Ford Mustang I (1964-1973): Restoration Manuals

Ford Mustang Restoration: 1964 ½-1973

The Ford Mustang has been in continuous production for over 55 years, becoming America's most popular pony car and creating the category itself. The first generation (1964 ½-1973) remains the most admired, with over one million units sold in the first two years. These cars were sporty, affordable, and offered with many options to suit a broad range of buyers.

First-generation Mustangs are still widely available in various conditions and price ranges, making them attractive to restorers. A strong aftermarket ensures that parts are readily accessible.

In this illustrated guide, Mustang expert Dave Stribling provides practical information for anyone interested in restoring a first-generation Mustang. Topics include how to choose the right car, deciding on the desired level of restoration, and the tools needed. The book covers disassembly, body and paint preparation, and reassembly. It also explains work on suspension, brakes, engine, driveline, electrical systems, and interior components.

Whether doing the work yourself or hiring a professional, this book offers clear advice to help plan and manage the restoration. It is a useful resource for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts looking to restore a classic Mustang.

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Author:	Dave Stribling
Details:	176 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.51 in (28 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	536 color photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	CarTech Inc (USA, 2024)
ISBN:	9781613254165

Ford Mustang 1964 ½ - 1973 - How to Build & Modify

The Mustang is an automotive icon, with over two million built between 1964 and 1973. While performance models like the Shelby GT350 and GT500, Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet, and Boss 302 and 429 gained fame, many six-cylinder and small V-8 Mustangs also became common on the roads.

These cars are now over 40 years old and still feature outdated equipment such as drum brakes, breaker-point ignitions, and 14-inch steel wheels. Original components are obsolete by today's standards, but all these Mustangs can be upgraded into high-performance street or track cars.

This book guides owners on modernizing every part of their Mustang. It covers engine swaps with crate engines, high-performance brake kits, coil-over shocks, tubular A-arms, and many other upgrades. Step-by-step instructions address the engine, transmission, rear differential, suspension, steering, chassis, electrics, interior, and more.

Owners can choose mild upgrades that preserve originality or extensive modifications that transform the car into a serious performance machine. With this guide, classic Mustang enthusiasts can build street or track-ready cars capable of competing with modern vehicles, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to maximize performance while maintaining the Mustang's legendary character.

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Author:	Frank Bohanan
Details:	160 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.35 in (28 x 21.5 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	313 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	CarTech Inc (USA, 2014)
ISBN:	9781613254301

Ford Mustang Restoration Guide (1964-1/2 thru 1970) - From shed to showroom | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes restoration Manual on the Ford Mustang. Model years: 1964-1970. Gives also purchase tips and information about the model history and identification.

This Haynes manual describes the complete restoration of the Ford Mustang:
- renovation of the body (including the replacement of bonnet, fenders, windows, doors and bumpers)
- the interior (seat covers, dashboard and door panels)
- the engine (removal and installation, overhaul)
- the chassis (clutch, gearbox, suspension, brakes, steering)
- and the electrical installation (lamps, dynamo, starter motor, windscreen wipers).

Richly illustrated with 1000 colour photos and clear step-by-step instructions.

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Author:	Jay Storer, Quayside
Details:	320 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.63 in (27 x 21 x 1.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	1000 color photos
Language:	English (technical dictionaries in 19 languages are available for free download here)
Publisher:	Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 2012)
Series:	Haynes Auto Repair Manual (11500)
ISBN:	9781563929571

Classic Mustang : Restoration, Repair & Upgrades (1965-1973 Models)

This is a Mustang Monthly Magazine compilation of more than 50 restoration and maintenance projects for Mustangs built from 1964 through 1973, the most popular collectible Mustangs. Includes how-to projects on engine and drivetrain, electrical, bodywork, interior, chassis and suspension.

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Author:	The Editors of Mustang Monthly Magazine
Details:	192 pages, 10.8 x 8.5 in (27.5 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	hundreds of b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	HP Books (USA, 2011)
ISBN:	9781557885562

How to Restore Your Mustang 1964 ½-1973

This Ford Mustang 1964 ½-1973 resoration manual delivers a detailed explanation for finding the right model, how to assess condition, how to spot a fake, and how to select the right car within your budget. In addition, the book covers how to plan, prepare, and select the right tools.
This unique guide covers the restoration process for every major component group and also provides detailed step-by-step restoration information for the most important procedures. The latest techniques and best restoration products for each system are discussed and detailed.

