This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Monthly during 1997; 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 1997
30 Years: Better Or Worse?
- Over 30 years have passed and while styles have changed Mustang remains the same.
Option Content
- Chris and Debra Pennington’s 67 GTA convertible gives the term “loaded” a textbook definition.
Engine Tech: Build A Hot 289
- PAW matches the aftermarket’s best to create a vintage small-block that beats Ford’s original performer.
Oops!
- A road trip–emphasis on “trip”–in a recently acquired Shelby resembles a Three Stooges marathon.
Parts Review: 1967-68 Instrument Bezels
- Distinctive differences between reproduction and Ford replacements that you need to know about.
Aging In Slow Motion
- With only 1,800 original miles, this 1973 Mustang convertible is frozen in time.
How To: Power Steering Replacement
- A simple procedure to take the wanderlust out of your 1964-1/2 to 1970 Mustang.
Simply Classic
- Richard and Jane Steinkopf like their classic Mustang simple.
How To: Install Door Glass, Regulators, And Latches
- Part two of our ’68 fastback glass installation article.
Quick Tech
- Replacing Stereo Illumination Bulbs. In a few short steps you can again read your factory stereo’s LCD panel.
Setting Up Priorities
- Dirk Gasterland knows what’s important in life.
Tangerine Scream
- Scott Pigford’s ’93 LX 5.0 has plenty of “vitamin see.”
How To: Replace A Speedometer Cable
- All late model Mustangs will need a speedometer cable sometime, so look, listen, and learn.
How To: Sn-95 Front Control Arm Fix
- Steeda Autosports has the answer to your 1994-95 Mustang handling woes.
Born To Mustang
- Sam Epperson’s 1970 Mach I caps a life-long dream.
Mustang Monthly – February 1997
Seeing Red
- Kent and Cindy Baker’s 1964-1/2 Hi-Po has them driving mad.
Space And Time
- With only 22,000 original miles, Tom Alexander’s 1968 coupe has traveled a long way in time, but not very far in space.
Object Of Desire
- Mike Plott’s ’66 Shelby GT-350 represents the Pony that most of us only dream of.
Mustang Dreams
- Advice from the Pros will make your Mustang journey a successful one.
Great Resources
- Seeking To Find, Buy Or Fix Your Dream Mustang? You’ve got some reading to do!
Late-Model Dreams
- Acquiring a late-model requires that you know the specifics.
Python Rt Mustang
- At home on serpentine roads.
How To: Disc Brake Detailing
- Resident Mustang Resto Expert Bob Perkins gives us the skinny on 1968-70 Mustang Disc Brakes.
Vintage Parts Comparo: 1971-73 Dash Pad Comparison
- Comparing California Mustang’s reproduction to Ford NOS.
Boss Fun
- Curt Myers understands what the Boss wants.
Maternity Mach
- Gary and Darlene Baum’s fast track to parenthood.
Svo’s New 4.6 Sohc Heads
- Four-cam Cobra power for your two-cam ’96-’97 Mustang GT with Ford Motorsport’s latest performance part.
Winning Cobra Rs
- A status report of the successes of IMSA’s Grand Sport ’95 351-powered Cobras.
Mesmerized
- Rick Underwood’s modified ’67 fastback–rarely does as fine a car cross one’s path.
Mustang Monthly – March 1997
The Perfect Mustang
- Dick Bridges’ incredible 1,600-mile 1968-1/2 Mustang GT 428 CJ.
Facts & Fallacies
- The myths and mysteries of the 428/429 big block Cobra Jets and Super Cobra Jet Mustangs.
3,400 Mile Mach
- Is Bob Perkins’ Ram-Air-less SCJ the lowest mileage unrestored Mach 1?
Shelby’s New 427!
- Ol’ Shel delivers an awesome aluminum FE block.
Fastest Forward
- Jack Bells 1970 428 SCJ hardtop could have beat them all.
Super & Rare
- Bobby Farley’s 429 SCJ Mach 1 was among the last big guns of 1971.
How To: Axle Housing Detailing
- Bob Perkins’ guide for ’65-’66 Mustang concours-correct detailing from drum-to-drum.
Oe Camshaft Guide
- Who has replacement cams with stock grinds for vintage Mustang V8s?
White-Hot Shelby
- The cops couldn’t do what the fire almost did to Patrick Cisilio’s ’68 GT-350
How To: Bolt-On 70 Hp
- Steeda Autosports sets their aim on the Camaro/Firebird LT1 350 seeking to smoke it with naturally aspirated 5.0 power.
Mustang Monthly Spotlight: 1968 High Country Special
- Built for the Denver DSO, the GT/High Country Specials offered a marketing concept for a market.
