| If you have a Ford Mustang, it deserves | | | | a new Mustang clutch, you will have to |
| the best care that you can give it, and | | | | know what type of transmission you have. |
| that includes good maintenance. Although | | | | Check out ID tag on the jam of the |
| owning a Mustang is a privilege, it can | | | | driver's door. Look for the letters 'TR' |
| also pose some problems because of the | | | | to the bottom right hand side of the |
| number of changes that have taken place | | | | tag, and you should see from one to five |
| practically every year since that famous | | | | letters and/or numbers below the TR. The |
| day in April, 1964, when it was released | | | | first identification number or letter |
| to the world. | | | | tells you the type of transmission you |
| Forget the demo models that were | | | | have, and you can then order a clutch |
| displayed at the various grand prix | | | | for that transmission. You can also |
| circuits from 1962; it was 1964 that can | | | | order a new gear shifter using that |
| truly be regarded as the birth of the | | | | information. |
| Ford Mustang as we know it. If you own | | | | For example, the 1996 - 98 Mustang |
| of these original cars, then it is not | | | | Cobras and 1996 - 2001 GTs were fitted |
| only worth a fortune, but you will have | | | | with the TD-45 five speed manual OD |
| a few problems finding parts for it. And | | | | transmission which is identified with |
| that should get you thinking: if you are | | | | the number 6, while the more modern |
| a Mustang owner, how do you get the | | | | Mustang 2005-07 Mustang GTs were fitted |
| proper parts for your car, new, used or | | | | with a T-3650, the same as the 2003-05 |
| aftermarket. | | | | Mach1 and the 2001 Cobra. The T-3650 |
| Many purists won't even consider | | | | transmission is identified by the letter |
| aftermarket parts, but they can be just | | | | K. It is a great help to sourcing your |
| as good as the original, and sometimes | | | | clutch or gear shift parts if you know |
| even better. They can certainly be | | | | your transmission. Any other numbers |
| cheaper, and usually are, but can also | | | | after the first one relate to the front |
| be inferior, and it is always good to | | | | and rear springs, which might be useful |
| know somebody that has found a good | | | | if your springs have gone. |
| source of Mustang aftermarket parts. | | | | The door might not be original, of |
| It is also good to know a bit about your | | | | course, and to determine that compare |
| car, and you can gain a lot by knowing | | | | the V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification |
| your Mustang and what makes it tick. It | | | | Number) with that under the hood for |
| makes it much easier to get a good part | | | | models up to 1967, or on the dashboard |
| from a breaker's yard and also to fit it | | | | for after that. Once you have the |
| yourself. However, many people prefer to | | | | vehicle I.D. you should find it easy to |
| find their parts online, mainly because | | | | get any standard part for your vehicle |
| it is easier to find the part you are | | | | online. |
| looking for your year and model of car, | | | | All you have to do then is to carry out |
| and it also a lot less work! | | | | an internet search using your favorite |
| There is no doubt that the internet has | | | | search engine. You can be specific, by |
| made it much easier to shop for auto | | | | naming the actual part, or simply carry |
| parts, and you can find just about every | | | | out a general search for Mustang parts. |
| Mustang part you are looking for online. | | | | The site you choose will then lead you |
| Not only standard parts, but you can | | | | to the part you want by means of menus. |
| also locate add-ons to allow you | | | | You might be asked simply for the model |
| customize your Mustang and make it | | | | and year, or for the V.I.N. number or |
| personal to you. headlights, floor mats, | | | | something even more specific, such as |
| fenders, transmissions, clutches, and | | | | the transmission reference as detailed |
| even brake cables: you name it, you can | | | | above. Whatever method is used, you |
| get it online. However, you have to make | | | | should be able to locate and order the |
| sure that the site you are visiting is | | | | part you want. |
| reputable, and are not selling | | | | It is easy to find Ford Mustang parts |
| cleaned-up used parts as new. It isn't | | | | online, especially if you go to a site |
| common, but it does happen. | | | | that has a good clear navigation system |
| You also have to be certain exactly what | | | | from their landing page. The most |
| part you have fitted. You will need your | | | | important aspects of buying Mustang |
| model and the year, and there are also | | | | parts online are that you get the right |
| other things you might have to know in | | | | part for your year and model, and that |
| order to get the right part. Take your | | | | they are of good quality. Keep that in |
| transmission, for instance. If you need | | | | mind, and you should not go wrong. |