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Bulb chart 1964 to 1973

Bulb Function Bulb Number 1964-65 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 INTERIOR LIGHTS Courtesy lamp in door 1003...
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Replacing your Mustang Headliner

Installing A 1965-73 Mustang Headliner – this task should take about a day if you include removing and installing all...
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Gear Up: The Top Tools Every Mustang Owner Should Own

The Ford Mustang, an icon of American automotive culture, has captivated car enthusiasts since its debut in 1964. Whether you...
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8 Ways to Care for Your Mustang (In, Out, and Everything Else)

Mustang enthusiasts know that looking out for their ride goes beyond routine maintenance and repair to avoid potential reliability problems;...
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Polishing Plastic Headlight Covers

As our Mustangs age, those Mustangs that arrived with plastic headlight covers or assemblies gradually start to get cloudy and...
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About axels

OK, Lets discuss differentials.  First of all there are 2 basic types of rear end assemblies.  The removable carrier where...
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Calculating # of Speedometer Gear teeth

To calculate how many teeth your speedometer gear should have, use the following formulas. First calculate your tire’s circumference. This...
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1970 Mach1 hood stripes

Graphics Were an important visual aspect of the Mustang muscle cars. Now, the Mustangs we buy for fix-up or restoration...
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1986 to 1993 Troubleshooting an Engine That Will Crank But Not Start

It seems like every time I buy a car, it has set for a long time and does not start....
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What Happens To Your Body In An At-Speed Accident?

To understand the effects of a collision on the human body, we must consider the driver was moving at the...
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Gasoline/octane information

How gasoline and its octane rating affect your engine. What is octane? Simply put, octane rating is a measurement of how...
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Brighten up your dash lights

Classic lights have always been a problem.  Headlights were yellow and dim, dash lights were dim, under hood lights were...
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1970 Mach1 Hood Colors

70-73 Mach 1 hood color The correct color for a 1970 Mach 1 is low gloss black with no texture....
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Trailer wiring information/diagrams

In the following tip, I will show the diagram for a square connector, round connector and the trailer wiring diagram....
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Buying And Owning Tips

In the following section, I will offer tips on how to buy a Mustang. First of all, as always there...
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Going to Bigger Wheels & Tires

How to size tires to fit on your 1965 to 1973 Mustang. Putting bigger tires on your car can not...
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Should You Buy a High-Mileage Mustang?

Sports cars, in general, are a bit on the pricer side of things. The Mustang, especially depending on the generation...
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Wheel & Tire Definitions

Aspect Ratio- This is based on the percentage the section height is of the section width. This figure is expressed...
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The 5 Best “Ford Mustang” Driving Roads In California

In the early years of the Mustang’s life, it was not all that uncommon to see the pony car at...
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2022 Ford Mustang Ecoboost
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Guide: Headlight Bulbs & Your Mustang

Buying new headlight bulbs for your Mustang may not be on the same scale as, say, shopping for performance upgrades...
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10 Things To Consider When Buying a Used Mustang

When it comes to American cars, there is perhaps no model that is more iconic than the Ford Mustang. With...
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Winterizing your car

There are two kinds of Mustangs, daily drivers and fair weather drivers. Both need to be prepped for winter. Just...
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1965-1966 Le Mans stripe dimensions

There are 5 numbers on the above picture. Each one represents a measurement of the stripes at that location. For...
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Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Wheel Bearings

Key Points: Wheel bearings handle the forces created as you steer, accelerate, and brake your Mustang. Newer Mustangs tend to...
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Fuse Chart 1964 to 1973

Purpose Location Fuse type 1964 1965 1966 1967 1868 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Tail, stop, park, license horn, side...
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5 Autotrader Alternatives for North Americans

The last few years have seen online vehicle marketplaces grow exponentially. While buying and selling cars online has been a...
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Calculating a VIN Check Digit

To calculate the VIN check digit code use the following formula. STEP 1 Assign to each number in the VIN...
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Aligning parts and panels when rebuilding your Mustang

Here is a trick that Roger taught me. Look at the car you are going to rebuild. If everything fits...
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Solving mechanical problems using a vacuum gauge

Sometimes you need to use a vacuum gauge to fix a problem. Here are some common problems and their likely...
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Upper A Arm Mustang Lowering Templates 1965 – 1970

I first did this back in the early 1970’s to a Mustang I modified.  I plan to do it again...
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