Classics
Published: 02/10/2009
There was a time which probably will never be repeated in the USA and Australia and that is the muscle car era. My personal favourites are the beautiful 2 door coupes with smooth lines, like the General Motors Holden Monaro which were made between 1968 through to 1971. When I was a teenager they...
Published: 25/09/2009
Never before had an American auto manufacturer produced such a spirited and fun vehicle focused at a youthful customer base. The 1965 Mustang inspired such songs as "Mustang Sally" and quickly became a part of the new baby boomer mantra "We are different from our parents, we are unique!" The 1965...
Published: 15/09/2009
Do you own a vintage automobile that was built in the 1960's or early 1970's? Many of the classic vehicles such as the Camaro, Mustang or GTO's used a contact point style ignition system. Points would open or close as the distributor shaft spun according to the engine revolutions. Normal wear...
Published: 14/09/2009
One of the most popular options on new cars today is H.I.D lights (High Density Discharge). All of us have seen these on the road, but unfortunately only a few of us Mustang owners have experienced them since Ford has only recently supplied HID as an option on new Mustangs. I recently upgraded...
Published: 14/09/2009
Adjusting the position (lowering) of the upper control arms is relatively easy to do and can vastly improve the driving performance of your classic Mustang. Improvements for street and performance applications are uniform. You will notice increased steering control when turning into corners and...
Published: 13/09/2009
In the current economic climate, we're all having to cut our cloths accordingly and motorists are no different. However, buying, maintaining and running a car doesn't have to be financially crippling. There are plenty of recession-busting tricks to help keep your car costs down while still...
Published: 11/09/2009
Rally-Pacs are a popular and easy upgrade for your 1965-1966 classic Mustang. They were originally a factory option and standard equipment with the GT package. Also a very common option with the deluxe(Pony) interior.
The Rally-Pac came in several styles:
6 cylinder version that displayed...
Published: 11/09/2009
The scrappage scheme has not only breathed new life into the ailing UK car industry, it's revived it beyond all expectations and is proving to be a real runaway success. Now, just three months into the government's new "cash for bangers" initiative - which allows new car buyers to trade in used...
Published: 11/09/2009
Heater core replacement is quite simple on 1965-1968 Mustangs.
The early Mustang uses a very simple radiator style heater core that can effectively warm you and keep your windows defrosted on cold winter days. The heater core is located in a blower housing box situated under the dash on the...
Published: 11/09/2009
T5 conversions are probably one of the most asked about modification for the older Mustangs. We are going to cover two areas of confusion. First, what year and model to look for. Second the ins and outs of actually doing the conversion.
Which T5 transmission do I need?
Through the years,...
