This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Monthly during 1989; It does not contain the text of the articles — rather, it is a guide to assist you in locating which back issue might contain the information you need.
Mustang Monthly – January 1996
Golden Investment
- Peter and Bonnie Schmidtke’s original ’73 convertible is over 25 years new.
The Best Of Resto Roundup
- Mustang Monthly’s ace restoration columnist treads familiar ground, and puts to rest some persistent resto questions.
Autolite 4100/2100 Carburetor Reference And Maintenance Guide
- Pony Carburetors provides the ins and outs of maintaining and optimizing the performance of your Autolite 4100 and Autolite/Motorcraft 2100 carburetors,
Mustang Promotional License Plates And Frames
- More details for well detailed Mustangs.
Keystone Classic
- Michael Grote’s ’68 fastback didn’t always look this good.
South American Mustang Storm
- Lima, Peru, hosts the first National Classic Mustang Concentration.
Stirring The Pot
- Already worked up by the new Mustang, Ford fans spun into a frenzy with the introduction of the 271 horsepower K-code pony.
Coupe: Rescued From Coop
- This ’66 Mustang has come a long way from them chickens.
Year-To-Year Vintage Trunk Mat Id
- Confused by all the spattered, splattered, and checked options? We’ll show you the right mat for your early Mustang.
Steering Gear Box Diagnosis
- Here’s how to peg the problem of a sloppy steering system.
Performance Art
- The experts comment on colors and graphics to help you punctuate your late-model’s performance.
1996 Mystic Cobra: Changing Light
- Does this new optional Cobra-only color reflect the hues of things to come?
Sound Investment
- Clarion’s five ’95 Mustang GTs prove that autosound components are only one part of a complete Car Multimedia portfolio.
How To: Install B&M’s Ripper Shifter
- B&M’s new “Ripper” may be the ultimate manual transmission shifter for 5.0 Mustangs.
Final Fury
- Ford guided the Shelby Mustangs into the sunset with class.
Mustang Monthly – February 1996
First Out Of The Gate
- This ’64-1/2 Hi-Po hardtop represents its original owners passion for performance.
Cruisin’ Time
- The 1968 Mustangs were big on style and fun.
Mustang Mysteries
- Obscure, unknown and forgotten Mustangs. Have you seen them?
Eight-Inch Rear Axle Assembly Restoration
- Fresh hardware and the detailer’s touch will help put another 100,000 miles on your vintage Mustang’s rear axle.
Border Crossing
- Don Chambers’ 1969 Shelby de Mexico GT-350 Cobra.
Identifing 1965-73 Mustang V8 Pcv Valves
- NOS parts whiz Allen Cross shows you that all PCV valves are not created equal.
Race To The Finish
- Will Bill Jester’s 1970 Mach 1 Pace Car outlive the track it was built to pace?
Drop Top Pacer
- Gary Pietraniec restored the Michigan International Speedway pace pony
Shock Tower & Inner Fender Replacement
- The art of welding in new replacement structural sheetmetal.
Do The Twist
- The new TFS alloy heads are the best 5.0 bolt-ons ever!
That Championship Season
- Mark LaMaskin’s ’87 Competition Saleen.
Topless Terror
- This Blue Oval fan sent his ’94 convertible to the edge.
Summit Racing’s 5.0 Crate Motor Installation
- Project Purple Pavement Eater gets a firebreathing drivetrain. Hello officer…
Secrets Of Success
- Observing the attributes of the leader in late-model Mustang performance.
Eye Of The Beholder
- Brad and Jana Swanson returned a rare pony to rarin’-to-go form.
Mustang Monthly – March 1996
Made For Drivin’
- Jack Bell’s Uertz GT-350 has kicked the trailer scene, preferring to kick its heels on the highway.
How To: Install Inner Floor Frame Rails
- New inner floor frame rails can provide your classic Mustang another thirty some years of reliable motoring.
