As a 43 year old guy who never had a father but now with a 17 year old son who couldn't care less about cars, id Be over the moon for such a Fatherly gesture. She is Lucky im sure she knows it. Cheers from Ohio, bud
Cutting the front spring mounts was what we did in the 70's to fit a FE engine . Falcons got the same treatment . Spring helpers were needed as were decent brakes . Stopping a Big block 'stang was always a white knuckle event .😅
I had Father Michael, impastor,, both of their wives, stay a real good prayer, 🙏 for you and your daughter and family, reason being, the service was talking about involving your, children and loved ones around,.., it was a real good prayer 🙏 now I have you two in my prayers 🙏 thank you for and I'm still with you all God bless you all and family can't wait to see the progress
Oh yes. Mine too and the coupe 1968 is the absolute summit of American automotive design, of all time. Front to back with that glorious set of concave taillights. There's not 1 vehicle body style I'd takeover it and that includes the glorious Aston Martins of the era. And I grew up in England.
I just think Ashley's bad ass, The siteclone,, I know the Mustang gonna be bad ass,too. Keep shining, all respect to,,your father too . Can't wait to see the progress on the Mustang,.
Another awesome episode, so cool to see you and your daughter, lifetime memories made for both of yas❤️, enjoy have fun, thoroughly enjoyed the video guys, looking forward to seeing it finished, what a cool deal, so until next time take care and stay Safe👊 Cheers 🍻 KC Cradle Mountain⛰️ Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🤝👍😊😎
The spot that you polish I think that would be a terrific color for the car. Well there's always next year for power tour. I can tell you how many years I've said that.
I bought my step daughter a car a couple years ago (96 Acura 2.5TL) and she's absolutely loves it. She's 17 and going to school for Auto mechanics and I've been using her car as a teaching tool. My kids don't want nothing to do with cars, I'm so glad i have a step daughter who loves cars. I can see your daughter is definitely a car girl and is in love with the 68.
That is so cool! It's sad to see the trades fading away. She will end up with a great career and be able to work anywhere she wants. It seems no one wants to work with there hands anymore. Thanks for watching
You have a lovely daughter. She is adopted isn't she? Lol just kidding. Glad you guys are doing this build together and looking forward to seeing it getting done.
Was the parts easy to find for the mustang my project truck its like a needle in a hey stack I can't wait to see more and see the falconio cruise I now what u man about driving your project I fill the same way I fill like my truck is a long haul before I get to drive it. Love the green me too it's like that green on my 65 international ❤thank u Bill and Ashley for u time together is priceless wish my daughter was into cars as well❤
Back seat is a 68 Mustang seat. The front seats look like they are out of a falcon. The radiator from the factory will fit a 20" radiator. You have to cut it for a 24" radiator. The shock towers look like they were modified to fit headers. So, my guess would be, they had a big block in the car with headers. And needed a bigger radiator to keep the bigger motor cool. Also they took the hinges off for a removable hood. In the trunk, those are factory export braces. Not aftermarket.
Thanks! Great to know. I bolted the driver's seat in to move the car, and the tracks lined right up with the holes. Must be some kind of Ford seat, or at least the tracks are. Guess I'll just put a 20" rad in. It's just going to get a 302. I appreciate the info. Hope you follow along. I can use all the help I can get.
@hughphillips67Mustang that would be awesome! I know I'll have questions you may laugh at what I'm doing, but I'm just trying to give my daughter a safe driver. Hopefully she will restore it. Thanks again
Me too, I know some guys will rip on me a bit, but I just want to make it a running and driving project for my daughter. I want to see this hobby continue forward. Thanks for watching!
Well ol car is pretty solid so you have a great start !!! And Ashley that car fits you well !!!! Can't wait to see the progress on it going to be slick 😎 and just subscribed !!!
The Mustang is cool, BUT as an Aussie, that Falcon is wicked! It’s exactly what I like… a 70s Ford and 4 doors! Chuck an alloy headed 434 clevo stroker in it! That’ll liven the old girl up! Im gunna subscribe because of the Falcon!
Thanks for the sub! I have more coming with the "Falcarino", it's become one of my favorite cars. So many of these 4 doors get cut up to save the 2 doors. I just had to keep this one as-is.
