2002 – Mustang & Fords | Average Joe Restoration

This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Illustrated during 2002; 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 2002

Fast Lane

Visteon’s Sound Idea: Mach 1000 Audio System; Bob Penninger killed in Pentagon attack; Pony Drive II; WFC Celebrates 5th; Cal Mustang/Highway Classics merge; NPD Backs Silver Springs Show; Consignment Strong for Barrett-Jackson; T-Bird Drive: Vintage Thunderbird Club International; Hot Stuff from Kirban Performance Products; Creative License: Rick and Cris Bowes’ 1963 Falcon 260

Grumpy Old Men

Ron Brand (1966 Deep Emerald Metallic Coupe) and Rick Gorino (1965 GT Wimbledon White/Shelby-striped Hardtop): Watching these guys interact begs the question, “Why can’t we just get along?”

The Right Exhaust

This is not the place to scrimp on quality: Construct the complete exhaust system with Flowmaster and Mustangs Plus

Tough Trans-Am: Still Kickin’ After All These Years

This car’s a winner long after its prime: Tim Holland’s original 1966 A-Sedan SCCA Trans-Am Mustang racer proves you can’t slow an old Mustang down

Best Fords To Modify

Most models have nearly unlimited potential

Beef At The Back: Maximum Axle

Stronger rear axles improve performance: Make a brand new bulletproof rear axle with all Currie components

The Ultimate Cruise: Motor City Dreamin’

Woodward Avenue comes alive in August: We traveled to the 7th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise to experience musclecar overload firsthand–from the seat of a ’69 GT350

Resurrection: Indian Fire

Rob Waring brought this 1969 Mustang GT Sportsroof back to life

Black Magic: Mondo-Mod Maverick

After 10 years of sedate stock driving, Mark Griffith thought it time for a change. Maverick lovers will enjoy this modified 302-powered ’73

Ford Trivia

Eric English is back with eleven more stumpers

Full-Blown Stroke!

Coast High Performance brings you big-block power in a 351W package

Project Kiss: Kiss This Reliable C-4

Part Two in a two-part series on Transmission building: We get the C4 ready to install

Ii Hot: Victim Of Circumstance

What should have been done in the ’70s: If Ford could’ve built Gary Coe’s 1976 Mustang II, history would be kinder to the ’74-’78 generation

Custom Cougar: On The Prowl

A better idea for Mercury lovers: Mark Dienes’ 1968 XR-7 is a Cougar like you’ve never seen

Mountains Of Fun: Bountiful

A visit to a Utah Ford gathering

Firsthand Knowledge

Michael Coalson relates “Lessons learned from an insurance claim”

Rare Finds

Bob Perkins’ 5,700-Mile 1970 Boss 302

On The Market

Selling Parts on eBay

Mustang & Fords – February 2002

Fast Lane 2001

Ford Power Festival; Mo Money: Mobil 1 World Ford Challenge; A Tribute to America: Goodwood Revival Meeting; Scenes from a Car Show: MCA 25th Anniversary; Office Visitor: Germany’s Claus Krahe; Dallas Mustang Open House; Companies on the Move: The Paddock; Legislative Update: California gives smog test break; IDIDIT reopens for business; People in the News: Mike Eaton of the SME; Creative License: Susan Berger; Like the Real Thing: NKOK, Inc’s R/C Thunderbird; Error–Error: December 2001 CAMEO website URL

The Exact Solution / Experiment

The Pro-Motorsports X-Pipe from Mustangs Plus improves performance via better exhaust scavenging

Stop Oiling Problems / Oiling From Sump To Pump

Understanding a critical engine system: one of the most important systems in your engine is often ignored

Ford Expo 2001

Y-Blocks run, and all have fun in Ohio

Project Kiss: Epidemic Of Crud / Kiss Unwanted Rust And Corrosion Goodbye

Stop rust before it ruins your dreams. Why do cars rust, and what can we do about it?

