Frequently Asked Questions
Table of Contents: 
Select the topic below to jump to the section:

I. General Topics, production numbers and facts. 
II. Guides and Manuals 
III. Complete FAQ Articles 
IV. VIN and Parts Decoders 
V. Body, Frame and paint 
VI. Interior 
VII. Engine/Engine Swap/Fuel Delivery 
VIII. Transmissions 
IX. Differential 
X. Suspension/Steering 
XI. Brakes 
XII. Calculators 
XIII. Where to find parts, junk yards and Mustangs for sale. 
XIV. Electrical 
XV. Wheels and Tires 
XVI. 6 Cylinder specific sites 
XVII. Air Conditioner sites and information. 

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I. GENERAL TOPICS, PRODUCTION NUMBERS, AND FACTS: 
History of the Mustang. 
Mustang history on video. 
How to post Avatars, pictures, signature pics and more: 
1965 Mustang specifications: 

Muffler Sound Clips: 
65 Mojoe's 2 Chamber Flowmasters from outside the car: 
65 Mojoe's 2 Chamber Flowmasters from inside the car. 
19Stang66's Deltaflow 2 Chamber 40's outside the car. 
19Stang66's Deltaflow 2 chamber 40's inisde the car on the road. 
Scouttrooper's Magnaflows. 
	Inside:  
	Outside: 
Shelby GT500 with Magnaflows: 
Kalli's 1964 1/2 Flowmaster 40 series. 
SuperDavids 40 series Flowmasters on the dyno. 
Ravin Muffler sound clip. 
Cherry Bomb: 
Valley Firearm's Thrust Glass Packs. 
Loudmouth. 
General Info
Buy it and Build it. Getting your dream Mustang. 
How are 1964 1/2 and the 65 different? 
With Pictures: 
1964-1973 exterior colors: 
Bullitt Chase Scene: 
They shoot horses, don't they? Mustang nightmare. 
Can I get a factory invoice for my Classic Mustang? 
1965 Mustangs facts and information: 
Classic Mustang Production Numbers: 
Free welding on-line course: 
Engines and Production figures: 
Ford engine numbers and data: 
Engine Info2
Engine Info3
Generation 1 mustang production statistics: 
Generation 1 mustang FAQ: 
Where do the decals go? 
Welding calculators: 
Drag Racing tips for Beginners: 
How to join MCA: 
"Build your own" and other information- By ttoney 
How to detail your car: 
How to protect my Mustang from theft? 
Mustang racing on a budget: 
How to build your own rotisserie. 
Everything you need to restore your mustang: 
Your first Mustang restoration? Here is what you need to know.  
Where do I get tough-up paint? 
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II. GUIDES AND MANUALS: 

Mustang restoration guide: 
Mustang shop manuals on CD: 
Shop Manuals1: 
Shop Manuals2:
Interior restoration guide. 

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III. COMPLETE FAQ ARTICLES: 

Top 25 fixes for your mustang: 
Answers to everything you need to know to repair your Mustang.Engine, body, interior, etc., 
Mustanghowto.com. Everything you need to know about your classic Mustang. 
Mustang monthly articles: 
Mustang Monthly sitemap: 3 pages of technical articles: 
Just about every tech tip you need to know about your Mustang: 
The most frequently asked FAQ's. 
How to install an Export brace and Monte Carlo Bar, plus many other How -To's. 
Other How-To's. 
Everything you need to restore your mustang:  
Your first Mustang restoration? Here is what you need to know. 

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IV. VIN AND PARTS DECODERS: 

Marti Report. 
Where is my VIN, and how do I decode it? Site1  Site2  Site3  Site4  Site5
Other VIN information: 
Engine Block Codes: 
More engine block codes information: 
Ford Part Numbers tell a story: 
Head casting numbers information: 
Ford Parts decoding information: Site1  Site2
Engines and Production figures: 
Ford engine numbers and data: Site1  Site2  Site3
More Ford engine decoder information: 
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V. BODY, FRAME AND PAINT: 

