Ford Mustang 1964 1/2 1973

Since its introduction, America has been obsessed with the Mustang. As the first pony car, it embraced the American spirit and established itself as part of the culture. As the 1960s progressed, a formidable lineup of muscle Mustangs was created, including the GTs, Shelby GT350 and GT500, Mach 1, Boss 302, Boss 429, and others. But in that same time period, Ford also produced many more Mustang coupes, convertibles, and fastbacks. In fact, between 1964-1/2 and 1973, more than 2 million Mustangs were built. The affection and reverence for these cars has not faded but rather intensified over the decades. However, after 45+ years since these cars last rolled off the production line, many Mustangs are in dire need of a partial or complete restoration. Some require a second, third, or subsequent restoration. Author and proprietor of a Mustang restoration shop Dave Stribling takes you through each critical stage of Mustang restoration. He presents real-world restoration procedures and techniques so you can return your Mustang to its former glory. A thorough and comprehensive explanation is provided through step-by-step photographs with exceptionally detailed captions so an at-home restorer can complete the procedure quickly and confidently. One of the most challenging and labor-intensive aspects of restoration is metal work, so it’s clearly and concisely covered. Chapters cover each major component group in the car, including engine rebuilding, transmission rebuilding, rear axles, and brakes, as well as restoring the interior, suspension, and electrical system. The Mustang is an American icon and the quintessential pony car and late became an industry-leading muscle car. Owners are dedicated to the preservation of these rare high-performance models as well as other more common models. In a classic car restoration, scale and variety of work can seem overwhelming, but Stribling’s expert guidance takes out the guesswork and streamlines the process.

The photos in this edition are black and white. The Mustang is an automotive icon with more than two million cars built between 1964-1973. Mustangs, such as the Shelby GT350 and GT500, Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet and Boss 302 and 429 ruled the street, but many thousands of common six cylinder and small V-8 Mustangs hit the highways and byways as well. These 40-plus-year-old cars use antiquated equipment that includes drum brakes, breaker point ignition systems, and 14-inch skinny steel wheels. The OEM running gear is obsolete by today's standards and all of these Mustangs can be transformed into high-performance street machines that can compete with late-model Mustangs. While some owners choose to preserve their Mustangs through an original restoration, other owners have upgraded their Mustangs into true driving machines by installing aftermarket suspension, steering, and driveline technology. Many owners have performed bolt-on upgrades that don't affect originality, while other owners have completed more extensive projects that modify and seriously upgrade these cars. Included in this book is information about installing a crate engine, big high-performance brake kits, coil-over shocks, tubular A-arms and so many other projects that increase performance by leaps and bounds. From mild to wild, this book covers every component group of the car including engine, transmission, rear differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, and more. Following the information in this book, you can build a high-performance street car as well as a track car. In no other book will you find the information to comprehensively transform the classic Mustang into a car that performs with the best on the road today.