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ISSUE 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENTS

MUSTANG

BLOCK BUSTE R TO BASIC

8 EDITORIAL

20 ONLINE FINDS

10 YOU GOTTA SEE THIS #1

22 EVENTS

12 YOU GOTTA SEE THIS #2

32 NEW PARTS FOR CLASSICS

16 MUSTANG NEWS

34 MUSTANG NATION

18 AUCTION RESULTS

86 FIX MY MUSTANG

ON THE COVER Ultimate Mustangs calls up images of the heavy-hitters like the unforgettable Candyapple Red ’69 Mach 1. But Ultimate can also mean maximum in a minimum way, as readers of this issue will find out.

Photography by Tom Shaw

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COVER STORY 38

POWER POINT

Bill and Sharon Carpenter’s superb ’69 Mach 1 packs a punch

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1969 Mach 1

FEATURES

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A record-breaking event 50 L OVABLE LOWBALL

Meet Kermit — Dan Jensen’s $2,721 cut-rate ’70 coupe 56 F AYETTEVILLE FROLIC

Winding the Arkansas Ozarks 80 T HE FARR FILES: BEST OF THE BOSSES

With the Boss 351 Mustang, Ford saved the best for last 90 FROM THE ARCHIVES

Reprinting a seldom-seen salesman’s booklet. Pages 6, 7, and 8

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96 LAST PAGE CULTURE

Mustang in miniature

RESTORATION & MODIFICATION 64 EARLY MUSTANG REAREND REISSUE

In with a new, zero-mile rear axle from Currie Enterprises 74 EASTWOOD’S 2K AERO-SPRAY

Clever packaging brings catalyzed, hardened paint to the rattle can

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FUN WITH MUSTANGS

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re we having fun yet? I hope so.

Mustangs should be fun.

The fun hasn’t been lost yet, has it? It can sneak away when you’re not looking.

Remember the excitement of bringing that Mustang home for the first time?

Maybe it was a running car, or maybe it was a tragic basket case that made your wife not speak to you for days. Either way, you were full of hope and big plans, and the honeymoon was on.

It doesn’t take long for the honeymoon to fade. You discover that certain parts are not available as reproductions, and the NOS stuff that you can find has a price tag that would violate your conscience. So that certain something goes unrepaired.

Maybe a little later you encounter a major repair that needs to be done — a bad transmission, a rear seal failure, or something else that takes more of the wind out of your sails. All the while, the car is not scoring you any points on the domestic front, and you’re getting too much of “the look” and other subtle and not-so-subtle reminders of a certain family member’s displeasure.

Or maybe you’re in the process of discovering that the really nice concours car you thought would be so much fun is really kind of a ball and chain to keep up with. Keep it spotless; don’t start the engine

unless you have to; don’t run it long enough to discolor the paint; don’t flat-spot the tires; don’t let anything scratch the paint. Don’t this. Don’t that. Maybe a less-intense, more street-friendly Mustang would be a better fit for your temperament and lifestyle.

At any rate, when you take your place in the folding chair at a show, is it fun?

I used to work with a terrific editor who once told me, “It’s a lot of work to have fun.”

Seems like a contradiction, but he explained that before the vacation, there’s the planning and the reservations and the packing and the budgeting and scheduling and all that.

Makes sense.

Translating that to our subject of having fun with cars, it’s really not that fun to roll underneath an old car and start wrenching on suspension or exhaust bolts. But you know that on the back end, the temporary sacrifice of the work will be rewarded with many thousands of miles of happy driving, right?

The point is that periods of unfun are necessary for the greater fun, but you must be able to distinguish between the two. Are you just in a temporary moment of non-fun with your car, or is it a case of what blues musician B.B. King would say, “The Thrill is Gone”?

Truth is, I do find enjoyment in heading out to the garage, putting some crusty old

Fun with hubcaps. How about those center logos — the Ford crest for non-Mustangs and the tri-bar running horse for Mustangs. Ever notice the difference?

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by Tom Shaw steel into the bead blaster, and coming out with a clean part ready for paint. Creating a fresh, factory finish where there used to be rust and crust is rewarding, even if it’s a little clip or some small part.

There are so many wonderful resources available to restorers now — high-quality paints, specialty tools, articles and videos showing how to do certain jobs… These are good days to be a restorer.

I enjoy talking with people about their cars and about my cars. I enjoy learning about stuff, even if it’s insignificant. At the 2013 Mustangs at the Mickyard show, the owner of a superb ’69 Cobra Jet coupe pointed out to me that his car had not just dog-dish hubcaps, but Mustang logo dogdishes. There were also the same dog-dish stampings that had the Ford crest, not the tri-bar running horse. I never noticed that before. To me, learning stuff like that is fun.

But we owe it to ourselves and our families to be honest. If a car has ceased to be fun for whatever reason, and it’s probably not a temporary situation, it may be best to send it down the road. There’s enough to stress us out these days. Nannying a car that’s not returning your financial and emotional investment with a healthy, fun dividend is a labor without a payday. Who needs that? Jettison the burden and find something fun.

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ORANGE CRUSH Josh Dykes and business partner Tony Grover negotiated for several years before scoring this gorgeous ’70 Boss 302. It joined a Grabber Orange Boss 302 in the collection.

“When you see a Coral car sitting in the sun, it’s stunning,” Josh said, comparing the two.

Eight years later they found a ’70 Boss 429, originally from the high desert, that satisfied their standards for original sheetmetal, highest quality, and provenance.

A ’69 Boss 302 would complete the family, but they’re scarce. Turns out a Calypso Coral ’69 Boss 302 and a one-off 2012 Patriot Edition were being offered as prizes in the 2011 Mustang Dream Giveaway. Josh contacted the winner and made a deal, completing what is probably the only quartet of Calypso Coral Boss Mustangs on the planet.

“I think that the Boss collection is as good as it gets for Calypso Coral,” Josh said.

The fab four were sold last June at Mecum Auction’s Seattle sale, bringing: ’70 Boss 429 ’69 Boss 302 ’70 Boss 302 ’12 Boss 302 Patriot Edition

$340,000 $115,000 $105,000 $86,000

— Photography by David Newhardt, Mecum Auctions

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SPECIAL EDITIONS ON DISPLAY The place to be this past June was Carlisle’s Building T, where special editions of every stripe were on display. Here’s a sample.

— photography by Carlisle Events (Front Row, Left to Right) 1970 TWISTER SPECIAL Owner: Donald MacPherson Special edition from Kansas City sales district, with graphics developed for American Raceway International’s pace cars, and either 351C 4V or 428CJ engine. Released with 429 Torino Cobra and a handful of Twister Special Rancheros, none of which have been found so far.

1969 LIMITED EDITION 600 Owners: Donald and Susan Hughmanick 1969 LIMITED EDITION 600 Owner: Christopher Many A May 1969 promotion from Philadelphia, available as coupe or SportsRoof in Flower Power Red or Groovy Green. Six hundred were planned, but 503 were built, most powered by the six-cylinder, but the 302 and 351 were also built in lesser numbers.

(Back Row, Left to Right) 1969 4.1-LITRE SPECIAL Owner: Donald Shelton Special edition from Indianapolis, with 250 six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission, featured special order paint in either green, yellow, or orange; white racing mirrors; and white/gold pinstripes. This one is an unrestored, original-owner car.

1969 SHELBY DE MEXICO Owner: Douglas Miller Carroll Shelby licensed his friend Eduardo Velasquez to build Shelbys for the Mexican market based on the version of the Mustang built by Ford of Mexico. They featured a flying buttress rear window and were labeled GT350.

1970 GRABBER EDITION Owner: Brett Gerringer A zoomy-looking exterior package in near-Boss styling and one of five vivid Grabber colors. Features include C side stripe, color-keyed racing mirrors, deep steel wheels with flat hub caps and trim rings, and blacked-out rear panel.

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“MASTERS OF MUSTANG” EXHIBIT ROLLS INTO LEMAY — AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM It may be a new name to many, but the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington, is off and running in a very big way. Opening its doors on a nine-acre campus and with over 350 cars, the LeMay builds on those strengths with a new display, “Masters of Mustang,” celebrating 50 years of the Ford Mustang.

“The Ford Mustang is as much a car as it is a piece of America’s heritage,” said Scot Keller,

chief curator of ACM, the largest car museum in North America. “Masters of Mustang” gives ACM the opportunity to tell the car’s story and the stories of the people who helped it become a cultural icon throughout the world.”

“Masters of Mustang” features a highperformance ’64½ Mustang K-code; a rare ’66 Shelby GT350 convertible, one of four produced; and many other notable Mustangs from each

decade. Toward the culmination of the exhibit’s six-month run, ACM will have an all-new 2015 Ford Mustang on display alongside the vintage cars. The exhibit runs through December 31.

More Info: LeMay – America’s Car Museum 2702 East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421 (877) 902-8490 (toll free) www.lemaymuseum.org

DUPLI-COLOR RELEASES CARBON-FIBER KIT Dupli-Color introduces a new DIY kit to create the look of carbon fiber.

It can apply the carbon-fiber look to most plastic or metal surfaces — anything from gear shifts to stereo faces and more.

Here’s how Dupli-Color describes the process: “The two-step system starts by applying the Graphite Metallic Base Coat to create a deep, graphite metallic base. Once the base coat is dry, place the kit’s Dimensional Effex™ Template flat on the surface. Then apply the black top coat over the template. The unique combination of the Dimensional Effex™ Template and Black Top Coat brings the carbonfiber look to life. The top coat also adds gloss and added protection to the finish.”

The kit comes with a 20 x 30-inch sheet of the Dimensional Effex Template and has a suggested retail price of $29.99 More Info: Dupli-Color Products (800) 247-3270 www.duplicolor.com

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THE TASCA FORD LEGACY Long-timers in the Mustang hobby may remember that Bob McClurg, besides being one of the best drag-racing photographers around, was also editor of Mustangs Illustrated magazine. Bob pours his renowned talents, first-person experience, and lifelong interest in cars into his new book, The Tasca Ford Legacy.

