2001 – Mustang Illustrated | Average Joe Restoration

This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Illustrated during 2001; 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 Illustrated – January 2001

Ford Country

And the Thunder Rolls: Holley’s CARB-certified Thunder supercharger; Hangin’ 10 — Cylinders, that is!: Paul Corneas’ V-10 powered SN-95; Saleen S7 Supercar on the Loose; Cyber Stallion has a new Stable: MM&FF Giveaway winner Bruce Syc

Project Something Special, Part 1

Our man undertakes the revivification of a rare 1968-1/2 GT/CS Mustang.

Nirvana On Wheels

We bring you all the sights worth seeing from the 2000 Woodward Dream Cruise.

Mustang Marketing Mania

Looking back at three decades of Mustang print ads. Part 5: 1979-1993

Ii Much

David Wilson’s 1976 Mustang Cobra sets a new standard for the breed.

Total-Ly Topless Support

Total Control Products’ frame connectors for early convertibles provide a sure cure for your flaccid classic.

Strip Show

Track testing Ford’s hottest muscle machines.

Let ‘Em See Ya Coming

Installing Classic Design Concepts’ Signal Mirror kit.

Are You Experienced?

Ford SVT throws a party for 600 “special” friends. We finagle an invite and, incredibly, manage not to break anything.

Genuine Ford People Interview

MI chats up Hubert Platt, “The Georgia Shaker.”

Ii Cool

We are now officially out of clever puns involving the number “II”. Michael Yakubics’ ’77 Mustang II is knockin’ ’em dead at the car shows.

390 Build-Up, Part 1

MI unlocks the secrets behind building a streetable 390 torque monster.

Silver-Tongued Devil

In search of speed, Michael Keown’s un-sixes his ’83 GLX droptop.

Postscript

Mustangs Anonymous: Chad McCance is addicted to Mustangs.

Mustang Illustrated – February 2001

Ford Country

Paxton Automotive’s plush new digs; Roush’s next Mustang?; Saddleback Mustangers further the fight against breast cancer; Coming soon to a magazine rack near you! (Upcoming MI series on EFI 5.0 Conversion)

A-Ford-Able Racing

MI assesses Blue Thunder’s new canted-valve aluminum race heads.

Flight Of The Raven

MI does its part to besmirch the legacy of a literary pioneer. The sight of Rick Schmidt’s Boss 429 on the highway keeps the legend alive.

Mustang Marketing Mania

Looking back at three decades of Mustang print ads. Part 6: 1994-98.

Fire On The Mountain

A Fun Ford Weekend breaks out in Bristol.

Suspension Of Disbelief

Ken “The Torch” Sheffer dissects an outwardly harmless ’67. Read why.

Genuine Shelby Family

Nice car, nice people. Read it or we’ll come to your house. Bob, Joan and Nicole Cloutier own 6S2166.

Retro 5.0

Paul Slaney’s switch-hitting ’85 is an Editor’s Choice Award winner with genuine 12-second punch.

Project Something Special, Part 2

Wherein we use the word “tranny” a lot and try not to giggle.

September To Remember

Saleen’s solution to end-of-the-season car-show ennui.

Vintage Racer Power Player

See how Cobra Automotive manages to extract more than 500 horsepower from a 289-inch road-race motor.

Grand In Every Way

The MCA Grand National splashes down in Tarheel Country.

Ignition Timing And Distributor Recurving

Much more interesting than its title. Promise.

Lady In Red

Unabashed anthropomorphism included. Tim Gabriella’s 1972 Mach 1 was built as a challenge and driven for personal enjoyment.

Postscript: Labor Of Love

Ron Gizzarelli reflects on the restoration of his $200 1969 sportsroof.

Mustang Illustrated – March 2001

Harmful Emissions

The Official Mustang Illustrated 2001 Fun Quiz

Ford Country

San Diegans turn hobby into business at RestoreMustangs.com; Mustang Brand Team renews Fun Ford Weekend Sponsorship; WFC3 vids available; Half-baked?: Summerfield Food’s CarCookies; Gate City Triad Club holds record show

Stock Exchange

MI takes a look at some of the nation’s coolest Stock Eliminator Mustangs. Ken Miele’s ’68 428 CJ; John Pressing’s ’88 LX and ’68 Coupe; Bob Kemp’s ’71; Dean Cook’s ’72; Jim and J. Matt Morgan’s ’69; Jeff Swanson’s ’93 Cobra; Joe Russell’s ’95 K/Stock Cobra; Jim Conte’s ’68 Fastback; Vern Buchanan’s 1973 351C; Billy Hawk and Bruce Bailey’s ’67 Shelby

Genuine Ford People Interview

An exclusive confab with drag-race legend Dave Lyall, Born to Race.

