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Mustang & Ford Small Block V8, 1962-1969: Volumes 1 & 2 Combined by Bob Mannel
Reviewer: A reader If, like me, you find yourself involved in the performance restoration of a '60s-era Ford engine compartment, and lament the fact that you didn't have the opportunity to squirrel away all the original factory shop manuals, Technical Service Bulletins, parts catalogs, shop tips, master cross-reference lists, showroom catalogs, and/or magazine articles about Ford's small block V8 then Bob Mannel's book is the answer to your dreams. Ever offer to help your friend with getting their showroom-fresh ponycar to run like new...and then raise the hood and look in dismay at 30+ years of accumulated band-aids, temporary fixes, and well-intentioned but incorrect part substitutions...and wonder where will you ever find the hard data needed to get the engine bay looking & running the way that the original engineers intended? Even if you have yet to get back into the car of your youth, but are seriously thinking of buying someone else's restoration, then this book could save you a lot of money. With it you can ensure that the 'HiPo 289' under the hood is the real thing, and you aren't spending your hard-earned money on a sheep in wolf's clothing. If you can identify with the above (or even just know someone in this predicament) then I strongly encourage you to also purchase this book. There are over 700 pages filled with almost 3000 separate pictures documenting how the engineers made running changes to all aspects of the engine & engine-driven accessories on the small V8s, from it's debut in 1962 through the end of the decade. In addition, there are hundreds of tables, graphs, & drawings, covering everything from all the different radiator fans used in production to graphs covering distributor curves to listing what size main jets belong where in the original carburetor(s). All the above may sound like trivial pursuit for motorheads, but to me there is nothing as satisfying as helping a friend to get their old pony car to run as good as/or better than new. (Don't forget about those TSBs covering cooling, carburetion, vibration, and other common problems that were figured out and fixes developed *after* these cars left the production line -- you would be surprised how many of these vintage cars never had the updates installed because the mechanics of the day would explain the quirky behavior with the infamous phrase: "That can't be fixed -- They ALL do that!" ;-) Last but not least, I met the author at a recent Ford@Carlisle show, and after thumbing through his book I was incredulous -- it has the look & feel of the T.O.s I used to use when working on USAF fighters. If you have ever been frustrated by blurry pictures, vague writing at the conceptual level, or a complete lack of reference to real part numbers, then you will be just as pleasantly surprised by this book as I was. The author purportedly spent 17 years gathering data & writing this book, and it shows. Simply incredible. |
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Original Mustang 1964 1/2 - 1966 The Restorer's Guide by Colin Date
128 pages Reviewer: Jill Cheney (Columbia, SC USA) As a mustang owner, I have a shelf full of mediocre mustang publications - they either tend to be "fluffy" picture books, or broad based overviews, covering a large period, but offering very little detail. Original Mustang 1964.5-1966 takes the most ideal approach to the subject. Focusing exclusively on the first 2.5 model years, Mr. Date is able to focus his efforts. The photos are varied and of high quality, and tend to be of unrestored california cars - offering unprecedented insight into originality. This is a refreshing approach as mustang originality can be a difficult thing to pin down. There is extensive info on VIN decoding, color options, etc., much of which is admittedly widely available, but if I were able to have only one mustang book, this would be the one. |
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Mustang 1964 1/2-1973 Restoration Guide (Authentic Restoration Guide) by Tom Corcoran, Earl Davis
448 pages Reviewer: Kim C. Beames (California) I've recently purchased this book and have read the other reviews. Despite what others have said this book is amazing. No it doesn't come with basic instructions on the steps to replacing carpet, dash pads, or uphosltery. Instead it has all the exploded diagrams and correct examples of everything found on and in a vintage Mustang. This information is vital to a full car restoration and won't be found in the commmon (any I've seen) restion mannual. Other restoration books are a help in doing some fixing up to your Mustang, this book will show you what you need to know to build a complete car and make it an MCA Award wining Mustang. |
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Mustang Restoration Handbook by Don Taylor
176 pages Reviewer: Great '68 (Los Angeles, CA United States) This is a great book for the beginner. A must have for anyone restoring this classic automobile. From beginning to end, this book is filled with detailed instructions on disassembly to a concours quality show car. Noteable book topics: History of each year (64 1/2 to 70). Information on how to choose and buy a Mustang. Exploded diagrams. Tons of helpful photographs. Data plate decoder. Highly detailed interior restoration. Body work (rust repair and paint). Step by step instructions make it nearly impossible to get it wrong. |
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Mustang Restoration Tips and Techniques by R. M. Clarke
First sentence: Jim Schmidt is well-qualified to write about Mustangs as he is the owner and driving force behind the three National Parts Depot Mustang parts stores. |
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Mustang: Interior Restoration Guide 1964 1/2-1970 by Arthur Trantafello
80 pages, black and white Reviewer: Stephanie Sawyer (Hanover, MD USA) Clearly illustrated. Step by step quide with plenty of ways to make the restoration better than a professional shop's job. Overall - excellent. |
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101 Projects for Your 1964-1/2 - 1973 Mustang by Earl G. Davis, Diane E. Perkins-Davis
224 pages Editorial Review 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. |
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How to Restore Your Mustang: A Complete Step by Step Procedure Manual by Larry Dobbs, et al
No review available |
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Ford Mustang 1964-1/2 To 1973 (Musclecartech) by Pat Covert (Paperback - June 30, 2005)
112 pages Originality Guide for Restorers and Scale Builders. Engine Specs, Correct Finishes, Interior Details, Chassis Details, Paint Codes, Production Figures |
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Ford Mustang/ Mercury Cougar Parts Locating Guide by David Gimbel (Editor), et al
121 pages |
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Fox-Body Mustang Recognition Guide 1979-1993 by Thomas A Shreiner (Author), Peter C Sessler (Author)
No review available |
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