Average Joe Restoration

i have a dash mounted ignition and i can not figure out how to remove and install a new one my chiltons only show how to on a stearing mount any info wood help

have a 72 mustang fastback sprint the drivers side frame rail was rotted to nothing. i have a reproduction frame rail from auto rust tech. the passengers side is fine i need the dimensions between the rails in the front and near the firewall.thank you sayles casey

I have a 69 mustang and have problems with the glue in door windows. I want to replace all the parts with the 70 bolt in, but not sure what all I'll need and where to find all the parts for a reasonable price. Any pointers?

I have a 65 - 289 4v with the sweeping style speedo. I have just purchased the Haneline 6 instrument cluster and I don't anticipate any problems wiring it up. What does puzzle me is what do I do with the two spade connectors feeding into the instrument voltage regulator mounted on the back of the original cluster. Do I splice them together or do I just tape each end off and pretend they never existed? Additionally, do I splice the two leads going into the alternator warning light? I am assuming you do but I want to be absolutely certain about these issues before I end up frying something.

Thanks,

Rich

Thanks for your response John, I suppose you are right about contacting Haneline, I was just trying to avoid appearing to be the consumate dummy as it were. As best as I can tell, The new gauges do not need the regulator as they are rated well above the 5 amp limit on the old gauges, plus, I added a 10 amp in line fuse to the powre source for the new cluster. So, I do believe I have eliminated any potential problems in that respect. As far as the alternator warning light, besides crating Ford with a cheap means for eliminating a volt or ammeter for the cheaper line of Mustangs, it also acts as an exciter for the alternator forcing it to produce when the voltage drops below an acceptable level. If I understand it correctly, the new voltmeter will accomplish the same function which is what leads me to believe I can just butt the two connections from the warning light together as well as the two connections from the instrument voltage regulator. All I will be doing is taking the two resistors off line from the warning light and the regulator and the circuit will still be intact. Does that make sense to you?

Thanks again,

Rich

I have a 67 mustang thats sittin in my gararage and prior to being in my garage it ahd been parked for a year and a half what can i do to get it running again?

I have just purchased right/left side front turn signal housing for a 2008 Ford Mustang. I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on how to properly install them.

Thank you

Hi there from Australia,love your magazine and I get it as soon as it comes out on my local newsagent.I have a question please.I have a 1966 6 cyl. mustang convertible with a manual top which I am converting to power operation but dont know the correct position to mount the operating switch.Can anybody give me the correct measurements,thanks.

I have a 1967 Mustang V8 with a 3 speed manual transmision.I just replaced the speedometer cable and the speedometer still will not work. Iam about to pull out my hair. I tested the old cable with a high speed drill and the speedometer worked just fine so I thought it was the transmission end of cable thus new cable. So I hope there is someone out thier who can give this old boy,w ith the whats up. THANKS Lost in Gun Barrel City Tx.

I'm replacing the ignition switch on a '65 Mustang and I am having a hard time with the spring-loaded push-and-turn escutcheon dash mounting. I'm trying reach in from below and behind the switch. With this approach I can only push the switch into place with my finger. So, I can get it close but can not get it to connect with the bezel. The Ford shop manual for the car doesn't provide much insight how to push the two parts together. Help!

Hi I am converting a 1966 mustang convertible from manual to power roof operation and dont know the correct position to mount the switch on the dash.Can anyone help me please.

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Ray

need just the gauges for a 67 mustang fastback. any idea where I can find replacements that will be the correct size for all 5 gauges?

My '97 Mustang electric driver seat goes up and down, but is stuck in the forward position. Can i remove just the seat, without removing the entire seat and track assembly, to work on the seat motor and gears??? Thanks!!!

great tips for anyone new or old pro.

glad I found this site, hope u can help. I own a 2010 GT and plan on replacing the shifter with a hurst billet shifter. question is, how do I remove the center console?

I installed new door locks in my 66 mustang. You can push the locks down but when you push the door handle to open the door the locks pop up. So essentually you can't lock the car. Anyone have any ideas what i did wrong during installation? Thanks.

Does anyone have any ideas or experience with this issue. I have 66 fastback I upgraded to SSBC rear disc kit, now the stock e-brake assembly does not work.Is there a custom tensioner out there or has someone had luck fabricating one, SSBC was no help after paying big bucks for the FORCE 10 Rear Disc Brake Conv Kit SSB-A111-21

I have a 65 mustang with falcon gages. Recently at a swap meet I picked up a 66 mustang gt gages that I would like to use to replace the falcon style of gages. What do I need to do to complete this. Do I need to buy an adaptor kit or what.

thanks,

william

Great stuff! Would like to see a How To Do on replacing the oil pan gasket, and replacing the tranmission pan gasket. Do you have that infor available somewhere?

I am replacing the steering gear box on a 66. The instructions say "remove column". The wheel is off, the clamp is off, and the wire harness unplugged. Nothing moves. What haven't I loosened?

I need to know how to adjust the hood on a 1967 Mustang. Mine sits up about 1/2 inch on both sides in the rear and sits level in the front.

Thanks

Ric

I have been an avid reader of your since 1985 and am a current subscriber. I have used many of your "How to do" guide in repairs/upgrades. However, this site is great keeps me from going through hundreds of magazines to find what I am looking for. Grate site thanks.

Robert L. Doak, II

how to covert alternator to a late model mustang alt of a 87 system to a 68 system

I have a 66 mustang conv. drivers side of roof pin drops in long before passenger side does. Passenger side does not really go as far forward How to adjust it.

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I have a 1965 mustang .the gas gage does not work. Someone said the sending might be bad.. How do you replace it .

hows the best way to replace a door hing on 1967 mustang.

I have a 1970 mach 1 with the 351 windsor.What is the best way to brace the engine and replace the freeze plugs and motor mounts?

I just purchased a 65 mustang for my wife and we get water thru the vent at the floor when it rains. What is the best thing to do?

I'd like to install electric door locks on my 1966 Mustang. I'm not sure of the best way to install the actuators. There seems to be two methods:

1. Install the actuators close to the lock/unlock rod and use a stiff control rod to lock/unlock

2. Install the actuators someplace else within the door and use a control cable to move the lock/unlock rod.

Any advice would be appreciated. Photos would be greatly appreciated!

I have a 3 speed manual transmission from a 200 6 that I would like to put behind a 302. Will it work?

how do you put the light bulb assembly together?

Are there videos of how to bleed drum brakes, because when i drive my 66' coupe I have to brake hard for the car to stop

How do I install and adjust side glass(especially adjust) 68 Fastback?