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.
Mustang Monthly – January 1987
Pedaling Wares
- Stomp out worn-out pedals by replacing the old with new.
One-Barrel Rebuild
- Taking the mystery out of overhauling Mustang one-barrel carburetors.
Winners
- They played the game and came home with Mustang convertibles.
Mustang Drag Prescription: 428 Cj!
- Our ’69 Drag Pack Mach 1 turns an incredible 13.06-second quarter-mile!
Cobra Jet Rarities
- A ’68-1/2 GT, a ’69 GT hardtop, a ’70 Drag Pack Mach and a ’71 CJ ragtop.
Better To Own Than To Rent
- John Jackson’s Number One ex-rental Shelby.
Fit To Be Tied
- These two ’65 fastbacks tied for first at the Grand Nationals West.
Small, Dark And Handsome
- The Salemi family’s ’67 hardtop is a good-looking plain-Jane.
Only On Sundays
- R/T Racing goes vintage racing in a genuine Trans-AM Boss 302.
Smoky Mountain High
- A gathering of Shelbys and other high performance Fords in Cherokee, NC.
Building A Better Boss
- Part 2: Putting together a strong short block.
In Hot Pursuit
- Rick Grape chases Mustang legends in his police package 1986 LX HO.
Mustang Monthly – February 1987
Why We Show Our Mustangs
- A sociological look at the show side of Mustanging.
Sema For Mustangs
- We found some good stuff for Mustangs at the 1986 SEMA Show.
Hardly A Hi-Po
- A case history involving a K-GT imposter.
Hi-Po Intelligence
- Where to look and what to look for when buying a 289 Hi-Po engine.
Hi-Po’s For Go
- A ’65 K-GT hardtop and a ’67 K-GTA fastback.
Good Hi-Po To Air Out
- Charles Hampton’s 1966 Hi-Po convertible has factory air!
Newer And Improved
- Bob Coulston’s ’73 Mach 1 is restored like a ’65-66.
Spring Into Action
- Put new spring into your Mustang’s step with new leaf springs.
It Took A Dunking
- …and Danny Mills’ ’70 convertible keeps on trucking.
One For The Show
- When David Finner restored his 1968 390 fastback, he got serious.
Pit Pass
- A behind-the-scenes look at the IMSA GTO and GTP Probe Mustangs.
Mustang Musclecams
- Alliance Cams brings back the factory musclecams for Mustangs.
Building A Better Boss
- Reassembly: Putting the better Boss back together.
Mustang Monthly – March 1987
Pro Reflections
- Bring back some shine with repro door handles and remote mirror housing.
The Blue Light Special
- Or, “How to lose money by spending less.”
Landau Sprint
- Where did those Landau bars on Jim Gillespie’s ’68 Sprint come from?
Correctional Steering
- Point your Mustang in the right direction by rebuilding the steering box.
New And Unimproved
- Gene Bell’s 3,800-mile 1969 Boss 429 is an unrestored, untouched original.
Commencement Exercise
- For Bill Harbin, this ’65 convertible was a harbinger of Mustangs to come.
Surf’s Up!
- Let’s go surfing now in a pair of Shelby GT-500 convertibles.
A Mustang For Mr. Ford
- Henry Ford II’s “special” special-order 1964-1/2 hardtop.
Foreign Polishing
- Quator metal polish works wonders on Mustang aluminum, steel and chrome.
Organizing A Mustang Show
- It’s not as hard as it looks — if you’re organized.
Strength To The “Nth” Degree
- How to identify Ford’s nodular iron rear end.
Gearing Up For Go
- Install a 3.73:1 geared 8.8-inch rear end in 1979-1987 Mustangs.
For Good Measure
- Factory stripe dimensions for 351-equipped 1970 Mach 1s.
Mustang Monthly – April 1987
Air Express
- Some quick tips for getting your A/C in shape for the summer.
Minor Surgery For A Major Problem
- How to replace lower door sheetmetal.
All That Glitters Is Gold
- Dale Beaver’s glittering and Grabber Gold 1970 Boss 302.
Fast Times In A Fastback
- Have you ever seen a factory rear window defogger in a 1968 fastback?
Racing Into The Past
- The old legends are making a comeback.
R Is For Race
- Russ Meyer’s ’66 champion ’65 R-Model Shelby is still making the rounds.
Hajek’s Wild Horses
- Brent and Terrie Hajek’s herd of A/FX and Long-Nose Mustang drag cars.
Le Coupe De Concours
- Richard Wright’s ’65 hardtop is a crimson contender.
T-5 Globetrotter
- A ’69 T-5 convertible with world traveling experience.
Tricks For A Treat
- Ford’s “Red Racer” ’87 GT is a rolling test bed.
A Birthday Bonanza
- It’ll hurt to read this.
Mustang Monthly – May 1987
How To Restore Your Mustang
- Ways to put your Mustang restoration on the road to satisfaction.
The Sheetmetal Immigration
- How good is the Taiwan-made reproduction sheetmetal?
Hitting The Spot
- Two new products that are just right for working with spot welds.
