My 67 GTA Mustang had four pot calipers up front. The TransAm racing Mustangs had six pot calipers from the Thunderbird.

[@nickefgen9219]

Cool video thank you for posting it

[@asn413]

ooh >shivers< its got that steve mcqueen sound!

[@Versingetrix01]

Live the dealer tag on the Key Chain! Things sounds like Thor gathering everclear!

[@mariateresaordenes3340]

What value is this Ford Mustang Mach I.Competitive and song motor UNIQUE.🙏🙏

[@ericbaker5573]

Way to give RESPECT to cars abilities...IT WILL KILL YOU!!!

[@raychat2816]

I can’t figure out if this is a well maintained 428 or a supped up 351 …

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

Ray, I believe its a heavily massaged 408 stroker.

[@happyfreeliferc]

@@mcmotorsportsdesign6197 orginal one had a 302 .Holman Moody put a 427 in a gold color Mustang .my favorite is the 1965 GT350R 289 ,what a machine !!

[@richmondraider716]

Nice vid... better safe than sorry when sorting things out

[@Naoj2024]

I watched the Roger Penske Sunoco Camaros with Mark Donohue and Ronnie BUCKMAN. Beat the mustangs in the 1968 and 1969 TRANS AM series ! Nice mustang though..! I grew up on this track …! 🏁🇺🇸🏆

[@cavscout62]

Would Love to ride along with the owner or his Race Driver on an all out Thrash of this Mach 1.

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

Yup. This day was the first shakedown of the car. It was awesome but there were lots of little needs to be addressed before I or anyone else would feel comfortable really wringing its neck. Wait for the next one. The owner has another 69 in the works that should make this one look like a Sunday cruiser.

[@VegasRT500]

That is awesome! A lot more information about the suspension would have been nice though.

[@guysumpthin2974]

600 to 680 rate coils , 1.125 sway bar front , no rear bar , urethane bushings on strut rod , quick ratio box , rear factory competition leafs . = paradise

[@VegasRT500]

@@guysumpthin2974 That seems like a very well thought out and straight forward setup! Alot of those same parts are going on my 1968 Shelby GT500KR tribute. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate it!

[@VegasRT500]

@@guysumpthin2974 Those rear factory competition leaf springs. How many leafs are there and may I ask where you purchased them from?

[@islandon22]

So what you're talking about is a modern race car in an old skin. I had a 428CJ Mach 1 and it didn't drive like that, didn't sound like that, didn't handle like that and certainly didn't stop like that. Calling it a 1969 Mustang Mach 1? Hardly.

[@leonardoserra1386]

Meu deus do céu mais coisa mais linda do mundo amei 1969 Ford mustang Mach 1

[@willivonfromhold4524]

Mercury was the undisputed Campion of the 67 Trans Am series... They retired for the rest of the Trans am...

[@Naoj2024]

BECAUSE THEY COULD NEVER DEFEAT THE CHEVROLET CAMAROS WITH RODGER PENSKY ! 🏁 🏆

[@siegfriederich8161]

cool beast

[@1950Bonanza]

That looks like the old SIR race track, Seattle International Raceway...

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

you're correct. Pacific Raceways in Kent WA.

[@1950Bonanza]

@@mcmotorsportsdesign6197 First thanks for the reply. I raced bikes there years ago in late 80's early 90's, that transition from the last turn to the straight away was always hairy, especially when wet. Saw some friends bite it hard there with tank slappers. They finally put some chicanes in to try and slow down the speeds in the transition, it just caused more problems. The real issue was the cement burnout patch being slick as greased owl sh**. Great video and car. Don't live there anymore but I sure have some fond memories of the place.

[@kevkeary4700]

seems very torquey😀

[@tommyyancy3902]

Correct me if I am wrong, but is that a dash out of a 68? I’m thinking the 69 has a different dashboard.

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

I believe you're correct. I seem to remember that the owner doesn't like the 69 dash.

[@Jim-fp3kt]

Awesome car, what track is this?

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

Pacific Raceways in Kent WA.

[@orest395]

I would have kept it original since Mach 1s are so rare

[@happyfreeliferc]

Who needs brakes,just downshift !!!!

[@kerrykelaher2607]

" once upon a time " there was a timid mustang driver !" " that was : afraid to " put his foot down !" To show us " how fast this car could go !" " so he drove " like granny going to church " in this " super fast performance car " so he can " smell the roses ?" " and annoy 😑 " the shit out of us !" The end

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

That's funny Kerry. Thanks for that. It was the car's first day at the track and we were just out to figure out what it needed. We knew it would go fast. We just didn't know if it would turn or stop. That's the reason for the tentative driving. Once its fully sorted and we get it back out there, we'll do another one at speed.

[@shimshonbendan8730]

He said the brakes needed work. So, would you be driving a '69 Mustang with 600 hp flat out with sketchy brakes? You could tell he was checking everything out and he was driving it carefully. Besides, it is not his car. Maybe next time read the video introduction before commenting?

[@kerrykelaher2607]

@@shimshonbendan8730 motor sports design 6197 appreciated my " funny comments 🤣 !" " and had " the intelligence to understand i was joking 🙃 !" In fact he compliments me to say " very funny kerry 😄 !" ( next time dont leave " your scents of humour at the frontdoor !" Laugh 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣

[@jeffschwartz5199]

Dosen't really seem like anyone is getting all there is .

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

Jeff, Not even close. This was the first day out for the car. It had lots of little fixes that would be required before I, or anyone else, would feel good about really pushing it too hard. you'll also notice that I'm in jeans and a t-shirt...not my normal "full tilt boogie" attire. ;)

[@JaM.essa0001]

🆒🙋‍♂️

[@Loulovesspeed]

I wouldn't want to have a tire go down at speed on that course - lack of guard rails and exposed trees to hit. No thanks.

[@leslieadkins1353]

Not a 69 Mach 1 what's

[@williamjver]

Downshift.

[@mcmotorsportsdesign6197]

Yup. It was just a test outing. I wasn't trying to wring its neck. You'll notice I'm in jeans and a Tshirt. Maybe next time.

[@wildwarrior2303]

🤤🥲

[@russellzigler2180]

This guy drives like he's on the way to the supermarket it's a joke