This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Illustrated 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 & Fords – January 1997
Fondly Remembered…
- Saluting a special friend who gave us so much
10 Top Swaps
- Transform your Mustang into a sizzling restomod!
Holley Horsepower
- An inside look at the Holley carb from BG Fuel Systems
Install A Richmond Six-Speed
- More cruiseability for your vintage Mustang
Repair A Leaking Cowl Vent
- Terrific solutions from PRO Products
Ten Best Show Stoppers
- We scout the nation for the greatest attention-getters
More Restomod Tips, Tricks, & Fixes
- We show you how to do it right the first time
Ted’s Excellent Adventure
- The ’69 Mach 1 that faith and friendship built
Card & Manifold Buyer’s Guide
- Your source for quick power induction systems
Shows Of Summer-1996
- We visit Atlanta, Bellevue, Carlisle, and Normal
Alternative Restomod
- Anything-as long as it isn’t a Mustang
Mustangs On The Internet
- An exciting look into vintage ponies in cyberspace
Rally Falcons & Mustangs
- Remembering Ford’s Total Performance era
Not So Cool…
- R-134a versus R-12–are they compatible?
Rare Finds
- We uncover a 428 SCJ-GT Fastback GT Find
Mustang & Fords – March 1997
Cherish Is The Word
- George & Kim Hatcher’s memorable ’71 Mach 1
Professional Painting Tips
- Start here for best results
Boss 302!
- High-winding, goober-head-turning, mule-kickin’ performance
How To Fit Body Panels
- A quality restoration begins here before the paint goes on
Post Paint Care
- Meguiar’s shows us how to keep the gloss alive
Rust & Paint Removal
- Media blasting takes us to the heart of the matter
475-Horse Small-Block!
- Gemini Racing Systems’ hottest vintage racing engine
Ford T-5
- When is a Mustang not a Mustang?
Install In-Dash Air Conditioning
- Vintage Air makes it happen for ’65- ’66 Mustangs
Ignition Upgrade & Buyer’s Guide
- We help you outfit your dream restomod
White Heat
- Going Ford one better with a hot ’63 “K” Fairlane
Install Hella Halogen Headlights
- Improve night visibility with this affordable upgrade
First Fairlane
- A closer look at concours perfection
Framerail Repair
- Fast solutions from Virginia Classic Mustang
Into The Nightmist
- Check out this glistening ’67 Mustang GT fastback
Dent Repair
- Turning those valleys into plateaus
Rare Finds
- Gas Rhonda’s ’63-1/2 Galaxie; “Mustang I” Sign Uncovered; “Sound of the Cobra” LP; Boss 429 Engine/Transmission.
Mustang & Fords – May 1997
’67 Shelby Gt500
- Blistering performance in the hottest Mustang ever made
’68 Cougar Gte Cj
- Imagine yourself in this purrfect big-block cat
Bottle Rocket
- Ford’s good-looking and powerful ’70 Torino Cobra
Celebration!
- 30 years of Mustang & Cougar big-block performance
25 No-Buck & Low-Buck Power Tips
- Affordable, common-sense ideas for your restomod
Install Underdash Air Conditioning
- Classic Auto Air makes it easy with the Daily Driver System
Bolt-On Parts Buyer’s Guide
- Terrific stuff that you can install in a weekend
’71 429 Cj Mach 1
- The last big-block Mustang takes a bow
F-Ranchero!
- Could this be the only supercharged Ranchero ever built?
Carb-Rebuild Tips
- Get into Ford’s Autolite 4100 and 2100 atomizers
Brace Yourself
- Install Windsor-Fox’s new, adjustable shock tower brace
Suspension Upgrade
- Eibach Springs shows you how to improve handling
Restore Your Instrument Panel
- It’s easy when you look to Virginia Classic Mustang
Shift Improvement How-To
- Hop up your C4 with quality pads from B&M
Exhaust-System Installation
- Good breathing begins with the right exhaust system
Special Catalog Section
- Your source for vintage Ford pads and services
Belt One On
- Concours-quality seatbelts from SSSnake-Oyl Products
Pumping Iron!