To Serve: Take A Role

The Victory 7 Mustang Club is proactive

High-Speed Classic / Distant

Gas Ronda’s long-nose Mustang today: still alive and kickin’

Street Sleepers: Build A Super Sleeper!

Things may not be what they seem to be. Build a ride that allows you to walk softly and carry a big stick

Silent Killer: Fooled Ya!

Mach 1 with more muscle: Gordon Gaub’s 1970 428CJ Mach 1’s original appearance belies the heart of a hot rod

Weatherstripping / Strip Tease

A simple way to make the car look better. Don’t let ratty weatherstripping spoil your restoration

Poor Man’s Cobra Jet

FE power at its finest. Whether your FE is a 390 or a 428, you can “Cobra Jet” the cubes. (Feature article on Bruce Hart’s 1967 390 Fastback.)

High-Flyin’ Falcon / Stoplights And Cruise Nights

A 514 engine nests in this bird. George Houck’s 1965 Falcon Futura Pro Street commands immediate attention

Shocks: The Shocking Truth

A look at the watchdog of the suspension system: Understanding a critical component of the suspension

Mighty Marauder: Make Mine Rare

How a GM convert got Mercury memories: Rich Richards’ 1964 Mercury “Super Marauder” is one of just 42 built

High-Performance Halt / Brake Away From The Ordinary

Baer brakes help stop a speedy Comet, or give your vintage Mustang the superb stopping power it deserves.

A Chilling Tale / Cold Air!

Add a modern air-conditioning unit: Classic Auto Air has a variety of terrific systems to fit your hot (and cold) weather needs

My Two Cents

Jim Smart: Judging — is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Rare Finds

’71-’73 Mustang Sweepstakes: Randy Giles’ 1972 Mach 1 (2F05Q141535)

On The Market

Older restorations have fueled the driver market

Mustang & Fords – March 2002

Fast Lane

Lift off the show season: 5th Annual Imperial Mustangs of Polk County, Florida show; Scenes from the road; Ford Racing Centennial; Legislative Alert: Michigan bill threatens project vehicles, daily drivers; Condolences: Jack Smart; KISS Interrupted; Heavenly Help: Martha Kautz; Creative License: Philip Lines’ “65 NOLID”; Safety First: FireAde 2000 extinguisher

Smoked Bearings

A quick fix for a better ride. What to do when your rear’s outer bearings start to bawl

The Right Touch: Bull’s-Eye

With a tasteful blend of old and new, Matt Connolly’s ’65 GT Fastback is right on target

21st Century 390

Building an FE engine with today’s knowledge

Special Section: Paint And Body: Protect The Finish 3m

offers film to keep a car beautiful. An invisible layer of protection is surface insurance

Sweet Choice / Sentimental Journey

A change in plans proves to be a better option. Colleen Allen’s ’67 fastback takes her back in time

What’s New

Products to improve your car’s ride and performance: A tour of the annual SEMA convention means automotive Nirvana

Love At First Sight / Grab Bag

John Wilgus found this car on target. His ’70 Mustang Grabber is a crown jewel

Fit To A “T” / Rocket Roadster

There’s style and elegance in these birds. David Urabe’s 1966 Thunderbird Roadster brings new excitement to Restolux

Special Section: Paint And Body: The Future Of Autobody / Tools Of The Trade

Trade schools continue as proving grounds for body repair professionals

Milpitas

An important part of Ford history and the birthplace of many classic Fords

Carlisle Mustang / A Learning Experience

Pennsylvania students go to work: the Carlisle Project is underway

Horsepower To Go / Mail-Order Motorvation

Crate engines offer a great option

Family Tradition / All In The Family

Calvin Atwell carries the torch in his 1963 Comet

Special Section: Paint And Body: Paintucation

How you can make your car stand out: this series of automotive finishing videos shows how the pros do it

