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EDITOR'S NOTE: LAST MONTH WE BROUGHT YOU PART 1 OF MARCUS ANGHEL'S BOSS 302 ENGINE-DETAILING GUIDE. To tell the complete story requires more photos and information than we could pack [...]

I recently purchased a 1970 Mustang SportsRoof that is a factory 4.30 gear, four-speed car. Per the Marti Report it was a radio delete car, and I was lucky enough [...]

I have a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang. I'm trying to verify or find the VIN number stamped on the transmission. The transmission is in the car and I have access [...]

MOTORIZED MUSTANG TOY I'm a collector of period-correct Mustang promos, toy Mustangs, and memorabilia related to toy Mustangs. I understand you have the Ford dealer promotional kit for the orange [...]

ORIGINAL MANUALS I heard recently from a very reliable Mustang restorer that 1971 Mustangs with the Y-code 4.11 rear axle ratio came from the factory with a special Detroit Locker [...]

GETTING LOCKED OUT I'm looking for an original 1970 Boss 302 reverse lockout rod for my Boss. I need a good description so I don't end up with the wrong [...]

I'm trying to confirm the correct finish for the 1970 Boss 302 clutch linkage Z-bar. I've been told bare steel and silver Zinc. I would like to get it correct [...]

Do you have the Ford part number for the spring nuts that hold the rear brake drum to the axle studs? I need a part number so I can order [...]

We have a Boss 351 Mustang that has been in our family nearly 30 years and it is my turn to be the curator of the car. I recently read [...]

I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I have a 1969 Mustang SportsRoof. It's an F-code without a factory hoodscoop. I purchased a Boss 429 fiberglass copy [...]

I have a Mustang Club of America (MCA) judging question and your answer will help determine who I will have paint my Boss 429 Mustang. My best painter refuses to [...]

I need info on what should be the correct Boss 351-specific alternator and pulley for said alternator. The pulley appears to be a tough find from my research. Could you [...]

What is the best system, method, and product to dye an original green 1970 Mustang steering wheel pad to black? How durable will it be once dyed? Thanks! Glen Moore [...]

I have a 1971 Mustang Boss 351 in Competition Yellow. I was recently told by a MCA judge the back edge of the hood underside should be blacked out by [...]

I have a '73 Mustang question. I was told I have 1971 taillight assemblies in my '73 convertible. Are '73 taillight assemblies different than 1971-1972? I'm sure you will know [...]

We have a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang. We show the car in MCA trailered concours class. Recently we were told we had an incorrect '72-'73-style front valance on the car [...]

I have a question on what type of bolt was used and the correct finish of said bolt to attach the coil bracket to the cylinder head on a 1970 [...]

J-CLIP FINISH I have a detail question concerning the original finish on the J-clips holding the taillight harness to the studs on the taillight bezels. I know the clips are [...]

We have a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang we are restoring. The car was a former drag car with fiberglass fenders. I would like to use factory correct fender bolts with [...]

Would you please confirm the correct paint daub color (orange or white) on a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang built November 1969 with the Magnum 500 wheel option? Thanks. Bill Buffet [...]

I am a collector of vintage Ford Mustang model kits. I'm looking to find a 1969 version of the MPC Ohio George Gasser Mustang; the red car. I have the [...]

MUSTANG SIGNAGE I have this 12x18 metal Mustang-themed Rotunda/Ford/Autolite parts sign that I recently picked up and I cannot identify it. Have you ever seen one like this beffore? Nicholas [...]

MAGNUM 500 WHEELS I have a question on '69 Mustang wheels. In MCA concours classes, do the judges accept Magnum 500 wheels as a dealer option? They look great and [...]

EARLY GAS CAP DIFFERENCES For years, I have heard that the 1964 1/2 Mustang gas cap differs from the 1965 version. What is the difference? Jean Pence Denver, Colorado The [...]

I have noticed on many Boss 429s green paint on the smog valves on the exhaust manifolds. Was this common on all Boss 429s? Also, what is the correct finish [...]

