Fox Body Mustang Restoration 1979-1993

Author : Jim Smart Published by: Car Tech ISBN: 978-1-61325-436-3

What's in a name? Despite the classic Ford Mustang fans' insistence that the only true Mustangs were those built from 1964 to 1970, and the real purists saying only the cars to 1966 qualify, it's a fact that the longest continuous production of a Mustang was the so-called Fox platform, spanning a remarkable 14 years, from 1979 to 1993. Now up to 40 years old, these sturdy and highly tunable cars have their dedicated following, their increasing popularity fuelled by their own memories and nostalgia, these being the new Mustangs of their youth. With the added advantages of relatively low prices and a wealth of replacement parts and performance upgrades easily obtainable, whether it's a Mustang or not is irrelevant. There's no doubt they are excellent, affordable classics in their own right and if they look a bit like Mk Ill Escorts on steroids, so what!

The lengthy production run allowed for continuous development in performance and handling, plus the introduction of increasingly efficient fuel injection, so these are modern and highly practical cars.

This book explains their history and step by step advises on which ones to purchase, restoring the body, as required, repairing interiors, refurbishing the climate control, chassis, suspension, brakes and engine. It discusses both manual and auto transmissions, rewiring the electrics and how to maintain your car once restored.

With a comprehensive Fox Facts appendix, it will assist fans to identify what they have and enable VIN tag decoding. It's comprehensive, well illustrated and essential reading for Fox Mustang enthusiasts.