1968-1973 Mustang Suspension Lower Control Arms

If you have a 68-73 Mustang, you have several options if you are replacing your lower suspension control arms.




1968-1973 Mustang MOOG Lower Suspension Control Arm.  Our Part Number is SU10812.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

 First, there are the "tried and true" MOOG lower control arms.  These pieces are still made in the USA and are the real deal.  Our part number is SU-10812.




1968-1973 Mustang Scott Drake Lower Suspension Control Arm.  Our Part Number is SU10813.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

 We then have the "detailed" and fairly new Scott Drake Mustang Parts 1969-1973 Mustang Lower Control Arm.  Our part number is SU-10813.




Our New 1968-69 Mustang Lower Suspension Control Arm from Scott Drake Mustang Parts.  It is our part number SU-10814 and is available at http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/

 Our newest addition is the brand new Scott Drake Mustang Parts 1968-1969 Mustang Lower Control Arm with the correct Jacking Tabs.  This control arm will fit all 69-73 Mustangs.  Our part number is SU-10814.

Stick On Mustang Running Horse Emblems

3M Adhesive Backed Running Horse Emblems manufactured by Scott Drake Mustang Parts.  Available at http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/ - Part Number is ER2371.

For years, we have handled the beautiful Running Horse emblems from Scott Drake Mustang Parts for the various 65-68 model Mustangs .  They are absolutely the best ones available on the market.

These reproductions are made exactly like the originals and have the mounting pins on the back.

We now have the exact same emblems with a 3M adhesive backing.  These are the style for all 1965 and 1966 Mustangs along with the six cylinder 1967 and 1968 Mustangs.  These are the emblems without the engine designation on the top.  The 3M adhesive backing allows for easy and secure mounting to any year model Mustang.  In fact, they are easy to mount to anything...tool boxes, plaques, etc....use your imagination!

These Running Horse Emblems are sold as a pair under our part number ER-2371.

Mustang 4 Speed Shifter Ball



Four Speed Mustang White Shifter Ball / Knob with Red Mustang Running Horse Logo on both sides.  Available from http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/


Here is a cool new item just in from Scott Drake Mustang Parts!  It is a super nice Shifter Knob for the 4 Spd. Transmission Shift Lever Handle.  It looks like the old Hurst Shift Knob.  It features the engraved black 4 speed shift pattern along with red Running Horse Logos on each side.

Thread pattern is 1/2 x 20.  This will fit most all stock shift lever handles.

It is our part number IN-5651.

1964 1/2-Early 1965 Mustang 289 High Performance Clutch Equalizer Bar

New BK-1911 1964 1/2 - Early 1965 Mustang 289 High Performance Clutch Equalizer Bar

It is always cool when a new part comes out.  Especially when it is as well made as this new Mustang HiPo Clutch Equalizer Bar.  The first K Code Mustangs became available in approximately early June of 1964.  The earlier cars were equipped with the 5 Bolt 289 HiPo Engine.  By August, the 5 bolt gave way to the 6 bolt block.  Alternators started being installed rather than Generators.

All of the 289 High Performance equipped Mustangs had a version of the Clutch "Z" Bar in order to work with the special HiPo Exhaust Manifolds.  There were actually two different versions of this HiPo Clutch Equalizer Bar - Early and Late.

New BK-1911 1964 1/2 - Early 1965 Mustang 289 High Performance Clutch Equalizer Bar.  This part matches the original quite well!  It is a really nice part!  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

We have an early 65 Mustang HiPo Convertible with a scheduled build date of August 10, 1964.  It has the earlier bar.  The main difference between the early bar and the later bar is the length of the tube.  The early bar has a longer tube that measures 6 7/8 inches, and the later bar's tube measures 6 1/4 inches.  We are not sure exactly when the later bar started being used and would be interested to hear from any owners of September and October 1964 build date HiPo Mustangs. 

New BK-1911 1964 1/2 - Early 1965 Mustang 289 High Performance Clutch Equalizer Bar.  This part matches the original quite well!  It is a really nice part!  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

Anyway this new Early Clutch Equalizer Bar is our Part Number BK-1911.    As mentioned, we are lucky to have an original bar to compare the reproduction to and were quite impressed with the quality of the reproduction.  It is really a super nice part.

New BK-1911 1964 1/2 - Early 1965 Mustang 289 High Performance Clutch Equalizer Bar.  This part matches the original quite well!  It is a really nice part!  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

This High quality Classic Mustang Hi-Po Clutch Equalizer Bar from Scott Drake Mustang Parts is made from fabricated steel with natural grey powder coating and features precision welds. It is made from original Ford prints. It also features a hidden grease zerk to extend bushing life. This grease fitting was not on the original bar. It can be removed.

Rebates up to $125.00 on Mustang Disc Brake Conversion Kits!!