Life In The Fast Lane
- Following the Mustangs traveling flat out at the Silver State Classic.
Two Things Going For It
- It didn’t have much of anything, but it was a rust-free GT!
Mustang Monthly – April 1997
Cajun Spice
- Freemon and Margaret Fritsche hit the Golf coast for a spicy GT
New Vintage Parts For 1997
- The scoop on what’s hot for the early Mustang crowd.
How To: Interior Makeover Part One
- Our project 1968 fastback gets frame rail to frame rail carpeting…and a whole lot more.
Hot Late-Model Parts
- A look at what the industry has to offer the late-model mustang enthusiast.
How To: Rebuild A 1965-66 Door Assembly
- A reproduction door shell and hardware will end those junkyard junkets.
Desert Gem
- Dean and Connie Dike knocked the dust off this ’69 GT-350 in record time.
Long Term Love Affair
- Scott Kauffman has been in love with his Boss since Day One.
Best Parts Catalogs
How To: Replace A Late-Model A/C Clutch Assembly
- …or, fixing your own A/C problems without a degree in Automotive Technology.
Project Extreme Cobra
- A little paint, some new tires, bada-bing, you’ve got a show car.
Stripe That Pony!
- How to install Ford Motorsport’s SN95 Stripe Kit.
Last One
- Rick Schmidt found the last Fox body Mustang at a dealership.
One Lethal Snake
- Comer Williams’ 1995 Cobra prowls the South Carolina Low Country.
Rx-Red
- The primary hue of champions? Ned Lankford’s 1970 convertible gives a good argument.
Which Gear For Your Rear?
- Mustang Monthly shows you how to pick the right rear gear for your late-model Mustang.
Lone Star Pony
- Ronny Redden’s 1968 fastback roams the Lone Star State in grand style.
Mustang Monthly – May 1997
Snake Chasing
- David Zech Jr.’s 68-1/2 GT500KR teaches more than a lesson in restoration, but in genealogy as well.
Head Turner
- Mac Crosswhite has a horse that causes whiplash.
How To: ’79-’93 Door Weatherstrip
- A new reproduction for ’79-’93 Mustangs offers a budget alternative to Ford originals.
Step-By-Step Trim Tech
- A compendium of trick tools and pro tips for completing your Mustang project
How To: Vintage Vinyl Top
- If your top is in sad shape or torn, a new one can be installed in short order.
Who’s Laughing
- There’s nothing funny about what is under the hood of Morris & Evyone Tyler’s ’68-1/2 GT Hardtop.
California Challenge
- Bob Christena’s Mach was hard work–and worth the wait.
How To: ’67-’68 Leather Seat Upholstery
- Pro Products and Distinctive Industries combine efforts to provide a stock-appearing leather for your vintage Mustang.
How To: Late-Model Leather Upholstery
- E&G Classics’ replacement leather kit is the ticket to high-quality leather replacement.
How To: Cool Late-Model Taillights
- Classic Design Concepts brings back vintage memories with their new turn signal harness modification kit.
How To: Replace ’87-’95 Headlamp Assemblies
- KS Reproduction’s new headlamps are the perfect answer for all those late-models with “yellow eyes” out there.
The Coop
- Is this a really rare Coupe?
Attention Grabber
- Barry and Shelly Forrester’s Mach 1 was Black and (Grabber) Blue.
Mustang Monthly – June 1997
Ultimate Councours Detailing
- Bob Perkins shows you how the experts restore their Mustang undercarriages to concours perfection.
How To: Engine Bay Detailing
- Readying Project ’68’s engine compartment for a fresh 289.
Champagne Jam
- Mike & Valerie Ogle celebrate the pinnacle of Mustang performance with their 428 Cobra Jet Mach I.
How To: Install A Late-Model Light Bar
- Classic Design Concepts Light Bar for late-model Mustang convertibles adds a touch of Shelby style.
The Good Fight
- Gary & Linda Freight relive their youth in a 1965 fastback.
Second Time Lucky
- Len Simon’s ’68 GT-500 convertible is living large in its “afterlife.”
Wide Thing
- Nick Varela’s Autokraft-modified 1993 Steeda: Cool to look at, hot to handle.
418 Hp!
- Edelbrock’s new Performer FE cam and head combo. Wake up that FE dinosaur!
Museum Vote
- The people behind the vision of a facility celebrating the-Mustang experience want your opinion.
How To: Late-Model Brake Troubleshooting
- Diagnose late-model brake problems yourself and save money.
His Mustang
- Although purchased for “Him,” Randy Laughlin still has to fight to drive his 1973 convertible.
How To: ’67-’68 Fold-Down Rear Seats
- We complete the interior of Project ’68, including the conversion to a fold-down back seat.
