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Ford Mustang 1964-1/2 - 1973
by Pat Covert
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Designed for the Mustang restorer & model car builder alike, this
book gives vintage Mustang enthusiasts the detailed information
and Illustrations they need to build highly accurate models or
restored full-size cars. The text covers what finishes, materials,
and parts were correct for each year, with information on
variations and options. Full-color photos show detailed views of
the car’s body and trim, chassis and undercarriage, drivetrain and
engine bay, and interior. Straight profile and front and rear views
are printed to scale to allow enthusiasts to accurately place
decals, stripes, and trim pieces. Sidebars cover production
numbers, performance figures, and paint, trim, and interior codes
and colors.
Most vintage Mustangs have been modified heavily over the last
40 years. This book will show you how your Mustang really was
originally, including accurate 1/24-scale photos and extremely
detailed color shots of the interior, suspension, chassis, engine
compartment and other hard-to-find angles! This book will prove
to be an indispensable resource for model builders, enthusiasts,
restorers, & owners.
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Click below to view sample
pages of each chapter.
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Chap. 1 - 1964-1/2 Mustang
Chap. 2 - 1965 Mustang
Chap. 3 - 1966 Mustang
Chap. 4 - 1967 Mustang
Chap. 5 - 1968 Mustang
Chap. 6 - 1969 Mustang
Chap. 7 - 1970 Mustang
Chap. 8 - 1971 Mustang
Chap. 9 - 1972 Mustang
Chap. 10 - 1973 Mustang
Chap. 11 - Modeling
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8-1/2 x 11"
112 pages
Softbound
Item # SP079
Price: $22.95
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This is a great book that any Mustang enthusiast will love!
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1964-1/2 Mustang - The Mustang Takes Off!
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The 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang was unlike any sports car that preceded it. The little sporter had
squarish body lines more attuned to the styling of Ford’s passenger cars of the day, but three key
body features gave it an appealing, somewhat intimidating look. First, the aggressive front end
resembled a shark, with its mouth-like grill, inset headlights, and, indeed, “gills” (meant to simulate
air intakes) on the inner headlight buckets. Both coupe and convertible models were introduced in
the first year.
Second, the long side scallops mimicked racecar side scoops, giving a sense of motion and fluidity
to the Mustang’s elongated body.
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Finally, the humped rear fenders gave the car a sense of muscle structure as if it were crouched
and ready to spring. All of this made for great eye appeal.
The production Mustang bore a strong resemblance to the Mustang II show car Ford had been
parading around the country at auto shows in 1963. The original in-house designation for the
Mustang project was “T-5.” During development, the car took on the monikers: “Cougar,” which
would later be telegraphed to sister company Mercury as the name for its four-seat sporter, and
“Torino,” before Mustang was settled on. The inspiration for the name came from the legendary P-
51 Mustang fighter plane that served in a combat role for the Allies near the end of World War II.
The Mustang was offered to the buying public on April 17, 1964, at a very affordable base sticker
price of $2,368. Those cars built from March 1964 through August 17 were known as 1964-1/2, or
early 1965 Mustangs. Those built after August 17, 1964, received the full 1965 designation.
Production figures staggered even the most optimistic among the Ford hierarchy, who had put
original planning estimates at 75,000 units. To their delight, a total of 121,538 Mustangs were sold
during the shortened four-month 1964-1/2 sales season.
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The success of the Mustang spurred competing automakers Chevrolet and Chrysler to produce
four-seat sports cars of their own, spawning such rivals as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird,
and Dodge Challenger, not to mention an in-family competitor, the Mercury Cougar. All of these
cars were grouped under the generic umbrella of “pony cars,” a tribute that attests to the Mustang’s
impact. It should be noted that Chrysler, having wind of the new Mustang’s release, tried to trump
the pony car by introducing the Plymouth Barracuda three weeks before Ford’s announcement.
The move did little good, and Plymouth would eventually be forced to put out a true “pony” car
version of the ‘Cuda.
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It would be hard to find another car
that had a greater impact on the
American automotive industry than
Ford’s innovative 1964-1/2 Mustang.
The idea of designing and
manufacturing a four-seat sports car
proved to be a stroke of genius.