- Striking restomod performance from a ’66 ‘Stang
Rare Finds
- ’57 Phase 1 Supercharged Ford Custom; Mickey Thompson Magnesium Intake?; Yankee Clipper Feedback; Ford Drag Team Mustang?
Mustang & Fords – July 1997
Bird Is The Word
- Perfection defined in a gorgeous ’57 T-bird
Crate Engines
- Super affordable performance you can install in a weekend
Best Bolt-Ons For $100, $250, $500
- Dial in your special level of performance
Low-Buck Power Buildup
- We build a high-performance small-block for under $2,000
Crate Motor Upgrade
- Install Jasper’s 305-horsepower roller cam 302 small-block
Performance Parts Buyer’s Guide
- Mustang & Fords shows you where to get it
Hammer Down!
- Kevin Patton’s trailblazing ’66 GT350 racer replica
The Legend
- Shelby’s 427 S/C Cobra needs no introduction
Fighting Falcon
- A vintage Ford compact takes on the esses and hairpins
Differential Rebuilding Basics
- Believe it or not, you can do it in your home garage
The Best Buys On The Market
- There has never been a better time to buy your dream Ford
Simply Seamless
- A ’70 Mustang convertible called restomod
Hi-Po Ignition Installation
- Jacobs Electronics new Ultra Team lights the fire!
Chassis Stiffening How-To
- Rock-solid chassis modifications for a vintage Mustang
Style & Performance Bolt-Ons
- Change your vintage Ford’s personality for the better
Home Grown
- Jim Gillespie’s striking ’68 Sprint coupe
Reader’s Survey
- Mustang & Fords asks you those all-important questions
Mustang & Fords – September 1997
’65 Mustang Roadster
- Introducing the Ronster from Mustangs Plus
Engine Upgrades
- The best makeovers begin beneath the hood
Interior Update
- From mediocre to striking with a pony interior from TMI
Styling Tips
- Pointers that dress your restomod for success
New Suspension Ideas
- Improve your handling with an upgrade kit from PST
Buttering Up The Boss
- Thrusting the Trans Am 302 to new heights
Pumpkin Lust
- A sizzling orange open tracker makes many a memory
Driveline Buildup: Driveshaft
- How to replace and maintain universal joints
Full Speed Ahead
- The Mustang Experience begins to take shape
Ford Update
- A closer look at Blue Oval products for 1997-’98
Top 10 Most Valuable Fords
- Jerry Heasley brings us the rarest of the rare
289 Hi-Po Spotter’s Guide
- Before there was 5.0, there was a 289 called Hi-Po
Driveline Buildup: Trans
- B&M shows us how to improve Ford’s AOD transmission
Driveline Buildup: Rearend
- Upgrade your 8-inch differential to limited slip
A Spirited Tradition
- Sharing memories with the Southern Arizona Mustang Club
Rare Finds
- Four Grand Nets the Tasca Super Boss 429!
Mustang & Fords – November 1997
Vintage Burgundy
- Frank Lundgren’s concours driven ’65 Mustang coupe
How To Plan, Find, Buy
- Buying your first Mustang doesn’t have to be difficult
Valvetrain Basics
- How much power your engine makes starts here
Interior Resto & Upgrade Source Guide
- Outfit your project Ford with a host of exciting ideas
Quick Cowl Fix
- Mustang & Fords shows you this easy repair
Found…
- Dave Kunz enjoys hot Bullitt Mustang performance
Bullitt!
- We debate one of the oldest Mustang legends
Born On The 17th
- John Barresi celebrates a special birthday
Replace Your Fuel-Tank Sending Unit
- Get a grip on your capacity with solutions from Dallas Mustang
Star Date
- Ford’s super slippery ’61 Starliner fastback
Special Section
- Complete Guide to Parts & Service
Big Power!
- Dick Landy shows us how to pull 600 pounds from the 460
Budget Paint
- Save big when you supply the labor. We show you how
Gt4o–World-Champion Fords
- Celebrating 30 years of global superiority
Low-Buck Suspension Tips
- Eaton Detroit Spring shows you how to plan your handling
Mav’ Tricks
- Sizzling hot Ford performance where we never expected it
Rare Finds
- Cobra Factory Comp Car body found near trash bin