Ford Mustang I 1964 1 2 1973

From 1964 to 1973, FORD MUSTANG meant fun and freedom for an entire generation. This full-color paperback book is packed with photos and captures the speed, energy, and experience of owning a Mustang. When Ford introduced its 1958 Thunderbird, it had something that made purists cringe: a back seat. What the purists didn't know was that the idea of a sporty small car was not dead in Dearborn. In just a few years, Lee Iacocca was busy assembling a team of engineers, designers, and P.R. men that would essentially produce the Ford Mustang. The car's styling and performance, combined with an image-building marketing blitz, secured the 1964-1/2 Mustang's place as the forerunner in its classâ?¿a class that came to be known as pony cars. In the following years, the Mustang got larger and more powerful, and it spawned a legion of imitators, including the Camaro, Firebird, and AMX. The Mustang answered those challenges with unforgettable performance models like the Cobra Jets, Boss 302s, Boss 429s, and the ultimate ‘60s performance cars, the Shelby Cobra Mustang.

From mild to wild, this book covers every component group of the car, including engine, transmission, rear differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior and more.

Nearly forty years have passed and almost 3 million owners and enthusiasts still worship the classic beauty of the Ford Mustang. 101 Projects for the earlier models developed between 1964 and 1973 are the focus of this book. The book is broken out into projects that concentrate on specific aspects of the car, including engine, drivetrain, chassis, suspension and steering, brakes, wheels and tires, body, and interior. Features:, High-performance modification procedures, Restoration and maintenance tips, Details realistic and reliable shortcuts, Identifies the best and most current products on the market or a particular job.

The first-generation Mustang is an enduring classic but it was built using 50-year-old technology. These cars use antiquated equipment that includes drum brakes, breaker points ignition systems, and 14-inch steel wheels. The OEM running gear is obsolete by today’s standards but all of these Mustangs can turn into high-performance street machines that can compete with late-model Mustangs. While certain special-build and high-performance models should be preserved, many common V-8 Mustangs can be transformed into high-performance cars that rival the new cars of today. The Mustang can be upgraded and modified into a true driving machine by installing aftermarket suspension, steering, and driveline technology. Mustang expert and former Ford engineer Frank Bohanan explains how to perform simple and important bolt-on upgrades that radically increase performance. He explains the rationale and process of installing a crate engine, big high-performance brake kits, coil-over shocks, tubular A-arms, multi-link rear suspension, and many other projects that increase performance by leaps and bounds. From mild to wild, you are shown how to upgrade each component group in the car by stages according to budget and difficulty. These components include engine, transmission, rear differential, front suspension, rear suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, tires, wheels, and more. By completing these procedures and product installs, you can complete an improved street car, a high-performance street car, or a street/track-day car. No other book provides the same level of information and instruction for transforming the first-generation Mustang into a car that performs with the best on the road today.

Ford Mustang... Entre 1964 et 1973, ces mots ont signifié plaisir et liberté pour toute une génération. Sportive, rapide et abordable, la première pony car s'est aussi créé une belle réputation sur les pistes de drag strip et lors des courses sur circuit. Aujourd'hui, la Mustang de la période classique est l'une des voitures les plus appréciées et les plus recherchées en collection. Dans cet ouvrage, Mike Mueller nous raconte l'histoire de la Mustang depuis sa conception et sa présentation en 1964 jusqu'en 1973, date où se terminait une époque et où en commençait une autre, celle de la petite et austère Mustang II. Découvrez l'histoire passionnante d'une icône de l'Amérique automobile, des gens qui l'ont créée et de la machine de marketing qui autorisa son succès. Un livre pour tous les amateurs de Mustang, d'automobile américaine et d'histoire industrielle en général.

Get valuable advice on how to restore your vintage Mustang! Production of the Ford Mustang, America’s most popular pony car, has been uninterrupted for more than 55 years. The popularity of the Mustang is what led to the pony-car class. The first generation of cars, from 1964-1/2 to 1973, is arguably the most beloved generation, selling more than a million cars in the first two years of production. They were sporty, affordable, and available with a wide variety of options to please a wide variety of customers. First-generation Mustangs are still very popular. They are plentiful and can be found at various price points and in various levels of condition for any potential restorer to acquire. There is an extremely robust aftermarket, so parts availability is never an issue.

Mustang expert and author Dave Stribling shares his expertise in this restorer’s guide, covering all of the essential topics. The basics of acquiring a car, determining the restoration level that is desired, and the tools necessary for the job are included. Disassembly, prep for paint and body and reassembly are covered. Also, the suspension and braking systems, the engine and driveline, and the electrical and interior components are examined. This book is an ideal starting point that features a lot of great advice about how to achieve what you want from your restoration and the best path to get there. Whether you want to tackle all of the work yourself or you just want to be informed when hiring a professional to do the work for you, this book is a valuable addition to your Mustang library.