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Forty years after its introduction, the FoxBody Mustang has come of age, and this new book chronicles all the best procedures for restoring these affordable yet appreciating classics!

In this new Restoration series title from CarTech, all the procedures and best practices for restoring your Fox-Body will be covered. Chapter subjects include a history of the cars, tools, and equipment required; body repair; interior refurbishment; the climate control system; wheels; engine and driveline rebuilding; electrical troubleshooting and repair; and finally a large index of Fox Mustang facts, including paint codes, production numbers, option codes, data plate decoding, and more.

Never before has Fox Body Mustang restoration been covered in a full-color instructional format. If you are considering a full-blown restoration, or would just like some good advice on how to repair certain sections of your car, this restoration guide is a valuable tool in your toolbox.

Acknowledgments 

Introduction 

 

Chapter 1: History 

The Engines 

Pace Car 

1980 

1981 

1982 

1983–1984 

1985–1986 

1987–1993 

Limited-Edition Fox Mustangs 

SVT Mustang Cobra 

 

Chapter 2: Getting Started 

Plan and Budget 

Do It Yourself 

Disassembly 

Stay the Course 

 

Chapter 3: The Body 

Rust Repair 

Paint Preparations 

Primer 

Preassembly

Paint 

Vehicle Assembly

Convertible Top Assembly 

 

Chapter 4: Interior 

Seats 

Seat Belts 

General Interior 

Instrumentation 

Door Panels 

Carpeting 

 

Chapter 5: Climate Control 

The Controls 

Refrigerant 

Compressors 

Upgrading Your Climate Control 

 

Chapter 6: Chassis and Brakes

Improving Fox Handling and Braking

Braking Systems 

But First, the Platform 

Rack and Pinion Steering 

Maximum Motorsports Suspension Upgrade 

Rear Suspension Improvements 

Four-Lug to Five-Lug Upgrade

 

Chapter 7: Engine

Building in Power 

2.3L SOHC Four 

5.0L High Output V-8 

Exhaust 

And Finally . . . 

 

Chapter 8: Driveline

The T-5 5-Speed 

The Tremec TKO 5-Speed 

Going 6-Speed 

Automatic Transmissions 

Understanding Balance 

Driveshaft 

Rear Axle 

 

Chapter 9: Electrical

Looms, Connectors, Switches, and Relays 

Restoring a Harness 

Duraspark Ignition 

Charging System 

Starter 

Power Accessories 

 

Chapter 10: Shakedown

Preflight Inspection

Operational Check 

Test Drive

Breaking In

Preventative Maintenance Program

Insurance

 

Fox Facts

Forty years after its introduction, the FoxBody Mustang has come of age, and this new book chronicles all the best procedures for restoring these affordable yet appreciating classics!

In this new Restoration series title from CarTech, all the procedures and best practices for restoring your Fox-Body will be covered. Chapter subjects include a history of the cars, tools, and equipment required; body repair; interior refurbishment; the climate control system; wheels; engine and driveline rebuilding; electrical troubleshooting and repair; and finally a large index of Fox Mustang facts, including paint codes, production numbers, option codes, data plate decoding, and more.

Never before has Fox Body Mustang restoration been covered in a full-color instructional format. If you are considering a full-blown restoration, or would just like some good advice on how to repair certain sections of your car, this restoration guide is a valuable tool in your toolbox.

Pages : 192
Size : 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Format : Paperback / softback
Illustrations : 626 color photos
Publisher : CarTech
ISBN : 9781613254363
Product Code : SA430

Acknowledgments 

Introduction 

 

Chapter 1: History 

The Engines 

Pace Car 

1980 

1981 

1982 

1983–1984 

1985–1986 

1987–1993 

Limited-Edition Fox Mustangs 

SVT Mustang Cobra 

 

Chapter 2: Getting Started 

Plan and Budget 

Do It Yourself 

Disassembly 

Stay the Course 

 

Chapter 3: The Body 

Rust Repair 

Paint Preparations 

Primer 

Preassembly

Paint 

Vehicle Assembly

Convertible Top Assembly 

 

Chapter 4: Interior 

Seats 

Seat Belts 

General Interior 

Instrumentation 

Door Panels 

Carpeting 

 

Chapter 5: Climate Control 

The Controls 

Refrigerant 

Compressors 

Upgrading Your Climate Control 

 

Chapter 6: Chassis and Brakes

Improving Fox Handling and Braking

Braking Systems 

But First, the Platform 

Rack and Pinion Steering 

Maximum Motorsports Suspension Upgrade 

Rear Suspension Improvements 

Four-Lug to Five-Lug Upgrade

 

Chapter 7: Engine

Building in Power 

2.3L SOHC Four 

5.0L High Output V-8 

Exhaust 

And Finally . . . 

 

Chapter 8: Driveline

The T-5 5-Speed 

The Tremec TKO 5-Speed 

Going 6-Speed 

Automatic Transmissions 

Understanding Balance 

Driveshaft 

Rear Axle 

 

Chapter 9: Electrical

Looms, Connectors, Switches, and Relays 

Restoring a Harness 

Duraspark Ignition 

Charging System 

Starter 

Power Accessories 

 

Chapter 10: Shakedown

Preflight Inspection

Operational Check 

Test Drive

Breaking In

Preventative Maintenance Program

Insurance

 

Fox Facts

Fox Body Mustang Restoration 1979-1993

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