This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Illustrated during 1996; 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 – January 1996
Retractable Renaissance
- Ben Smith and Mustangs Plus bring us the Mustang Skyliner II
Bench Seat Redo
- TMI Products introduces a new line of quality upholstery
Hot Imsa Fastback
- Taking the restomod approach a step further
In The Beginning…
- An interview with chief Mustang stylist Joseph Oros
London To Mexico
- Far-flung Mustang adventure across two hemispheres
King Cobra
- A closer look at Ford’s never-to-be factory racer
Parts & Accessories Buyers’ Guide
- Your Ford holiday gift and accessory source
Inner Fender Replacement
- Mustang & Fords and SEMO Classic Mustang show you how
General Assembly
- The long-awaited factory assembly manuals are here
351c Head Upgrade
- An easy conversion you can do in an afternoon
Fe Big-Block Efi
- Electronic port fuel injection for the 390, 406, 427 and 428
5.0 Mustang & Fords Round-Up
- A blue-hot Petersen Special Event on the mighty Mississippi
Stamp Op Approval
- Concours-correct rubber stamps and markings for vintage Fords
Here Spot!
- Sheetmetal replacement made easier with the Eastwood spot-weld cutter
Quick Fix
- Install a Dallas Mustang turn-signal switch in 1 hour
Stainless Trim Repair
- How to repair scratched and damaged stainless trim pieces
Rare Finds
- Way South Of The Border — A Venezuelan-Built ’67 Mustang and a Mexican Mustang Pedal Car
Mustang & Fords – March 1996
Build Your First Mustang
- Buy It, Plan It, Do It
Hot Performers!
- Ford’s Total Performance Years
75 Restomod Tips & Tricks
- Mustang & Fords shows you where to find it and how to do it
Ford Lightweight Racers
- An in-depth look at the ’62-64 “Glass” Galaxies
Dream Weavers
- Illustrators Thom Taylor & Keith Kaucher conceive exotic Ford restomods
’63 1/2 427 Galaxie
- Gaining new respect with a fastback and Ford’s newest big-block
Ever-Lasting Fun
- Henry & Laura Lee corral their first Mustang
Giant Ford Club Directory
- For enthusiasts in search of enthusiasts
Spark-Ling Performance
- Install a Jacobs Ignition system in your restomod in an afternoon
Winners Never Quit
- Brian Gates’ exotic ’87 Mustang GT performer
The Shows Of Summer
- Mustang & Fords travels the nation for a look at the best of ’95
Six And The Single Barrel
- Six-cylinder-carburetion identification guide
Let There Be Light
- Easy-to-Install factory fog lamps for your ’65-’68 Mustang
Mustang & Fords – May 1996
The Duece’s Coupe
- Ford Design custom tailored this ’64 1/2 “K” car for Henry Ford II
Do It Yourself:
- Body Beautiful Basics–Preparation
More Do It Yourself!
- Body Beautiful Basics–Colorization
351c Vs 351w
- Ford’s strongest small-blocks–which is better?
’70 Grabber Cobra Jet
- A closer look at the rarest of the 428CJ Mustangs
Fiberglass Bolt-Ons
- Terrific body accents from Maier Racing Enterprises
Weekend Projects
- Contrasting Mustang cover cars
Holley Carb Upgrade
- High-performance speed blocks from The Carburetor Shop
’67 427 Comet
- Mercury performance blazes a trail in rural Washington
Transmission Build Tips
- Building performance into your Ford FMX
Stop!
- Rebuild your disc and drum brakes with parts from Master Power
Eight Bores X 2
- Taking the ’67 Mustang concept to new heights
Restoration Tips
- Make your own decals and stickers
Driveline Buyers’ Guide
- The place to shop for transmissions, clutches and rear ends
Slam Induction
- Rare find–an “F”-code ’57 supercharged Fairlane
Power-Steering Install
- Improve steering effort with quality products from Mustangs Plus
Catalog Section
- Your source for parts and services information
Mustang & Fords – July 1996
Playful, Yet Sophisticated
- Bob Deale’s 64 1/2 Rangoon Red Mustang convertible
Hot Mustang Modifieds!