Also, the book discusses how to source parts and what you need to consider between new/old stock and reproduction parts. Readers will also learn how to determine if a certain task is best left for a professional shop.
All crucial aspects of restoration, including engines, drivelines, body, interior, trim, electrical systems, brakes, steering, and suspension are profiled.

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Author:	Frank Bohanan
Details:	194 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.39 in (28 x 21.5 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	525 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	CarTech Inc (USA, 2010)
ISBN:	9781613254127

Mustang (1964 ½ - 1973) - Restoration Guide

This ultimate book of knowledge on Ford's famous pony car has been updated to include all models through 1973. A technical reference source for an authentic restoration, judging parts and options originality, and deciphering serial numbers and data plate codes.
Packed with 1, 000+ photos, this book covers all first-generation Mustangs, from the earliest 1964 ½ and 1965 models up through 1973.

Includes:
- Deciphering VINs
- Data plates and option codes
- Drivetrain components and engine options
- Bodywork panels, emblems and paint codes
- Suspension, wheels and exhaust.

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Author:	Tom Corcoran, Earl Davis
Details:	448 pages, 11 x 8.25 x 0.98 in (28 x 21 x 2.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	1000+ b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 1999)
Series:	Workshop Manual
ISBN:	9780760305522

Mustang Restoration Tips & Techniques - 100s of How-To's for pre-'73 Mustang Owners

Brooklands restoration manual for the Ford Mustang (models up to 1973): purchase tips, body restoration, doors, interior, repair of corrosion spots, engine detailing, spraying and lettering, choice of the transmission, blueprinting, tuning, modifications of the suspension, etc.

The 29 articles, taken from the well-known American 'Hot Rod Magazine', give a lot of information for the professioneel restoration of the first Mustang.

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Details:	164 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.39 in (27 x 20 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	500 photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1992)
ISBN:	9780948207976

Mustang Restoration Handbook

Ground up or section by section, this guide will show you how to restore your 1965-70 Mustang Notchback, Fastback or Convertible to like-new condition.

Packed with dozens of identification charts and more than 450 photos and drawings, the guide covers year-by-year equipment changes and disassembly and assembly. A Mustang parts suppliers list is a bonus.

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Author:	Don Taylor, Tom Wilson
Details:	176 pages, 10 x 8.1 x 0.35 in (25.5 x 20.5 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	450+ photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	HP Books (USA, 1987)
ISBN:	9780895864024

Restaurez Réparez votre Ford Mustang

50 years after its appearance, the Mustang coupe or convertible is a dream that can come true. Still numerous and still affordable, classic Mustangs can be restored with a reasonable budget and a little know-how.

This book will help you by showing you the technical gestures and the tricks of the professional.

• This guide describes the complete restoration of Ford Mustang cars: body restoration (including replacement of the hood, fenders, windows, doors and bumpers), interior (seats, dashboard and door trims), engine (removal, reinstallation and overhaul), driveline and suspension (clutch, transmission, brakes, steering) and electrical system (lighting, alternator, starter, windshield wipers).
• Richly illustrated with 1000 color photos and detailed step-by-step instructions.
• French edition of the American Haynes book "Ford Mustang Restoration Guide (1964-1/2 thru 1970)".

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Author:	Jay Storer, John Haynes
Details:	192 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	960 b&w photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2016)
Series:	Restaurez
ISBN:	9791028300982

Das Ford Mustang Schrauberhandbuch - Alle Modelle (1964 ½-1970)

The classic Ford Mustang of the first three generations from 64 ½ to the 1970s is probably the most sought-after US classic. This Mustang repair manual is THE comprehensive restoration manual in German.

Step by step and with the help of almost a thousand photos, this repair manual explains everything from professional disassembly to reconditioning and painting to assembly.
All work on the body, chassis, engine, transmission, interior and fittings is described in detail - and because the object of this sample restoration is a 65 convertible, all steps for restoring the folding top and its mechanics are also included.

Pages of the book "Das Ford Mustang Schrauberhandbuch - Alle Modelle (1964 ½-1970)"

There are also instructions for building a rolling frame, a crash course in saddlery, a list of important contacts and registration tips.
Conclusion: This book, decent tools, a place to do some work - and of course a Mustang to fix it up - should be enough to make your dream of a pony car come true.

German edition of the Haynes book "Ford Mustang Restoration Guide (1964-1/2 thru 1970)".

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Author:	Jay Storer
Details:	320 pages, 10.6 x 8.25 in (27 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	1000 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783958434998