Did the 1973 Mustang use a 'Caution Fan' sticker on the fan shroud? I know the 1971 Boss 351 did not use this sticker. Do the judges deduct one point [...]

I am restoring two 351C shaker assemblies, and I will be having a local auto body shop spray the base, snorkel, and the top of the lid. What is the [...]

Were the upper control arms on a 1970 Mustang dipped in black paint, similar to the lower arms, or were they all natural? I've seen both bare and all natural. [...]

I have a 1973 Mustang question. Did the Dearborn assembly plant use the slop gray paint on the export braces and hood-latch brackets like they did on the 1971 Mustangs? [...]

I have a 1966 Mustang 289 2V hardtop. The car has been in our family since 1968, and we try to keep it as original as possible. I need to [...]

I have a 1973 convertible that originally had standard wheel covers, according to the Marti Report. I recently purchased a set of mint optional alloy wheels at the Carlisle Ford [...]

RADIATOR OVERFLOW HOSE I have a 1969 G.T. 500 and a 1970 Boss 302. How should I route the radiator overflow hose. Does the hose go under or over the [...]

SUSPENSION TOOL SOURCE I just finished reading with great interest the March 2017 Mustang Monthly article highlighting the proper use of the Ford suspension support tools to prevent shock-absorber damage. [...]

Have you ever seen a valve-cover sticker like these? I'm wondering if they're like a dealer accessory or something similar. That's an aftermarket sticker. They were popular in the '60s, [...]

am restoring the clutch linkage on my 1969 Mustang with a 428 SCJ engine and four-speed. I'd like to know the correct factory finish for the equalizer. I've seen pictures [...]

I'm looking for the correct space saver and inflator bottle information for my Dearborn-built 1970 Boss 302. I've looked all over the Internet for information, and several different sources claim [...]

I'm restoring two 1969 Cobra Jet Mach 1s. One is a Metuchen car and the other is a San Jose car. What would be the correct paint for the engine [...]

It was brought to my attention recently that 1969-70 Mustangs have a rubber insulator on the two main bumper brackets. I have not seen these and don't know what to [...]

We are currently restoring a 1970 Boss 429. I need some information on correct rear shocks, such as the correct part numbers on the shocks and paint ID codes, if [...]

What is the proper location of the ignition coil for a 351 Windsor engine installed in a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 without air conditioning? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lynn (last name withheld) [...]

I followed your article concerning restoring original carpet to refresh the carpeting on my 1969 Boss 429. The results were remarkable. Can PPG's OneChoice SB12 be used on the seats, [...]

I have a 1969 Mustang Boss 302. During a recent brake job, I noticed one of the front grease caps was missing on the rotor. I have ordered two new [...]

I found an Autolite Ford V-8 distributor cap at the Columbus Swap Meet in Ohio last November. The number on the box is DH-146. It is tan, rather than black. [...]

I have a 1971 Boss 351 I purchased a few years ago. The car was professionally restored in 2012. I have a question about the clamp on the air-cleaner snorkel [...]

BOSS 429 FASTENERS I recently purchased a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang. I have a minor detail question for you. Were the screws that attach the snorkel to the air cleaner [...]

I know you like and collect toy Mustang collectibles. I found a 1970 Boss 302 Sizzler, pink in color at a local rummage sale. I have not seen a pink [...]

I recently removed the rear bumper from my 1969 Mach 1 and noticed the nuts pressed into the bracket had what appears to be some type of plating on them, [...]

I keep hearing I need a 'Dearborn' radiator cap on my 1969 Boss 302. I have an Autolite cap on it, but apparently not the correct one? Would you please [...]

I have a 1967 Mustang convertible with the inline-six. The car is unrestored with 80,000-plus miles. A few electrical parts under the hood have been replaced over the years. I [...]

I have a September-built 1971 Boss 351. I have a question concerning the correct lower control arms. I was told at a car show recently that the lower control arms [...]