In the past, restoration guides have provided authenticity information, such as accurate paint codes, badges, wheels, and other equipment. A bona fide hands-on how-to book for restoring your Mustang from the ground up has not been offered for years. This unique guide will cover the restoration process for every major component group and also provide detailed step-by-step restoration information for the most important procedures. With clear, insightful color photography to accompany this how-to information, any at-home restorer can confidently restore a car and save a substantial amount of money in the process. While restomod books have shown how to install latest technology on vintage muscle cars, this book will focus on factory-accurate restorations, and some simple bolt-on upgrades that do not detract from the collector value but rather enhance the reliability and performance of the car. How to Restore Your Mustang 1964-1/2-1973 delivers a detailed explanation for finding the right model, how to assess condition, how to spot a fake, and how to select the right car within your budget.
In addition, the book will cover how to plan, prepare, and select the right tools. This unique guide will cover the restoration process for every major component group and also provide detailed step-by-step restoration information for the most important procedures. The latest techniques and best restoration products for each system will be discussed and detailed. Also, the book discusses how to source parts and what you need to consider between new/old stock and reproduction parts. Readers will also learn how to determine if a certain task is best left for a professional shop. All crucial aspects of restoration, including engines, drivelines, body, interior, trim, electrical systems, brakes, steering, and suspension will be profiled.
n Where to find your Mustang
n What models to look for
n Most desirable drivetrain options
n What to avoid
n What you can do versus what needs to be done professionally
nnChapter 2: The Numbers Don't Lie
n Drivetrain Numbers
n Model Numbers
n How to Spot Fakes
nnChapter 3: Getting Started
n Planning and Organization
n Analyzing and Creating a "Needs" List
n Tools and Equipment
n Finding Replacement Parts
n Basic Disassembly
n Trim Removal and Repair
n Cataloging and Organizing your parts
nnChapter 4: Body Makes Beautiful
n Body Repair for Dents and Dings
n Body Repair for Rust
n Body Prep for Paint
nnChapter 5: Painting Your Mustang
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally Done
n Equipment Needed
n Painting Basics
n Post paint Finishing
nnChapter 6: Engine Rebuilding
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
n Rebuilding Basics
nnChapter 7: Rebuilding Transmissions
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
nRebuilding Basics
nnChapter 8: Drivetrain
n Clutches and Linkages
n Driveshafts
n Rebuilding Differentials
nnChapter 9: Brakes
n Analysis of Work Required
n Removal and Installation
n Rebuilding Basics
nnChapter 10: Suspension
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
n Rebuilding Basics
n Alignment Basics
nnChapter 11: Electrics
n Analysis of Work Required
n Wiring Harnesses
n Gauges
nnChapter 12: Interior
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
nnChapter 13: Other Mechanicals
n Cooling Systems
n Fuel Systems
n Wheels and Tires
n Etc.
nAppendix: Source Guide
n List of Parts Suppliers
In the past, restoration guides have provided authenticity information, such as accurate paint codes, badges, wheels, and other equipment. A bona fide hands-on how-to book for restoring your Mustang from the ground up has not been offered for years. This unique guide will cover the restoration process for every major component group and also provide detailed step-by-step restoration information for the most important procedures. With clear, insightful color photography to accompany this how-to information, any at-home restorer can confidently restore a car and save a substantial amount of money in the process. While restomod books have shown how to install latest technology on vintage muscle cars, this book will focus on factory-accurate restorations, and some simple bolt-on upgrades that do not detract from the collector value but rather enhance the reliability and performance of the car. How to Restore Your Mustang 1964-1/2-1973 delivers a detailed explanation for finding the right model, how to assess condition, how to spot a fake, and how to select the right car within your budget.
In addition, the book will cover how to plan, prepare, and select the right tools. This unique guide will cover the restoration process for every major component group and also provide detailed step-by-step restoration information for the most important procedures. The latest techniques and best restoration products for each system will be discussed and detailed. Also, the book discusses how to source parts and what you need to consider between new/old stock and reproduction parts. Readers will also learn how to determine if a certain task is best left for a professional shop. All crucial aspects of restoration, including engines, drivelines, body, interior, trim, electrical systems, brakes, steering, and suspension will be profiled.
n Where to find your Mustang
n What models to look for
n Most desirable drivetrain options
n What to avoid
n What you can do versus what needs to be done professionally
nnChapter 2: The Numbers Don't Lie
n Drivetrain Numbers
n Model Numbers
n How to Spot Fakes
nnChapter 3: Getting Started
n Planning and Organization
n Analyzing and Creating a "Needs" List
n Tools and Equipment
n Finding Replacement Parts
n Basic Disassembly
n Trim Removal and Repair
n Cataloging and Organizing your parts
nnChapter 4: Body Makes Beautiful
n Body Repair for Dents and Dings
n Body Repair for Rust
n Body Prep for Paint
nnChapter 5: Painting Your Mustang
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally Done
n Equipment Needed
n Painting Basics
n Post paint Finishing
nnChapter 6: Engine Rebuilding
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
n Rebuilding Basics
nnChapter 7: Rebuilding Transmissions
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
nRebuilding Basics
nnChapter 8: Drivetrain
n Clutches and Linkages
n Driveshafts
n Rebuilding Differentials
nnChapter 9: Brakes
n Analysis of Work Required
n Removal and Installation
n Rebuilding Basics
nnChapter 10: Suspension
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
n Rebuilding Basics
n Alignment Basics
nnChapter 11: Electrics
n Analysis of Work Required
n Wiring Harnesses
n Gauges
nnChapter 12: Interior
n Analysis of Work Required
n Analysis of Doing it Yourself versus Professionally done
n Removal and Installation
nnChapter 13: Other Mechanicals
n Cooling Systems
n Fuel Systems
n Wheels and Tires
n Etc.
nAppendix: Source Guide
n List of Parts Suppliers