Original Mustang 1964 1/2 ¿ 1966 The Restorer's Guide (Hardcover)

by Colin Date (Author) "Back in the early 1960s, Lee lacocca was acting as vice president and general manager of Ford..." (more)
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Product Description
The first generation Mustangs are the most coveted and collectible of all Mustangs.Original Mustang 1964 1/2 - 1966 will help you restore your Mustang to 100% originality with the aid of exceptionally crisp color photographs that guide you step-by-step through the entire process. Serial and engine numbers, paint codes, trim, options, and technical tips presented are invaluable aids for do-it-yourself restorers. Colin Dates expert techniques help you avoid the pitfalls that often ruin an otherwise successful restoration project.

About the Author
This is Colin Date's first MBI book. He's from Southern California and works for Original Parts Group, a Huntington Beach company that sells restoration parts for a number of GM muscle cars. He's written articles for a number of muscle car magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760311781
• ISBN-13: 978-0760311783
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #510,954 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Restoration Guide, January 16, 2003

By A Customer

It takes only a few minutes leafing through Mr. Date's book to realize the wealth of information contained within. It is a help to the first timer as well as to the experienced Mustang restorer. The book contains many fantastic photo examples of the various models of the Early Mustangs ('64 1/2 - '66). It is a welcome addition to my collection of Early Mustang books and Restoration Guides.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The must have book on restoring 1964 1/2-1966 Mustangs, May 30, 2006

By	Chris Sellick (South Australia,Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Its about time that these "Original" series book included Ford Mustangs.What a gem of a book! Its a whole book of colour photos throughout showing details on the 1964 1/2-65-66 model Mustangs and even Shelby Mustangs too.This is an amazing reference book for owners and enthusiasts of Ford Mustangs.

If you are thinking about restoring your mustang to its original factory condition this is the first book you should buy.This book maintains the very high standards that this publisher are known for.Finally the long awaited Mustang book is here.And it was worth the wait.

I also recommend these books:
1)Ford Mustang:1964-1/2 to 1973:originality guide for restorers and scale builders".By Pat Covert.A Musclecar Tech book.
2)Mustang 64 1/2-68.By Tom Cocoran.(Muscle car color history series).

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE Book to have as your Reference Guide!!, March 1, 2006

By	T. J. Kaiser "The Mustang Maniac" (Southern New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been a fan of the Mustang since I owned my first '65 Fastback in late 1968. Have been interested in restoring them since the mid '90's and have been saving articles and buying books on how to restore them for years. The problem is, no one book can cover everything............, but this book has come the closest to hitting on more aspects of the origianlity of the early '65's through '66 Mustangs and even some info. on the Shelby's. Great photographs for reference!! A must have for every Mustang enthusiast!!