This is a superb book, with 230 photos and 192 hard-bound pages telling the story of the hottest, most influential Ford dealer on the planet, and the birthplace of the 428 Cobra Jet. Chapters about the Tasca family, origins of the dealership, its rise to national prominence, extensive racing efforts, and rebirth in the 1990s are thick with Bob’s deep insight, and supplemented with frequent sidebars from key movers and shakers who add more first-person authority to the story. It’s rich in photography, much of it unpublished.

At $39.95, The TASCA Ford Legacy isn’t the cheapest book on the shelf, but we think that if you’re interested in Tasca Ford, you’ll agree it’s well worth it.

More Info: CarTech Auto Books and Manuals (800) 551-4754 www.cartechbooks.com/tasca

MUSTANG — THE FIRST 50 YEARS Commemoration of the Mustang’s Silver Anniversary continues with a two-disc DVD set from TM Books & Video. Mustang — The First 50 Years tells the story of Mustang’s spectacular success, with appearances by notables like designer Gale Halderman, authors John Clor, Bob Fria, and Matt Stone, and others. Archival footage takes you back to the days when Mustang was the newest, hottest thing in town, covering development, introduction, sales, and cultural impact.

Disc 1 runs 75 minutes and highlights Lee Iacocca’s vision and uphill battle to sell the concept to the execs, positioning of the Mustang, the Shelby models, profiles of Mustang enthusiasts, and a visit to the Shelby museum.

Disc 2 also runs 75 minutes and covers the latter three generations of Mustang, Roush’s Performance partnership, restoration and restomods, and visits major car shows in Detroit and Chicago.

TM Books and Video has been producing film and video since 1974 and is licensed by Ford to produce this video.

More Info: TM Books and Video (219) 879-2822 (800) 892-2822 www.tmbv.com

THROW ’EM BACK After much media coverage and lots of curiosity about the sinkhole that opened up under the main display area beneath the spire at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, it turns out that tourism is up. Visitors want to see the spectacle. The upturn in gate did not go unnoticed by the museum’s board who decided to leave a car or two in the hole, for a while anyway. You can’t blame them for trying to turn a bad situation around.

We’re poking a little fun with our headline, but we’ve been to the Corvette Museum.

It’s a first-class operation, and we wish them all the best.

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AUCTION RESULTS

GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE… LOT

YEAR

MODEL

ENGINE/TRANS (CODE)

COLOR

HIGH BID

SALE

F240

1965

Coupe

289 / 4-speed

F66

1965

Convertible

289 / auto

2153

1966

Fastback

S21

1966

S55.1 4049

FROM

blue

20,000

Yes

Mecum Auctions

red

34,000

Yes

Mecum Auctions

351 / auto

Wimbledon White

23,100

Yes

Auctions America

Convertible

289 / auto

red

25,000

Yes

Mecum Auctions

1966

Convertible

347 / auto

Emberglo

38,000

Yes

Mecum Auctions

1966

Convertible

289 / auto

Silver

27,500

Yes

Auctions America

66

1966

Fastback

302 / 5-speed

white

34,100

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

4149

1966

Fastback

289 / 4-speed

Candyapple Red

45,650

Yes

Auctions America

S32

1967

Convertible

390 / auto

blue

41,000

Yes

Mecum Auctions

322

1967

Convertible

289 / auto

Dark Moss Green

23,650

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

30

1968

Convertible

289 / auto

Gulfstream Aqua

26,950

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

F40

1968

Coupe

289 / auto

Sunlit Gold

14,500

Yes

Mecum Auctions

F252

1968

Fastback

302 / auto

red

23,000

Yes

Mecum Auctions

5139

1968

Fastback

428CJ / 4-speed

Sunlit Gold

64,900

Yes

Auctions America

133

1969

Fastback

302 / 5-speed

red

41,250

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

390

1969

Mach 1

428CJ / 4-speed

white

77,000

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

5037

1969

SportsRoof

428CJ / 4-speed

Silver Jade

53,900

Yes

Auctions America

124

1970

Fastback

351 / auto

Grabber Yellow

62,150

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

F166

1970

Mach 1

351 / auto

Grabber Green

25,500

Yes

Mecum Auctions

5142

1970

Mach 1

428CJ / 4-speed

yellow

37,400

Yes

Auctions America

3052

1970

Mach 1

351 / auto

Grabber Blue

33,000

Yes

Auctions America

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1971

Convertible

351 / auto

Silver

23,100

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

68

1971

Convertible

351 / auto

red

19,800

Yes

Barrett-Jackson

2032

1973

Convertible

302 / auto

red

12,650

Yes

Auctions America

’68 SHELBY GT500KR FASTBACK - SOLD – $160,000 This GT500 KR is equipped with its original 428 engine and Top Loader four-speed manual transmission. Optioned with GT Equipment Group, Sport Deck rear seat, AM radio, power steering, and power disc brakes. The original owner’s registration is in the original owner’s manual, along with the original build sheet. Carroll Shelby’s signature is on the dash, glovebox, and air cleaner.

Mecum Auctions – Seattle, WA 2014 – Lot S125

’71 MACH 1 - SOLD – $37,000

This ’71 Mach 1 has an M-code 351ci Cleveland engine, four-speed transmission, Traction-Lok differential, Competition suspension, power steering, power disc brakes, Mach 1 Sports interior group, and Instrumentation group. Documentation includes Marti Report and Eminger invoice. Previous magazine feature car.

Mecum Auctions – Seattle, WA 2014 – Lot F222

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’66 CONVERTIBLE SOLD – $18,150

This ’66 convertible is powered by a 200-cid inline-six backed by three-speed automatic transmission. The car underwent a restoration about seven years ago. It retains its original VIN stamped in the driver apron, the original door tag, as well as the original fender tag.

Barrett-Jackson – Palm Beach, FL – Lot 36.1

’69 MACH 1 428 CJR SOLD – $57,200

’70 BOSS 302 SOLD – $60,500

’73 CONVERTIBLE SOLD – $14,000

This Mach 1 has the 428 Cobra Jet engine equipped with the Ram Air Shaker unit, three-speed automatic transmission, factory air conditioning, and nodular rearend. Documentation traces this car all the way back to its new-car delivery including the original factory invoice, 20-year owner history, owner’s manual, sales brochure, and a Deluxe Marti Report.

A Marti Report verifies this Boss 302 as having 55,705 actual miles. It’s equipped with a 302-cid, 290hp V8 engine with a four-speed manual transmission and 3.91 gearing in a Traction-Lok rearend.

The drivetrain is reported as correct to the car. Other features include this being a factory Shaker car with a rear decklid spoiler, Sports Slats, AM radio, power brakes, and Magnum 500 wheels. It has been signed by racing legends Parnelli Jones and George Follmer.

This ’73 convertible sports the 302 V8 engine with an automatic transmission. It comes equipped with power steering and power brakes, as well as a power top, bucket seats, center console, Magnum 500 wheels, racing mirrors, and an AM/ FM radio with cassette player.

Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach, FL – Lot 367

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Auctions America Auburn Spring 2014 – Lot 1074

Auctions America Auburn Spring 2014 – Lot 2117

AUCTIONS AMERICA BARRETT-JACKSON GOODING & CO. MECUM AUCTIONS RM AUCTIONS RUSSO AND STEELE SILVER AUCTIONS

(260) 927-9797 (480) 663-6255 (310) 899-1960 (815) 568-8888 (519) 352-4575 (602) 252-2697 (800) 255-4485

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ONLINE FINDS

DEALS FROM THE WEB ’66 GT COUPE UP FOR BID

Listed as a “true GT,” this ’66 has the factory A-code (289 4V 225 hp) engine, four-speed transmission, disc brakes, and Pony interior. It originally came from the factory with a black vinyl roof, but the previous owner removed the vinyl and had the roof painted slick. Paint and interior are said to be in great shape. Offered on eBay as item number 161366058047, the bidding was up to $14,100 with seven days left in the auction.

’69 COUPE FOR SALE – $9,900

The story behind this two-owner ’69 coupe is that it was a barn find, stored under horse blankets for 30 years. It’s a 302 with three-speed manual transmission and a reported 31,500 original miles. Original glass and gauges. The current owner says the car was painted before it was stored years ago, and that the engine runs great and the interior is perfect. See more photos on http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4559898693.html.

’71 BOSS 351 FOR SALE – $59,900

Documentation for this ’71Boss 351 includes its original build sheet and #2 Eminger invoice, and a Deluxe Marti Report. It has a four-speed transmission, Traction-Lok 3.91, power steering, and AM radio. A recent resto included new suspension, ceramic headers, clutch, exhaust, rebuilt carb, brake service, U-joints, new weatherstripping, seals, belts, hoses, plugs, wires, etc. For more details, go to www.cars-on-line.com/70294.html.

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2014 SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

photography by Carlisle Events

It’s the wild weekend in early June, when Ford aficionados of every stripe come together for the biggest event on the calendar. Carlisle Events has done a great job building their Ford Nationals into the premier event of its type.

This year, they outdid themselves, drawing over 50,000 attendees, 3,000 cars, and making the guest of honor the Ford Mustang itself. The Special Display in Building T always gets a lot of attention, and rightfully so. This year’s theme was the many regional special Mustangs, like the High Country Special, Twister Special, Sidewinder Special, and many lesser known models. Like Carlisle Events said in a postevent statement, “The 2014 Carlisle Ford Nationals was a record-breaking affair that will be talked about for years to come.”