Special Section: Paint And Body: Straight Story / Getting It Straight

Align the car before bodywork, or else

Rare Finds

Two High Country Specials: 1966 Edition, X-Code 1968

On The Market

Car Attitude Adjustment turns into $$$$

Mustang & Fords – April 2002

Fast Lane

Hans Georg (George) Jonas: Obituary for CEO of Stainless Steel Brakes; Scrappage threatens hobby: Senate Bill 1766; Columbus discovers Fords: 23rd Annual Columbus Spring Swap

Setting The Record Straight

Clarifications on the February 2002 article on Classic Auto Air systems

Modern Master / Dueling Cylinders

JMC’s innovation for better stopping: A truly bitchin’ dual braking system from JMC Motorsports

Rod & Custom Front

Popular modification for vintage cars: Make room underhood with a Rod & Custom Motorsports Front End

Project Kiss

On to the Body Shop: Affordable Body and Paint. Part One in a three-part series on how to transform your ugly duckling into a beautiful swan with help from 1-Day Paint & Body

Fastback, Not Fast Buck / Second Thought

This one stays in the collection. Sam Almoney’s plans for his 1965 fastback have changed.

21st Century Fe / 390 Buildup

The next step toward the dyno: We have a short block.

Brother’s Keeper / 500 Miles

A GT500 that’s all in the family. Doing it in style with a big-block Shelby fastback: Tory Friddle bought his brother Ken’s ’67 Shelby

Boss 429 Convertible: One Of One? How About “One Of None!”

Beauty from a creative mind. The Boss 429 Mustang Ford should have built: Martin Euler’s 1969 convertible

What A Wagon: Distinctly Different

Bill Cromling’s Country Squire Grocery-getter gets attention. Station Wagons make unique Restomods

Bolt-On Basics / Easy Does It

Three time-saving enhancement ideas. Boost performance and safety on your vintage Ford with these basic bolt-on components

A Work Of Art / Innovation Express

Jerry Boles put his ideas to work in his ’56 F-100

Steering Ram Rebuild / Turning Point

A world of difference in handling: rebuilding vintage Mustang power steering gear

Cat’s Meow

The Northwest is Cougar country. Ed Hill wanted a Cougar that would stand out from the crowd. Think he got it? Includes info on the 1968 XR7-G package.

Project Mib: Mustang In Black

Getting the engine in with a shoehorn. More light is shed on a secret mission, as “The Ford Guys” prepare to squeeze a 4.6L modular V-8 into a ’68 Fastback.

My Two Cents

Where are you going to be in 2004? Planning for Ford’s upcoming anniversaries.

Rare Finds

Lightweight Cobra Jet Auctioned: 8F02R135021

On The Market

Car traitors? (Chevy/Mopar fans who secretly own and admire Mustangs.)

Mustang & Fords – May 2002

Fast Lane

Tiffany Update: Southern California Cougar Club ’67 Cougar Raffle; The Return of the GT40?; Legislative Alert; KISS Update; SEMA/SRMA Works on Registration Bill; Creative License: Michael Sloane’s “CME FLY”

Fair Game / Fine In Final Form

Just one example of a Ford lover’s collection: Robert Stoudt’s 1966 GTA Convertible is a big block drop top Fairlane… for the road

New Life / Homecoming

The Norristown Ford is found: A historic race car’s 39-year journey. Jerry Cook found the Larry Bloomer-Rich LaMont-Dick Gehris 1963-1/2 “Lightweight” 427 Galaxie Super Stock drag car in a Cecil County, Maryland junkyard in 1982. In February 2001, Charlie Morris took it off his hands.

Strong Suspension / Upward Mobility

A four-link install helps make a solid car. Chris Alston’s Chassisworks makes it possible to build it your way with better technology

Carlisle Project / Learning Experience

Students take the Carlisle Mustang closer to completion.

Silver Springs / Come And See The Show Npd

show opens the year with big numbers

David Crosby’s Car / Superstar Stroker

See the superstar’s super engine: Music Legend David Crosby visits Ford Performance Solutions

Mustang In Black / Look Ma, No Hoodscoop!