New Tunes For Old Ponies
- Boost your vintage Mustang’s entertainment quotient with a Custom Autosound sound system retrofit.
Hi-Po Hits The Highway
- Driving and discovering the ’65 K-code 289 Mustang.
The Hottest New Part For Big-Block Mustangs
- Edelbrock introduces their new leading edge Performer RPM FE aluminum heads. Vintage horsepower fans, rejoice.
Mach Speed
- Scott Olsen’s Super Stock champ accepts a new challenge.
How To: Replace A Broken Crankshaft Pulley
- Here’s what to do when your crankshaft pulley takes a permanent vacation.
First And Third
- Original owner Vin DeLuca bought his ’73 Mach 1 twice.
Don’t Sell It… Fix It!
- Common late-model problems…and how to cure them.
How To: Diagnose And Repair Power Windows And Door Locks
- Keeping your Mustang closed tight against the elements.
Multi-Function Switch Replacement
- Another common late-model ailment you can fix in minutes.
Fast Forward
- Paxton supercharges the 4.6 GT, showing new taillights to the 5.0 critics.
Group Effort
- Rob and Regina Bland built this ’67 fastback for fun and family
Mustang Monthly – April 1996
A Group Effort
- Pat Porter’s 65 convertible proves that too many cooks do not always spoil the soup.
The Ultimate Rear Axle Swap
- Retrofit a disc brake-equipped 9-inch Granada/Monarch/Versailles rearend in your vintage Mustang.
Independent Front Suspension Conversion
- The best page from the Mustang II chapter makes vintage Mustangs more fun to drive.
Spec’ed Out Speedster
- Ben and Kay Broderick’s Shelby GT-500 is loaded…and ready for bear.
Bossin’ Vintage Mustang Shock Towers
- Reinforce your Mustang shock towers with Pro-Motorsports Engineering’s retro kit.
First-Time Champ
- Determination and a bit of homework earned Jeff Sevag a winner.
Never Cry Uncle
- The 1972 Mach 1 prevailed in spite of a musclecar meltdown.
Sun-Dried Sleeper
- Mike Moore and Mike Rice’s 1969 SCJ Mach 1 weathered the Southwest heat in fine form.
Door Panels: Nos Vs. Repro
- Parts Review returns with an evaluation of standard 65 door panel choices.
1996 Owners Tell All!
- Does the ’96 Mustang stack up to its legacy?
Roller Rocker Installation And Fulcrum Conversion
- Crane’s budget roller rocker conversion for 5.0 Mustangs and more.
Ready To Rumble
- David Duffee’s 92 LX keeps chipping away at the ET mountain.
76 Hot Parts Sources!
- Catalog Section
30 And Counting
- Original owner Wanda Whitsell isn’t about to put her pony to pasture.
Mustang Monthly – May 1996
The Art Of Persuasion
- Becky Carre’s persistence awarded her this Candyapple Red convertible.
Parts Parts Parts
- Parts Hunt returns with what’s new and what’s needed to keep your Mustang running.
Quarterpanel Surgery
- Taking the mystery (and fear) out of vintage Mustang sheetmetal repair.
Idling In The Limelight
- Dennis Mallum and his ’68 GT-350 convertible is one of a mere handful that can claim a place on the silver screen.
Celebration Of The People
- Gearing up for the MCA’s 20th Anniversary at Atlanta Motor Speedway. just like Charlotte!
Mustang Monthly Spotlight: 1966 Sprint Six Hardtop
- Celebrating one million Mustangs with a “no-frills” special edition.
Rebuilding An Early Front Suspension
- Rebuilding a classic Mustang’s front suspension by blending budget-oriented vintage Ford parts.
High School Sweetheart
- Susan Stadshaug’s ’70 Mach 1 keeps fond memories nearby and ready to roll.
Saleen Ground Effects Installation
- Saleen Performance Parts’ body kit will enhance the looks of any SN-95 Mustang.
