This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Monthly during 1985; 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 Monthly – January 1985
Shop Tips
- Night Lock Rattles (All 1965 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Power Steering Pump Leaks (1965 Mustangs Equipped With Ford-Thompson Power Steering Pump)
Shop Tips
- Oil Pan Gasket Leakage Caused By Oil Pan Deformation (C-4 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1965 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Remote Control Mirror Cable Failure (All Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Delayed Oil Pressure Build-Up With Excessive Time Required For Oil Light To Go Out After Cold Engine Start-Up (1965 289 CID Engines)
Details, Details
- The fine art of getting your Mustang ready for show.
Mustang Consumer Complaints
- Everything you always didn’t want to ask about Mustangs.
Mach It To Me!
- A Blue Streak at the Speed of Sound. Raymond Heck’s Winter Blue 1969 Mach 1.
Rangoon Razzle-Dazzle
- How else would you describe this eye-catching hardtop? Rodney Collins’ Rangoon Red 1964-1/2.
To Show And To Keep
- Stephen Becker’s Bright Red 1972 Mustang Hardtop.
On Our Cover: A Shelby Celebration
- Has it really been twenty years? Don Day’s (SFM5003) and Dan Odiorne’s (SFM5023) GT-350 Shelbys.
Mustang On The Rocks
- George Barris built this car for the man who had to have it his way! Don Chambers’ owns the Frank Sinatra Mustang.
Book Review
- Boss 302 Registry (Randy Ream and Todd Eby)
Mustangs In Miniature
- The 1964-1/2 Mustang Pedal Car and Motorized AMF GT’s.
Mustang Monthly – February 1985
Shop Tips
- Illumination of — P, R, N, D, L — Dial For Daytime Visibility (1965 Mustang — All Models Equipped With Automatic Transmission)
Shop Tips
- Oil Pressure Indicator Systems (1967 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Revised Hydraulic Tappet Valve Clearance Adjustment Procedure (1965 Mustang with 260-EEY And 289-EGA Series Engines)
Bench Seat Bummer
- Stang-It Has A Better Idea For The Dreaded…
Snakey Business
- There’s nothing like a drive in a Mustang…King of the Road style! Mark Salinas’ 1968 GT-500KR.
Dr. Bondo
- Doctor Bondo’s Project Car Alpha
Conversation Piece
- Darryl Borgman’s 1966 Mustang hardtop is yet another stone unturned.
A Sunshine Spectacular
- When you hold a Mustang show at colorful Cypress Gardens, everyone walks away remembering…
Chancey’s Fancy
- Two Mustangs, two decades, and a love affair for the young at heart! Thelma Chancey’s 1970 hardtop replaced her beloved ’66.
Terms Of Engineering
- Getting Friendly With Your Boss 429.
Mustangs Of Washington, D.C.
- Paul Jordan’s ’67 Hardtop, John Jarrett’s 1971 Mach 1 and 1972 Convertible, John and Debbie Laychak’s 1969 convertible, Sam Madert’s 1965 GT fastback, Greg Nester’s 1966 GT-350 Shelby.
Book Review
- Iacocca: An Autobiography. (Lee Iacocca with William Novak)
Mustang Monthly – March 1985
Shop Tips
- New Water Pump Pulley and Power Steering Drive Belt (1965 — 289 CID Mustang Equipped With Power Steering — Less Air Conditioning)
Shop Tips
- Spark Plug High Voltage Wires (All Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Fuel Gauge Reads Full (All 1965 Mustang)
Bringing Up The Front
- Just Suspension has just the answer for…
Numeric Aerobics
- Getting your memory in shape for those junk yard journeys.
On Our Cover
- Luxury and Economy. The best of both worlds in a sporty package called Sprint 200. Rick Mitchell’s ’66 Hardtop meets Alan & Carol Smith’s ’66 Convertible.
Sprinting In The Nightmist
- Glenn Bornemann’s 1966 Sprint 200 Convertible.
Mustang Sprint 200
- Economy, with an added touch of Class.
Little Red Gta
- Who says you can’t have a nice Mustang — north of the border?