Squeezing every inch of space: It’s a full engine compartment

Big-Block Mach / Family Affair

What a way to fill underhood space. It took a lot of kinfolk to build Ryan and Jody Weiss’ 1973 Mach 1

Superchargers / Under Pressure

A power option for any Ford: Consider a supercharger to up the ante on your power game

Axle Upgrade / Tough Enough 8-Inch

A better 8-inch from Currie Enterprises: This great Currie upgrade gives you a stout 8-inch axle

Added Protection / Safety First

A working parking brake is a must. How-to rebuild your 1965 Mustang parking brake.

Convertible In Copper / Basket Case To Best Case

Beauty from a basketcase: hard work can produce miracles. Randy and Sylvia Stone’s 1969 Mustang deluxe convertible

Looks Like A V-8 / Lasting Impressions

But it’s a six-cylinder engine: introducing Adam Faussett’s brute stealthy ’66 six

Inside Story / Give Me Some Skin

Great seats add value to your car. With Mustangs Plus and TMI Products, installing seat upholstery is a snap

Mustang & Fords Spring 2002 Catalog Section

Rare Finds

Chris Sellers’ Big-body, ’72 “Boss 351” Convertible

On The Market

The great orange peel deception: Bob Perkins explains how to “factory paint” your Mustang

Mustang & Fords – June 2002

Fast Lane

Midnite Motors: New online auction; Steeda Steps Up: New facility; 100th Anniversary Countdown: Ford celebrates its centennial; Business News: Automotive Racing Products grows; New FE Block from Genesis Custom Manufacturing; NMRA Hires Wesley Roberson; Contingencies: Mr Gasket increases NMRA support; Eagle One Honors Mustangs Northwest; Bring on the GT40; Shelby Celebrates: 40th Anniversary; Legislative Alert: Rhode Island, West Virginia; Creative License: Mike Henson’s “WANABGT”; NASA News

Straight Story / The Straight And Narrow

Steering replacement gets this car on track: Let Flaming River put your Mustang steering in the groove

New Life / Thoroughly Modern Filly

Kelly Kinley’s 1967 coupe daily driver sets the standard for homebuilt ‘stangs

Build And Use A Daily Driver

How to get maximum use from your car: When weekend cruising just isn’t enough

Declaration Of Independence / Irs For Vintage Mustangs

The IRS is here and it’s a good thing: A bolt-in proposition

Family Affair / Gt For Three

Craftsmanship and imagination in a GT. Tasteful restomod spoken here: Glen, Theresa and Sean Edwards’ bitchin’ 1966 GT coupe

Project Kiss: Affordable Body And Paint

The body gets a makeover: Part two of a three-part series

Content Index

Features from five years of Mustang & Fords: 1997-2001. First installment in an annual tradition

Hot Pursuit

Steven Bordi chased down his 1976 Starsky & Hutch Torino dream car

Mach 1 Clone

Unreal and righteous: Mike Nix and Son Build a 1969 Mach 1 “Street Toy”

Why An Fe?

In defense of a maligned engine

No Theft Allowed / Stop, Thief!

Protection suggestions to keep your car yours: Helpful hints for your homeland security plan

Do-It-Yourself / Hand-Krafted

Replacing front suspension parts: Get your Mustang suspension right with help from Auto Krafters

I Still Have It / “You Still Have That Car?!?!”

This Falcon has a loyal owner: Mark Hoffman’s 1965 Falcon is a “Lifer”

Console-Ation / Console Me

Creating creature comforts: You’ll feel better with one of these cool consoles in your car

Rare Finds

Grandest Grande of them all? Bob Perkins purchased this “never-prepped” 1973 Grande from the estate of a Leroy, Illinois Ford dealer.

On The Market

First-generation Mustang price trends.

