This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Monthly during 1986; 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.
Magic Carpet Ride
- If your rocker to rocker turf has seen better days, maybe you need help from Jack Holland’s Auto Custom Carpets.
Seasons In The Sun
- 1966 Coupe with a dealer-installed Sunroof. When cloudy skies part their ways, Leon Morton, Jr. spends his…
Building The Daily Driver
- How to own a nice Mustang and drive it too.
Driven Daily
- A quartet of coupes: Linda Teal’s Prarie Bronze 1965, Greg Gordon’s 1972 Grande, George Lovelace’s one-owner Lime Gold 1968 and Carol Padden’s Rangoon Red ’64-1/2.
Georgia Peach
- Tom Gaddis’ 1966 GT Fastback.
R Is For Rare
- Gary Bickler’s 1972 Boss 351. An HO Mach with a Boss personality.
Curing Stress
- MIG welding makes the perfect — and permanent — repair for Mustang quarter panel stress cracks.
Dearborn’s World Beaters
- Dave Riley’s 1970 Boss 302 and 1969 Mach 1. A Pair of Totally Restored, Total Performance Mustang Fastbacks.
A Chance At A Past
- Those fabulous Mustang giveaways of the 1960s were everyone’s chance at a Mustang identity.
Club Roster
Book Review
- Mustang (Nicky Wright)
Shop Tips
- Loose inside rear view mirror (1968 Mustang with Windshield Mounting)
Shop Tips
- New alternator belt tension specifications to correct for loose alternator belts (All 1966 Mustangs)
Shop Tips
- Momentary engine hesitation or stumble on light acceleration (1968 289-2V Imco & 302-2V Imco Engine Equipped Units – Carburetor Models C8AF-L & C8ZF-G)
Mustang Monthly – February 1986
Mustang Theft!
- Are you really going to let it happen to you?
Yard Arming
- Mastering the art of junkyard hunting.
Mach 1
- A styling prototype that would set the stage for the performance wars to come.
Low Miles On The Dials
- Gary Duboff’s and Farrel Buis’s 1967 Convertibles; Jack Garris’s 1966 GT Coupe.
Born To Run
- A pair of 1965 Hi-Po Mustangs: Wayne Beasley, Jr.’s Silver Blue 1965 Convertible and Roy Collins’s 2+2.
Hot Blooded
- Monty Smith’s 1967 GT-500. Ever wonder what it’s like to be kicked by a raging bull?
Up In The Wild And Blue
- Perry Rushing’s 1969 Grabber Blue GT-500. A Jet up yonder with a job to do!
Rocky Mountain High
- Bob Teets’ Candyapple Red 1968 High Country Special. Something special for the High Country.
Shedding The Light
- Parking Brake Warning and Seat Belt Reminder lights. Those little options can make the biggest difference in your 1969-70 Mustang.
Artificial Resuscitation
- Steve Yates owns the original 1966 Shelby GT-350S prototype.
Shop Tips
- Cooling System (1967 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Thermactor Exhaust Emission System (All 1966 Mustangs Thermactor Equipped)
Shop Tips
- Exhaust Emission Control System (1967 Mustang)
Mustang Monthly – March 1986
Understanding The Oats
- What you don’t know about automotive fuels — can it hurt you? Your Mustang knows…
Glass Plus!
- Windshield replacement for 1969-70 Mustangs — you can do it yourself.
Catch Of A Lifetime
- Mike Erpenbach’s 1969 Calypso Coral Boss 302.
Spirited St. Louis Mustangs!
- Ten classic Mustangs from the home of the Gateway Arch.
Sight Unseen
- Jim McCusker’s 1966 Convertible. “If you can get it started, it’s yours, kid.”
Vanity Plates
- Pony preference in eight letters or less — a personal look at personalized license plates.
Change Of Pace Car
- Gary Pietraniec’s 1970 Limited Edition 428 SCJ Mach 1.
Cancer Answers
- Recognizing rust is Step One in rust prevention.
Book Review
- Automotive Security System Design Handbook (J. Daniel Gifford)
Mustangs In Miniature
- Price Guide to Promos, Models and Miniatures.