How To: Repair Late-Model Heating/ Cooling Systems
- A leaking heater core, hoses, and warm A/C operation can be part of your 5.0’s past.
Svo Fuel Pump Install
- Dropping in SVO’s 190 lph fuel pump provides ample flow for your project 5.0.
Choices
- The 1984 Mustang line-up offered the widest variety in the modern era. That made for a difficult decision for Dwane Dobbs.
Future Mustangs
- Jason Hulst’s assignment–design a Mustang for the year 2010.
Mustang, Mildly Modified
- …in a radical sort of way.
Mustang Monthly – June 1996
Blast From The Past
- Bob Mahoney’s GT-500 recalls the Shelby glory days.
Keeping Tabs On The Neighbors
- Patience and tenacity landed Jeff Kaplan a standout ’67 GT-350.
Vintage Power Disc Brake Conversion
- Project ’68 Fastback gets some serious “whoa” from Stainless Steel Brakes.
K-Code Export
- Donny Wagner’s ’67 Hi-Po convertible has traveled Europe from Day One.
How To: Oem Disc Brake Conversion
- Retrofitting Granada/Monarch/Versailles disc brake components on your Mustang is straight forward, if you don’t mind some fabrication.
Generations
- The Johnson family ’65 hardtop is in for the long haul.
The Second Life Of Riley
- Steve Riley won’t make the same mistake twice with his 1970 Boss 302.
Quick Tech: Window Felt Replacement
- Stop that rattling window glass in short order.
Party In Atlanta
- Registrations pass 1,000 for the MCA’s 20th Anniversary Mustang Celebration!
Quick Tech: Fasten-Ation
- A.M.K. Products reissues original exhaust manifold fasteners for Mustangs.
Mustangs And Magnetic Media
- National Parts Depot’s PC VIN decoding software brings our hobby into the 21st century.
Mid-Life Crisis
- Transforming this SN-95 V6 Mustang transformed its owner, too!
Key Ingredients
- Check out Bobby Byrd’s recipe for late-model performance.
The Ultimate Four Wheel Disc Brake Conversion
- Astronomical brakes for your land-based 5.0.
Nascar-Proven Exhaust!
- Winston Cup Synchronizing Crossover exhaust technology finds its way to your street 5.0.
Influential History
- The 1971 Mach 1 tripped Keith Mills’ trigger at an early age.
Mustang Monthly – July 1996
Mustang Paint And Body Perfection
- …or, How To Get the Best Paint and Body Job Your Money Can Buy.
Mustang-Palooza
- The MCA’s 20th Anniversary Mustang Celebration is more than a car show, but have you registered yet?
Special Six
- Kenneth Caulkin owns a rare GT/CS.
How To: Restore And Install Suspension Components
- At last, Project ’68 gets back on all fours.
How To: Install An R-134a Add-On Ac System
- Vintage Air’s slick A/C system will cool off your hot daily driver Mustang.
Boss Education
- Brad York’s ’70 Boss 302 earned him a restoration degree.
Let That Pony Run
- The Dentons’ first step was a modified decision. Then came the mileage…
Small-Block Stinger
- Jon Kocara’s ’72 Cobra Jet Mach 1 took a while to hit the highway.
How To: Restore And Detail A Mustang Drive Shaft
- Our Project ’68 gets another step closer to the garage door.
Quick Horsepower…To Go: Bbk’s 75hp Bolt-On
- Bolting on BBK’s instacharger gives our project 5.0 a swift kick in the backside.
A Gt Lovers’ Gt
- Elmer Thornton’s 1983 GT is pure go, and pure stock.
How To: Install Performance Lower Control Arms
- Make your 5.0 stick with Steeda Autosports’ new aluminum control arms.
Underhood Polishing
- Look what a weekend of elbow grease and bench polishing can do for your late-model show car.
Special Speedster
- Robert Kaklikian visited Ford’s exotic parts shelf to build this spicy 1993 convertible.
