Good Reference Material?

HCS junkie · 07-23-2000, 10:58 PM

Now that my 68 is in the shop being painted, (I won't have it back for about two or three months, that's life)

I find myself sitting in my garage trying to find something to do. My driveshaft looked crappy so I figured I'd clean it up a bit and paint it. I then realized I just can't remember what it should be, natural I suppose. Is there a good reference book out that documents the different components for different years and the color they should be. Thinks like hinges and latches and pullies and the like. Something by Bob Perkins maybe? I'm not looking to go for a concours resto, but if I'm doing it, might as well do it right! Thanks!!

Stefan · 07-24-2000, 08:49 AM

There was a book I saw at Waldenbooks ( and I think Barnes and Noble) some months back called "The Complete Mustang Restoration Guide". It is obviously intended for concours restorations but would definately have the info you need. You might try calling one of the tech hotlines at Mustangs Unlimited, NPD, or Mustangs Plus. They might even be able to tell you right over the phone. Sorry I don't have the numbers in front of me.

Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh).
K&N, removed air silencer (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust
www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258

07-23-2000, 10:58 PM	#1
HCS junkie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Martinsville, IN, USA Posts: 30	Good Reference Material? Now that my 68 is in the shop being painted, (I won't have it back for about two or three months, that's life) I find myself sitting in my garage trying to find something to do. My driveshaft looked crappy so I figured I'd clean it up a bit and paint it. I then realized I just can't remember what it should be, natural I suppose. Is there a good reference book out that documents the different components for different years and the color they should be. Thinks like hinges and latches and pullies and the like. Something by Bob Perkins maybe? I'm not looking to go for a concours resto, but if I'm doing it, might as well do it right! Thanks!!

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07-24-2000, 08:49 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	There was a book I saw at Waldenbooks ( and I think Barnes and Noble) some months back called "The Complete Mustang Restoration Guide". It is obviously intended for concours restorations but would definately have the info you need. You might try calling one of the tech hotlines at Mustangs Unlimited, NPD, or Mustangs Plus. They might even be able to tell you right over the phone. Sorry I don't have the numbers in front of me. Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Splitfire plugs (they were free - don't laugh). K&N, removed air silencer (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258