The show field was huge, comprising a cornucopia of Ford vehicles from iron horse carriages to next year’s models. Carlisle’s renowned indoor exhibits were also in rare form, showcasing what was probably the best collection of Ford cars ever. Outdoors, adventures awaited as all the things that make a Carlisle event were on hand — burnout contests, kids’ activities, industry guests, prizes and giveaways, autocross, and, of course, the large swap meet for which Carlisle is famous. Here are a few shots from the big weekend.

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CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2015 JUNE 5-7 (717) 243-7855 www.carlisleevents.com

The show field at Carlisle is huge. There’s so much to see, like these ’70 Mach 1s. Wear comfy shoes.

What’s your preference — original or spicy?

The adjacent autocross track provides a golden opportunity to let it roll, if you’re so inclined.

You gotta love those early Shelbys, like this fetching ’67. Note the marker light at the rear of the roof vent.

Not every Shelby is a restoration. This mildly modded ’67 packs a supercharger and rides on a lowered stance.

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In the “dealership” building, outfitted like a vintage Ford agency, was this sweet pair of Boss 429s, the black ’69 a racer, the Grabber Blue ’70 a restoration.

Also joining the club was Dyno Don’s ’69 Boss 429 Cougar, the subject of an intense hunt in the 1990s. Cougars and Mustangs were built on the same assembly lines in those years.

Kids share the fun too, drawing car pictures and getting their own awards. Nice touch.

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Downtown was the place to be for the parade.

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’66 GT40 MK II

Looking tough with a low stance over extra-fat Magnum 500s was this ’73 Mach 1. ’56 Ranch wagon and trailer

’65 Cobra CSX

’57 T-bird

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CALENDAR EVENTS AUGUST 8.16 SCHENECTADY, NY 23RD ANNUAL DEALER-DAY CAR SHOW www.nyasmc.com 8.16 COLUMBUS, NE 23RD ANNUAL ALL-FORD SHOW www.pvmustangs.net 8.16 SUPERIOR, WI RECON 2014 – BONG CENTER MILITARY VEHICLE & CIVILIAN CAR SHOW www.sites.google.com/site/ twinportsmustangfordclub/ 8.16 – 8.17 ARLINGTON, TX 25TH ANNUAL YELLOW ROSE CLASSIC CAR SHOW www.yellowrosecarshow.com 8.17 AUBURN, MA 36TH ANNUAL ALL-FORD & AMERICAN IRON CAR SHOW www.mccne.com 8.17 DEARBORN, MI MUSTANG MEMORIES ALL-FORD CAR SHOW & SWAP www.mocsem.com 8.17 COOPERSBURG, PA 38TH ANNUAL COOPERSBURG COLLECTOR CAR SHOW www.1st-pa-mustang.org 8.23 SCHENECTADY, NY 23RD ANNUAL DEALER DAY CAR SHOW www.nyasmc.com 8.23 OAK HARBOR, WA 20TH ANNUAL SHOW AND SHINE www.islandclassicmustangclub.com 8.24 MACHESNEY PARK, IL ROCKY VALLEY MUSTANG CLUB CAR SHOW www.rockvalleymustangclub.org 8.28 – 9.1 RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 35TH INTERNATIONAL MUSTANG MEET www.gvma.org/

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8.29 – 8.30 BRISTOL, TN FUN FORD WEEKEND www.funfordweekend.com 8.30 CARLISLE, PA MUSTANG ROUND-UP www.pamustang.org 8.30 – 8.31 SOUTH HAVEN, MI SPEEDU www.hookedondriving.com/mcafullweekend SEPTEMBER 9.5 – 9.6 MAGGIE VALLEY, NC 41ST ANNUAL FALL REGIONAL SHELBY, MUSTANG, AND FORD MEET www.negeorgiamustangclub.org 9.5-9.6 LOUISVILLE, KY SEPTEMBER STAMPEDE www.derbycitymustangclub.com 9.6 SUMNER, WA ALL-FORD SHOW & SHINE Dick Knight, (425) 413-1540 9.6 MUSTANG, OK ANNUAL WESTERN DAYS STAMPEDE OPEN CAR SHOW www.okmustangclub.com 9.6 MCDONOUGH, GA 9TH ANNUAL MUSTANG AND ALL-FORD SHOW www.taramustangclub.org 9.6 – 9.7 BAKERSFIELD, CA FUN FORD WEEKEND AT AUTO CLUB FAMOSO RACEWAY www.funfordweekend.com 9.7 AKRON, OH 6TH ANNUAL ALL-MUSTANG SHOW www.neomustang.com 9.7 MANCHESTER, CT 35TH ANNUAL MUSTANG POWER SHOW www.mccne.com

9.7 SOUTHOLD, NY LUCAS FORD’S 8TH ANNUAL ALL-FORD STAMPEDE www.mscli.com 9.7 MAPLE SHADE, NJ 34TH ANNUAL MUSTANG & FORD FALL CAR SHOW http://sjmustangclub.squarespace.com 9.13 AMSTERDAM, NY FAVORITE FIFTY OF FALL CAR SHOW www.nyasmc.com 9.13 ASHLAND, VA THE 30TH ANNUAL MUSTANG & FORD SHOW www.centralvamustang.com 9.13 READING, PA FUN FORD WEEKEND AT MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY www.funfordweekend.com 9.14 LAKE GEORGE, NY ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD RECORD FOR LARGEST PARADE OF MUSTANGS www.lakegeorge.com/events 9.14 FREEHOLD, NJ 17TH ANNUAL FREEHOLD ALL-FORD SHOW Bob Barranger, (908) 451-5801 barranger@cornerstoneag.com 9.19 – 9.20 JUPITER, FL FUN FORD WEEKEND AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY www.funfordweekend.com 9.20 JENKS, OK GCCM 35TH ANNUAL ROUND-UP www.greencountryclassicmustangs.com 9.20 BOSSIER CITY, LA 21ST ANNUAL MUSTANG ROUND-UP AND FORD SHOW www.rrcmc.com 9.21 SAGINAW, MI GREAT LAKES STAMPEDE - ALL-FORD & MUSTANG CAR SHOW www.mustangclubmidmichigan.com

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CALENDAR EVENTS 9.27 CHARLOTTE, NC 34TH ANNUAL CRMC MUSTANG & ALL-FORD SHOW www.ponytales.org 9.27 WILMINGTON, NC 16TH ANNUAL ALL-FORD CAR & TRUCK SHOW www.sencmc.webs.com 9.27 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 15th ANNUAL MUSTANG & ALL-FORDPOWERED CAR SHOW www.emeraldcoastregionalmustangclub.com 9.27-9.28 ASHEVILLE, NC 7TH ANNUAL MUSTANGS FOR HOSPICE PONY RUN & 50TH B-DAY CELEBRATION www.brmcoa.org 9.28 LACEY, WA MUSTANGS WEST PRESENTS PONIES IN THE PARK www.mustangswest.com 9.28 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 2014 PONTE VEDRA AUTO SHOW www.pvautoshow.com 9.29 WILMINGTON, DE 31ST ANNUAL FALL SHOW www.firststatemustangandford.com OCTOBER 10.2 – 10.5 BOWLING GREEN, KY 16TH ANNUAL NMRA ALL-FORD WORLD FINALS AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY www.nmradigital.com 10.3-10.5 WISCONSIN DELLS, WI CRUISE FOR A CAUSE www.cruise.com 10.4 MYRTLE BEACH, SC 4TH ANNUAL GRAND STRAND MUSTANG STAMPEDE AND CLASSIC FORD SHOW www.carolinamustangclub.com

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10.4 FRANKLIN, VA FALL FESTIVAL CAR SHOW www.mustangcluboftidewater.com

10.10 – 10.12 SAVANNAH, GA MCA NATIONAL SHOW www.mustangsinhistoricsavannah.com

10.4 INVERNESS, FL 5TH ANNUAL ALL-FORD-POWERED CAR & TRUCK SHOW www.naturecoastmustangs.com/events.aspx

10.12 HOT SPRINGS, AR 33RD ANNUAL REGIONAL MCA SHOW www.centralarkansasmustangers.com

10.4 ARCADIA, CA MUSTANGS IN THE GARDEN www.arboretum.org 10.4 GOSHEN, NY ALL-FORDS FALL CLASSIC www.mustangcluboforangecounty.org 10.4 MEMPHIS, TN MUSTANGS OF MEMPHIS 33RD ANNUAL MUSTANG & FORD SHOW www.mustangsofmemphis.org 10.4 LAUREL, MD 2014 NCRMC FALL MUSTANG & ALL-FORD CAR SHOW www.ncrmc.org 10.4 GALVESTON, TX 21ST ANNUAL FALL CAR SHOW www.mcoh.org 10.4-10.5 KERSHAW, SC CRMC 14TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE DRYING SCHOOL www.ponytales.org 10.5 WARWICK, RI 34TH ANNUAL MUSTANGS & AMERICAN IRON FALL ROUND-UP & SWAP MEET www.mccne.com 10.5 FRENCH LICK, IN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AT FRENCH LICK RESORT www.louisvilleconcours.com 10.9 – 10.10 BLOOMINGDALE, GA MUSTANGS IN HISTORIC SAVANNAH – HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRACK DAYS www.hookedondriving.com

10.25 MESA, AZ 35TH ANNIVERSARY: RETURN OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN www.copperstatemustangclub.com 10.26 SAN ANTONIO, TX 33RD ANNUAL SAMC CHARITY OPEN CAR SHOW www.samustang.com2014_carshow.htm NOVEMBER 11.2 PUNTA GORDA, FL 13TH ANNUAL MUSTANG & FORD FUN IN THE SUN AT FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE wwwmustangclub92.tripod.com 11.8 ENNIS, TX FUN FORD WEEKEND AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX www.funfordweekend.com 11.15 PORTSMOUTH, VA ANNUAL VIRGINIAN PILOT JOY FUND CAR SHOW www.mustangcluboftidewater.com 11.23 SARASOTA, FL 23RD ANNUAL PONIES UNDER THE PALMS MUSTANG AND FORD SHOW www.mustangclubofwestcentralflorida.org

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AOD CONVERSION KIT California Pony Cars offers their AOD conversion kit for threespeed C4 or C6 transmissions. This conversion kit includes the crossmember, trans-mounted insulator, slip yoke, kick-down cable, flex plate, and AOD shift linkage. Manufactured in the United States, with a limited lifetime warranty.

