How to upgrade a classic Ford suspension to the latest in front suspension strut technology
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We Wrap Up Our Summit Racing/MCE Engines 331 Stealth Stroker
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We show you how to install a 3-link rear suspension in your Ford Mustang
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American Designers and the Paddock Have the Right Fuel Tank for Your Mustang or Other Classic Ford
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Enhance the Front of Your Pony with a Billet Grille from Mustangs Plus
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There's been a lot of talk lately about a brand-new Edelbrock cylinder head for the Ford 351 Cleveland engine. The rumors are tr
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Whether you've gone through a complete restoration or you've got asurvivor-type car with original paint, you already know it's a tough jobkeeping it looking nice. Maintenance is a big portion of any ongoingproject, and the more worthwhile the project, th
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During the '68 model year, Ford offered an exterior C-stripe as part ofthe GT and Sprint equipment packages that accented the sweeping designof the side-body sculpture. What many of you may not know is areflective C-stripe was available on the GT models
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Those wanting to get started in the vintage Ford hobby face a differentmarket than we did ten years ago. It's getting more and more difficultto find first generation V-8 Mustangs that are good entry-level cars.The supply of unrestored convertibles and fa
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Classic Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, and Comet seatbacks have long beennotorious for that unexpected somersault into the back seat. It's goodfor laughs if you're parked at the drive-in or sitting in your garage.However, it can be quite deadly if you're on
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We're going to treat you to a sneak peek this month. For severalmonths, we've been building Carroll Shelby a 427ci Windsor small-blockat Trans Am Racing in Gardena, California. Shelby's stroker project,plagued by bothersome custom-engine building iss
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Mark Bremier is a fun guy who loves cars. The '65 Mustang you seeburning the hides on our cover really isn't Mark's doing. In fact, hegot this classic Mustang in a partial trade with the former owner ofanother car. "I guess this car would run you $25,000
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Today we're working on a '69 Mustang sports roof that's a good-lookingand complete car. When work began, this car had a broken speedometercable, so we had no idea how many miles were really on the engine.Using one quart every thousand miles, the oil con
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One of the truest Ford fanatics we know is our old buddy Frank Bohanan.Frank has a '65 Mustang fastback that he's been working on for some timenow, and the car's performance envelope has been widened considerablyover stock parameters. It has a hot EFI 30
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Sometimes we wonder what Ford was thinking by building enthusiast carsthat came with minimalist gauges, and sometimes no gauges at all. We'veall seen the Boss 302 that had no tach or the Mach 1 packing a 429 CobraJet and idiot lights. It's downright frus
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What does it take to build a monster-a wicked winder that is only fit for the track or some insanely wild street car with no bon
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The doors on your vintage Ford misaligned? Here's how to get them back to normal
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One of our buddies here at the shop recently got his hands on a '641/2 Mustang convertible. Rangoon Red with a red interior--it's the sort of car many of us dream about each night. The red, combined with a white soft top, makes this one a real head-turner and,
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Regular readers will remember that we've done a lot of cool performance upgrades on our buddy Jack's '69 Mustang SportsRoof. Starting on the pavement, we went with BFGoodrich tires on Vintage Wheel Works' Vintage 45 wheels. Baer Brake Systems provided superior
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The factory stampings that serve as the shock-tower-to-cowl braces on vintage Mustangs can leave something to be desired. However, they do play an important role in keeping the shock towers from moving. The stock components are inexpensive stampings, so th
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Ah, your loving spouse purchased a new welder for you, and you’ve succeeded in welding together every piece of scrap metal lying around the garage. Now, you’re looking for a useful project to put your newfound talents to work (besides the new lawn or
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We’ve been working with Mark Jeffrey of Trans Am Racing on this one for quite some time. The very idea excited us. Imagine taking a ’69 351W V-8 from a Shelby GT350 and building it better than it has ever been. Because Mark is a seasoned engine bui
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Our objective at Mustang & Fords has always been to help you make your Ford, Merc, or Lincoln reliable, safe, and fun to drive. When we consider safety, thoughts turn to brakes, suspension, safety belts, and padded dashes, but safety must also include how we h
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If you’d like to take your ’65 or ’66 Mustang and spiff it up a bit, one good way is to add a fiberglass Shelby GT350 hood. The sturdy hood from Unlimited Products is all fiberglass in construction. The functional hoodscoop looks authentic and
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It’s always exciting to find a diamond in the rough. Vintage-car types like us can see beyond the torn interior, faded paint, and sagging springs. We’re able to visualize the finished product in our mind’s eye while all of our friends and loved
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