Searching For Gold
- Charles Lambert took his leave of duty, bought a Mustang, and captured the ultimate prize.
Mustang Monthly – July 1997
Envious
- Randy Dunn’s Hi-Po-powered 1967 GTA gives “desirable” a whole new meaning.
The M Files
- Pony Tales from the edge, as well as left-of-center.
Parts Review: Styled Steel And Magnum 500 Wheels
- Comparing Specialty Wheels’ repros for Mustangs to the originals.
Late-Model Coil Springs
- A primer for choosing suspension coil springs for your 5.0 Mustang.
Legacy
- Gregg Hillman passes on his penchant for performance in a ’69 GT-500.
Early Spark
- Gregg Cly’s 1964-1/2 K-Code Mustang is the fuse that lit the Mustang’s high-performance image.
Mister Shivers
- Victor Garrison’s 1971 Mach has the shakes, but still rolls.
Special Service Saleen
- One man’s loss provides another man’s hoss.
How To: Repair And Refinish Paint Chip Damage
- Pro Motorcar Products ChipKit will save you money and keep your Mustang looking good.
Stepping Up
- The second time Larry and Mary Ligenza tried a 1969 Mustang, they did so in a Mach 1.
How To: Late Model Rear Disc Brakes
- Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation’s conversion offers 5.0 Mustangs stopping power.
How Chrome Parts Are Restored
- Mustang Monthly takes you inside the doors of a chroming and polishing shop.
Cobra!
- Wild fun in the sun with Ford’s hottest bottle rocket.
Murphy’s Law
- The rules according to Joe Murphy include a ’74 Mustang II.
Mustang Monthly – August 1997
A Saleen Cobra
- Subtle until you stab it, Rob Timken has a rarity.
Shelby & Saleen: Unplugged – Flat-Out
- Comparing and contrasting the men and their machines.
The Super Snake
- David Loebenberg owns a one-of-a-kind Shelby.
From Muck To Marvelous
- Paul Sandy Jr.’s 1969 Boss 302 looks great now, but you should have seen it when.
1964-1/2 To 1973 Mustang Master Cylinder Detailing
- More minutiae on the fine art of Mustang restoration.
Long Haul
- Edwin Fagan drove this Sprint form Michigan to Florida — in December.
Domino Effect
- Don Zimmer’s 1966 hardtop was just the start.
How To: Vintage Mustang 5.0 Sefi Swap
- Classic Mustang lines, SEFI performance and economy are only a swap away.
Phoenix Rising
- From out of the ashes, a champion rolls.
How To: Diagnose Late-Model Cooling Systems
- We take the guesswork out of troubleshooting your 5.0 Mustang’s cooling system.
How To: Sports Roadster Tonneau Cover Install
- Here’s a new tonneau cover for your SN-95 Mustang that’s a breeze to remove when the skies threaten.
How To: Assemble And Detail Your Trunk Area
- We scratch one more item off Project ’68’s to-do list, using top-quality parts from KS Reproductions and Laurel Mountain Mustang.
One Cool Pony
- Patrick D’Anna’s modified GTA fastback could hold off the next ice age.
Mustang Monthly – September 1997
Parts Review: ’64-1/2 & ’65-66 Mustang Steering Wheels
- Comparing the reproduction molded steering wheel to the Ford replacement and a worn, but original, example.
Stable Of Keepers
- Jim Schmidt’s ’67 GTA is one strong horse that isn’t going anywhere.
How To Photograph Your Mustang
- The best way to get your Mustang in Mustang Monthly is to send top-notch photos of it.
All-Stars
- Just a few of the all-stars we receive every month.
How To: Improve The Cooling System In Your Daily Driver
- A new fan shroud and some tricks will keep you on the road.
Vintage Gold
- An unintended restoraton produces a champion ’65 GT convertible.
How To: ’71-73 Heater Case Restoration
- The “Lazarus Project” gets new seals, air- conditioner evaporator and heater core.
Weather Stripping, Seals And Gasket Availability For Mustangs
- Which soft parts for ’65-93 ponies you can’t find in the catalogs and why.
Supercharged Shelby
- Barry Cord has a red rocket that is supercharged for max output.
Option Fever
- Dean Hemphill built his ’72 convertible to a unique set of rules–his own.
How To: Install Late-Model Convertible Top Weather Stripping
- Seal out the elements with new weather stripping from Hydro-E-Lectric.
Nothin’ But Svo!
- Bud Morton would not settle for anything less.
5.0 Power Part-By-Part!
- The dyno proves that the sum of one’s parts–not individual bolt-ons–is what makes horsepower.
Cool Blue
- Ed and Monica Ziobro have the winter blues in Grande style.