Mustang & Fords – July 2002

Fast Lane

Kid stuff: Joe and Ruth James; Win a ’66 Fairlane: Community Hospice of Westland, Michigan raffle; Fun Money: Eagle One’s most humourous plate contest; 40 Years of Muscle: “Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars” from Krause Publications; Canada Faces Threat to Hobby; July YO Club Winner: Christina Alvarez; Vehicle Scrappage Legislation Defeated in U.S. Senate; Mustang Sedan Delivery; What’s Wrong With This Picture?: Photo by Richard Morton

Small-Block Power

The potential is there

Brute Force: Building It Right

The stroked small-block with giant numbers. Choosing the right components and building it right will mean big numbers

Edelboss

Engine endurance for road-racing rigors. RJM Motorsports builds us a powerhouse Edelbrock Victor Jr. small-block. Part one of a two-part series.

10 Biggest Car Building Errors To Avoid

Why they happen and how to avoid them. Ways to find success with your project.

Elusive Fastback / Good Choice

Successful search pays dividends. Sometimes, compromise is better. Lynwood Pendleton 1967 289-powered fastback

429 Cyclone / Philco Find

Company car with muscle. Rich Schaller’s 1970 Cyclone Spoiler is a one-of-three car.

Upfront Looks / Grill Watching

A modern grille adds class. Custom Mustang grilles from M-Detail/The Mustang Market show style.

Creative Vision / The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Dwayne Fields builds his vision of the ultimate big-block 1969 Mach 1 Mustang

Worth The Weight / Living Light

The value of lightweight components. Common sense ways to achieve the ideal weight/performance ratio with the help of Moser Engineering

Let’s Go Racing / Racing Action 2002

FFW/NMRA report: NMRA Season Opener, Bradenton, Florida, March 9-10, 2002.

Horsepower Adder / Dyno Day

A header swap raises the numbers. A day with a set of Hooker Super Comp Headers, a Dyno Jet, and a 1969 Mustang

Ford Trivia

Test your Ford knowledge.

A Classic Gt / Gt Breeze

When plans go as expected. Jim Wagoner’s long-awaited dream achieved in this Candyapple Red 1966 GT Convertible.

A Perfect Fit / Arctic Blast

Adding A/C when the factory didn’t. Summer heat has no place inside your car. Installing Classic Auto Air’s Perfect Fit daily driver A/C systems.

Rare Finds

One of one: Adrian Clements’ 428/Four-speed Country Squire with bucket seats.

On The Market

The “Free Labor From Friends” Factor.

Mustang & Fords – August 2002

Fast Lane

Mach 1 Revival: Ford’s new 2003 Mach 1; Pep Boys Virtual Car Show 2002; YO CLub Winner: Cyle Neumann, Vancouver, Washington; Last Chance for Cars on “Death Row”: CARB offers consumers the chance to buy scrapped cars and parts; Lincoln Blackwood Production Halted; Jim Lewis Obituary; NMRA Event Cancelled; SEMA Protects U.S. Interests

40 Years Of Cobra: Shelby!

The Shelby legacy runs strong. A Texas chicken farmer with a dream celebrates 40 years of snake-bitin’ Cobra performance

Island Treasures / Aloha Boss

Finding a pair of rare Mustangs. A pair of native finds decorates the Big Island: Kenn and Mavis Mitsunaga’s 1970 Medium Lime Metallic and 1969 Meadowlark Yellow Boss 302’s

Shootout At The Englishtown Corral

An R-model matches up on a quarter-mile. Multiple ET’s from 13 Ford-powered classics.

K-Minus / This One’s Ok

This 1966 GT fastback takes Hi-Po one better. 37 years ago, Ford fitted this one with a Hi-Po. But a Hi-Po just wasn’t enough for Bob Kempley.

Power Plus / Ahead Of The Game

New heads bring 40 more horsepower to the dyno. Up the ante in your power game with Air Flow Research

Shooting Star

This Comet offers a heavenly body and more

Body Beautiful

Project KISS gets the sexy red glow. Affordable body and paint: part three of a three-part series.