Shop Tips
- Identification of crankshaft pulley bolts used in 289/302 engines to prevent bolt breakage (All Mustangs Built Prior to January 14, 1968 and Equipped with 289 and 302 CID Engines)
Shop Tips
- Three-way locking steering column (1970 Mustang)
Shop Tips
- Engine vibration or unbalance (390 CID Engine With Automatic Transmission)
Shop Tips
- Two spark plug sizes used in 1970 engines
Mustang Monthly – April 1986
Sound Advice
- To make beautiful music in your Mustang, plug in one of Custom Autosound’s Mustang-converted stereos.
Carroll Remembered
- Joe Nunnally’s inspiration leads us to a genuine original 1966 Coupe.
Show Ready!
- Tips from the pros on getting ready for shows.
Showday
- Ron and Melba Henzen versus the World!
Black Beauty
- Steve Mandel’s 1964-1/2 convertible, a treasured oldie on the Gold Coast.
My Boss
- Dick Anderson’s 1970 Boss 302. An Alaskan license plate is only the beginning.
At The Head Of The Class
- Connecticut school teacher Lynn Brown spends her off time throttling this GT-500 that’s definitely…
His Affair
- Lois Webster’s 1966 Convertible. One woman’s lament winds up a blessing.
Tokyo Rose
- Scott Allen’s Japanese Import 1972 Mach 1.
Club Roster
Believe It, Or Don’t
- The Little Ol’ Lady From Pasadena. Melba Toth’s 1969 428 Cobra Jet Mach 1.
Shop Tips
- Valve Rocker Arm Studs (All 260 and 289 V-8 Engines)
Shop Tips
- Air Conditioning Insufficient Cooling & Evaporator Case Sweating (All 1967-68 Mustang Equipped with Integral Air Conditioning)
Mustang Monthly – May 1986
Major Surgery
- When the diagnosis is massive Mustang reconstruction, turn to a wide variety of components from Virginia Mustang Supply, Inc.
Mustang Mobility
- Building a better mousetrap doesn’t have to be expensive — and you can do it yourself.
Mustang Gt
- A lesson in how to capitalize on a winner.
Gt Jubilee
- 1966 Convertibles from Ken and Charlene Johnson and Bill Meyers, Michael Lee Bacon’s 1968 Fastback, John Lindsey’s 1966 2+2, Tracy Whitsel and Wayne Ellis’s 1969 Sportsroof.
Without Hesitation
- Ten years ago, Frank and Kathryn Deibert snapped up this 1973 convertible.
Lean Mean And Grabber Green
- Andy Hutchinson’s 1970 Mach Machine
Return To Glory
- The Motown sound of Larry Fisher’s 1965 K-GT fastback has meant an outstanding…
Lbj’s Gta
- Tom Davis now owns this Presidential 1967.
Holley Technical
- Understanding and rebuilding Holley’s 4150 series carburetor for the 1965-66 Shelby GT-350s.
Sealing The Seams
- Keeping the wet out and the dry in.
Shop Tips
- Squeaks and rattles at the latch assembly of the luggage compartment front access door (1965 Mustang — Fastback Models)
Shop Tips
- Water leaks from behind the door trim panel (1965-66 Mustang with Deluxe Interior)
Mustang Monthly – June 1986
Major Surgery
- Part Two in a series on Mustang floor pan and frame rail replacement.
Taking Care Of Business
- This time, the new Mustang GT earns an A for effort after beating Carroll Shelby’s personal GT-350 convertible and staying even with a 1970 Boss 302.
Mustangs In The Heartland
- The Southern Illinois Mustang Association is a keeper of the marque and these…
A Ford Man Finds A Pony
- Jim Welch’s 1964-1/2 Prarie Bronze and Palomino Coupe. After all these years, the horse bit!
Get Tough!
- Gary Armstrong’s ’68 GT Convertible. Out on the southern Great Plains, GT stands for…
Feels Like The First Time
- Al and Shirley Tucker’s 1971 Boss 351 is very special because it always…
Acapulco Holiday
- Johnny Rogers’ 1969 Acapulco Blue Convertible. Who needs a south of the border vacation when a twist of the key is just as much fun?