Tony’s Pony

MI’s self-styled “motoring scribe” analyzes an eight-second piece of ’65 automotive Americana.

Project Something Special, Part 3

Problems with your rear? MI is here to help. Where nine inches is average, particularly when you’ve got a 390 big-block along for the ride.

Prepared For Battle

700 horsepower, 2,700 pounds…interested yet? Bob Cole’s ’70 Mach 1: Beware a smooth, stock appearance.

Big Honkin’ B/Stocker

Giant-killer Richard Adkins slays Chevys in NHRA Stock Eliminator with this ’69 428 CJ.

390 Buildup, Part 2

FE illuminator Ken Sheffer on building a street-able 390 torque monster.

Simply Red

Awful band, better car. Red LeBlanc is doing what he loves to do most — racing his wife’s 1969 Mustang in NHRA Super Stock.

Cold War

Dallas’s Texas Motorplex witnesses a frigorific Fun Ford Final.

Splendid Isolation

A slapshot from the Canadian border, Ford buffs convene a drag-strip summit.

No-Brainer Hood-Scoop Installation

We should know.

The Ford’s Mustangs

Charlie and Heather Ford are the fastest father-daughter team in the West, with his ’68 Shelby GT500 and her ’69 428 Cobra Jet.

Mustangs Stampede At Island Dragway

In the wilds of darkest New Jersey, some of the East Coast’s fastest Mustangs grapple for quarter-mile supremacy.

High-Speed Run

A squadron of Mustangs sets upon Sin City. Scenes from the 4th Annual Bright Light City Cruise.

Postscript

You always remember the first time. Peter DeCrosta’s 1966 Mustang Coupe.

Mustang Illustrated – April 2001

Ford Country

Mustangs Unlimited hosts 2000 MCCNE Power Show; All’s Weld: Welding expert Andy Weyenburg answers questions at MillerMotorsports.com; Panoz to tackle Trans Am

Quick Test: Hypertech 4.6 Power Pulleys

A mod so easy, even we could do it.

Project Something Special, Part 4

Rim job: resurrecting our Cal Special’s ratty rally wheels.

Purple Power

Not about Prince, in case you were wondering

Lip Service

Accommodating the fortunate few who could actually use a little more rubber.

It’s The Kid In Me

If Vincent Gigante owned a Mustang, we’re pretty sure this would be it. James Seago’s Pro Street 1964-1/2 Mustang notchback.

Pretty (Bitchin’) In Pink

This pink, blown beauty would make the Mary Kay lady scream with delight.

Mustang Math

Using theory to make your Mustang faster.

Star Attraction

For those of you who have always wanted to touch Mira Sorvino’s backside, we offer vicarious gratification. Craig Nevelus’ ’64-1/2 convertible has appeared in magazines, commercials, music videos, TV shows — and now hits the big time in the “Summer of Sam.”

390 Buildup, Part 3

FE block-prepping for ultimate performance and durability.

No Pain, No Gain

Okay, so lots of people have been hit by cars. But a burning car? Broken bones helped turn Ray Turner’s 1965 2+2 into a winning show horse.

Quarter-Scale Parade Pony

With Arthur C. Clarke still baffled, MI investigates the strange case of the shrinking ’65. The Nitti’s still own one of the gasoline-powered quarter-scale Mustang go karts their family’s Power Car Company produced in 1965.

Postscript

John McPeak’s GT-350H has plenty of history.

Mustang Illustrated – May 2001

Ford Country

One of None: Martin Euler’s fantasy 1969 Boss 429 Mustang Convertible; Roll on: Tryon Automotive’s wheel safety bands; “Quick-Getaway” Mustang: Formula-1 Autobody’s Gullwing 1998 Saleen S-351 convertible; Worth the Weight: SAAC’s mini Cobra valve covers; Good News: The Bullitt Mustang is for real; Sign us up: Cars & Stripes auto street signs; Drinks for After your drive: Mustang Liquor Jr Market; Texas soft-shoe: Friedman-Shelby All Leather Shoes; And finally… “Shelby’s” in Hawaii.

