101 Projects for Your 1964-1/2 - 1973 Mustang [Paperback]

Earl G. Davis (Author), Diane E. Perkins-Davis (Author), Paul Pitzonka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2003 | Series: Motorbooks Workshop

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (December 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760311617
• ISBN-13: 978-0760311615
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #844,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Pictures, not much else, April 20, 2004

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This review is from: 101 Projects for Your 1964-1/2 - 1973 Mustang (Paperback)

While the graphic presention in this book is excellent, the content is sorely lacking in detail. This is more of an idea book than an instructional one. Their rating system for degree of difficulty is completely innaccurate. Removing front coil springs is rated as more difficult than tasks like replacing the upper control arms (which require removing the front coil springs!) or even front rack and pinion conversions, which are extremely difficult. If you are looking for ideas on some possible projects, this is an OK book, although the information is widely available elsewhere. If you are looking for in depth instruction, this one is all sizzle and no steak.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Read, December 31, 2005

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This review is from: 101 Projects for Your 1964-1/2 - 1973 Mustang (Paperback)

This book presents a lot of ideas for projects in a way that the average person could understand the level of difficulty involved and the tools and products necessary to complete them. Excellent full color photos. If you are a master mechanic or engine builder then this may not be challenging enough. However, if you own a Mustang in need of repairs or upgrades, then this is a great place to begin. Plus, being an old car magazine junkie, I recognized that the author was a former Editor of Super Ford and Mustang Monthly magazines. I would reccomend this book to anyone as a solid information guide.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Intended for the novice, October 25, 2006

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Matthew E. Tunall (Manchester, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Projects for Your 1964-1/2 - 1973 Mustang (Paperback)

If you have any automotive knowledge and experience beyond the novice level, this book is not for you. The book is not a bad reference guide, but is more a list of recommendations than a how-to book. The layout and the photography is well done, but the pictures for the too few how-to articles tend to be more before-after than a detailed step-by-step format, which would be a welcome addition. Most experienced owners that have modified or are in the process of modifying their Mustangs are not going to find any new tricks here.