California Pony Cars www.calponycars.com (888) 225-7669

MUSTANG STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLIES Virginia Mustang announces their new steering wheel assemblies. They have new features including a polished aluminum center horn button cap secured with an O-ring “Sure-Lock” design that ensures the cap won’t pop off. They are sold complete and ready to install.

Virginia Mustang www.virginiaclassicmustang.com (540) 896-2695

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MUSTANG AND FORD APPAREL Pep Boys has new licensed Ford and Mustang apparel that includes adults’ and kids’ T-shirts, hoodies, hats, belts, and more. The items can either be delivered to your home or your local Pep Boys.

Pep Boys www.pepboys.com (800) Pep-Boys

STREET AND STRIP 600-CFM CARB Summit Racing offers their new four-barrel carburetor for street and strip. Features include all-aluminum construction, onepiece design, 30cc accelerator pump and annular boosters, easyadjust electric choke, and more. The carb comes in traditional tumble-polished finish or the new black-anodized finish.

Summit Racing www.summitracing.com (800) 230-3030

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MUSTANG 1 MUSTANG MANIA Tucson, AZ March

2 WHITE SANDS ROUNDUP Alamogordo, NM April

3 MUSTANG PROJECT CRUISE

11 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

20 NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY MUSEUM

31 BJ’S NEVADA BARBECUE COMPANY

Tropic, UT (435) 834-5322

Ely, NV (866) 407-8326

Sparks, NV (775) 355-1010

12 CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK

21 O.K. CORRAL

32 BLACK BEAR DINER

Tombstone, AZ (520) 457-3456

Lake Havasu City, AZ (928) 855-2013

Carlsbad, NM (505) 785-2232

22 ROSWELL UFO MUSEUM

33 BLUE PLATE DINER

Prescott, AZ April

13 GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Roswell, NM (800) 822-3545

Salt Lake City, UT (801) 918-4925

4 REGIONAL MUSTANG SHOW

Silver City, NM (505) 536-9461

23 ROUTE 66 AUTO MUSEUM

34 BOBCAT BITE

Santa Rosa, NM (575) 472-1966

Santa Fe, NM (505) 983-5319

Albuquerque, NM May

5 RESTOMODS IN RENO

14 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Flagstaff (and surrounding areas), AZ (928) 638-7888

24 SPRINGS PRESERVE

35 CECILIA’S CAFE

Reno, NV June

Las Vegas, NV (702) 822-7700

Albuquerque, NM (505) 243-7070

6 INTERMOUNTAIN MUSTANG & FORD STAMPEDE

15 HISTORIC ROUTE 66 MUSEUM

25 UNSER RACING MUSEUM

36 DELGADILLO’S SNOW CAP DRIVE-IN

Park City, UT August

Kingman, AZ (928) 753-9889

7 HOT AUGUST NIGHTS

16 HOOVER DAM

26 VERDE CANYON RAILROAD EXCURSION

Reno, NV August

Boulder City, NV (866) 730-9097

Clarkdale, AZ (800) 293-7245

Reno, NV (775) 348-8264

8 COPPERSTATE MUSTANG CLUB 35TH ANNIV: RETURN OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN

17 IMPERIAL PALACE AUTO COLLECTION

27 WIGWAM MOTEL

38 EAT AT JOE’S BBQ

Holbrook, AZ (928) 524-3048

Wikieup, AZ (928) 765-2287

28 66 DINER

39 GALAXY DINER

Albuquerque, NM (505) 247-1421

Flagstaff, AZ (928) 774-2466

29 BERT’S BURGER BOWL

40 HARRY’S ROADHOUSE

Santa Fe, NM (505) 982-0215

Santa Fe, NM (505) 989-4629

30 BISBEE BREAKFAST CLUB

41 HASH HOUSE

Bisbee, AZ (520) 432-5885

Las Vegas, NV (702) 873-9479

Mesa, AZ October

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A DIRECTORY FOR MUSTANGERS, BY MUSTANGERS Welcome to Mustang Magazine’s regional directory of the Mustang world, which includes parts vendors, restoration and mechanical shops, shows and events, great diners and restaurants, roadside attractions, races, drive-ins, and just plain old neat things.

Las Vegas, NV (702) 794-5161

Las Vegas, NV (702) 794-3174

18 LAKE TAHOE STATE PARK Incline Village, NV (775) 831-0494

10 BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS

19 NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

Wendover, UT (801) 977-4300

Reno, NV (775) 333-9300

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42 JOE’S REAL BBQ Gilbert, AZ (480) 503-3805

43 MATT’S BIG BREAKFAST Phoenix, AZ (602) 254-1074

44 MIKE AND RONDA’S THE PLACE Flagstaff, AZ (928) 526-8138

45 MONTE CARLO Albuquerque, NM (505) 836-9886

46 MOOCHIE’S MEATBALLS Salt Lake City, UT (801) 364-0232

47 MR. POWDRELL’S BARBEQUE Albuquerque, NM (505) 345-8086

48 MRS. WHITE’S GOLDEN RULE CAFE Phoenix, AZ (602) 262-9256

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WIGWAM MOTEL Holbrook, AZ

51 PAT’S BBQ Salt Lake City, UT (801) 484-5963

52 RUTH’S DINER Salt Lake City, UT (801) 582-5807

53 SOPHIA’S PLACE Albuquerque, NM (505) 345-3935

54 STANDARD DINER Albuquerque, NM (505) 243-1440

55 SUGAR HOUSE BARBECUE COMPANY Salt Lake City, UT (801) 463-4800

56 THEE PITTS AGAIN Glendale, AZ (602) 996-7488

57 TUNE-UP CAFE

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Santa Fe, NM (505) 983-7060

58 SO-CAL SPEED SHOP Phoenix, AZ (602) 275-7990

59 MUSTANG SERVICE CENTER Glendale, AZ (623) 939-6447

60 MUSTANG SHOP OF ARIZONA Chandler, AZ (480) 926-3883

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POWER POINT BILL AND SHARON CARPENTER’S SUPERB ’69 MACH1 PACKS A PUNCH STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY

BY TOM SHAW

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f you’re into the high-styled, mega-motor, premium-powered Mustangs, then Bill and Sharon Carpenter’s ’69 Mach 1 has got to speak to you. For pure muscle, Mustang style, this is the top of the heap. If only we could return to 1969 and order a few more at those prices.

Two things really stand out on this Mach 1. First, the quality of the workmanship is exceptional. The car has a certain glow about it. Second, it was restored as it was built at the long-gone San Jose, California, plant. No options were added, popular or not, except those it originally came with. That’s not to say it’s a stripper. Far from it. Besides the generous helping of standard Mach 1 equipment (see sidebar), this one has the whoppin’ 428 Cobra Jet and Top Loader four-speed transmission. But it’s almost as conspicuous for what it doesn’t have — Magnum 500 wheels, Shaker hoodscoop, in-dash tach — that sort of thing.

It’s got quite a tale to tell, too. Rod Holland, operator of American Stang and wellknown Mustanger from the Denver area, used to make regular trips to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he’d sell his latest restoration at Barrett-Jackson, then comb the salvage yards for his next project. Rod found this car, or at least what little was left of it, rotting away in a field.

“It was in very bad shape,” recalls Bill. But Rod, never one to shrink from a challenge, loaded it up and hauled it back to Colorado. Bill became interested early on.

“I bought my first Mach 1 off a car lot in 1989. It was a Grabber Blue ’70, 351 Cleveland, automatic, and Shaker. I liked it, but it wasn’t my dream car.”

Bill had grown up around Fords. An uncle had a Ford dealership in Yuma, Colorado, several hours east of Denver. Visits there were a great opportunity to soak up some Ford culture. Then a high school buddy bought a ’70 Mach 1 with the 428 Cobra Jet and Shaker.

The red ’69 was whispering in his ear, and Bill made a deal with Rod to buy it while the restoration was still underway. That proved helpful as Bill was able to assert his preferences as the work progressed. Bill insisted that the car be restored

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to the Marti Report with one exception. Sharon did not like the original Black Jade color, so they agreed it would be changed to Candyapple Red, a legit ’69 Mustang color.

But there was plenty of work to be done first. The Mach 1 had been sitting in a field for years and was in sad shape. But Rod was up to the challenge. He’s no stranger to building a Mustang. A correctly date-coded 428 Cobra Jet engine was located, along with supporting parts like the non-Ram Air breather. Bill turned thumbs-down at every opportunity to deviate from the original window sticker.

There would be no Shaker, no fold-down rear seat, no tach, no eight-track player, or optional wheels.

But what it may have lacked in gingerbread, it made up for in detailing. Careful attention was given to factory markings, finishes, and codes. The end result is something special, faithful to Ford’s original blueprint, and bold in that it forgoes the common option chase. It’s nice to see a modestly outfitted restoration for a change, don’t you think?

Bill began showing it as soon as it was done, which has helped fine-tune the restoration. Since our photo session, a full ’69 emissions system has been installed, as has a factory-correct dual exhaust with resonators and the transverse muffler behind the axle.

Bill and Sharon have found their niche.