More Than Roar / Making Way

A 521 engine gets quick attention. Sometimes you have to build the car around the engine. Jim Krill’s way-out 1969 Mustang Fastback.

Mustang In Black: Big Mac Attack

The project is struttin’: MIB gets Macpherson struts

Carlisle Mustang

School project starts getting results: Students are getting their 1965 coupe project on the road to completion.

Build A Better Windsor / Yee Haw! A Venom Addendum!

Imagine more power in a 1969 GT350. Trans Am Racing’s Shelby 351W is a recipe for success.

Foolproof Fun At Fabulous Fords Forever

The California cavalcade of Blue Ovals. The Annual Knott’s Berry Farm Ford show is always a blast

Bringing Up The Rear

Stabilizing the rear suspension on a ’69 beast. Raise your sagging back end with suspension hardware from Auto Krafters

Gotta Have It / Power Of Attraction

The attraction of a ’69 Falcon. Carl Waters just had to have this Falcon.

The Good Hood I Would

Fiberglass takes off weight without losing style. Look good, lighten up, and cool off with a hood from Unlimited Products

20/20 Hindsight

D. Brian Smith waxes nostalgic over the ’69 Shelby that got away.

Rare Finds

Yankee Clipper Sports Car

On The Market

I can afford the car, I just can’t afford the insurance.

Mustang & Fords – September 2002

Fast Lane

September YO Club Winner: Melissa Lingafelter; Y-Blocks Ready to Duel: Labor Day National Trail Raceway Shootout; Creaive License: Raymond Main; Project Extreme Stang!; Oops: Corrections to July’s Moser Engineering phone; What Happened to the 21st Century 390?

Carburetor Performance Guide: Get Maximum Value / Superior Carb

Superior Automotive works a little magic on our Holley. Tips on rebuilding your Holley carb

Carburetor Performance Guide: All About Autolites

The factory carb for many Ford models. Ford’s factory carb was a proven winner.

Carburetor Performance Guide: Carburetor Buyer’s Guide

Your source for aftermarket carbs

Great Gt / Crystal Blue Persuasion

These sleek looks gave added style. Hard to believe this wasn’t considered a sports car in 1965. Mark Stitzer’s 1966 Shelby GT350.

Six-Speed For Vintage Models: Give Me Six!

Installing a T56 unit in your car. Tremec’s T56 six-speed transmission gives you the benefit of two overdrive ratios: more muscle, more speed!

Mustang In Black: Final Preparations

A lot going on under the car

Movin’ Maverick: Knockin’ On Seven’s Door

Fast Ford chasing the sevens. Shouldn’t all pro street cars run like Tim Thiel’s mountain-motor 1972 Maverick?

Restomod Therapy

A ’68 Mighty Mustang. When life gets you down this is what the doctor ordered. Dan Woods’ 1968 GT Fastback

Torino With Bite / Muscle Mod Buildup

This convertible is an eye-opener. Michael Eckelkamp’s 1970 Torino offers a perfect platform.

Dollar-Saving Ideas

Here’s how to keep a project in budget. Sometimes walking the rows can save you big money.

Project Kiss: Kiss A Luscious Rubout

The rubout brings out the shine. After the truly bitchin’ 1-day paint job comes a stellar cut, rub and buff.

Plum Perfect 302!

Everything about it says Boss! Seems everyone in the world wants to be Boss. Ed Aldrich is perfectly content being just plum crazy with his 1969 Mustang SportsRoof

Fantasy Realized

When an airfield becomes a show field. Imperial Mustang of Polk County’s annual show at Central Florida’s Fantasy of Flight offers Mustangs & Mustangs & More

Cam Swap: Cam Up, Fire Up

Comp Cams and MSD Ignition team up, searching for more in the 351W

Quick Tech: Seal It Up!