It’s All In Your Head

An MI head-porting primer

Thoroughbred

Ron Davis’ 1965 pro street Mustang 2+2 has more power than Alan Greenspan

Dragoon Wagon

Because “Dragoon Wagoon” would’ve just sounded stupid. Lee Dragoon’s 1967 Fastback “GT 351”

One Svo To Go

Joseph Pietkiewicz embraces a performance iconoclast: the 1986 SVO

The Third Coupe’s The Charm

Hooper, Utah’s Janet Tremelling on her ’68-1/2 GT/CS

First Love

Marcello Canitano’s 1973 Mach 1: The unlikely adventures of an outsized apex predator.

Genuine Ford People Interview

Talking Mustangs with Britain’s “Mr Shelby”, Barry Woodhead.

Project Something Special, Part 5

Our subject gets stripped, and undergoes sorely needed cosmetic surgery.

For The Love Of Mod

Yet another race attests to the continued vitality of the Mod-motored Mustang. The Paxton/Steeda Modular Shootout Challenge at Cecil County Raceway.

Postscript

Baron the Heirloom: Jim and Joan Aberts bought this bright red 1978 Mustang II new.

Mustang Illustrated – June 2001

Ford Country

Object D’Art: The real Art Carr is back; Less depressing than Giger: Automotive Artist David Snyder; But did Lyall Love it?; Your chance to meet Dick Messer; Cooking with Oil, Ugly Limeys; Online Indemnity; A Mustang in her future: Jami Johnson’s 1964-1/2 Coupe

True Ford Stories

The Saga of the Hot-Rod Fire Truck

Lost Cause

Tom Dushatinski’s exceptionally rare ’71 429 CJ convertible cheats death to ride again.

It’s All In Your Head

Part Two: Track Testing

A Brighter Outlook

Curing the dreaded “yellow-headlight” syndrome in 1987-1993 Fox Mustangs with help from Dynacom International, Inc.

Don’t Look Back

Because you might, you know, run into something. David Schultz’s 1991 GT Convertible.

The Chepsk8 Chronicles

Part One: In which we vainly attempt to debunk the old adage about getting what you pay for.

Saac Does Vegas V

Think burning Man, only with cars instead of transsexual tattoo artists. Perfect winter weather makes for the perfect winter SAAC meet.

Splitting Gears

Performance, reliability and economy — with six speeds instead of three.

He Said, He Said

The Adams Family builds a rolling showcase of high-performance technology with their ’99 Mustang GT convertible.

Project Something Special, Part Six

Skin grafts, body rot, random acts of lip-trimming.

Mild 390 Buildup, Part Four

FEarless gets heads.

A Niffin-Ty 350

Establishing new lows for shamelessly contrived plays-on-words. Jeff Niffin’s Highland Green 1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible.

Postscript

Building a dream: Brian Ferguson and his 1966 GT350 replica.

Mustang Illustrated – July 2001

Ford Country

Don’t Tell Halle Berry: “Gone in 60 Seconds” Digitally Remastered; Doing Unto Others: Eagle One 2000 Golden Rule Award winners Tacoma Model T Club, United Street Machines, Fastiques Rod and Custom and the Mississippi Coast Mustang Club.

Mild 390 Buildup, (Not) Part 5

Or How to Build a 6-Speed C-6 Transmission.

A Champion’s Bloodlines

With retro-racer looks and EFI power to burn, Austin Craig’s ’68 coupe just may be the ultimate Mustang restomod.

Troubleshooting The 5.0l Sefi Engine: An Eec-Iv Primer

Taking the mystery of electronic trouble codes.

Quick Test: Ravin’ Z-33 Mufflers

We examine the latest entrant in the crowded performance-exhaust aftermarket.

Worth The Wait

Kenneth Clark’s ’68-1/2 Cobra Jet sets the gold standard for the breed.

Genuine Ford People Interview

A few words with Rick Kirk, “The Ripley Rocket.”

Call Me Mr. Blue

SAAC racer Wayne Blue’s ’66 GT350, SFM6S365, is a terror on the open track.

Safer At Any Speed, Part 1

MI’s race-safety series kicks off with a look at the magic of Lexan.

Around The Horn

With as many as five previous owners, Philip and Tracy Sanchez’s “Mopar Red,” 1967 Shelby GT350 has been there. The true adventures of jet-setting ’67 Shelby #67-2005.

Roush Stage 3 Mustang

Ready to rumble, if not race.

Chepsk8 Chronicles, Part 2

It’s alive! Sort of.

Project Something Special, Part 7

Our man finally addresses your insatiable yen for trunk-floorpan tech.