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1969 MACH 1 PRODUCTION 72,458 BODY SERIAL CODE 63C BASE PRICE $3,122 MACH 1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 351W 2V ENGINE THREE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GT HANDLING SUSPENSION E70X14 WSW FIBERGLASS-BELTED TIRES POP-OPEN GAS CAP W/O GT EMBLEM CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS DUAL EXHAUST BRIGHT TAILPIPE TIPS WITH 351 4V OR LARGER ENGINE BLACK-OUT HOOD SIMULATED HOODSCOOP WITH INTEGRAL TURN-SIGNAL INDICATORS HOOD PINS DUAL COLOR-KEYED RACING MIRRORS STRIPES ON BODY SIDE AND REAR HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS WITH COMFORTWEAVE UPHOLSTERY DELUXE THREE-SPOKE RIM-BLOW STEERING WHEEL

“We like the MCA concours shows because you are judged against a judging sheet in lieu of a car sitting next to you at a show,” Bill says. “These shows really let you know how well done your car is. We get comments all the time from people at the shows on how much they like the car.”

The Mach 1 has won its share of MCA Gold and Silver awards, including:

SPECIAL CARPETING WITH RED ACCENT STRIPE CONSOLE WITH SIMULATED TEAK WOODGRAIN

2007 MCA WILD WEST MUSTANG NATIONAL, CONCORD, CALIFORNIA, GOLD AWARD

WOODGRAIN FINISH ON DASH, CONSOLE, AND DOOR PANELS

2010 MCA CHISHOLM TRAIL NATIONAL, MUSTANG, OKLAHOMA, GOLD AWARD

MOLDED DOOR PANELS WITH COURTESY LIGHTS

2008 MCA CROSSROADS OF THE WEST GRAND NATIONAL, PARK CITY, UTAH, SILVER AWARD 2012 MCA MUSTANG SHOWDOWN AT THE RED ROCK CORRAL NATIONAL, ST. GEORGE, UTAH, GOLD AWARD 2012 MCA OK CORRAL GRAND NATIONAL MUSTANG, OK, GOLD AWARD

BRIGHT-TRIMMED PEDALS NVH (NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS) PACKAGE, 55 POUNDS OF INSULATION AND SOUND DEADENER

Whether you’re talking foot-to-the-floor acceleration, show-field skills, or emotional favorite, Bill and Sharon Carpenter’s ’69 Mach 1 truly is a power point.

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STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM SHAW

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uys with marketing degrees have lots of names for the item with the drastically low price — loss leaders, traffic builders, doorbusters, bait. Its job is to grab attention with a sensational headline, pull people into the dealership with hopes of scoring a nice Mustang at a cut-to-the-bone price, and once they’re shopping, steer them away from the pricepoint purchase and upsell them into something nicer and spendier.

We’re more hip to those tactics now, but salesmens’ shenanigans were not quite as well known back then. Dealers would run an ad in the city newspaper offering a new Mustang at a surprisingly low price. Once you checked into it, you discovered that while the price was indeed genuine, the car you got was, well, very austere. The idea surely originated with Ford product planners who spec’d out el strippo models for just such a purpose.

Not many got out, and with restoration costs largely fixed whether the car being restored was a high-end big-block convertible or a humble low-end hardtop, even fewer survived. One that did is this delightfully decontented coupe, a ’70 with but two options — the F-code 302 2V engine and C4 automatic transmission. A bare-bones basic build with colorkeyed steel wheels, entry-level hubcaps, standard skinny 7.35x14-inch blackwall tires, and no options, the coupe is finished in Code G Medium Lime Metallic Super Diamond Lustre enamel. Looking almost radioactive, owner Dan Jensen has nicknamed his unusual green Mustang “Kermit.”

The background story is that the car was ordered new by a local lady in the Lansing, Michigan, area in October 1969. She wanted the V8 engine and automatic transmission, nothing else. That’s what she got and kept for many years. When she passed away, family members maintained the car, keeping miles low and repainting the body a fresh coat of Lime Green.

When they began having their own health issues, it was put up for sale.

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“I NOTICED IN THE DIMLY LIT CORNER, POVERTY HUBCAPS ON A ’70 MUSTANG WITH A BUNCH OF CAR COVERS PILED ON TOP OF IT.”

Dan found it while on a trip with a friend who was shopping for a new car. “When we arrived at the dealership, the [car he was looking at] was sitting outside in the cold and snow, so we asked them to bring the car inside their big warehouse where it was warmer and dry. While waiting, we walked around to look at their other special-interest cars. That’s when I noticed in the dimly lit corner, poverty hubcaps on a ’70 Mustang with a bunch of car covers piled on top of it.

Intrigued, I walked over to the car. It looked really nice on the outside, then, looking inside, I noticed the radio-delete plate.

Considering the lack of options, I assumed it could be an older person’s car. I reached in and pulled the ashtray open. I wasn’t really surprised to see that cigarette ashes had never marred the plating. This was a pretty cool car.”

His friend bought the car he was looking at, and while they were finalizing the transaction, Dan had a second look at the Mustang in the corner.

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“I asked one of the employees if I could go back to look at it. He said, ‘Sure,’ and wanted to tag along too. I asked him if it had a sixcylinder. He said, ‘No, it had a 302 V8.’ That really got me interested. I looked the car over more carefully and found it was very clean, solid, and straight. Considering it had been a Michigan car all its life, there was no rust to be found — another plus.”

Well, you can see where this story is headed. They left the dealership, but the plain-Jane Mustang stuck in Dan’s head.

“I spent the next week thinking about the Mustang,” Dan says. “I decided to go look at it again, and asked my friend and experienced restorer Scott Tiemann to come along. They moved the Mustang to a well-lit and open area so we could get a better look at it. Scott and I pored over the car. Scott was so impressed, he offered to go halves on it.

I couldn’t ask for a better endorsement but declined his offer.”

Dan negotiated a deal and returned with his enclosed trailer. Over the next winter, he

replaced a few odds and ends like the gas cap, backup lights, and trim. The cracked dashpad was replaced and dyed to match the original. While the dash was apart, the heater core and master cylinder were both replaced. The seats were removed for that operation, and Dan found the build sheet under the carpet. Lastly, a new factory-style dual exhaust was installed.

It’s a rare treat to find such an unusual Mustang so well preserved. Dan says it’s a fully manual time warp to drive. “The car does run and drive nicely. The only complaint is that the manual steering has some slop in it, which is really compounded by the E78x14 bias belted tires on it.”

But that’s the way it was, for better or worse.

Sometimes, like most of Bob Seger’s ballads, we romance our memories. The past was great, but was it that great? An encounter with a legit survivor like Dan Jensen’s “Kermit” coupe puts it all back in perspective again.

Were the cars of the past, even the low-buck drivers, really that great? Yes.

CHANGES FOR 1970

• Four-headlight system dropped in favor of two 7-inch sealed beams • Horn ring eliminated. Horn now concealed in steering wheel spokes • Ignition switch incorporated into

the steering column as an antitheft feature

• “Egg-crate” grille replaced with horizontal slat

• High-back bucket seats replace low-backs with cylinder headrests

• Hubcaps changed from rounded bowl to flat bowl

• Rear simulated air scoop eliminated

• Uni-Lock seatbelts feature single-buckle design with miniclip for shoulder harness

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FAYETTE V I L L E FROL IC Winding the Arkansas Ozarks

By Jim Kreuz • Photography by Jim Kreuz, Hannah Way, and Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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olding Third gear, I’m watching the tach sweep clockwise while accelerating into a rising switchback cutting through the wooded hills of Highway 16, deep in the Ozarks of northwest Arkansas. This is the kind of road that cars like this Shelby-ized ’65 fastback were made for. I now know what Steve McQueen felt behind the wheel of his ’68 Mustang fastback in the movie Bullitt. My heart is thumping from my fast, fabulous trip through the winding woods. What a fantastic drive.

I knew it was going to be a good day when Michael Smith handed me the keys to his ’65 Mustang fastback in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and by the time we arrived in Fayetteville, Arkansas, an hour later, he couldn’t wait to get them back.

Why? Every curve on this hilly, two lane, treelined blacktop was a challenge, and there were just enough straightaways to ramp up some speed before entering the next tight turn.

Our ride wasn’t your ordinary ’65 Mustang.

Under the striped hood was a 332ci, 330hp engine, with a Holley 650 HP carburetor, T-45 five-speed transmission, 4.11:1 9-inch Ford rearend, Total Control front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes. What more could you ask for?

Michael first saw this car on a rotisserie at Billups Classic Cars in Colcord, Oklahoma, in 2012 while checking on the restoration of his ’69 Shelby GT500 Super Cobra Jet convertible. Co-owner Jason Billups explained that they were transforming this ’65 Mustang fastback into a dream street machine, complete with all the best performance parts. The selling price when finished was going to be $40,000.

And, they were going to include aftermarket ’65 Shelby items — dashmounted tach/oil gauges, Shelby steering wheel and racing seatbelts, as well as Shelby hood and gas cap. They weren’t scrimping on the paint either. It would be Wimbledon White and LeMans blue single-stage urethane from BASF. Michael knew it was going to be a head-turner when complete and wouldn’t be for sale at that price for long, so he handed Jason Billups a check right then. His one-hour ride home was spent formulating a story to tell his wife, Darcy.

Before we left Siloam Springs, I glanced underneath the car. My ears were a bit concerned with the short Flowmaster mufflers. I didn’t bring ear plugs. But no need to worry; the tailpipes’ rumbling, cackling exhaust wasn’t too loud for me, but it was for the McDonald’s drive-thru that morning. I had to shut off the engine to order.

PSEUDO STEVE MCQUEEN Leaving Siloam Springs the last weekend in May, the weather was gorgeous — typical for the Ozarks. Heading east down Highway 16, I took the first few miles of winding roadway to get the feel of this Mustang. Once I felt comfortable, Michael became uncomfortable as I took on a “Steve McQueen” look. Mashing the gas pedal to the floor transformed me into the star of Bullitt. But I can’t act, and my road-racing driver training was zilch.

