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Mustang Inner Door Handle Install

With a not-so-durable plastic construction, the 79-93 Mustang inner door handles are well known for breakage and failure. The trim bezels that go over the inner door handles are even more prone to cracking and breaking and oftentimes are missing altogether. These 50Resto replacement handles are top quality and the best... more

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Posted by Phillip Perez on 5/3/2016

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Outer Door Handles (87-93)

Broken 79-93 Mustang door handles are a common problem. Often this is due to the 20 plus years of abuse the doors take. Follow along with this customer submitted installation instructions on how to replace fox body exterior door handles. Installation does require you to drill out your old door handle rivets and replace... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 12/16/2015

How To: Install Fox Body Armrest Door Pad

5.0 Resto Door Armrest Pad More than likely the door armrest pads on your Fox Mustang are totally trashed! Get rid of 'em and purchase high quality replacements made by Fox Mustang resto leader, 5.0 Resto! Multiple options and colors will be available as well as you can purchase them together or separately depending... more

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Posted by Landan Durham on 9/28/2015

How To: Install Mustang SVE Interior Door Panel Insert Kit

SVE Interior Door Panel Insert Kit If you own a 05-09 Mustang, more than likely your car has fallen victim to the ever-so-annoying interior door panel insert problem. Basically, the interior door panel insert material will start to come apart and sag down leaving your Mustang’s interior not looking up to par. Tha... more

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Posted by Landan Durham on 7/8/2015

S197 Mustang Door Panel Removal (05-09)

Removing the door on your 2005-09 Mustang is critical to access many components such as weatherstripping, door handles, door locks and even stereo speakers. Removing the door panel is super simple and only requires a couple of common hand tools. Check out the needed tools below. Required Tools: 7mm socket with n... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/30/2014

Mustang Door Panel Insert Installation

The 94-04 Mustang had a neat little Door Panel Insert integrated in to the Door panel that housed the Switch Panel as well as the Door Pull. Because this is a high-wear area & the Mustang Door Panel Insert is plastic, they are known to break. Sometimes only the Door Panel Insert Retaining Clip is missing or faulty, &... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 12/19/2013

Mustang Inner Door Belt Weatherstrip Installation (2005-09 S197)

If you own an 2005-09 Mustang & have the windows tinted, you've experienced the frustration of having Scratched Window Tint.  The reason for this is Ford (in their infinite wisdom) used a bare rubber Inner Door Belt Weatherstrip (the one on the left in the picture below).  In previous Mustang model years ... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 11/27/2013

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Door To Body Weatherstrip (79-93)

The 79-93 Mustang, better known as the Fox Body Mustang, is now 20-30 years old depending on what year model you own. After a couple of decades there are always parts that will need some restoration in any car; however, there are those few parts that you can bet will always need to be restored in a Fox Body Mustang. Th... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/3/2013

Mustang Door Panel Map Pockets Install

90-93 Mustangs featured door panel map pockets that were prone to worn elastic bands. As these elastic bands wear out, you get what many refer to as "saggy" map pockets. Don't let your Fox Body Mustang suffer from saggy map pockets! Late Model Restoration carries a wide selection of new Mustang door panel map pockets a... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 8/26/2013

Fox Body Mustang Door Panel Removal Video

While removing the Door Panels on your 87-93 Mustang is a fairly straightforward process, it may seem a bit daunting to the uninitiated. At some point in time, all Fox Mustang owners will be faced with removing their Door Panels to replace Door Lock Actuators, Power Window Motors, or even to just hang a new set of Doo... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 8/24/2013

87-93 Mustang Mirror Hole Cover Install

Just like finding a penny in any given parking lot, you'll find a broken or missing mirror hole cover in any given fox body Mustang. Heres what has always confused me - The parts are extremely affordable and even easier to install! Don't live with a broken or missing covers in your 79-93 fox body Mustang, Fix it with... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 8/2/2013

79-93 Mustang Door Handle Bezel Install

Just like finding a penny in any given parking lot, you'll find a broken or missing inner door handle bezel in any given fox body Mustang. Heres what has always confused me - The parts are extremely affordable and even easier to install! Don't live with a broken or missing inner bezel in your 79-93 fox body Mustang, ... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 8/2/2013

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Door Hinge Pin Kit (87-93)

Tools Needed for the Installation Jack and jack-stand Cutting Tool (Dremel) Hammer & punch Pillars Installation Instructions Step 1: Using a shop towel, or something protective over the jack, gently jack up the very outside edge of your Mustang's door to the most level position to support the door while ... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 7/10/2013

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Lower Door Hinge Tension Spring (87-93)

Tired of having the door swing back at you when you open it? This is caused by a worn, broken or missing Mustang door hinge check spring, also known as tension spring. After years of use, abuse and weathering they finally lose all tension to help hold the door open. Replacing these hinge springs is easier than you thi... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 6/21/2013

Mustang Speaker Grille Install/Removal

Broken or missing Mustang door panel speaker grilles are as common as saggy map pockets and broken ash tray doors. Lucky for you 5.0Resto carries a full selection of Fox Body Mustang door speaker grilles that are available in multiple colors and kits that include all new hardware. These quality door speaker covers are ... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 3/6/2013

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Window Guide Bushings (81-93)

If your Fox Body Mustang windows seem to be rolling up crooked, more than likely you have worn or broken Mustang window guide bushings. These are often over looked when doing window restoration installs or may seem to be too complicated to install. Well... not any more! In this video Jmac will show you how to remove an... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 9/26/2012

87-93 Mustang Door Panel Barrier Install

A warped door panel can be a sign of bad Mustang door panel moisture/vapor barriers. Without these barriers, moisture from the outside elements can damage your door panel causing it to warp and decay. Installation is simple and is a must with any door restoration project! Follow along in the video as Jmac shows you how... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 9/26/2012

Mustang Door Panel Sound Deadener Install

Are you getting a lot of road noises coming from the doors of your Fox Body Mustang? Chances are your door panel sound deadener material is missing or barely there. Late Model Restoration has the perfect fix for you! The 5.0Resto 87-93 Mustang Door Panel Sound Deadeners replace you old thin and weak factory sound deade... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/26/2012

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Door Locks & Window Switches (87-93)

Bad Mustang power window switches can keep your from rolling down your window. Don't let this keep your from going through the drive-through restaurant or bank. Replace them with 5.0Resto Mustang window switches. Bad Mustang door lock switches can be just as much trouble. Replace your bad door lock switches with 5.0Res... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/26/2012

How To Install Mustang Run Channel Weatherstrip (79-93)

Depending on the year model of your car, most of your weatherstripping is 20+ years old now and is probably dry, cracked, and brittle. My '89 coupe was in dire need of new run channel weatherstripping. New weatherstripping can seal the cabin of your Mustang and keep wind noise, water, and all of the other elements out.... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/24/2012

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Door Lock Actuator (87-93)

Don't let a broken or stuck power door lock actuator keep you from enjoying your Fox Body Mustang. Replace them with a 5.0Resto Mustang door lock actuator kit or better yet purchase one of the many 5.0Resto Restoration kits to save money and time on your next project. Follow along in this video as Jmac shows you how to... more

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Posted by Jeff Jimenez on 9/24/2012

How To Install Fox Body Mustang Window Motors (87-93)

Mustang window motors are one of the most commonly used, and used up, items in a fox body interior and are usually right behind the Mustang ashtray door in rankings of things breaking. If you are looking to replace your's, here is a good video and guide to follow. Tools you will need: Socket Set Tape St... more

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Posted by Jonathan McDonald on 9/21/2012