How do I repair my cowl? 
How to repair your cowl: 
How do I replace my floor pans? 
How do I repair my front frame rails? 
How to replace the battery apron: 
How to take the vent window out and replace the rubber: 
Where can I find bolts, nuts and other fasteners for my Mustang? 
How do I add LeMans racing stripes to my early Mustang, and what are the dimensions? 
How do I add power windows? : 
Torque Boxes. What are they, and how do I add/replace them? 
How to add or replace torque boxes: 
Body restoration on a 67 by 67t5Ponycoupe: 
How to replace Mustang weatherstripping: 
How to remove a windshield: 
Windshield removal: 
How to remove and install glass: Windshield, etc. 
How do I replace the drip rail mouldings? 
Door skin replacement guide: 
How to replace rear quarter panels: 
How to replace worn door hinge pins/bushings: 
Touch-up paint: 
How to paint your car at home: 
What is wet sanding? 
Everything you want to know about rust and more: 
Rust inhibitors: 
Por 15.  
Zero Rust. 
Eastwood.  
Picklex. 

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VI. INTERIOR: 

3 point seat belts: 
JamesW 3 Point Seatbelts
Mustangs Plus Seatbelts
3 point belts in a convertible. How to install them: 
How to install a headliner. 
Where can I find a console for my pony? 
Console repair place to get stuff: 
How to reupholster bucket seats: 
Rear seat/trunk steel divider: 
Sound Dampening Material: 
Sound Dampening
Sound Deadener Showdown 
B-Quiet Install 
Dynamat 
Mustangs Forum thread  
Junk the plaid trunk liner. Get a carpet kit. 
 

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VII. ENGINE/Engine Swap/FUEL DELIVERY: 

Firing order. 
289-302- 15426378 
351 and 5.0 - 13726548 

351 Cleveland information: 
351 Cleveland information:   
351 Cleveland information:  
Which oil filter should I buy? The infamous "Oil Filter Study." 
I6 to V8 swap: 
Another I6 to V8 swap: 
351C and 351W swap into a 64-66: 
I6 to V8 swap for 67-68 models. (Parts List) 
What is the difference between the I6 and the V8 tie rod ends? Contributed by Dazecars. 
What is a stroked engine, and how do I make mine a stroker? 
How to pull an engine: 
Head flow chart: 
More head flow charts: 
How to convert your classic engine over to EFI (fuel injection) 
How to add 351 Cleveland Heads to a 351 Windsor Engine: 
What headers will fit my engine? Header fitment charts: 
How to make a 408 stroker out of a 351. 
Choke Stove kit for headers: 
How to install an export brace and a monte carlo bar: 
Edelbrock Carb Installation and Tech Video: 
Ford Engine Torque Specifications for 289/302: 
Ford Engine Torque Specifications for 351 C and M: 
Dual or Single Plane intake manifold? 
How to polish an aluminum intake manifold. 
How to identify vintage Mustang distributors: 
Electric cooling fans (used): 
How to "Burp" a radiator. 
How do I replace my heater core? 
14 rules for improving engine cooling performance: 
How to check your engine's compression: 
How to overhaul a Mustang carburetor: 
How to tune a carburetor: 
Accellerator Pump Tuning 
How much does my engine weigh? 
How to adjust hydraulic valves: 
How to replace a timing chain: 
How to Replace a fuel tank by Billy Bob: 
Explaining proper carb and exhaust size- by BillyBob: 
Intake Manifold replacement: 
Engine/carb options for hood clearance: 
How to check for hood clearance and how to install and remove intake manifolds: 
Head porting for the do-it-yourselfer: 
1964-66 351 engine swap: 
Some basics of building a 351 Cleveland: 
All about the Windsor engines: 
K Code/ HiPo information site: 
HiPo Mustangs. 
How To Install Nitrous Oxide: 
How to hook up a pertronix: 
Pertronics Install
How to install a Duraspark ignition system: 
Duraspark ignition system
Header options and fitment charts: 
Where can I get information about headers, and where can I buy some? 
Engine-hood clearance charts: 
How to detail your engine compartment: 
Detail your Engine   
Blower Kits: 
How to add a supercharger: 
What headers will fit my engine? Header fitment charts: 
Headers: 
Tips on Tightening cylinder head bolts: 
How to tune your Vintage Mustang for improved Performance: 
EFI conversion information: 
How do I mate 351 Cleveland heads to my 289/302/351W block? 
Assembling a Custom Throttle Linkage: 
How to add a radiator filter: 
Headers: 
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VIII. TRANSMISSION: 

