1988 – Mustang & Fords


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.

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