But not to fear. The rack-and-pinion setup was tight, with no play at all. The

slightest input on the steering translatesd immediately to the Mustang’s wheels, and steering effort was light even at low speeds, which we didn’t encounter until we reached Fayetteville. A factory ’65 Mustang manual steering box can be driven “one handed” but is not nearly as responsive as this rack-and-pinion.

There’s no need for power steering; your grandmother could steer this car.

With the Total Control front suspension, there was no sway in the 49-year-old ride, no fading, no nothing. It was like a go-kart on a short track. No matter how much centrifugal force we put on the Mustang body in a tight curve, it remained level and in control.

The trade-off is constant road feel. On a straightaway, riders won’t have to see a bump in the road — coffee sloshing out of their cups will let them know. Newer Mustangs are slosh-free, but it’s a sacrifice I’ll make every day, even if I have to stop to refill Michael’s coffee cup.

We stopped so that Michael could get behind the wheel of his car and allow me to take a few photos from the passenger seat. This photo could have been taken anywhere along Highway 16; it’s that picturesque. Now you know why Walmart, Tyson Foods, and the J.B. Hunt trucking line are all headquartered in the Fayetteville, Arkansas, area.

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We parked as close as we could to the Razorback stadium.

Frank Broyles helped build the football program here in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to what it is today, as a player, a coach, and an administrator. He is celebrating his 55th year with the University of Arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie. Sure hope I got that right, Frank.

Not all of the establishments on Dickson Street in Fayetteville cater to the college students in town. Here, Michael Smith passes a popular jewelry store, and his wife’s birthday is right around the corner. I think he’s opting to purchase her own subscription to Mustang Magazine instead.

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The sweeping turns come up so often we’re almost always exiting one or entering another.

I was aggressive but safe. The 332ci engine had plenty of muscle to get up to speed heading into the bends and slingshot away in Lee Iacocca’s dream ride. Michael’s run a best ET of 13.5 seconds at the Tulsa dragstrip. That’s fast. Fortunately, the Billups shop took the precaution of putting a rev limiter on the engine – at 7,000 rpm. They thought of everything, which is why they left out the radio. Who needs one with an engine that sounds and performs like this?

After passing over a few rock-bottom streams — there are dozens of them around Fayetteville — we pulled over at Lake Wedington, a small, intimate lake flanked by a tall, tree-lined mountain. It has canoe and paddle-boat rentals, and a roped-off swimming area.

There are numerous bodies of water nearby just as picturesque and only a 30-minute drive from Fayetteville.

Back on the road, the Billups’ crew must have had this road in mind when assembling this ’65 fastback. It’s like being on an SCCA track, only the country views are spectacular. I loved that upgraded steering and front suspension, but it was the four-wheel Wilwood manual disc brakes that gave me peace of mind. They need a stronger foot on the pedal to get the pads to bite down on the rotors, yet the Wilwoods are a major upgrade over the manual “front wheel only” Mustang disc brakes.

At the halfway point, Michael took the wheel for a short stretch so I could take a few action photos with the car in motion. If he was frustrated with how I was pitching him all over the car on the tight turns, this was payback time.

A very popular eatery half a block from the town square — at the top of the hill — Hugo’s is tucked under an old, redbrick building in the basement. We parked directly in front of the entrance on a day this restaurant was closed. A must stop when in Fayetteville.

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Canoeing the Buffalo River is something everyone should experience. The views are spectacular, with rock bluffs stretching from the edge of the water upward. The water is clear unless a heavy rain has just occurred, so it’s great for swimming, fishing, and floating. And there are a number of canoe/kayak outfitters along this river/national park if you forget your watercraft.

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We switched drivers again at Fayetteville and headed to lunch at the town square.

Hugo’s, a small restaurant set below street level and a half block off the square, was packed, so we headed to Michael’s favorite, a sports bar off College Avenue called Foghorn’s. Thank goodness the Mustang’s clutch-pedal catch point was close to the floorboard and the clutch was very forgiving, because I kept finding myself stopped at a traffic light facing uphill.

I never mastered the manual shifter.

The ’65 shifter handle is bent at roughly a 90-degree angle, putting the shift knob close to the carpet and the driver’s belt. This shifter was almost vertical, and tall, putting it farther

from the driver’s reach. Maybe Michael and I can do a follow-up trip so I can finally get the hang of it.

Weather in the Ozarks is conducive to outdoor activities, with mild summers and winters. Two favorite locations close by are Beaver Lake and the Buffalo River, both lined with rock bluffs. Half-day or multi-day canoe trips are popular, and the Buffalo River National Park is your destination. There are lots of gravel bars, mild rapids, and plenty of scenery for which northwest Arkansas is noted. The headwaters of the Buffalo are located in the tiny town of Ponca, an hour’s drive from Fayetteville and a great place to launch your canoe or kayak.

A trip to Fayetteville isn’t complete without spending an evening on Dickson Street.

Situated on the edge of the University of Arkansas campus, this is where the action is — restaurants, bars, pubs, coffee shops, live music, people-watching, and an occasional book or jewelry store. While at the Dickson Street Used Book Store, I picked up a real find, a book detailing 133 waterfalls in Arkansas, written by Tim Ernst. We plan on visiting a few of them the next time we visit this area.

We took the wives to Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, which specializes in margaritas.

Me? I drank what Steve McQueen would have had — an ice-cold beer. It was a fitting ending to a fantastic day.

Just off Dickson Street in Fayetteville is a branch of the Bank of Fayetteville. It’s hard to miss the green passenger rail car and red caboose that serve the banks’ customers near the U of Arkansas campus.

Here’s a photo of the Fayetteville town square in mid-December, with the Old Post Office in the center lit up like a Christmas tree. Vendors are on hand to sell seasonal treats, and there’s even a horse-drawn carriage ride around the square for that princess in the family.

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RESTORATION

EARLY MUSTANG REAREND REISSUE In with a new, zero-mile rear axle from Currie Enterprises • by Tom Shaw and Brian Shephard

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nless it’s making ugly noises or leaking a lot of grease, the rear axle gets almost no attention. It’s probably the most overlooked and underappreciated part of a car.

Usually the axle just goes and goes, mile after mile, year after year. That says a lot about how well they were engineered and built when new. But every part eventually faces the big issue of wear. Or worse. There are a lot of cars missing their axles, victims of the dreaded predatory parts picker, who grabs the good stuff off of other cars to upgrade their car or project, or maybe just to join their inventory of cool parts on hand.

So if you’re in search of a good rearend for your car, Currie Enterprises has some news for you. They have just introduced their top-quality reproduction rearend, years in the making. It has the right details like shapes, sizes, notches, and materials which change on OEM axles from year to year. That means if you insist on a Ford axle for originality, you may not be getting quite as much originality as you thought.

One thing that is different on the Currie axle, and they’re first to acknowledge it, is the quality of the welds. They’re clearly better on the Currie axle.

If you need a whole rearend, Currie can supply the rest of it too — centersection, ring-and-pinion, axles, differential — in total or in piece.

In this story, exclusive to Mustang Magazine, we’re following along as Currie builds a brand-new reproduction housing from scratch for a ’66 Mustang.

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Building a correct replica axle for an early Mustang begins with a length of high-strength steel tube of different diameters — 2¼ inches on the ends and 3 inches in the middle, an exact recreation of the originals.

2 The steel pipe is cut in half on an industrial band saw to make matching left and right sides that reduce diameter toward the outside. Each piece is now 14½ inches long.

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4 Currie offers all the parts needed to recreate the factory axle for your specific Mustang: a ’64-’65 round-back housing center, or this ’66 version with the two notches. Spring pads are exact replicas, and housing ends are made from billet to fit the 2¼-, 2¾-, or 3-inch tubes.

Assembly continues by dropping a dummy gear case into the housing. The gear case supports a long, straight alignment bar that will keep the tubes straight and true as the axle comes together.

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TUBES Currie’s replica swedged tubes go from 3 inches down to 2¼, faithfully recreating the originals.

Even the length and angle of the swedge is spot-on.

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Next, one of the tubing sections is slid into place, and the end is dressed with a sander prior to welding.

STANDARD CASE & SPORTSMAN CASE Currie’s “Sportsman” nodular gear case (right) is nearly identical in appearance but has a few improvements compared to the factory Ford “gray iron” case (left), including heavy-duty nodular iron, and improved oiling.

N CASE Having trouble telling them apart?

Don’t feel bad — the new cases are cast from the original Ford mold. The new reproduction Ford “N” nodular case, available from Currie, is on the left, and the original 1960s’ “N” nodular case is on the right

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When all is ready, the tubing section is slid into place. The alignment bar keeps the tubing section straight and square with the housing center.

The new Currie ’66 replica housing (top) shows its factory details. The ’65 Shelby housing (bottom) has a different rear cover.

Currie ’64-’66 replica housings feature the very accurate round repro cover. Currie can also add the Shelby brackets to the spring pads for mounting traction bars if desired.

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8 The housing end goes on next. It’s fitted into a jig, then slid over the alignment bar and into place against the axle tube.

The axle side of the end is machined to slide over the 2¼inch ends of ’64-’66 tubes, or butt-welded for ’67-’70, or slid into the 3-inch tubes used in heavier applications.

The tubing end is tack-welded on. Final welding will wait until all the components are in place.

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10 Housing ends are squared with a jig and a level, and then tacked on.

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The axle is taking shape. All dimensions and angles are rechecked and tweaked if needed before the housing goes for final welding.

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The serial number is stamped on the top of the tube with metal stamps and a beefy hammer.

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Spring pads are the last parts to go on. They’re positioned at the correct dimension and centered.

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Once the spring pads are on, welding the housing is complete. The finished assembly has its own functional beauty.

18 A jig locates the hole for the factory vent and brake-line junction block. The hole is drilled and tapped so that the vent and brake block can be reinstalled.

The completed housing is then put in a press and checked for straightness.