Cherry Blossom Delight
- Memories of a cold and snowy April parade in Washington, D.C. Judith Holiber’s 1972 Sprint Convertible was one of the 50 that were there.
A Continuing Evolution
- Mustang Monthly takes a look at Ford’s 1985 Mustang SVO.
How To Screw-Up Your Mustang
- Fastener identification made easy!
Club Roster
Mustangs In Miniature
- 1966-67 2+2 Philco Radio promos.
Mustang Monthly – April 1985
Competitive Comparison
- Mustang Monthly matches 20 years of small block performance ponies for this…
End Of A Celebration
- Mustang Number One goes back into hibernation after a spectacular 20th Anniversary display in the Henry Ford Museum.
Topless Excitement
- How could anything be more lovable than a Mustang convertible?
Mustang Values
- Could the honeymoon be over already?
Disc Quick!
- With Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation’s new conversion kit, stopping on a dime is as easy as pie.
Jump Back For A Drag Pack
- Malcolm Stone’s 1970 Mach 1 gets a new life on the show circuit.
On The Borderline
- Owning a Mustang like Bill Bailey’s Vintage Burgundy 1965 convertible is just another way of living life…
Club Roster
Shop Tips
- Special Service Tool T65P-10300-B (Removing Rear Axle Filler Plug — 1965 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Valve Rocker Arms Studs (All 260 and 289 V-8 Engines)
Shop Tips
- Outside Door Handle Pushbuttons Bind (All 1965 Mustangs)
Shop Tips
- Acrylic Enamel Usage (1965 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Camshaft “Chuck” Noise (All 260, 289 CID Engines)
Mustang Monthly – May 1985
As Is
- The revenge of the four-wheeled nightmare
Cowl Vent Defishency
- MacKenzie Mustang Supply and Mustang Collections bring you a means to an end of the…
The Beauties And The Beasts
- Mustang’s third generation represents a broad spectrum ranging from beautiful simplicity to beastly performance.
Pacin’ For Racin’
- The 1964-1/2 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car hardtops were the result of a race of another kind.
Inspired By Indy
- Jim Haskell’s 1964-1/2 Indy 500 Pace Car hardtop is the result of a special sales promotion of mile-high proportions.
At The Speed Of Sound
- Bob Kasprzak’s 1969 Cobra Jet Mach 1 is a force to be reckoned with.
An Italian Delight
- Who said no one could ever fill Lee Iacocca’s shoes? His 1965 one-of-a-kind 1965 fastback is now owned by Bob Wilims.
The Angle On Tilts
- Some straight talk on one of the Mustang’s most desirable options.
Shop Tips
- Brake Dual Master Cylinder — Secondary Piston Assembly Removal (1967 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Loose Inside Rear View Mirror (1968 All Mustang with Windshield Mirror)
Shop Tips
- Hood Side Ornament Insert Rattles (1967-1968 Mustang — All Models Equipped With Louvered Hood)
Shop Tips
- Inoperative Turn Signal switches — Fixed and Tilt Column (1968 Mustang)
Mustang Monthly – June 1985
Toploader Reloader
- Getting that well worn Ford four-speed back into action before you can say Dan Williams Toploader Transmissions.
Twig!
- A Mustanger and his music.
Mustang Odyssey
- Bill Cox’s 1967 GTA convertible is not only a crowd pleaser, it’s a…
Tahoe Delight
- Doris Miller’s ’68 Turquoise Fastback Gem
A Consoling Effort
- Restoring your 1965-66 Console.
Better Than New!
- Even Ford could learn something from Frank Cossota’s 1965 GT fastback.
Earl’s Pearl
- A Cleveland power Mustang that gives new meaning to the work Boss.
Back Where You Belong
- A buy-back story that was strictly a matter of fate. Donald Coan’s 1966 ragtop is home again.
Topless At 21
- The 1985 Mustang GT convertible is just another way of continuing an American tradition called fun!
Mustangs In Miniature
- Three New Kits!
Shop Tips
- Stop lights remain illuminated (1968 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Paint peeling or flaking (All 1965 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Rear lamp extension wiring (All 1965 Mustang)
Mustang Monthly – July 1985
Trivial Pursuit — Mustang Style
- Solving the challenging Mustang Production Puzzle — one piece at a time.
