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Out of Chaos – 1966 Mustang GT Clone

by Admin | October 21, 2024 | Mustang | 0 Comments

I purchased this 1966 Mustang GT clone in 2000 after working hundreds of hours preparing computer systems for Y2K. It was my reward to myself for doing my part to prevent the looming chaos that...

Snakes in a Barn – 1969 Shelby GT500

by Admin | January 14, 2025 | Mustang | 0 Comments

Sometimes Mustangs come my way simply because I'm known for being a Mustang guy. This time it was my wife's reputation for driving Mustangs that lead to finding a pair of '69 Shelbys in a barn. A...

A Love Story in Blue Paint and Bad Timing: My 1973 Mustang

by Admin | January 26, 2026 | Mustang | 0 Comments

Some people collect memories. I collect Mustang repair receipts. This is the story of my 1973 Ford Mustang convertible, a car that has lived multiple lives, survived long naps, questionable...

Alignment by GT350Clone

by Admin | April 26, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

Originally written by GT350Clone in 2003 In the course of building & sorting the car, we had experience with several alignment shops. Most “production” alignment shops are equipped to deal with...

1965 – 1979 Mustang Alignment by Mustang Monthly

by Admin | June 4, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

This article was written by Mustang Monthly in 2006 and gives details, specs and tools needed for aligning your vintage Mustang. External Website

Ford 9″ (and 8″) Differentials by Kevinstang

by Admin | June 4, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

Originally published by Kevinstang in 2003 NEW UPDATE 12/20/04 !! Introduction The most popular rear end around is no doubt the Ford 9 inch unit, it is used by restorers, street rodders and racers...

A Pilot’s Steed – 1968 Coupe

by Admin | April 25, 2024 | Mustang | 0 Comments

I purchased my 1968 Mustang about 6 years ago, it had 79,252 miles on the clock at the time. It is a basic C-code 289 coupe with factory A/C, automatic, power steering and a vinyl roof. It is...

Ford Toploader and Shifter Article by Kevinstang

by Admin | June 4, 2024 | Technical | 0 Comments

Originally published by Kevinstang in 2003 Toploader 1966 Mustang Toploader HEH-BW Tailstock correct for early Mustang with shifter at very rear, shown upside down so part number can be read Correct...

Snakes in a Barn Part 2 – 1969 Shelby GT350

by Admin | May 3, 2025 | Mustang | 0 Comments

If you haven’t read part 1 about the GT500, click here. As mentioned in part 1, these Mustangs came my way through my wife and a school acquaintance who noticed she drove a bright blue late model...

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A Love Story in Blue Paint and Bad Timing: My 1973 Mustang

by Admin | Jan 26, 2026 | Mustang

Some people collect memories. I collect Mustang repair receipts. This is the story of my 1973 Ford Mustang convertible, a car that has lived multiple lives, survived long naps, questionable decisions, and more than one flatbed tow. Like all good Mustang stories, it...

Snakes in a Barn Part 2 – 1969 Shelby GT350

by Admin | May 3, 2025 | Mustang

Snakes in a Barn – 1969 Shelby GT500

by Admin | Jan 14, 2025 | Mustang

Sometimes Mustangs come my way simply because I'm known for being a Mustang guy. This time it was my wife's reputation for driving Mustangs that lead to finding a pair of '69 Shelbys in a barn. A school acquaintance noticed that my wife drove a late model Mustang and...

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