What is a stall converter? 
How to overhaul a C4 
How to change the joil and filter on your automatic transmission: 
Ford Transmissions: 
Transmission conversion and repair: 
How to identify a T-5 five speed transmission. 
Top Loader ID information: 
T-5 World Class transmission information: 
T-5 conversion for early Mustangs: 
C4 to T-5 Tremec 3550 conversion: 
More T5 to Conversions: 
Gas saving calculator from a Toploader to a T-5. 
How to adjust the bands on a C4: 
How to add AOD to a C4: 
C4 to AOD: 
Install an Automatic Overdrive (AOD) 
C4 to T-5 Swap: 
Transmission Gear Ratios: 
Where can I get top loader information, and where can I find one? 
David Kee Top Loader Transmissions: 
Auto to manual transmission swap:  

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IX. DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLE: 

8 inch or 9 inch rear end? 
Site1	 
Site2	 
Site3	 
Site4	 
Site5	 

What is the width of my axle housing? 
Rear end information: 
Posi-Traction information: 
Gear options chart: 
Where can I find an 8 or 9 inch rear? 

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X. SUSPENSION/STEERING: 

Shelby Front Suspension drop - How To? 
Shelby Drop Template: 
Shelby Drop Tech Data regarding alignment afterwards: 
68SCode4speed's metal Shelby Drop template picture: 
John Dinkel's metal Shelby Drop template you can buy: 
Rack and Pinion upgrade for 64-70 Mustang: 
Steering Wheel restoration: 
How To Correct Bumpsteer: 
Watts Link rear suspension: 
Modern conversions for old Mustangs (Suspension) 
How your classic steering box works: 
How to remove the steering column and replace the steering box: 
Sub-Frame connector installation: 

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XI. BRAKES: 

How to bleed the brakes: 
How to bleed the brakes discussion on the classic section. 
How to change your brake shoes: 
Brake wheel cylinder replacement or rebuild: 
Granada disk brake swap: 
Granada Disk Brake Swap with new parts- by Dennis Ginsberg 
Granada Disk Brake Swap: 
Granada Disk brake swap and Shelby drop: 
Another very good Granada brake swap guide: 
Drum to disk brake swap: 
Granada disk brake swap: By 2bav8 
How to install Power front disk brakes: 
'65-'66 power brake conversion: 
How-To convert to disk brakes for 6 cylinder Mustangs and keep your 4 lugs: 
How to install and tune a proportioning valve: 
Rear disc brakes:  
'64-69 Disk Brake Swap by Slickman: 

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XII. CALCULATORS: 
Speedometer calibration. 
How many teeth does my speedometer gear need? 
Tire Height calculator: 
Automotive converters and calculators. 
Carburetor CFM Calculator 

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XIII. WHERE TO FIND PARTS,JUNK YARDS AND MUSTANGS FOR SALE: 

Where to find parts. Mustang Vendor list. 
Another used parts place: 
Mustang Junk yard that deals only with 64-73 parts. 
Mustang parts of Oklahoma junk yard - Over 700 classics for parts. 
Where to find a Mustang junk yard: 
Another one: 

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XIV. ELECTRICAL: 

Do you need brighter headlights: 
How can I modernize my original radio? 
A cheaper alternative to repairing your original AM radio: 
Mustang electrical system: 
Gauges and fixes: 
How to replace Ford Mustang Electrical Harness: (7 pages) 
Wiring diagrams for classic Mustangs: 
Wiring diagrams: 
More wiring diagrams: 
Wiring digrams: 1964-72 
Where can I get my tachometer and other electronic parts repaired? 
How to hook up a pertronix: 
How to hook up a pertronix: 
Another how to hook up a pertronix: 
How to install a Duraspark ignition system: 
How to install a Duraspark ignition system:
Ignition switch removal on a 65. 
How to replace 65-73 Mustang Ignition Switches. 
Moving the battery to the trunk? Battery to trunk 
Need brighter headlights? 
130 Amp alternator directions: 

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XV. WHEELS AND TIRES: 

Tire and wheel fitment charts: 
All Ford Mustangs 
Mustang Monthly Article 
VMF Link  
Dodgestang
Wheel and tire technical charts- backspacing, bolt pattern, etc. 
More bolt pattern info. 
Wheel options and fitment chart: 
Alternator upgrade to a 130 amp. 

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XVI. Six Cylinder Specific Sites. 

FordSix
ClassicInlines
65CoupeI6
Mustang_Man_1966
FordForums

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XVII. Air Conditioner Sites and Information: 

Nolstagic Air Parts
Rainbow Products ONline