The World’s Fastest Crack Pipe

Hooters Mustang Jet Funny Car pilot Fred Sibley lights up the night in West Palm

Postscript

Good Vibrations: Dennis and Jenny Adler’s 1970 Sportsroof.

Mustang Illustrated – August 2001

Ford Country

Crunching numbers: Crash test rating for 1979-2001 Mustangs; Shel’ Sells — on Ebay; Irene, Me and My MP3; At least we can still spell “Ford”; Year One joins Mustang Aftermarket; Coupe de Grace: Highland Daytona Racing’s new Daytona Coupes.

Back To Zero

MI’s 1989 “Ground Zero” Mustang GT is back from the dead and ready to party.

Excellent Expat

Aidan Liddell’s absolutely original 1966 Shelby GT350 (SFM6S2042) is a rare beast indeed — particularly in London.

The Chepsk8 Chronicles, Part 3

Putting it back together.

Safer At Any Speed, Part 2

Clutches, flywheels and bellhousings. Oh, my.

The Boss Takes Over

Dave and Susan Turner’s ’70 Boss 302 bears a legendary imprimatur.

Mild 390 Buildup, Part 6

Or Not Part 5 (Part II): Turning your C-6 Trans into a Six-Speed for fun and economy. So would this be a C-12?

Spring Break Shootout ’01

Malt liquor, 200-mph Mustangs and something called “chain racing”: The Fun Ford Season gest underway in Central Florida.

Project Something Special, Part 8

Doing the bump and grind.

Remarkable R Code

One of SVE’s beautiful brainchildren — a ’93 Cobra R-model — and Don Lippincott, the Texan who loves it.

You’re In Charge

High-output alternator upgrades for early and late Fords.

Getting Things Wired

An, um, electrifying look at 1964-1/2 to ’96 Mustang wiring looms.

Ponycars At Cowtown

A passel o’ Fords take a romp through Chevy country.

Lost And Found

How Jerry Shoemaker’s heater-core headaches led to Granada ownership and, ultimately, redemption, in the form of a 1970 Mach I.

Postscript

It’s a family affair: Kevin Moore’s 1969 Sportsroof.

Mustang Illustrated – September 2001

Ford Country

Spitting Venom: 2001 SVT Cobra Track Test; Cam Talkin’: Comp Cams live online tech support chat; Cruisin’ For a Cure to benefit cancer research: Strip Show Update: Project ChepSk8 loses its top at 15.99; Cobras at Blockers ’01: 5th Annual Spring Dust-Off in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

It’s All In Your Head

Clutch upgrade and track testing (again!). In which we mount an exhaustive search for new and exciting parts to break.

Stating The Obvious

Clearwater, Florida resident Brian Strosser’s ’69 Mach I makes a big statement. We’re just not sure what it says.

The Chepsk8 Chronicles, Part 4

Brakes: Proper stoppers for our tatterdemalion terror.

Look Fast

Carbon-fiber interior upgrades for SN-95 Stangs.

Reincarnation With A Difference

Subtlety, it would seem, is not Chuck Colwell’s 1968 Fastback restomod’s strong suit. Acceleration, on the other hand, just might be.

Retrospective Mi

takes a look at the world’s only Shelby Pro Stock drag car, “Bad Company-2”.

The Boss Is Back

Gentleman racer Juan Gonzalez revives a near-forgotten artifact of classic Mustang racing history: KK-1408, one of only two known competition 1969 Boss 429 SCCA, A/Production/Trans Am Mustangs.

390 Buildup, Part 7

Crankshaft Work and Detail Oiling Mods: In the spirit of the new administration, our man goes looking for oil.

Fabulous Fords At Knott’s Berry Farm 2001

Over 1,400 Fords, but only one giant inflatable Snoopy.

Project Something Special, Part 9

Fiberglass bolt-on body panel repair: We’ve got fiberglass and we’re not afraid to use it.

Book Review

The Unfair Advantage (2nd Edition:Mark Donohue with Paul Van Valkenburgh/Bentley Publishing). 25 years after the death of perhaps the greatest American road-racer of all time, Mark Donohue’s sons and Bentley Publishing have created a new and improved version of his insider’s look at the world of sports car racing.

Working Vacation

Bob McClurg, capitalizing on his inexplicable ability to get to cover shows in Hawaii, provides us with an in-depth look at Aloha Mustang and Shelby Club of Hawaii’s “Mustang Madness 9.”

Ready To Bite

Boss 302 muscle helps Peter Bulcock’s Canadian 1978 Cobra II live up to its legendary moniker.