- Three pony cars, one mission: brute performance
Blown 500hp Stroker Small Block
- Stunning performance from Ford’s middle-block
Wheel & Tire Mania: How To Choose
- Making the right decision before you buy
Wheel & Tire Mania: Giant Buyers’ Guide
- Where the rubber meets the road, we’re here to help
A Heritage Protected
- Boss 302-a reputation established on the asphalt
Crystal-Blue Persuasion
- Neal Rein’s retro restomod ’65 fastback
Sheetmetal Replacement
- Professional pointers that yield outstanding results
Bolt-On Rack & Pinion Steering
- Precision control from Sacramento Mustang
Suspension Performance Tips
- Great handling begins with a trick set of springs
Powdercoating Pointers
- Clad your restoration parts in a durable finish
Big Is Better
- In 1970, Ford’s Torino demonstrated displacement for the masses
Knowing The Way
- Louise Gibino answers an age-old question about a San Jose-conceived pony
Starter/Generator Rebuild
- Getting your vintage Ford’s starting system up to snuff
5.0l Efi Engine Swap
- Clean, fuel-efficient performance for your ’65-’73 Mustang
Shop Seen:
- Classic Tube takes on your toughest restoration needs
Mustang & Fords – September 1996
North By Northwest
- Seattle’s best Mustang fun cars
Hemi-Head Performance
- We’ll show you who’s boss in this corral
It’s A Spring Thing
- Eaton Detroit Spring has your suspension solutions
Disc-Brake Conversion
- Better binders from Stainless Steel Brakes
Brake & Suspension Buyers’ Guide
- Your source for terrific handling and safety components
Small-Block Buildup
- We show you how to build your first engine
’74 Pantera
- Ford’s most exotic street stormer
’73 Mach 1
- Engineering a better third-generation Mustang
’66 Mustang Gt
- John and Janice Murphy’s glistening red coupe
Red Rover, Red Rover…
- A hot ’67 Mustang performance attitude
Engine-Building Tips & Tricks
- Plan performance into your buildup
Junkyard Gold
- Save big bucks by knowing where to find parts
Engine-Compartment Detailing
- A concourse-level restoration for your vintage engine room
Carte Blanche
- Mike and Becky Golliver’s ’65 Mustang-how restomod is done!
How To Weld
- Do it yourself with help from The Eastwood Company
Performance History
- Ford’s power legacy began with great engines
Shop Seen
- Edelbrock’s performance legacy dates back to the flathead
Mustang & Fords – November 1996
The Color Purple
- Jack Porter’s super-cool restomod Mustang coupe
Interior/Accessories Buyers Guide
- Super-cool goodies for your Mustang’s inner world
It Runs In The Family
- Two coupes, father and son: It’s about friendly competition
Knott!
- Celebrating a long-standing Southern California tradition
Build A Hot Cobra Jet!
- Performance begins from the inside out
Dusk Rose
- Debbie Carton’s mass-production, rare-find ’67 coupe
Ford Gt40
- The Blue Oval’s world-beating performance car
Install A Quarter-Panel
- With practice, you can do this job yourself
Dual-Exhaust System Retrofit
- Improve the melody and performance
Differential Rebuild
- Currie Enterprises shows you the way
Two’s Company
- Solid measures of performance
Boss 302 Tiger
- Cleveland-headed performance with two seats
Ford Distributor Upgrade
- Crane Technologies provides light-triggered accuracy
Rare Finds!
- Jerry Heasley bird-dogs some of the most unusual finds
Install New Lock Cylinders
- Thanks to new kits from AMK Products
Rebuild Door Hinges
- It’s easy to do with parts from Mustang Village
Bolt-On Traction Bars
- Install Shelby units from Tony D. Branda
Reupholster Bucket Seats
- Virginia Classic Mustang has what it takes
Rare Finds
- A Yankee Clipper From the Joe DiMaggio Era
Shop Seen
- Mustangs Plus-dedication to a passion for the breed
Legislative Outlook
- New generation motor fuels-what’s in store for us