Installing a leak-proof oil pan: Quick and clean information on how to build a leak-free engine

Rare Finds

Rick Parker and Mike Ogle discovered an S-Code, Boss ‘9 in a barn: KK1311.

A Man And His Galaxie / Flanged Performance

Meet John Smith and his 7-Litre beauty

On The Market

Where two fools met: The eternal question of “What’s it worth?”

Mustang & Fords – October 2002

Fast Lane

Mustang Madness on the Island (AMSCH Mustang Madness X); YO Winner: Mike Epperson; Creative License: Mike Hansen’s “MILLNEM”; SEMA honors Congressional Caucus; MIB on Furlough

Build Your First Restomod

It’s time to take the plunge. Get started on great fun with a plan you can live with, afford, and enjoy

21st Century 390

When bad things happen to good engines. “We ‘Lunched’ it”

Lady In Red / Victoria…

Stunning style from the ’50s. Call it a steamy, unforgettable love affair. Bob and Pamela Browning’s 1955 Crown Victoria two-door hardtop.

(Think!) Shop Safety

Tips for a pleasant working environment. Common sense for a potentially dangerous world

Classic Cat / Prowl Play

’68 cougar GTE among the best. Mike Johns’ ’68 Cougar XR-7 GTE claws its way to the top

Project Kiss: Kiss A Better 8-Inch Chunk

Getting the project in gear. Currie Enterprises can get you into a low-buck limited slip in short order

Thoroughly Modern / Sixty-Seven Our Way

Today’s power with yesterday’s style. How do you improve on a winner? Let us count the ways. Bruce Shibley’s 1967 convertible.

Yellow Streak / Tweety’s Revenge

Putting the “fast” into a ’69 fastback. Bobby and Gayle Guthrie’s ’69 Fastback can still take ’em for a ride.

Torque Vs. Horsepower / Torque Talk

The best way to measure performance. How torque and horsepower live together in your engine

Overdrive / Aod For Me

smoother rides are possible with an AOD. Avoid embarrassment in the carpool lane with an extra gear up top

Cam Revisited / A Matter Of Degrees

Looking for more go power from a degreed cam. Degree your cam for maximum benefit.

Edelboss

The cam change made a difference. You’ve watched us build it. Now we’re going to spin it with help from Edelbrock and Trans Am racing

See The Show / Wfc Round 5

World Ford Challenge V at Gateway. The premier Ford enthusiast gathering returned to St Louis for another record-breaking event

On The Market

Big Money Mustang sells for $491,500! Ford Focus concept brings over a million dollars!

Flattery / It’s An Attitude

One man’s tribute to the GT350. Leo Marques’ Shelby GT-350 replica nearly defies detection.

Mustang & Fords – November 2002

Fast Lane

Exhaust legislation revived (Massachusetts); Texas 289 (Cruise to 25th Texas Nationals); YO Club Winner: Greg Siqueiros; NHRA Motorsports Museum to host National Hot Rod Reunion; Meals on Wheels (Ten Most Dangerous Foods to Eat While Driving); Creative License: Kevin and Renee Nahill’s “ST6A6NG”

50 Power-Building Tips / Power Potential

There’s horsepower to be gained here. 50 ways to get your Ford moving

On Your Mark / Drag Racing Basics

Drag-racing basics to trip the win light. Simple steps to straight-line speed

A Solid Front / Get Ready For A Great V-8

Conversion starts with CJ Pony Parts. Upgrade that six-cylinder Mustang to V-8 status.

Heads-Up Wheel & Tire Guide

Style and performance keys for your ride. Get on top of good rolling stock for your vintage Ford

Long Time Coming / Back In Black

This black beauty was worth the wait. Robert Thompson’s perennial 1965 GT Fastback project finally puts rubber to the road.

Biggest Yet / Carlisle Connection

The 2002 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals blow-out is more than fun.