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1964-1/2 Mustang at a Glance
Body Styles: Coupe and convertible
Construction: Unibody
Engine Options: 200-ci inline six @ 101 hp, 260-ci V-8 @ 164 hp, 289-ci V-8 @ 21- hp, 289-ci V-8
@ 271 hp
Suspension: Independent w/coil springs and shocks in the front; semi-elliptic leaf springs w/coils
and shocks in the rear
Units Sold: 121,538 total, 92,605 coupes, 28,833 convertibles
Retail Price: $2,320 coupe, $2,557 convertible
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Body and Trim
Due mostly to sheer practicality, the Mustang coupe outsold the convertible model by more than
three to one. (The convertible model only cost $230 more.) Of the total 1964-1/2 units produced:
92,705 were coupes and 28,883 were convertibles.
First-year Mustangs were offered in 15 different colors. Paint options (with Ford code numbers in
parentheses) were as follows Raven Black (A), Pagoda Green (B), Dynasty Green (D), Guardsmen
Blue (F), Caspian Blue (H), Rangoon Red (J), Silversmoke Gray (K), Wimbledon White (M), Poppy
Red (3), Prairie Bronze (P), Sunlight Yellow (V), Vintage Burgundy (X), Skylight Blue (Y), Chantilly
Beige (Z), and Cascade Green (S).
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Without doubt, the most striking trim feature on the Mustang was the highly recognized galloping
horse emblem inside its “corral” surround. With its four emanating directional bars, or “spears,”
over a subdued mesh field, the Mustang’s front fascia is probably the one single most visual
element etched in the mind of automotive enthusiasts, and no doubt it helped create the pony car
moniker. The front end is capped off with wrap-around bumpers with bumperettes (standard on all
models) and the word “F-O-R-D” spelled out across the leading edge of the hood in bold chrome
lettering.
The Mustang’s scalloped side panels were further accented with simulated chrome intakes that
would also become a Mustang hallmark for years to come. The front fenders were embellished with
a tri-color badge with the word “M-U-S-T-A-N-G” spelled out to its side. Mustangs with 260-ci and
289-ci V-8 options were awarded an engine I.D. badge on the forward front fender. Chrome rocker-
panel trim was an appearance option, and antennae graced the top passenger fender on models
with a radio. For those who needed more cargo-carrying ability than the 8.9-cubic-foot (of usable
space) trunk could handle, an attractive 48-inch wide chrome luggage rack was available for the
rear deck.
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The rear end of the Mustang featured wrap-around chrome bumpers (once again with
bumperettes) tastefully notched into the fenders. The taillights were chrome units divided into three
vertical sections, yet another feature that would become a Mustang trademark for many years. A
distinctive chrome racing-style gas cap topped with the tri-color Mustang badge was mounted on
the car’s inset rear panel.
Mustang convertibles had either black, white, or blue cloth tops and were delivered with a boot
matching the vinyl color of the interior. Coupe owners who wanted a more upscale appearance
could opt for a black or white vinyl top.
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The front fenders were graced with the
Mustang badge – a chromed pony
superimposed over three vertical bars of red,
white, and blue – leaving no doubt that this car
was all American. A secondary script spelling
out the word “MUSTANG” was located on the
trailing side of the badge.
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The side scallops were punctuated with a
chrome side scoop, another feature that would
become highly recognized as pure Mustang.
This was a standard trim feature but was
eliminated on the Accent Group option, which
placed a pinstripe around the perimeter
instead.
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All Mustangs with V-8 engines earned a
special badge on the fore front fender
connoting their cubic inch displacement. The
260, 289, and, later in the year, the Hi-Po
engine all had these badges. The six-cylinder
had no demarcation; the area was left bare.
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The tri-sectional Mustang taillight was actually
a one-piece unit designed to look like three.
This vertical three-pod theme set the trend for
Mustang taillights to come, and though Ford
has deviated from time to time, the company
always seems to return to its roots.
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Ford made a statement with the Mustang
racing-style gas cap, firmly planting the seed
that this was, indeed, a sports car. The chrome
and plastic caps became popular among
thieves, and Ford would later install an
attachment cable to help curb such
enthusiasm.
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By shortening the rear deck, Ford was able to
add back seats to the Mustang. Though not
sumptuous, there was close to a foot of space
between the rear cushion and the driver’s
seat, enough leg room for an average-size
adult. The pleated panels on the rear seats
match the inserts on the front seats and doors.
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Mustang Restoration Tips & Techniques
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Super '60s Fords
The Inside Story of the Most Powerful Fords Ever Built. This book
covers the entire Ford performance story in the ‘60s -- and not just
Mustangs and Cobras! Covers models year by year with
performance engines & stats. Sftbd. 8-1/2 x 11, 160+ pages, 200 b/w
photos 100+ color photos.
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