101 Projects for your Mustang 1964½-1973

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Have you ever wanted to perform maintenace and upgrades on your 1964½-1973 Mustang but were afraid to try? Tired of paying someone to do the job for you?

Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this illustrated and thorough manual offers 101 fun and worthwhile projects to help maintain , restore, modify, and enhance your 1964½-1973 Mustang. Inside is all the knowledge to succeed and the pitfalls to avoid, plus the costs associated with performing an array of weekend projects.

Presented in a clear, colorful, and concise format, this book allows you to quickly determine how each project will improve your 1964½-1973 Mustang, what tools and parts you'll need, and the best step-by-step method for completion. Whether it's changing the oil or upgrading your engine, experienced Mustang experts detail the process and provide countless tips and tricks garnered from years of working on this American classic.

With more than 350 full-color photographs and over 200 pages of top-notch information, 101 Projects for your 1964½-1973 Mustang is a must-have resource for any owner of a Mustang from this era.

Table of Contents:

Section One: Basics. Service manuals; restoration manuals; performance how-to manuals; tools; vehicle identification numbers.

Section Two: Maintenance. Engine-oil changing; oil filter changing; air filters; gear oil; transmission fluid changing; transmission screen replacement; spark plug selection and replacement; fuel filter changing; brake lining changing; grease; fuel aditives; octane booster; engine-oil treatments.

Section Three: Fuel and Exhaust Systems. Air induction system installation; high-performance fuel pump installation; fuel jet and power valve selection and installation; carburetor restoration; aftermarket carburetor selection; header selection and restoration; dual-exhaust system installation; fuel tank upgrades; throttle cable control linkage upgrades; external carburetor adjustments.

Section Four: Suspension. Front shock replacement; front coil spring changing; lower control arm replacement; upper control arm replacement; upper control arm relocation; strut rod installation; power rack and pinion upgrades; larger front sway bar installation; rear sway bar installation; adding subframe connectors; export brace upgrades; Monte Carlo bar installation; bushing replacement; fasteners.

Section Five: Tires, Wheels, and Brakes. Wheel and tire selection; measuring wheel offset; brake hose inspection and replacement; front disc brake upgrades; rear disc brake upgrades; power brake upgrades; adjustable proportioning valve installation; correcting an innacurate speedometer.

Section Six: Short-Block Assembly. Piston selection; building a small-block; roller cam conversion; timing chain installation; camshaft degreeing; aftermarket harmonic balancer additions; high-performance gaskets.

Section Seven: Long-Block Assembly. Cylinder head selection; aluminum cylinder head installation; gasket matching; screw-in rocker arm stud installation; needle bearing fulcrum installation; port plate installation; windage tray assitions; 390FE to 410 buildup; 351C to 400 conversion; hydraulic roller cam conversion; aluminum intake manifold installation; SEFI engine upgrades; supercharger installation; nitrous oxide.

Section Eight: Heat Transfer. High-performance water pump upgrades; aluminum radiator upgrades; clutch fan installation; Fran shroud installation; electric cooling fan upgrades; adding a transmission cooler.

Section Nine: Drive Train. High-performance clutch upgrades; C4 shift kit installation; high-performance torque converter upgrades; rear-end gear swaps; utilizing a Lincoln Versailles 9-inch rear; aluminum driveshaft conversion; traction bar additions.

Section Ten: Ignition System. Electronic ignition conversions; aftermarket distributor additions; high-performance ignition wires; aftermarket coil upgrades; adjustable vacuum advance diaphragms; adjusting centrifugal advance.

Section Eleven: Electrical System. High-performance alternator installation; high-performance starter upgrades; battery relocation to trunk; aftermarket tachometer installation; aftermarket gauges.

Section Twelve: Safety, Cosmetics, and Ownership. Three-point retractable seatbelt installation; driveshaft loop installation; restoration preparation; paint jobs; rust repair; carpet installation; steering wheel upgrades; fiberglass hood installation; front apron installation; insurance; anti-theft devices.

Plus, Mustang Resource Guide with addresses, phone numbers, and websites.

101 Projects for your Mustang 1964½-1973