Postscript: Unleashed Potential

Justin Schultz’s 1969 convertible is almost ready to race.

Mustang Illustrated – October 2001

Ford Country

Classic Mustangs of Tampa host 20th Anniversary Show; Win a Trip to Charlotte for Goodguys Nationals from Hagerty Classic Insurance; Motor Car Rally Revisits Pasadena History; SEMA Sends Warning of New Crusher Bill; Glidden Captures Second Straight World Ford Challenge.

Mild 390 Buildup

21st century performance can be yours, if you upgrade to a mallory Unilite distributor and Holley Pro-Jection 4 fuel injection.

Reader Survey

We ask questions. Hopefully you’ll answer.

Back To Zero, Part 2

Installing Currie’s new 9+ 9-inch rear and Baer Track Claw brakes on our Fox project car.

Rio Red Revival

Second chances for super stockers. Dennis Cross’s 1970 Mach 1.

Chepsk8 Chronicles, The Prologue

A glance back at where we came from and a look toward the future

Hot Fun In The Summertime

Mustangs shine at MCA’s Nashville Odyssey 2001

Just Add Money

Todd Brown finds the right ingredient to make his 1968 Mustang fastback a success.

Woodrim Steering Wheel Deal

Finally, an affordable concours-correct repro wheel for ’65-’67 Mustangs and other classic Fords. Dynacom International, Inc introduces its new 1965-1967 woodrim reproduction steering wheel.

A Project For The Years

Sean Knighton drops the hammer in this 1966 fastback.

Ten Suspension Tips To Improve Handling

How to keep your Mustang flat and out of the weeds… no matter how your drive it.

Going Topless

That’s when all hell broke loose… Seb Pizzo’s 1987 GT 5-speed convertible.

Project Something Special, Part 10

Tackling suspension disassembly and floorpan repairs.

An American Cobra In London

Harry Saltzman’s 1970 428 Cobra Jet convertible turns heads in the UK.

Postscript

11-year-old Melissa Hall’s 1965 fastback originally appeared in the April 1990 issue of MI, when it belonged to her grandfather, Dudley A. Quintell.

Mustang Illustrated – November 2001

Ford Country

The Leaps of San Francisco: Chad McQueen in the Bullitt Ride and Drive; Heard it through the Grapevine: New FE Blocks and Cranks?/A Hot Rod Lincoln on the Horizon?; Autorama Seeks Past Award Winners; Mothers Introduces Auto Essentials News and Informations: http://www.mothers.com; Mustang Spoken Here: Mustang Car Club of Omaha.

Unleashed

’01 Cobra Coupe and convertible — we drove ’em, dragged ’em, dynoed ’em and shot ’em too.

Mild 390 Buildup

Jack Roush helps us find the truth about FE oiling; or, fun with bandsaws and milling machines.

Charge It

The Jacobs Electronics Energy Team is a simple and effective ignition upgrade.

Fear And Loathing On The Vintage Racing Trail

The Dark Horse reaches a crossroads. See which way it went.

Cruising Perfection

Mustangs were made to be driven. What better choice than a ’70 Shelby GT 500? Mike Primeggia puts about 500 miles a year on his.

Safer At Any Speed, Part 3

Success on the racetrack requires the proper seat. Here’s how to choose and mount it.

Big Block Mach

Cubes are cool. Just ask David Brown, who sought big power and found it in his 429-powered 1971 Mach 1.

Chepsk8 Chronicles, The End

Our frugal freelancer freshens his engine compartment and ties up other loose ends by finishing the exhaust and swapping in steering gears.

Mod Motor Mania At The Rock

Multi-valved Mustangs reign supreme at the 2001 Mod Motor Shootout: We attended one of America’s richest paydays in mod motor racing. We brought home photos and some of the cash.

Custom Colt

Tom Murray gave his old 1966 Coupe a shot of adrenaline to bring it back to life: Occasionally, overruling your instinct is a good thing.

Mustang Makeover

In the tradition of daytime talk shows, MI introduces a series wherein we provide a new look for some old nags. Updating your favorite ponycar can be inexpensive, rewarding — and accomplished at home.

Climbing The Ladder

Greg Carlson: Firefighter by day, 1970 Boss 302 owner by night. One man’s ascension to the pinnacle of ponycar performance.

Wildhorses

Patience does pay off: A ride in Seb Pizzo’s 1987 GT Convertible (MI October 2001) inspired Gary Bliven to buy one of his own.