Never Say Never
- John Brown wouldn’t give up until this GT-350 was his.
Mustang Monthly – August 1996
Two Lanes & 32 Valves Pch + Svt =
- America’s best road in America’s best convertible.
Hit The Road
- What are the best roads in the country to take your Mustang on the ride of a lifetime? The editors of Mustang Monthly give you their top picks.
Florida: Coast-To-Coast
- Bruce and Karen Weiss join us for a jaunt across our beautiful state in Karen’s 1967 GTA convertible.
How To: Manual-To Power Convertible Top
- Retrofit your manual top 1964-1/2 to 1968 Mustang to an OE-style hydraulic power set-up.
Fuel Filter Id Guide
- Every last detail regarding 1964-1/2 to 1973 Mustang fuel filters.
Eight’s Not Enough
- Including this ’66 hardtop, Marilyn & Kenny Newcombe have more than a week’s worth of Mustangs.
Day One Mach 1
- Bill Fioretti made his ’69 428 SCJ a true vintage-era dream machine.
Repentance
- Gordon and Helen Vokey made amends with a 1965 fastback.
Boss Your Cleveland
- Comprehensive 351C street combos for performance, reliability and stock/modified appearance.
How To: Replace 1965-66 Turn Signal Switches
- An easy do-it-yourself repair with a high-satisfaction quotient.
Hot! Svo Parts Guide
- The latest additions to any Blue Oval enthusiasts’ wish list.
1996 Mustang Taillight Retrofit
- You’ve asked for them. Now here’s how to put ’96 taillights on your 1994-95 pony.
Quarter Window Quandaries
- Methods to reverse the aging process on your late-model quarter window mouldings.
Ongoing Project
- Al Glazebrook keeps his 5.0 droptop on the road to performance.
Mr. Gasket’s Desk: Top Dyno For Pcs
- Have a computer? Now you can have a dyno cell too, without all the noise.
Gold Plus
- Could Peter Liard own the top 1969 Shelby in the country?
Mustang Monthly – September 1996
A Quirk Of Fate
- Once a “Second Fiddle,” the Mustang Fastback takes the popularity prize.
Speed In A Big Way
- David Loebenberg’s big 1970 Boss 429 fits right in with the other members of his speedy stable.
How To: Replace Convertible Top Latch Plates Cj
- Pony Parts helps keep the top up on our ’66 convertible.
Top Loader Detailing
- Finally, the complete low down on Mustang’s most popular transmission.
How To: Replace 1965-66 Mustang Vent Window Frames
- Say good-bye to NOS and rechromed vent window frames. KS Reproductions’ new repops will have your Mustang looking sharp in no time.
The Carlisle All-Ford Nationals — Vene, Vidi, Vici
- I came I saw (most of it), I conquered (some of it).
Free: 36-Page Mca Anniversary Program
Readers’ Rides
- Presenting Mustang Monthly’s first tribute to the real ponycar world.
How To: 347 Stroker Kit, Part 1
- Project LX gets a 347 cubic-inch 5.0 for street/strip duties.
E-Z Security System Install
- Crutchfield can help protect your Mustang from the bad guys.
The New Cycle
- Danny Barnhill’s 1983 GT brings the world of Mustangs into a new era.
How To: Install A Cobra Engine Oil Cooler
- Lower your oil temperature while retaining that factory look.
Full Tilt Luxury Cruiser
- Mark and Linda Patrick travel stylishly in their decked-out 1973 convertible.
Rare Road Ripper
- Kenn Funk’s 1968-1/2 Cobra Jet hardtop may be the ultimate stealth Mustang.
Mustang Monthly – October 1996
Off The Rocker
- George Hewitt’s concours trailered ’65 fastback proves Mustangs can come back better than when they arrived.
50 Mustang Tips And Tricks
- Shortcuts for reaching your Mustang’s performance, street reliability, and restoration potential.