Packin’ For Movin’
- Give your 1965-66 Mustang an added touch of sportiness with a new Rally-Pac from Dallas Mustang Parts.
Double Vision
- Not an optical illusion, just a wild pair of pewter ponies! Larry Inman and Roy Sutton own these twin 1971 Boss 351’s.
Horse Of Another Color
- What color is this ’64-1/2 cream puff? Only Bob Azopardi knows.
Just In Time
- Don’t let a weak link mean the ultimate destruction of your Windsor powerplant.
A Plush Ride In Option City
- Big muscle, low mileage, and high style. Mike Meyers’ Q-code 1973 Convertible.
Mustangs Of Amarillo
- Eleven ponies from the Texas Panhandle Mustang Club.
Club Roster
Shop Tips
- Additional leg room or clearance between steering wheel & driver’s seat (Mustang — All Models)
Shop Tips
- Transmission shift lever buzz (1965 Mustang — Standard Transmission)
Mustang Monthly – August 1985
Case Dismissed
- If your alternator is guilty of nonsupport, yet you want to retain that original equipment look, what your electro-dynamo needs is a new personality.
Rejection Seat
- When it’s time for a change, Virginia Mustang Supply’s got you covered..
Keeping The Legend Alive
- While still a dream for most, upholding the Shelby tradition is a way of life for a trio of Long Islanders — Edward Ponsiek’s 1966 GT-350, Michael Takats 1968 GT-500KR and John Christofferson’s 1969 GT-500.
Twister Sisters
- It’s enough to make Dorothy and Toto quake in their shoes, the Twister Special of 1970 has returned to the Kansas City sales district! Terry Fritts’ 1970 351C and Gary Williams’ 1985 Twister Special II.
One’s Not Enough!
- 1967 GT Convertible. Long Island’s Harry Storino didn’t believe in simple “A” code performance, so he bolted on an extra set of barrels.
Pony ’66 = Trophies ’85
- Gino’s Millspaugh’s Theorem — an undisputed equation. 1966 Silver Frost Hardtop.
Still Crazy After All These Years
- After a solid decade of pumping the Cobra venom, Rick Kopec is…
Shop Tips
- Excessive front seat back angle or deflection (1968 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Camshaft end play specifications and checking procedures (All 289 CID Engines)
Mustang Monthly – September 1985
Top Job
- 1964-1/2 to 1973 Vinyl Top Replacement
Performance Re-Port
- Although down on the horses from last year, the Mustang GT goes exotic with something new under the hood for 1986.
Mustangs Of Kansas City
- Scott Lamons’ 1966 convertible, Brian Cullis’ 1964-1/2 ragtop, Jack Sell’s 1967 hardtop, Connie Soulis’ 1968 GT/CS, Mason Corbin’s 1964-1/2 coupe, Jim Nance’s 1966 GT fastback, Dennis and Carol Dye’s 1969 Mach 1, Ken and Denise Pauley’s 1973 Convertible and 1970 Boss 302, Robert E. Wilbanks’ 1968 Convertible, Warren and Diane Moult’s 1966 hardtop.
A Quarterback’s Quarterhorse
- 1967 Dark Moss Green Convertible. When Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Sandy Osiecki isn’t playing ball, he’s having a ball!
Shift It A Better Way!
- If your 1965-66 six with a stick suffers from the disposable 2.77 transmission blues, here’s a conversion that’ll help you.
Mild, Wild West
- Some like it hot, some like it not — with Paul West, there’s a choice — two 1965 Fastbacks, one a K-GT.
Together Again
- Fifteen years after winning the 1970 Trans-Am championship, two of the Bud Moore Boss 302s were reunited at Hallet.
Rocket Ride To Glory
- Dale Sale now drives the former Parnelli Jones 1970 Boss Trans-Am racer.
Mustangs In Miniature
- Where To Find ‘Em
Shop Tips
- Windshield Washer Pump Operation and Diagnosis (1966 Mustang with 2-speed Wipers)
Shop Tips
- Air Conditioning Compressor Drive Belt Vibration and Rumble Correction (1967 Mustang 289 CID Engine with Air Conditioning Built After March 1, 1967)
Mustang Monthly – October 1985
How To Photograph Your Mustang
- Tips On Technique For Better Mustang Pictures
Positive Thinking
- Getting a Grip on Ford’s Traction-Lok Differential.