Mustang Monthly – October 1997
Restored, Retired, Re-Restored
- A 1965 GT fastback that came back to the show.
A Powerful Six?
- Unlock power from your Mustang’s in-line six with the right parts.
Mustang Club Work Days
- Gather up your club members, your tools, and help thy neighbor.
How You Can Help– Save The Mustang!
- Extinction or extension? Can Mustang survive to the year 2010?
How To: Restore Cobra Jet Axle Seals
- Proper service and replacement of 31-spline axle wear sleeves.
Gas Crunch Shelby
- Dave Zimmerman did not mind the 1970s fuel shortage… at least, not now
Off The Chart
- Future doctor’s cure for the common gold is an eyeful.
Road Ready ’70
- Mustang Monthly starts another vintage project. This time, you help us!
We Can Make A Difference! The Pen As A Sword
- Don Fezell undertook The task of restoring the car that made the Cobra Jet a legend.
75+ Best Catalogs For Mustangs!
How To: Sn-95 Clutch Replacement
- The SN-95 Mustang clutch is just as susceptible to abuse as the FOX Mustang clutch.
5.0 Power Part-By-Part Ii
- Back to the dyno to find 55 more rear wheel horsepower with a ’95 5.0 GT.
Our New Project: Road Ready ’90
- Welcome to Mustang Monthly’s new project car.
White Heat
- Eric Stehle’s ’96 GT is as ferocious as it looks.
Daily Driver
- One thing James DeRose’s hardtop has going for it is that it keeps on going.
Mustang Monthly – November 1997
Five Best Mustangs!
- The editors pick their top Mustangs and invite you to do the same.
How To: Rebuild Vintage Four-Wheel Drum Brakes
- Our Project ’70 Mach 1 gets a much-needed brake job and safety improvement.
Q Is For Quick
- George Tyson is lucky enough to own a 351 CJ Mach 1 with a quick quirk.
How To: Fog Light Conversion
- CJ Pony Parts’ fog light conversion kits will have you seeing the light in a few short hours.
Close Shave
- Jim Osborn has a GT-500 that is smooth now, but suffered one heck of a nick.
Better Left Unspoken
- If ponies could talk, this ’66 convertible could provide Dwight Tillman’s tell-all biography.
How To: Edelbrock Performer 351w Engine Buildup
- A 410-horse Windsor that offers reliability; streetability; and economy at no extra cost.
Happy Return
- A long-running Mustang love affair reignited by a ’68 hardtop and a kindred spirit.
How To: Install An Aftermarket T5 Shifter
- B&M’s Ripper shifter comes to the rescue of our Modern Mach.
It
- The sum of Kevin Muccilli’s ’89 is more than a bunch of power parts.
Pony Assault
- The Saleen-Allen Speedlab brings the Mustang back to the 24 Heures du Mans after a 30-year absence.
Holley Systemax Ii
- Holley’s long-awaited 5.0 kit turns out to like top-end.
Unplanned Preservation
- Jim Dominiak kept his first new car “new.”
Mustang Monthly – December 1997
Garage Improvements
- When the chips are down and you perform your own maintenance work, the cry is always more space!
How To: Tilt-Away Wheel Install
- Ford offered a Tilt-Away steering wheel for the ’67-69 Mustang–now you can add one to your car.
M-T-O Gt
- John Spencer’s 1966 GT epitomizes the early Mustang’s “Made-to-Order” appeal.
Stages
- Walter and Beth Stenger took time to enjoy their Mustang to the fullest.
How To: 1971-73 Power Window Repair And Resto
- The solution to windows that whir but don’t wind is as close as Hydro-E-Lectric.
Consoles For The Masses
- Classic Consoles will hold your drink for you on your way to work or play.
Oooh Yeah!
- Could it be that the best home improvement Tim Allen made was the GT-500KR?
Single-Minded
- This SportsRoof was built with one purpose in mind–hunting big game in the asphalt jungle.
How To: Classic Cleveland Buildup
- After a year’s hiatus due to illness, our Cleveland gets new guts and goes for glory.
How To: Replace Your ’83-93 Convertible Top Hydraulic Motor
- Before you get stuck in the rain with your top at half-mast, install this easy direct replacement.
How To: Install An Aftermarket Converter-Back Exhaust System
- Our Project Modern Mach gets a new, throaty exhaust note and a better-flowing system.
Hindsight
- Steve Anderson’s foresight in 1985 resulted in a gem of a GT.
How To Buy For The Mustanger
- Here are a few ideas to help your holiday search for that certain something.
Who’s Who In The Mustang Industry
- With this handy guide, the phone numbers and addresses of the people and shops that service our hobby will be at your fingertips.
Open Road
- Nancy Flanagan enjoys her convertible as she feels Ford intended.