Getting It Together
- Buckle up with remanufactured Mustang seat belts by Snake-Oyl Products.
Modified Magnifico
- Russell Gill’s 1967 Mustang fastback — proof of what a little forethought will do.
Let There Be Lights
- The convenience control panel is a flashy addition for any 1967-68 Mustang.
Mustangs In Miniature
- Miniature Concept Cars — 1967 Mach 1 prototype and Mustang II.
Mustang Monthly – July 1986
Rags To Riches
- A lesson in replacing that worn out convertible top.
Get Those Juices Flowing
- A burned-out wiring harness can stop your Mustang dead in its tracks. A reproduction main wiring loom from Eastern Mustang Specialty is just what it takes to…
Shift It Into High Gear
- If your Cruise-O-Matic shifter has as much play from side to side as it does from Park to Low, a new set of bushings is all you need!
Regulator Relief
- If rolling the glass up and down is beginning to wrench on your nerves, rely on a new window regulator from Pro Products, Inc.
Manual Labor
- Getting the most from your stick shift Mustang.
A Pony Trader’s Good Luck
- And Tommy Martin will Place this ’66 Fastback in a show to win!
Mustangs In The Sunshine
- Winter Storage? Are You Kidding? Not when you’re a member of the Mid-Florida Mustang Club where cruising is something they do year ’round.
Shelby Hot!
- There’s a heat wave in the forecast.
Big Six
- For 1969, the philosophy was to walk softly and carry a…
Jolly Old Drop Top
- Over in England, these Mustangs are few and far between. For Jerry Jarvis, it’s a chance to own a piece of the rock and a…
So Long…Sweet Chariot
- Production of the ultimate sporty little Mustang, the SVO, draws to a close.
Major Surgery
- The final step in a three part series — proving that no Mustang is beyond hope. A Wisconsin convertible springs to life.
Road Trip!
- Will your faithful steed make the haul?
Pensacola ’86
- For die-hard Mustang enthusiasts, the opening kick-off for the summer show season is a tradition on the Gulf Coast.
Book Review
- Boss 429 Performance Mustang Style (Stephen B. Strange)
Mustang Monthly – August 1986
Skin A Pony
- Rust and accident damage can take their toll. With a new quarter panel from Florida Mustang Connection, there’s more than one way to…
A V-8 Obituary
- Is the Mustang V-8 a powerplant whose time has come?
Paint Primer
- Understanding automotive finishes is knowing exactly what to do for your Mustang when it’s time to paint.
A Boss To Like
- Jim Fareio’s ’70 Boss 302 is a very early production unit possessing a lot of 1969 features, it was also a magazine test car.
Hi-Po Tail
- Half a decade ago, they called it Pony Tail. Today, Bryce and Kathy Cockerham have a new act called…
Red Was The Color They Wore
- Jacky Jones sees red when he looks at his trio of low-mileage Boss Mustangs.
Smile When You Say That
- Don’t bother asking actor Bill Bryant if his ’68 GT-350’s a real one, he’s liable to strap you in and prove it!
Fun, Fun, Fun At The Beach
- Missy Collins’ 1966 Mustang Convertible drives a good time!
Turn Your Dash Into A Smash
- Few Mustangs escaped the wrath of aftermarket stereos and mutilated dashboards. But do not despair, here’s a relatively simple way to do it.
Chesapeake Retriever
- An original owner 1968 hardtop that still fetches the goods on a daily basis.
Book Review
- The Mustang Production Handbook 1964-66 (Walt Bruegger)
Getting A Head
- Ford’s new SVO cylinder heads for the Boss 302 — just what the doctor ordered.
Grime Fighter
- A quick way for making short work of aluminum cleaning.
Mustang Monthly – September 1986
Hit The Deck!
- Installing the fold down rear seat in your 1967-70 fastback.
More Mustang Production Facts
- Useful information from the old Motorsports program.
Nostalgia In Napa
- Having fun at the 1986 Nor-Cal Mini Nats.
Squeak Cease!
