Step 2: Redoing the Rear Frame Rails on My 1965 Ford Mustang Project
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- In this video, I go over various projects & the timespan of working on my Mustang, but most specifically I narrate the process of repairing the rear-most section of the rear frame rails.
PS: 2024 Update!
I have decided to start an eBay account to sell any leftover or used parts from my build. It's a way for me to pass on some still useable parts to those who may need them- and if you'd like to support my project, please feel free to browse some parts in the link below!
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Thanks for watching and coming along for the ride! - Авто та транспорт
I've been doing body works since 1989 and I have to handed it to you because a lot of these channels replace every single body panel on the car with after market and call it still the original car. I see you're repairing a lot of the original body pads. That's the same way I will do it good job
Thanks so much, it means a lot!
One look at that bead of mig you ran on the seat frame, and we knew you had this.. I've been welding for years, and I still cannot put down a stack of dimes reliably.. That frame rail came out awesome 😎! Keep at it, love your approach on saving as much of the car that is practical.. Keep up the good work !!!!
Think of the almost free education you have put yourself through. You rock doing this!! Built my 1967 Mustang coupe back in 1996, spent many years driving it 60,000 to 70,000 miles or so and now I am here in 2024 catching back up rust and worn out parts. Just like this. Mine is the 200 I6, C-4 trans, 4 wheel manual drum brakes still too. I like keeping it original makes it easier to work on. My cars nickname is Patches lol
Great work ethic and ideas abot more youth needed to enjoy this art restoration.
I just found your channel and its great! My wife and I have 1964 Ford Falcons and we just finishing up the restoration of her car and had a lot of rust repair too, we had to replace the rear quarter panels, the trunk drops and some of the floor pan. The battery box and RH front aprons are prone for rust.
MIG welding old sheet metal is not easy but you're doing great, one thing you can try to do to help reduce burn through is get a piece of copper sheet metal and a strong welding magnet to put behind the copper sheet metal to hold it in place while you're welding it, the copper will help draw the heat from the weld and the weld won't stick to it.
Enjoying watching your video and looking forward seeing your restoration as it continues.
Thanks for the tips!
Excellent progress! Love how you talk about all the tricks that you use to get the job done! Keep up the great work.
Hello there Marissa, I have watched yer channel, from the start. It's great fun, to watch your will, and your skills improve over time. I love the keep as much of the car, where ever possible approach you e taken here.
Keep them coming, they keep me motivated, on my 65 FB project... God bless....
Thanks so much!!
Looking good, Marissa. Keep doing what you're doing.
Impressive work Marissa, love seeing the progress!
Hey, I enjoy your videos. I have a 65 mustang that my dad gave me. It sat in his back yard for over 15 years...same color as yours. I am getting ready to tackle the rear frame rails that need to be replaced. I have been collecting videos about the 65 and appreciate the cutaway views.
Awesome to hear! Hope this helps you get to the finish line!
Would like to see more videos, brings back memories of restoring my mustang although I was lucky to have a body that I kept more original, original floors and quarters but did do some metal replacement. The dilemma will come up regarding originality and added comforts to make it a modern drivable car. I have added an original AC system to my car (saved it from a parts car I had) , also I started with a tremec 5 speed and I eventually got rid of it because it never fit right without having to cut up the car, I now run a top loader with gear vendors overdrive. I have a 1989 5.0 auto drivetrain original 60k miles that would work well for that 65, it's still in the car
Nice work like you said not enough people take the time to make it right good job!!
Awesome work. Keep updating I really appreciate it what you are doing
Very impressive work!
You are awesome for taking on this project and saving this car!
I know I am too late but wire brush really helps with removing lead. There are newer options for lead replacement such as fiberglass reinforced epoxy that will not crack especially if you are going to step on the horsepower. I can tell by the welding on the seat that you will be fine, keep up the good work and as I have said, work on the car when you feel good, never work on it when frustrated or you will cut corners. Step back , deep breath and keep going , slow and steady wins the race, looking forward to the next update.
Excellent advice....I need to practice that too!
Love it. Don't change.
Love the content and workmanship. Would love to see more of the work with your phone turned to change the aspect ratio. ( longer format videos 1/2 hr to 1.5 hrs would be perfect) keep up the good work
Thanks! Please check out my latest videos for improved formatting. Hope you enjoy.
great job
Nice work 🎉
Awesome Project! Hope you can keep it up doing that great work! greetings from Brazil :)
Be careful not to eat the lead.😂👍
BINGO......ALWAYS wear a proper respirator when dealing with this lead......AND wash your hands thoroughly, immediately after you get done doing the work.
I plan to replace both rear frame rails on my 65 mustang. I am a beginner welder and concerned about making the structure weaker in such a critical area. Have you thought about reinforcing the sliced area? I plan to make a series of spot welds to stitch together the 2 pieces and then reinforce it with 2 steel "L" pieces in the internal lower corners and maybe 2 more steel "L" pieces on the exterior lower corners.
You definitely can add more bracing if you like! The trunk support, wheel well, and surrounding metal that connects the rails also acts as a unifiers to keep everything together. I welded seams on the inside of the rails as my "extra" support; if your welds are hot enough, they should work fine. If your welds aren't right, then no matter what additional supports you add, you risk experiencing fracture and breakage.
Hi I have a 67 cougar I have to do same work on floor outside of body is solid
No habla...😊