The team over at Virgin Classic Mustang have just released a new reproduction of the timing chain cover used with the aluminum water pump on the 1964 and early 1965 260 and 289 Ford small-block engines in the Mustang.

This early timing chain cover is deeper where the water pump bolts on to allow clearance for the exposed impeller on the aluminum water pump. This cover is made by Scott Drake from high quality die-cast aluminum, just like the original. It features the stock correct built-in timing pointer along with the Ford engineering number, date stamp and manufacturer logo. The detail on this front cover is extremely nice.

Though do note this cover does not have the provision for the oil filler tube that is found on the very early generator equipped cars.

Virginia Classic Mustang’s part number is EG-5701 and the timing cover currently lists for $139.95.

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This past week has seen some great new products released for your 1967 Mustang. The guys over at California Pony Parts have come out with a new precision “die cast” replica Running Horse & Corral which looks to be an extraordinary replica of the original.

To often we see cheap imports of parts like this though this time the guys at CPC look to have produced a US made triple chrome plated replica which is built to stand up to the elements for many years.

The particulars include:

– Officially Licensed by Ford
– Limited Lifetime Warranty.
– Shown here with 1967 Standard Grille Spears, EXT-067-128,
– Also available 1967 fog light bars, EXT-067-057 and 1967 fog light
– mounting bar brackets, EXT-067-060, sold separately
– All made in the U.S.A.

For more information contact California Pony Cars at
1-888-225-7669 or visit our website at www.calponycars.com.

Detroit Speed Inc have entered the vintage Mustang parts market with some great new products. One of which are these Deep Tub inner wheel housings which are designed to accommodate wider tires and wheel packages.

The Vintage Air climate systems have been quite popular for some time now. Though not being content with this the team have have recently made some great improvements for their whole range of systems not least oh which is their new fully electronic microprocessor control system.

The guys over at MustangProject are known for changing the game when it comes to lighting and electrics for vintage Mustangs. Their range of LED based products ensures your cars lights will never fail and also ensure the voltage consumption on your Mustang remains low. For Eleanor lovers their sequential taillights and their right hand drive rear turn signals have been generating some talk but now they’ve gone one further and have introduced a 7-inch headlight for For 64 1/2 thru 68, and 71 thru 73 cars.

Having a restoration project that spans almost a decade is not always as bad or frustrating as you would think. There is a positive to take from it which isn’t always obvious. As time passes the parts and products available to restorers improve and get upgraded. That is just the case for the following parts that are now available or have been improved. I thought I’d post these here for all Mustang restorers as they are not always easy to find.

Can you believe it’s been 12 years since the Gone in 60 Seconds remake hit our screens? And over those years we have posted about and hunted down parts related to the on-screen beauty that is Eleanor. Over time though some of those parts have become discontinued and have become increasingly harder to find. The lights are one such area. Fortunately user ’82firebird’ over at the Eleanor Mustang forums has put together a nice summary of the PIAA light variations that are available or have been available over the years.

It was only several weeks ago that Dynacorn and Ford announced their latest reproduction body shell. The 1965-1966 Mustang shell. Well only a week or so ago the surprisingly added yet another body shell to their stable. And this time it’s the 1967 Mustang Convertible.

A few days ago we posted about the possibility of a brand new officially licensed Ford body shell. specifically 1964-1966 models. Well the rumors were true and we have the photos to prove it.

Being an Eleanor owner/builder I understand how important it is to feel that your Eleanor looks the part. For me, being a bit of a perfectionist, I will try my hardest to have my car look as close the the movie car as possible. These vanity plates available now are a no-brainer then. Perfect for the enthusiast out for a photo shoot or just to sit and admire in the garage.