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After 10 minutes in the Steelabrator, the masterpiece is complete.

You can spec out any ratios, mods, widths, updates, or options you can think of, and bolt it in, ready to hit the road.

SOURCE: CURRIE ENTERPRISES 382 N. Smith Avenue Corona, CA 92880 (714) 528-6957 www.currieenterprises.com

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There are two kinds of restorers: those who mix their paints and shoot them out of a cup gun, and those who stick to aerosol cans. The first group has much more control over their painting, but with that control comes large, noisy air compressors; messy mixing areas; paint and product storage; overspray; and big clean-up chores.

On the other hand, paint-can people just shake and go, but they have to accept whatever colors and finishes another manufacturer offers.

Well, Eastwood Company has just introduced a new aerosol spray paint that gives the rattle-can crowd a much higher level of quality that was formerly reserved for mixyour-own-paint guys.

It’s actually a two-part paint that you mix right in the can.

Inside the normal, metal can is a second, sealed container that holds the catalyst. When you’re ready to paint, you pull the red, round insert out of the cap and place it in its spot on the bottom of the can. Give the can a sharp rap on a countertop. This drives a plunger into the container, rupturing the catalyst bladder and allowing it to mix with the paint. Now, shake the can as usual, and spray when you’re ready. Eastwood says that once the paint is mixed, you’ve got 48 hours to use it before it hardens in the can.

While formulation is different than usual, the changes extend to the spray nozzle too. It features an adjustable pattern and has a much wider coverage area, up to five times greater than a conventional spray can.

“Eastwood 2K Aero-Spray is unlike any spray can you’ve ever used,” said JR Robinson, Eastwood product manager.

“The finish is incredible and features the same durability as paints used by professional auto body shops.”

Cost ranges from $19.99 to $24.99.

We stepped into the expansive, well-stocked, extensively outfitted Mustang Magazine restoration facilities to get acquainted with the 2K paints.

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Here’s how it’s done. Inside the can is a separate container of catalyst that’s opened and mixed with the paint just before painting.

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Getting a good coat of paint starts with prepping your parts. For this test, we’re using an old alternator bracket and some stamped-steel cabinet corners with 43 years of age and corrosion. Rehab for these parts begins in the bead-blasting cabinet. Take your time; be thorough; and get the edges too.

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From the blast cabinet, the parts go to the paint room and get a final wipe-down before the paint is applied.

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When the parts are ready, pull the red insert out of the cap.

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4 On a mixing table, we hit our parts with some prep solvent (the pink stuff), followed by a wipe-down with lacquer thinner. Other cleaners work well too, but this is what we had on hand. Once the part is cleaned, don’t handle it with your bare hands. Also, be aware of junk in the air nearby, especially silicones and oils. It takes very little to cause fish-eyes and craters. The parts must be completely clean and free of oils and contaminants.

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Turn the can over and put the red insert onto the shaft in the center of the bottom of the can.

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7 Give the can a sharp jab on a solid surface. This drives the shaft into the internal bladder of catalyst, releasing the catalyst into the paint. Directions say you have 48 hours to apply the paint before hardening sets in. An experienced painter told us you may be able to extend that a bit by storing the paint in a cold place, like a refrigerator (don’t worry, your wife said it’d be OK). Shake it up vigorously for at least a couple of minutes. Don’t shortcut this step.

9 Besides the two-stage formulation, Eastwood’s 2K paints have another big improvement: the much-improved nozzle, providing a more paint-gun–like fan, with even coverage across an area up to five times greater than conventional aerosol cans. It’s not center-heavy like conventional spray can nozzles.

8 Applying the paint — from any source — takes some practice to get it right. Not enough paint and the surface will look rough and not seal, eventually allowing corrosion.

Too much will sag and run. Just the right amount will flow out nice and smooth. You’ve got to hit that sweet spot, and that takes some practice. Best to start with a light dusting and let that tack up for a couple minutes; then apply the full coats. Remember, you can’t unspray it.

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The painted parts are hung to dry with wire hooks. They won’t be disturbed for two days, giving the catalyst plenty of time to harden. The payoff is a finish that’s much more durable than conventional enamels.

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STO RY BY DONALD FARR PHOTOGRAPH Y BY STEV E STAT HA M There was a lot going on at Ford Motor Company in the summer of 1970.

In the Trans-Am racing series, the Boss 302s driven by Parnelli Jones and George Follmer were locked in a championship battle with Mark Donahue’s Javelin. At the Dearborn Assembly Plant, workers were ramping up for production of the new, larger ’71 Mustang, including the third year of the Mach 1 and Boss 302, plus a totally new SportsRoof called the Boss 351. According to Kevin Marti’s Ford production database, orders for three dozen Boss 351s were in the system as early as July.

Yet even as the prestigious TransAm ring was within Ford’s grasp and the ’71 performance models were in the pipeline, in Ford Motor Company conference rooms, discussions raged about stricter government regulations and the need to suspend racing activities to aim resources toward emissions compliance. Shortly after Jones and Follmer claimed the 1970 Trans-Am championship, Ford officially announced that it was pulling out of racing. Because there was no longer a homologation need for a special Trans-Am engine, the ’71 Boss 302 was canceled. Instead, Ford would offer just

the Boss 351 with its H.O. version of the four-barrel 351 Cleveland. In terms of overall performance, it would be the best Boss of all.

Even though racing was suddenly offlimits, street performance was still alive, at least for one more year. Chevrolet had the Camaro Z/28, already upped from 302 to 350 ci, and Pontiac’s Trans-Am Firebird boasted 400 cubes standard with a Ram-Air 455 on the option list.

Interestingly, Ford President Bunkie Knudsen had demanded a wider, longer Mustang to provide underhood room for larger-displacement engines, but 1971’s 429 Cobra Jet would mark the final appearance of a big-block in the Mustang.

The ’71 Boss 351 SportsRoof debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in November 1970, a couple of months after the ’71 Mustangs hit showrooms. In spite of its larger size, the Boss 351 appeared sleeker than its ’65-’70 predecessors, an illusion aided greatly by the long front end and sweeping fastback roofline.

Overall, the ’71 SportsRoof was two inches wider, two inches longer, and several hundred pounds heavier than the ’70 model it replaced.

As with the previous Boss 302s and Boss 429s, the Boss 351 was named for

its engine. However, unlike the previous Boss powerplants with their unique cylinder heads, the Boss 351 was based on the regular production 351 Cleveland, which had replaced the 351 Windsor in 1970. The Windsor-based ’69-’70 Boss 302 had utilized the staggered-valve Cleveland four-barrel heads, mandating block modifications. The Boss 351 did not require special block machining, so it was less expensive to produce.

To take the 351C from 285 hp to a Z/28-matching 330, Ford engine engineers added a high-lift solid-lifter camshaft and a dual-plane aluminum intake topped by a unique 750-cfm Autolite 4300-D spread-bore fourbarrel. For durability, the short-block was treated to four-bolt main bearing caps, Magnafluxed connecting rods with heavy-duty bolts and nuts, crankshaft with hardness treatment, and extruded aluminum pistons with domes for an 11:1 compression ratio. Underhood, finned aluminum valve covers visually identified the Boss version of the Cleveland.

In addition to the H.O. engine, the Boss 351 package came with mandatory performance equipment like a Hurstshifted four-speed, functional RamAir hood, and 3.91 gearing in a 9-inch

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SIGNS OF THE TIMES In 1975, I was delivering an eight-ton load of chicken feed from Spartanburg, South Carolina, to my father’s feed store in neighboring Union when I drove past a small used-car lot in the tworedlight town of Jonesville. On the front row, in clear view from Highway 9, was a Dark Green Metallic Boss 351 with argent hood and stripes. Visualizing the ’71 Boss parked in the carport next to my ’70 Boss 302, I hauled the box truck to a stop so I could take a closer look. The Boss 351 was in great shape with just over 30,000 miles. Noting my interest, the dealership owner bolted on a temporary tag and sent me out — all by myself — for a test drive. Those were the days…

With a long stretch of two-lane blacktop ahead of me after clearing the town’s second traffic light, I shoved my right foot to the floor. The Boss 351 barely responded, accelerating more like a VW Bug than a mighty musclecar.

Something was wrong. I pulled off the highway and lifted the hood to search for a problem, finding the obvious after removing the air cleaner. Seems the previous owner had wrapped wire around the carburetor linkage to prevent the secondary throttle plates from opening, a common fuel-saving tactic of the 1970s. I removed the wiring, freeing up the Autolite’s huge secondaries and making my trip back to the dealership much more exciting. Without a doubt, the Boss 351 felt much stronger than my Boss 302.

At $1,800, the green Boss 351 was a smoking deal back when owners were dumping their gas-hogs for more fuelefficient transportation. I wanted it — badly. But I couldn’t afford it.

Sort of the same way that I can’t afford one today.

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axlehousing. The Competition Suspension added heavy-duty springs, 15-inch wheels (dogdish hub caps with trim rings standard; Magnum 500s optional) with F60x15 tires, rear sway bar, and staggered rear shocks, one in front of the rear axlehousing and one aft to control axle hop during hard acceleration.

Externally, the Boss 351 was tame compared to the previous year’s wildly striped Boss 302.

In addition to the twin NASA-scooped hood, the Boss came with a front spoiler, side hockey stripes, and subtle “Boss 351” decals on the front fenders and deck lid. A rear spoiler was optional but the iconic late-1960s Mustang options — Shaker hoodscoop and rear window louvers — fell by the side of the road in yet another hint that performance was waning.

With 49 more cubic inches than the Boss 302, the 351 put more displacement underneath the free-breathing Cleveland heads for a wonderful combination of high-rpm power and low-speed drivability. Sports Car Graphic said, “This thing goes like hell!” And indeed the magazine road tests of the day rated the Boss 351 among the era’s best-performing musclecars with high 13-second quarter-mile times. In fact, the Boss 351 was the smallest displacement engine to find a spot in Musclecar Review’s 50 Fastest Musclecars list, falling between the 440 Six Pack Super Bee and Hemi Satellite.

