This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang & Fords during 1988; 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 & Fords – February 1988
Double Take
- A second glance at this ’66 convertible reveals subtle modifications.
Pony Stampede
- The fifth annual Mustangs Unlimited show and swap meet.
In Line For Power
- How to upgrade your in-line six-cylinder engine.
17-Year Itch
- Tommy Johnson’s ’66 Shelby GT350 was worth the wait.
Road Ruler
- This Shelby king is ready to strike.
Stock Revival
- After 15 years “Dyno” Don’s super stock is back.
Small-Block Ford
- Head games for horsepower.
Machinist’s Mach 1
- This engine builder likes to showcase his street machine’s performance.
Fine Lines
- When men were men and Mustangs were Trans-Am champions.
Steerage Class
- New life for old Mustang steering boxes.
302 X 2
- Two Boss 302s add up to a lot of fun.
Mustang Gt
- Still king of the hill.
Hungry Like The Wolf
- Pro Street pony slices through red tape.
Snake-Bit
- Bill Bryant’s striking Shelby Cobra.
Mustang & Fords – April 1988
Street Feat
- Ten-second Mach 1 takes on street and strip.
Mechanic’s Pet
- Ex-Hertz rent-a-horse has a good home.
Small Block Ford
- John Vermeersch’s total performance plan.
Ford Affair
- Ford Fans loved the third annual Motorsport Nationals.
Mach 1 Merger
- All Ford’s best was bred into this ’70 Stang.
Demon Rust
- How to exorcise your corroded floorpan.
Crate Expectations
- Boss 302: From a box to a beauty.
Jet Propulsion
- A 428 CJ powers this NHRA drag car.
Shelby Foreruner
- Mustang GT: The factory car the legend was built on.
Dash Bored?
- How to restore your Mustang’s dashboard!
Dressed To Kill
- The ’68 Specials have the right look.
Endangered Species
- A Shelby GT500 is a rare sight at the dragstrip.
Central Plains Cruiser
- This ’66 GT350 travels in style.
Optical Illusion
- Sleight of hand turns a stock Stang into a Shelby.
Classy Collection
- The eleventh annual Street Machine Nationals.
Mustang & Fords – June 1988
Marathon Miler
- This ’68 Shelby keeps running strong.
Tradin’ Places
- Fall Carlisle swap meet rates among the best.
Forward March
- How to keep your front end in line.
Horse Play
- Omaha’s Mustang round-up was fun for all.
Speed Breeding
- Building a 12-second late-model street Mustang.
Hands Off!
- A ’67 that’s an untouched original.
Dream Season
- After 20 years a winning promise comes true.
Beach Party
- Long Beach, California, plays host to Pacific mustang Club.
Final Authority
- The 1971 Boss 351: Ford’s last fast Mustang.
Heading For Power
- Increase the muscle in your ’67-’70 FE big-block.
Bar Exam
- This swing-away rollcage earns high marks.
Playing For Keeps
- One ’69 Boss that will last a lifetime.
Visionary Flair
- Harold Odahlen’s Mach 1 previewed the ’80s aero image.
Mustang & Fords – August 1988
Fit For Print
- A ’70 fastback that’s magazine perfect.
Sunny Delight
- Fun in the sun at the Cypress Gardens Mustang show.
Tale Of Two Blocks
- Comparing the 429 CJ and SCJ engines.
Pony Portfolio
- Consider investing in a late-model Mustang.
Cowboys And Engines
- The Cody family’s Mach I still rides into the sunset.
Crown Your Windsor
- Get the new TFS/Kaufmann Aluminum 302/351W heads.
Well-Groomed Thoroughbred
- This Mustang drag racer is brushed up and ready to win.
On The Road Again
- Twice this ’65 took a lickin’ and it keeps on tickin’.
Bucking For Power
- A 460-cubic-incher keeps this pony ahead of the herd.
Sale Of The Century
- Auto Krafter’s liquidation was a corral full of bargains.
Frankforter
- This coal-black Mustang is a miner’s undertaking.
Party Animals
- Ponies had fun at the Orange County Mustang Show.
Going, Going, Gone!
- Cruising Kruse’s auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
1988 Winternationals
- Fords mix it up at Pomona.
T5 Overdrive Trans Rebuild
- A primer for the popular five-speed overdrive trans.
Rocky Mountain High
- ’68 Special from Colorado provides plenty of thrills.
Hot Ii Handle
- Performance plus looks make the Monroe Handler sizzle.
Mustang & Fords – September 1988
Prize Pony
- A plain driver became a family show car.
Personal Touch
- Add an aero flare to your favorite Ford.
Club Leb
- Lebanon Valley Mustang club offers paradise for pony fans.
Ain’t Life Grande?
- It is if you’re driving Ford’s ’69 luxury Stang.
Roofing It!
- Don’t sweat it — Now there’s an easy way to install a convertible top.
Carbon Copy
- An accurate duplication of a ’66 Shelby.
Preferred Seating
- Flofit sports seats combine orthopedic features with affordability.
Jackpot!
- Hank Nowling struck it rich with this Shelby!
’88 Saleen
- Steve Saleen builds and affordable weapon for the arms race.
Classic Conversion
- Rubert Kulp got bitten by the pony bug, and the rest is history.
Handle With Care
- How to upgrade your Mustang suspension with bolt-on parts.
East Meets West
- Exploring the West Coast version of Carlisle’s famous swap meet.
Project 302
- Build a streetable, 10-second 302 Mustang.
Missing In Auction?
- No way — Mustangs stampeded the Barrett-Jackson auction.
Pro To Go
- Rick Northrop’s fuelish Mustang.
Sparkling Restoration
- The Sparks family got fired up over their ’65 convertible.
Musclecar Classics
- The ’66 T-5 Mustang.
Mustang & Fords – November 1988
Who’s The Boss?
- How much performance can you build into a 302?
Wheels Of Fortune
- You can bet these Stangs put on a show in Las Vegas!
Four Increased Power…
- JBA has the perfect kit for your four-cylinder.
Duke Of Windsors
- With the new PAW/B&M 351W blower motor kit, street performance is no longer just a Bow-Tie affair.
Affordable Luxury
- This ’79 coupe is the word in high-tech for low bucks.
Pioneer Pony
- Restoring the 615th Mustang to roll off the line.
Window Pains
- How to end those annoying window leaks.
Executive Privilege
- High performance from Ford’s highest authority.
1988 Hot Parts Catalog
- Publications that list what you need for your pony.
Cavalcade
- Mustang Owners Club of California struts its stuff.
Brake Through
- How to install a rear disc brake kit.
Engraved Invitation
- Etching glass for beauty and security.
New Threads
- A simple cure for suffering seats.
New Life For Old Carbs
- How to rebuild the Autolite 4100 series carburetor.
New Rides At Knott’s
- Mustangs are now the attraction at this Southern California amusement park.
Mustang Ii Go
- This ’78 was bought and restored in short order.