- Handling those pesky upper control arm bushings.
Dis Is “D” Car
- Ford’s short-lived 289 four-barrel low compression V-8 drop top.
Basking In The Blue Glow
- Bill Lauck’s 1973 Mustang convertible.
Vintage 390 Gt
- A powerful fastback for those suburban Washington streets.
Quarterhorse!
- For Matt Johnson, stock and original has a different meaning.
The Shelby With The Station Wagon Wheels
- Jerry Heasley gives us a close look at an original GT-350.
The Only Way Is Up
- Sprinting into a positive frame of mind.
Shoe Biz
- Choosing the right tire for your Mustang.
Mustangs In Miniature
- Fulfilling Mustang Fantasies — George Clinedinst’s 1/25th Scale ’66 GT-350S and Geoff Holmstrom’s 1/25th ’66 Convertible Conversion.
Sealing Your Fate
- Kicking your Mustang’s smoking habit in an afternoon.
Book Review
- Mustang Interior Restoration Guide 1964-1/2 – 1970 (Art Trantafello)
Mustang Monthly – October 1986
Good Housekeeping
- Getting a daily driver engine compartment in tip-top shape.
Snakes Alive!
- SAAC-11 pumps the venom in Dearborn.
Rear Axle Rebuild
- Getting rid of the growls and howls in your differential.
Grande Finale
- Reggie Prescott set himself another goal and achieved it.
Driven Daily
- A quartet of some of the best daily drivers from both coasts.
Something For You On The Bayou
- Jay Tracy’s 1966 GT fastback.
Oak Ridge Toy
- Something special from California.
From The Salvage Yard To The Spotlight
- A shining star, Mickey Graphia’s 1970 GT-350 convertible.
’87 Gt
- A first look at Ford’s exciting new pony car for the upcoming year.
Heater Beater
- Installing a new heater core in 1965-70 Mustangs.
Yesterday
- Taking a look back at the old National Council of Mustang Clubs.
Club Roster
Mustang Monthly – November 1986
10 Best Mustangs
- A bold look at 10 of the best from 23 years of production.
Is This The Next Mustang?
- A sneak preview at the ST-16 front wheel drive.
How To Successfully Autocross Your Mustang
- Cutting corners legally is as near as your local motorsports association.
Bondo Bloodhound
- Finding the plastic down under through new technology.
Blue Streak In Red Stick
- Something mighty special from Baton Rouge.
Coupes Of Grace
- Classic lines from the Florida Space Coast.
Boss Two Nine!
- A brawn and beauty package called 429.
E.T.S Come Home
- Jimmy Henley’s Cobra Jet hardtop.
Half And Half
- This is what we call tastefully modified.
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
- Tucking your Mustang in properly for a happy awakening next spring.
Six With A Twist
- Jason Williams’ 1969 hardtop…a horse of another color.
Break Relief
- Affordable windshield repair can be yours with the Kier System.
A Shelby For Me!
- Living with a dream come true is reality for Norman Mankiewicz.
Mustang Monthly – December 1986
Building A Better Boss
- Part 1: Rebuilding the heads for the street.
Wired
- How to replace your Mustang’s dash-to-taillight wiring harness.
Lo-Buck Disc Brake Fix
- Rebuilding 1965-67 Mustang four-piston disc brake calipers.
Yellowstone Mustangs
- Mustangs from the big sky country.
Mach 1, Take 15
- For Andrew Alcazar, Mustang number 15 is a Cobra Jet keeper.
Hi-Po For Show
- Brent Halterman’s “1964-3/4” Hi-Po hardtop.
Tickled Pink
- Thinking pink with a Playboy Pink ’67 Mustang.
Sharon’s Knight
- A ’71 SportsRoof for Sharon Knight.
Dueling Nationals
- Double Grand Nationals for the Mustang Club of America’s tenth anniversary.
Through The Years
- A look back at the Mustang Club of America’s first decade.
Mustang Extraordinaire
- The PPG Mustang from Ford’s Small Car Design Studio.
Luvin’ Every Minute Of It
- When the basic six popper won’t do.
Mustangs In Miniature
- A pedal car update.