Likewise, and perhaps not surprisingly given its late introduction, the Boss 351 ranks among the rarest of musclecars. Ford sold only 1,805, according to Marti’s production figures.

When the ’72 Mustangs were introduced in the summer of 1971, the Boss 351 was AWOL. A lower-compression version of the 351 H.O. lived on as an option for all Mustang body styles, but it was no longer called the Boss 351, and only 398 left the factory. The Boss era was over.

In an interview, Ford Racing Director Jacque Passino described the Trans-Am Boss 302 as, “The last rose of summer, because after that everything died.” For street performance, you could use that description for the ’71 Boss 351. The high-powered musclecar era was over, replaced by lower-compression engines and smog-laden economy cars.

At least Ford saved the best Boss for last.

DAS H O F LI ME

Five years ago, Barry Clark let a Grabber Lime Boss 351 slip through his fingers at an auction, so he made sure that he placed the right bid for our photo car, a 33,000-mile example in a tasty shade of green. Per Kevin Marti’s Ford production database, only 67 Boss 351s were painted Grabber Lime, a new color for 1971. It’s undoubtedly an eye-popper.

Built on January 11, 1971, Clark’s Boss is also nicely optioned with Magnum 500 wheels, rear spoiler, and fold-down rear seat. Although power windows were not available for the Boss 351, the original owner had the option installed by the selling dealer.

When Clark acquired the Boss 351, it had already gone through a full restoration, leaving only a few loose ends for the new owner to handle, including replacement of the seat foam and upholstery. When Mid Cities Mustang removed the original foam from one of the seats, they discovered a note, scribbled in black marker, by an assembly-line worker in 1971: “Put your fat butt here, Bob.” Obviously, assembly-line workers had a sense of humor.

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’ 7 1 M U STA NG BOSS 351

PRODUCTION

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’71 Boss 351 Mustang 1,805 MSRP $4,101 Boss 351 ID R as fifth digit in VIN Body style Two-door SportsRoof

Clutch 10.5-in Transmission Borg Warner T-10 close-ratio four-speed Axle 3.91:1 Limited-slip

DIMENSIONS (INCHES) Wheelbase 109.0 Overall length 189.5 Overall width 74.1 Height 50.1 Track, front/rear 61.5/61.0 Curb weight (pounds) 3,560

ENGINE Type 351 Cleveland four-barrel

H.O., 90° OHV V8 Block Cast-iron, four-bolt main bearing caps Bore x stroke 4.00x3.50-in Displacement 351 ci Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 330 @ 5,400 Torque @ rpm (SAE net) 370 @ 4,000 Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Recommended fuel Premium Compression ratio 11.0:1 Crankshaft Nodular iron Pistons Cast aluminum Connecting rods Forged steel Intake manifold Aluminum dual-plane Carburetion Autolite 750-cfm four-barrel spread-bore Camshaft Mechanical, .491-in lift Heads Cast-iron four-barrel Cleveland, canted valves Combustion chamber volume 54.5 cc Rocker arm ratio 1.73:1 Valve size, intake/exhaust 2.195 intake, 1.714 exhaust Ignition Dual-point distributor with vacuum

advance; electronic rev limiter Exhaust manifolds Cast-iron headers Exhaust system Dual, rear-exiting with turn-downs

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SUSPENSION Front suspension Independent with upper A-arm,

lower single arms, coil springs, tube shock absorbers Rear suspension Live axle, leaf springs, staggered tube

shock absorbers, antisway bar Brakes, front 11.3-in vented discs, power assist Brakes, rear Drums, 10x2-in Wheels Steel, 15x7-in, 15-in Magnum 500 Tires Goodyear F60x15 Steering Recirculating ball, variable ratio power steering (optional)

INTERIOR Standard with bucket seats

Deluxe optional

PERFORMANCE* 0-60 5.8 sec Quarter-mile 13.9 sec, 102 mph * Car and Driver, May 1966

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FIX MY MUSTANG

by Jeff Yergovich

PROBLEM? WE HAVE A SOLUTION Q

BUST THE BOUNCE

I have a ’69 Mustang SportsRoof into which I shoehorned a 429 with a C6 transmission (and yes, I kept the original, repairable 351 and C4.) I replaced the front springs and shocks with new 429 station wagon–sized units. The front end rides great, but the back end rides like an old truck and may be bottoming out on bumps. I need your help on what to do to smooth things out. I’m retired and on a fixed budget, so I need to keep this fix as inexpensive as possible.

John Kehrein St. Louis, MO

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The simple answer is to replace the rear shocks.

Some shocks are better than others. Even though you’re on a budget, get the better ones. Gas-filled shocks work good and normally run less than $100.

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VINTAGE RADIO WITH TECH TRICK

Here’s a weird one. I’m coming home from a short trip a couple weeks ago in my ’66 Mustang coupe, when I look down at the gauges and notice that the voltmeter is pegged to the right, overcharging like a son-of-a-gun. It made it home, but I haven’t taken the car back out since. Any idea what would make a car go into a full-tilt overcharge? And can you outline the steps to fix it?

I just wanted to pass along some helpful information. I recently had my ’65 Mustang AM radio rebuilt and was surprised to learn that I could have the radio changed to accept input from iPods and smartphones via a little submini jack that stores easily out of sight when not in use. It didn’t cost much more, and it sure makes the radio a lot more versatile to use. In checking with a few other radio repairmen, it’s actually a fairly common thing even though I had never heard of it. Hope this helps someone.

Roderico Florez Missouri City, TX

Clyde DeSestohausen Elmhurst, IL

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Yes, overcharging is not good, as it can boil away a battery. Your problem is simple: It’s the voltage regulator. Steps to fix it: Change it. This should solve your issue. We have a ’66 in the shop right now that has a battery drain issue, and we tracked it down to the voltage regulator.

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A

Great tool! We have used the Redi Rad system for a few customer cars. You can take your existing classic original radio and purchase one of their conversion kits and, voila!, iPod connection ready! Pricing ranges from $99 to $149, depending on your car.

Go to rediscoverradio.com for which kit is right for you along with videos and install procedures.

Q

SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL

My ’70 Mach 1 has developed a shake in the chassis when I’m driving on the highway at about 65-70 mph. Sometimes it’ll start shaking, and at other times it’ll be smooth as glass, even on the same road. Any ideas what might be causing this?

Richard Santee San Diego, CA

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First, check the balance on the rear wheels. Most vibrations over 40 mph come from the rear. Road force balancing, which simulates the weight of the car on the tire, is best, but a good spin-balance machine should also pick it up. I have the best luck using my local Ford dealer. They keep up their equipment and have the latest and greatest technologies.

If that doesn’t solve your problem, driveshaft U-joints need to be checked along with the balance of the driveshaft. And while you’re under there, it never hurts to check all of the wheel bearings on the axles and on the third member behind the yoke.

Your problem is in one of those spots. I’m sure you will find it.

Q

WHEELIN’ AND PEELIN’

I’m hoping you can help me in repainting the wheels on my ’70 SportsRoof Mustang. It has the five-slot steels that they call the Styled Steel Wheel in the ’70 catalog. They’re stamped steel with trim rings and center caps like the ’69 GT wheels had, only there’s no center emblem.

What is the right color to repaint them, and do you know of any way to redo the original trim rings to get that factory brushed look?

Robert H. Davis Cleveland, TN

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You need Argent paint, which Ford still sells in a spray can under the Motorcraft name. It’s part number PM-19K207-AA. That should give you the correct color and finish.

The easiest way to get that brushed look on the trim rings is to take a wheel with no tire or valve stem that the trim ring will fit, mount the trim ring on it, and with a folded-up piece of 150-grit sandpaper, lightly sand the area you want to refinish until you have the desired look. Some enterprising restorers have mounted the wheel in a motor to make it spin, and then held the sandpaper on the ring as the wheel rotates, but this can be dangerous.

Repeat on the other three trim rings until they match. Be sure to wear safety goggles and use a heavy glove for your hand that’s holding the sandpaper. Now you have restored both parts at home yourself. Good luck!

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GETTING WIRED

I own a ’68 fastback, 302 C4 automatic that I’ve had for almost fifteen years. It’s nothing showworthy, just a decent driver that I enjoy as a fixer-upper and a backup car now and then.

I’m writing to ask about the electrical system overall. I’ve had a lot of failures with it — alternator, gauges, various lights, voltage regulator, blinker switch, etc. I’m wondering if it’s possible or practical to do a wholesale electrical system overhaul and just replace everything that can be replaced rather than fixing the steady stream of single item failures that keep on happening. If so, how would you go about it? What about the wiring harnesses? They’re getting old and stiff, and cracking in places. Should they be replaced too? How do reproductions compare to originals as far as quality goes?

Carlton Prockmeyer Pottstown, PA

ASK THE EXPERT Jeff Yergovich, president of Lee’s Summit, Missouri-based R&A Motorsports, has restored national show-winning and record-breaking Shelbys and Mustangs since 1975. Find more at www.r-amotorsports.com.

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Carlton, your car is reaching forty-seven years old. Common things like lights and such that you’ve mentioned have already outlived Ford’s expected service life. You will always have to maintain your car no matter what year it is.

As for the main wiring harness under the dash, they can go for a very long time because they’re not exposed to the sun and the weather. The things that do affect them are previous owners chopping into them for accessories, and water damage. Trunk wiring is usually pretty good also, but in the engine compartment, that is where your electrical system takes a beating. Always check it for cracks and wear. Both the headlight harness and the engine feed are available through most Mustang supply houses and are easily installed if necessary. You can check these or have your local service facility check on these items. Reproduction wiring has gotten so much better that I can’t tell them apart from original.

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