Category Archives: Articles

Articles I have sourced and collated.

Feeling A Bit Dizzy!

Posted on December 13, 2020 by One man and his Mustang

On my last post (rather a large post), I explained the critical settings of the spark plug and the benefits of quality ignition leads. That’s all well and good, but if you don’t have the correct pulses or power going … Continue reading →

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The Humble Spark Plug

Posted on November 30, 2020 by One man and his Mustang

The ignition systems on modern cars is highly complex. Even on classic cars that technology has moved on, but you probably don’t realise it. The humble spark plug is a highly complex part of the engine and the plug leads … Continue reading →

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Making Things

Posted on July 11, 2020 by One man and his Mustang

Today is my car’s birthday. This day fifty four years ago on the 11th July 1966 my car rolled off the Ford production line at Dearborn, Michigan. USA. Speaking of things being built, I was bought a model kit a … Continue reading →

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Door, Window & Handle Diagrams

Posted on July 9, 2020 by One man and his Mustang

I have been asked if I have any technical diagrams of of Mustang glass fitting. I used these to help with my restoration. These technical diagrams are for a 64-66 Mustang Coupe/Fastback. The 67-68 model is pretty much the same … Continue reading →

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Differences Between Polishing & Waxing

Posted on February 9, 2020 by One man and his Mustang

Ever wanted to find a car detailing DA pad comparison chart, then look no further. The biggest brands all side by side with their associated applications. What’s the difference between waxing and Polishing? Look no further. Continue reading →

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Sweet & Sour (part 2)

Posted on November 17, 2019 by One man and his Mustang

The Sweet (part 2) Saturday morning arrived all to soon and this was going to be killer of a day, 9 to 6.30 I virtually never left the stand at all. Like a regimented soldier I stood on duty, One … Continue reading →

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More Memorabilia

Posted on October 21, 2018 by One man and his Mustang

During the last car show of the season a couple of weeks ago I decided that I should spend my ‘pocket money’ on a couple of goodies to prop up my fledgling memorabilia collection. Each show I allocate myself a … Continue reading →

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Clocking Alternators

Posted on October 14, 2018 by One man and his Mustang

When I first started the restoration of my car back in 2011 I had no working electrical parts at all when I bought the car. Firstly there was a fire under the dash were the nutter who owned the car before me … Continue reading →

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Paper Trail & Magazines

Posted on September 9, 2018 by One man and his Mustang

As the end of the car show season starts to creep in upon us here in the UK I am slowly turning my attention to all things Mustang in the mean time to give me my daily dose of Mustang … Continue reading →

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Boys & Their Toys

Posted on September 3, 2018 by One man and his Mustang

I have started to venture into the very dangerous and addictive world of Ford Mustang Memorabilia. I waste research many hours on eBay looking for things to add to my collection. I am given things by Adam at Mustang Maniac and also … Continue reading →

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