Back To Mayberry

Reflecting this big car’s contribution. Four doors, two barrels, and a back seat full of young-uns. Carl Sumpton’s 1962 Galaxie 500 sedan.

Imitation Of Imagination / Show Me The Way

It’s not a Shelby, but it looks the part. When you can’t swing a Shelby, do the next best thing. Mike Lange turned his 1967 GT fastback into a “GT 5.0”

Long Winter’s Nap / Mothballs

How to take your car off the road efficiently. A few winter lay-up tricks will buy peace of mind and protection

Save The Environment / Understanding Exhaust Emissions

Do your part with proper emissions. Getting it clean at the tailpipe is everyone’s responsibility

Yellow Fever

A contagious condition prevails. There’s no known cure, and Gary Tracy’s got it bad! Gary and Vickie Tracy’s 1969 Mach 1.

Kiss And See The Light

The project’s wired for the next step. This month, we examine and service KISS’s electrical system with help from Mustangs Plus

Mustang In Black

It’s shifty business in the secret garage

Rare Finds

The Dirt Clod Boss 351. Bob Hunt discovered this “sitting since 1980” 1971 in an Oklahoma field.

On The Market

Women and car buying: Who controls the purse strings?

Master Maverick / “I Can’t Leave Anything Alone!”

Class and comfort reign in this compact. A few replacment parts led to a complete transformation of Chris and Marcy Stout’s 1977 Maverick

Mustang & Fords – December 2002

Fast Lane

History Channel: Boys’ Toys: Convertibles; YO Club Winner: Philip Monday; A Gathering of Greats (York U.S. 30 Muscle Car Madness); Inline Tube Moves; Victory (Massachusetts H.B. 3593 defeated); Picture This (Racing Art); The Search for the GT390 (GT390 Registry); Mystery Mustang (Unidentified Reader’s Roundup 1970 Grabber Orange Fastback)

Terrific Trio / Engine Combinations That Work

Three Ford engines with maximum power potential. Take a look at what makes favorite combinations shine.

A Strong Front / Independent Improvement

Heidt’s Mustang II kit takes worries away. Putting a Heidt Mustang II IFS into a Classic Mustang.

Power Plus / Vintage Burgundy On Steroids

Fastback with style and performance. Neil and Sandy Ohlson’s 1965 Mustang Fastback is an experience unequalled

Steady Rider / Vintage Mustang Irs Road Test

Putting an independent rear in a ’70 Mustang. The start of something good.

Really Red / What A Blast!

The convertible everyone wants to own. Life always seems better when viewed from the seat of a red convertible. Steve Aubin’s 1968.

Tri This On For Size / Ford’s Tri-Power

The return of the mighty Tri-Power. Bringing it back by popular demand.

Inside Job

Behind the scenes at the SAAC convention. Seeing the Shelby Convention from the inside.

Cobras In California

Bonus coverage of fine machines. Pictures from the SAAC Convention, California Speedway, Fontana, July 5-7, 2002.

Cruisin’

Vintage cars can easily have cruise control. Go the distance with Dakota Digital cruise control in a vintage Ford.

Cougars / The Sign Of The Cat

35 years with the trend-setting cat. Cougar celebrates 35 years of glory.

No Looking Back / Against The Grain

Chris Pasternak’s 1976 Cobra II. They said it was a waste of time… They were wrong.

Quick Tech / Tower Power

Installing an MPG engine brace. This strut-tower-brace kit gives extra strength and quick takeoff ability.

Rare Indeed / Special K

A Hi-Po Fairlane from 1965. Randy Dunphy’s Sports Coupe was at the top of the heap in 1965.

Rare Finds

Not a Boss? Then what is it? Debbie Rostin’s 1970 Fastback Grabber; Found under the Carpet: Rick Parker’s 1969 GT350 came with Factory Cups.

On The Market

The Restomod Market

A “Grand” Torino / For Show & Go

One-owner 1972 beauty. Jerry Lester’s Texas Torino is a shining example of power and grace