Nos Vs. Repro Tires
- Parts Review: Goodyear Polyglas Tires. Comparing reproduction bias ply tires against the originals.
Mustang Monthly Spotlight: 1986 Svo Mustang
- Light on luxury–the 1986 competition prep SVO.
How To: Install An Early Mustang Headliner
- Project ’68 gets new “moonskin.”
From Black To Beautiful
- Raymond Kelly took on the “Rent-A-Racer” challenge and came out a winner.
Stoplight Screamer
- Curt and Tracy Dankof’s ’71 Mach 1 packs a big gun.
From Dust To Glory
- Joe Chambers’ 1967 fastback proves that a pile of parts can be turned into gold.
Going One Better
- Mustang-metal wizard Doug Kielian and his AutoKraft crew build another champ.
How To: 347 Stroker Kit, Part 2
- Final assembly of our Nowak 347 Stroker kit.
The Stalker
- Jim D’Amore and Danny Cervini turned a “Joe average” ’94 Mustang into a slick street demon.
Late-Model Seats & Carpet
- With powertrain mods complete, make your pony the best it can be with custom upholstery work.
How To: Relocate Your 5.0’s Battery
- A race-ready battery mounting kit and performance battery makes any 5.0 hook hard and handle hot.
Double Deluxe
- Gary Paterson brought his 1969 “Deluxe, Deluxe” convertible back from the dead.
Mustang Monthly – November 1996
Street Sleeper Cleveland Build-Up
- Like your 351 mild on the outside, spicy on the inside? Follow along as we put the scream in this small-block Cleveland.
Vintage Racing Anyone?
- A day (or two) in the life of a vintage racer.
Lowering Springs For Vintage Mustangs
- Eibach’s coil and leaf springs offer lower ride height without sacrificing ride quality.
The Big Mean Green
- Bernie Doty catches the breeze in a ’67 GTA big-block.
Boss Vs. Boss Vs. Cobra
- High Noon at Houston Raceway Park.
The Ultimate Boss 429 Detailing Guide
- Bob Perkins presents his show-winning secrets for the 1969-1970 Boss 429.
1996 Cobra Body Conversion
- Make your SN-95 look like the River Rouge plant’s latest.
Schroth Harnessbelt Installation
- Safety and great looks, all in one easy-to-install package.
A Pony In Snake’s Clothing
- If you think Paul Cordova’s Mustang is a Cobra, you’re about a decade off.
Round Two
- Original owners Norman and Lois Miner gave their ’65 convertible a new lease on life.
Mustang Monthly – December 1996
Mustang Stampede!
- Mustangs Across America returns with a 125-car caravan to the MCA 20th Anniversary and back!
Quarter-Mile Only
- This 1965 Shelby GT-350 has only known life on the track.
Best Mustang Gifts
- Deck the halls and all that jazz with these hot holiday gifts…exclusively for Mustang enthusiasts.
How To: Install A Windshield And Back Window Glass
- Project ’68 gets a fresher view of the world.
Mustang Club Of America 20th Anniversary Show: Sensory Overload
- See the cars, smell the gas, feel the rain.
Rip-Roarin’ Good
- Stephen Cooley built this ’71 Mach 1 429 CJ the way he likes it-fast.
Parts Review: 1971-73 Fuel Tanks
- A first-look comparison of American Designers’ repro gas tank vs. OEM originals.
More Or Less…Work?
- Dale and Terry Roberts show their ’69 Grande in the Unrestored Class.
Boomin’ Sounds For Your Late-Model Mustang
- Crutchfield makes installing aftermarket audio equipment a breeze.
From The Counter To The Track
- Move over Shelby The next generation Rent-A-Racer is here.
How To: Late-Model Convertible Top Replacement
- A degree in upholstery and trim work isn’t necessary to replace your 1983-93 Mustang convertible top.
Show-And-Tell Pony
- This 1967 hardtop gets its kicks in the real world.