BK-338  65-66 Mustang Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit for V8 Models.  Complete with Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder, Adjustable Proportioning Valve, New Brake Calipers, New Rotor, Splash Shields, Hoses, Brackets and Hardware.  Everything you need to convert your Mustang Front Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes.  This kit now has a $100.00 Manufacturer's Rebate!!!


We have handled Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation's (SSBC) Mustang Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kits for a very long time.  Our customers have always been pleased by the ease of installation and the fact that the kits are complete.  All of the parts in the kits are new also.  It's just not worth putting together a bunch of mis-match used stuff to save a couple of dollars.  Our SSBC kits include everything you need to make the conversion on your Mustang.

Speaking of saving a few dollars...we now have a manufacturer's rebate on all of our SSBC Mustang Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kits.  One of the biggest improvements that you can make on your Mustang is converting from drum to disc brakes.  If you have been thinking about it, now is the time to buy!  With these rebates, you can get the absolute best price on a Mustang Disc Brake Conversion Kit!  The rebates are good on purchases made from 2/1/11 to 4/30/11.

Here is a complete list of rebates:

BK-146 65-66 Mustang Front Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit with Singel Reservoir Original Master Cylinder - V8 Models only -  Rebate Savings $100.00


BK-147 67-69 Mustang Non-Power Front Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit  - Rebate Savings $100.00

BK-1471 67-69 Mustang Front Power Disc Brake Conversion Kit with Automatic Transmission - Rebate Savings $125.00

BK-1472 67-69 Mustang Front Power Disc Brake Conversion Kit with Manual Transmission - Rebate Savings $125.00

BK-338 65-66 Mustang Front Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit with Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder - Rebate Savings $100.00

BK-339 65-66 Mustang Front Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit V8 - Power Booster with Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder - Rebate Savings $100.00

BK-343 65-73 Mustang Rear Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 28 Spline - V8 Only - Rebate Savings $50.00

BK-344 70-73 Mustang Non Power Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 6 Cylinder and V8 - Rebate Savings $100.00

BK-345 68-73 Mustang Rear Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 9" 31 Spline Rear - Rebate Savings $50.00

BK-381 65-66 Mustang 6 Cylinder Front Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit - Rebate Savings $75.00

BK-382 65-66 Mustang Front Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit - 6 Cylinder - Power Booster with Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder - Automatic Transmission Only - Rebate Savings $100.00

Mustang Small Block Chrome Valve Covers



Chrome Exact Reproduction Mustang Valve Covers.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

 This is not a new part, but it is one of our and may customers' favorites.  Our Part Number is EG-328.  These chrome valve covers are super nice reproductions of the original valve covers that came on all of the 65-66 289 High Performance / HiPo Mustangs.  These valve covers were also available as an over the counter part from your Ford dealer and included in a Ford Engine Dress Up Kit.

Chrome Exact Reproduction Mustang Valve Covers.  Inside view. All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

These particular covers are made by Scott Drake Mustang Parts and feature great fit, accurate stamping and really nice chrome plating.

Chrome Exact Reproduction Mustang Valve Covers.  Inside view of baffle. All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

These valve covers are a great addition to any small block Ford engine - 260, 289, or 351W.

Chrome Exact Reproduction Mustang Valve Covers.  Inside view of baffle. All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

We also have the painted versions of these same valve covers:

EG-431A  Blue Exact Reproduction 65-66 Mustang Valve Covers - Pair

EG-431B  Gold Exact Reproduction 65-66 Mustang Valve Covers - Pair

1966 GT350 Mustang Restoration Project

We posted some vintage photos of our next restoration project, the early '66 GT350 Shelby, last week.

Original California License Plate RFJ 650 from 1966 GT350 Shelby.  The paper folded and taped over the tag is the temporary registration for the new owner.

One of the interesting things in two of the images that you may have noticed was the original Black and Yellow California license plates.  In California, the plate that was registered to the car stayed with the car, as opposed to most states where the plates are changed when the owners changed.

Here is our reproduction Black and Yellow California License Plate.  Those cool 1966 and 1967 stickers are reproductions too.  The Dana Chevrolet License Plate Frame tops it all off and will be a nice conversation starter mounted to a GT350.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

Anyway, this is any interesting bit of history for any older model car.  Unfortunately, those original California plates on the Shelby are long gone, but there is a company that makes reproductions of most any license plate.  The reproduction license plates are for display only, of course, and we think they are quite nice.  We even obtained some reproduction California 1966 and 1967 License Plate Stickers to match those in the original photo from a vendor on EBay.  We also obtained a reproduction of an original Dana Chevrolet license plate frame that was on the Shelby in those September of 1967 pictures.  If you are wondering about the Dana Chevrolet License Plate Frame, read our original Blog post that gives a brief history of this early 1966 GT30.   A friend with a 1967 Corvette that was originally purchased at Dana Chevrolet reproduces these frames.

By the way, if anyone out there has an original Dana Chevrolet license plate frame, we would really be interested in purchasing it. 

We ordered our reproduction Black and Yellow California License Tags from http://www.licenseplates.tv/ .