Getting Down
- Lowering your Mustang is a sure-fire way to improve your Mustang’s handling.
All In The Club
- Chuck Donahue’s ’66 GT convertible came from his club.
Strong Green On The Scene
- David Marsh’s handsome hardtop carries its weight.
A Gt Alternative
- The LX HO is cheaper, faster and maybe even better looking than the ’87 GT.
Bad, Bad Boys
- The 350 IROC Camaro got rolled by a pair of HO-packing Mustangs.
Reverberations
- Installing a factory reverb is simple — if you can find one.
From Nag To Riches
- David De Hamer saved this ’69 Shelby GT-350 from the glue factory.
Untrue Colors
- The ’67 Mustang is red but the color is Porsche.
Canted Valve Flyers
- A double-dose Cleveland-headed Boss 351s.
Inside Moves
- Here’s how to restore your 1971-73 Mustang’s interior.
Mustang Monthly – June 1987
Back To Basics
- Important information for Mustang Beginners.
A Boost For Bad Brakes
- Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation can rebuild your power brake booster.
The Trouble With Money
- Rick Nagel needs more funds to build his Shelby-American Museum.
Farewell To Arms
- Replace those old wiper arms with new ones from Mid-County Mustang.
Louisiana Hot Stuff
- This ’65 Shelby is hotter than Texas chili.
The Right Stuff
- The right Mustang for Maurice and Gwen Faber is a 1966 convertible.
All In The (Nascar) Family
- Bennie Lee Belcher gets sound advice for his 1969 Boss 302.
Mad Dash To Cold Air
- Here’s how to install factory in-dash air conditioning in a 1967-68 Mustang.
No Joke Mach
- When Charles Batchelor talks about Cleveland, he’s not kidding.
Making Progress
- Merril Pinkepank may never finish restoring his 1965 GT fastback.
Pale Rider
- Most other original California Specials pale in comparison.
A Sound Installation
- A real AM-FM stereo and original appearance at nearly half the price.
Double Your Pleasure
- Restore lost pep by rebuilding your 289’s two-barrel carburetor.
Mustang Monthly – July 1987
Free Horsepower For Ho’s
- These simple modifications will unleash 20-30 horsepower from the 5.0
Seal Of Approval
- Installing a new convertible top weatherstrip
An Interview With Joe Oros
- A former Ford Chief Stylist talks about the designing of the original Mustang
So Red It’s Unreal
- Don Emas’s 1966 convertible is a 1987-style Shelby
Bronze Horse
- Barbara Millner’s 1966 hardtop goes for the gold
A Blast From The Past
- Dyno Don Nicholson’s former 1968-1/2 Cobra Jet Drag Car
Aiming To Please
- Mustang headlight adjustment made easy
P/S I Love You
- How to install power steering on a non-power steering Mustang
Lean, Green And Very Mean
- Dave Robb’s 1967 Shelby GT-350 90
Mother Knows Best
- Elvira Grunze ordered this 1973 Mustang Cobra Jet hardtop herself
The Black Jade Finale
- Jack Staples’ 1970 Shelby GT-350
Preliminaries To Restoration
- Ways to make your Mustang ownership and restoration more enjoyable
Give Me A Light
- Here’s how to install Ford’s accessory running horse grille medallion
Paul Revere’s Ride
- Paul Revere (of the Raiders) houses his keyboard in a 1966 Mustang
Mustang Monthly – August 1987
Wheel Nice
- How to restore Shelby five-spoke wheels
Replacing Window Felts
- New window weatherstrips look better and work better too
Sway Bar Beef-Up
- Get improved handling with a one-inch sway bar for your ’65-66
Remote Trunk Release Installation
- Installing Ford’s vintage remote trunk release
Brake Line Update
- The ultimate Mustang brake line is made from stainless steel.
Distributor Rebuild
- Rebuilding the distributor puts the old spark back into your CJ
Clean Driver
- John Cowan’s 1966 convertible is a trophy-winning daily driver
Worth The Wait
- Jack Gooch waited a long time for his 1967 GT 390 fastback
Retired Boss
- Jack Burnett’s 1970 Boss 302 has retired from active street racing
Better Bosskeeping
- Research and development makes Randy Goth’s Boss 351 better and better
Tough On The Competition
- Jim Engel’s 1969 Boss 429
Yellow Zone
- Slow down for a closer look at Skip Ingham’s 1968 GT-500KR
Standing Tall In Tulsa
- The mid-west iron comes out in force for the Mid-America Shelby Meet
A Sprint For Mr. Rogers
- Phillip Rogers’ 1966 Sprint hardtop
Air Conditioning Fundamentals
- Here’s how to diagnose your Mustang’s air conditioning system
Quick Release Monte Carlo Bar
- Get improved handling without sacrificing serviceability.
The French Connection
- Frenchman Bernard Boivin’s collection of 210 miniature Mustangs
Mustang Monthly – September 1987
The Super Snake
- Shelby’s 427-powered 1967 GT-500 is alive and kicking.
Torque Box Replacement
- How to repair rusted torque box units.