California Cooler
- 1968 GT Fastback. Kevin O’Toole saw it and just had to have it.
Show Me Mustangs!
- Central Missouri Mustang Club members show off their ponies in Jefferson City.
Sentimental Journey
- I think everyone who’s 42 years of age in 1985 wanted to buy a Mustang in 1965 — Missouri Governor John Ashcroft. (1973 Convertible)
The Recycled Ragtop
- One more time around the block for Larry Harvey’s 1965 Arcadian Blue Convertible.
Motorcraft Recraft
- Ford’s “new generation” 4300 series carburetor — it doesn’t have to be so bad.
Shop Tips
- Instrument cluster removal (All 1967 Mustangs)
Shop Tips
- Carburetor loading during engine warm-up 4300-4V carburetor (1967 Mustang 289-4V Engine Equipped Units Build Prior to Approximately March 15, 1967)
Mustang Monthly – November 1985
Suspension Attention!
- The roadability of a new Mustang is as near as a herd of front end components from Just Suspension.
Hello Dolly!
- At last, here’s a simple solution for the do-it-yourself Mustang restorer.
I Love N.Y. Mustangs
- Ray Lynt’s 1970 SportsRoof, Fred and Christopher Herrel’s 1964-1/2 Convertible, Arthur Heubner’s 1971 Mach 1, Pat Zito’s 1965 Hardtop, Lawrence Holmes’ 1972 Mach 1, Eugene and Alexandra Buchanan’s 1966 GT Hardtop, Ron Ipocito’s 1966 Hardtop, Wayne Baraclough’s 1965 2+2, Anthony Bob Fodera’s 1968 GT Fastback, Paul Sleidel’s 1965 Hardtop, David and Trudy Kent’s 1970 Sportsroof.
Fastback On A Fastrack
- Charles K. Young’s 1970 Mach 1
Potent Potion
- Dr. Shelby’s sure-fire cure for snakebite fever — Greg Nester’s 1965 and Chris Hopkins’ 1966 GT-350 Shelbys.
How To Buy A Mustang
- Avoiding the sting and reaping the fruits is a matter of doing your homework.
Shop Tips
- Noisy and/or squeaking valve cover rocker arm or push rod action (1965 289 CID Engines)
Shop Tips
- Wind whistle and/or noise (1965 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Circle impressions on rear window (1967 Mustang — All Models Except Convertible)
Shop Tips
- Fuel gauge reads full (All 1965 Mustang)
Mustang Monthly – December 1985
Bullitt!
- A behind-the-scenes look at a legendary chase scene that would set the standard for chase scenes to come.
I Was There
- An eyewitness accounting of the filming of Bullitt’s legendary chase scene by someone who managed to see it all.
50 Tech Tips
- Better ideas from the staff and readers of Mustang Monthly.
Still Another Winner
- When Dan Elliott and brother Bill aren’t out winning on the track, they’re spending time with their 10,000-mile original 1971 Boss 351. It’s…
Ol’ Mustangers Never Die
- They simply go four-wheeling instead. Ex-WWII pilot Jess Mitchell’s 1965 2+2.
Opportunity Knocks
- And this King of the Road JUMPS! Don Olsson’s GT-500KR.
Risen From The Ashes
- After an unexpected twist of fate, Joe Ruth’s 1973 Cobra Jet convertible has finally…
Finding A Good Restoration Shop
- You couldn’t leave your Mustang in the hands of just anybody — could you?
Mustangs In Miniature
- Just in time for Christmas — 1/16 to 1/60 scale stocking stuffers.
Fords In Focus
- Labor Day weekend brought central Ohio an awesome collection of Henry’s finest.
Shop Tips
- Main oil pressure booster valve improperly machined (All Units Equipped with C6 Three Speed Automatic Transmission)
Shop Tips
- Distributor dual diaphragm assembly (1968 So-Equipped Mustangs Built Prior to September 6, 1967)