Master Cylinder Rebuild
- Overhauling brake master cylinders.
Stop Vent Window Leaks
- How to replace a vent window weatherstrip.
Mustang Musclecars
- The legacy of Ford power started early and carries on.
The Hometown Super Cobra
- This ’71 Mach 1 was a special order mistake.
The Dreamland Super Cobra
- Ed and Valerie Meyer’s Freudian Gilt 1969 SCJ Mach 1.
Maroon Varoom
- Vernon Stower’s 1969 Shelby GT-350.
This “K” Is For Keeps
- Clarence Brown’s holding onto a ’66 Hi-Po coupe.
An Acapulco Jumper
- Donald Perry’s 1968 GT-350 convertible.
Born To Roam
- Nelson and Sandy Fowler’s 1966 convertible lives for the trail.
His Way Down The Highway
- Al Cherry’s trophy-winning ’67 convertible.
Dampen The Vibes And Be Cool
- Classic Auto Air’s idler pulley takes vibrations out of A/C belts.
Life In The Fast Lane
- Driving Mustang GT’s and Formula Fords at Bondurant’s school.
Keep Your Spark Hot And True
- Finding problems at the heart of a tune-up.
An Elegant Original
- Ken Adair’s ’65 coupe was destined to be a collectible.
Mustang Monthly – October 1987
The Saleen Mustang
- Muscle for the ’80s in your Ford dealer’s showroom.
Heater Overhaul For A ’67-’68 Mustang
- We dismantle a heater assembly, and install new gaskets and core.
King Of The Hill
- Ed Adams’ 1967 Shelby GT-500.
How To Replace A Quarter Panel
- We operate on a 1966 Mustang convertible.
Northwest Round Up ’87
- An ocean of Mustangs on half-dry land.
Southern Fried Snake
- A first hand report of the SAAC-12 Convention in Charlotte.
Cobra Correct
- Don and Lee Bell found GT treasure in the boondocks.
Eleven Years Outdoors
- Jim and Sharon Slack rescued a broken ’73 pony.
Flexing A Mach Muscle
- James Howard’s strong memories of a lucky day.
Haste Makes Waste
- –but Jeff Mosley’s patience scores ’70 Mach 1 points.
Bad News, Good News
- Max and Joyce Dilley’s California GT wasn’t Special at first.
Double Trouble
- Tough times for ’66 and ’67 fastbacks, with twice the happy ending.
How To Replace A ’69 Windshield
- The correct removal and installation of front glass.
Ring Of Horn
- Replace your unsightly standard horn ring with a quality reproduction.
Mustang Club Roster
- Our bi-annual update of Mustang clubs and registries around the world.
Mustang Monthly – November 1987
Shelby De Mexico
- A rare hybrid ’69 racer from South of the Border.
How To Replace A Clutch Pedal Support Bracket
- A new swing takes the sway out of your clutch pedal.
Ford’s T-5
- The German Mustang by another name.
How To Apply ’70 Boss 302 Stripes
- We help you transfer your Boss.
How To Replace A ’65-66 Taillight Panel
- Shake the wrinkles from your tail panel.
Duct Tape Annie
- A ’65 convertible once held together by stickem and hokum.
Sixty-Six T-5 Six
- For some, this export car’s as confusing as the title.
Seventh-Hand And First-Rate
- Frank Murphy’s 1970 Boss 302 has lived right.
The Pro’s Turn
- A restoration expert does a ’66 coupe for himself.
Napa Valley Vintage
- For Gary Gielow, 1968 was a great year.
Weinraub’s “Originals”
- Almost everybody’s seen one in Southern California.
The 1987 Asc/Mclaren Convertible
- Mustang Monthly takes all day for a half-hour spin.
Pony Power
- Mustang engines and transmissions through the years.
How To Replace Rear Axle Bearings
- We quiet the driveline of a 1965 Mustang.
Restoration Shops Listing
- Our nationwide guide to Mustang specialists.
Mustang Monthly – December 1987
Solo Ii Mustang Gt
- Racing a late-model Mustang against the clock.
How To Install A Rear Window Defroster
- The heat is on. And it’s original Ford.
How To Strip Paint Quickly And Easily
- Lightning Strip makes short work of paint removal.
Honey Gold Hi-Po
- John Murphy’s 1965 Mustang is driven to perfection.
A Ford Man’s Gt
- A FoMoCo devotee’s Royal Maroon ’68 fastback.
#1 Ok ’65 Gt
- Melvin Little’s Oklahoma convertible packs the options.
Ain’t Life Grande?
- An original 1971 Mustang owner insists on originality.
How To Replace A ’65-’68 Windshield
- Avoid the shortcuts to play it safe with leakage.
High In The Rockies
- The 8th International Mustang Meet.
How To Install A Security System
- The Z-Loc device secures your hood and ignition.
Big Motor In Big Sky
- Lee Cigler’s ’70 Shelby SCJ convertible rules Montana roads.
Out Standing In A Field
- That’s where Ron Starnes found a winning GT-350.
Shelby Variations
- Two major dust clouds on Arizona highways.