@@flatbrokegarage it used to happen here too, sedans chopped up to save coupes, but now thankfully, the sedans are worth too much. Sounds like there are a lot there, maybe you can save another one and V8 it! I just found the video when you get it, so I’m off binge watch those! Cheers mate!
Those are Strut Rods and are adjustable and have a lot to do with the alignment. I've had them messed up before and caused it to not be able to get to a certain spec on alignments.
Thanks so much for the subscription! We just got a load of mustang parts today. I have to get the engine back in my Falcarino, then back on the mustang. More content coming soon
Your tell me. 😆 I have a little of everything. Fords are not cheap, but this Kaiser Jeep truck I bought is ridiculous on parts prices. Thanks for watching!
It is interesting, I actually found a local guy that went to that speed shop (closed in the early 90s) he still knows the owners. I'm going to try to meet them see if they remember the car
When I was younger I wanted to do a father daughter project with my daughter. I did buy her a 2010 Ford F150 with 4 doors and a short bed. But it's not the same as a project. That's great that your daughter wants to help build her own car. My daughter does come over to help with my U S Army 1952 Dodge 3/4 T 4x4 M37 project so that does make me happy. Here' a short vid of yesterdays fun. ua-cam.com/video/ELGKttNctcw/v-deo.htmlsi=8kGPrUVJ5E6GJ4sb
Good to know, any idea what they may be from? My daughter wants the wood steering wheel that was in the "Bullet" car. Kinda pricey, but it's her money 😆 Thanks for watching
It's getting harder and harder to find good ones here in the states any more. Certain areas still have some (like here in Tennessee), but where I moved from (the Chicago area), nothing is left or way overpriced. Thanks for watching!
@@flatbrokegarage We get the same issue where I live with all of the European classics. Rusted, broken, trashed but overpriced. Main reasons for that are the movies and fake documentaries on cable TV.
Wow! That would be great news! The driver's seat actually bolted right into the factory holes. But I'd be more than willing to part with them. Thanks for the info!
Do your self a Favor Go rent a Large sand blaster, Get real fine silica sand, and sand blast the whole bottom of the car, It will Look nice and you can epoxy it all, There not called rustangs for nothing
With what I have seen on my sons mustang, the best way to clean the rust is with a laser beam. The guy on halfass customs bought one and uses it a lot. My son blasted the entire bottom of his car and it cleaned up well. Sand bladting is way messier than laser blasting.
This is a good project car. You will need a donor to make this realistic. Already planning to not paint it is a mistake. Unless this gets way better, once mustang is farther along, I am done with this channel. This is hillbilly at best. Hope no one gets hurt.
I think you're missing the point of this car. My plan is to give my daughter a running project car she can do on her time. I'm trying to pass this hobby on to a younger generation. My gole is to keep some of these cars alive. If you're looking for a 100-point show car, you're definitely on the wrong channel. I'm just an old fat retired dude who loves old cars. As far as "hillbilly" goes. Sure, I can accept that, but then you must also put David Frieburger, Steve Dulcich, Mike Finnigan, and about 80% of the car channels on UA-cam. Not all of us have unlimited money to dump into a car. We just want to enjoy them.
Thanks for the response but no I am not missing the point. My older son’s first car was a 69 Mustang convertible which he was told he could buy with money he earned. He bought his car at the age of 13 and worked on it for three years when he got his license to drive. The difference I see on UA-cam is the amount of rust and shoddy workmanship done on these cars. What I can say is when he completed work it was painted red with a black soft top. Interior was all new and black. Near the end of his build cash was 2/3 out of my pocket but still some out of his. We pulled the engine and trans. He honed cylinders, installed new rings and bearings along with new seals and freeze plugs. He rebuilt the auto trans himself as a 14 year old boy. Nothing hillbilly on his car. Later he installed a Lincoln rear axle because it gave him rear disc brakes. Anyone that professes to be a car nut and uses old license plates to cover holes in the floor should be barred from posting videos as younger people will see that crap and think it is fine and safe. Even Eric of Vicegrip Garage pulls that crap at times. If you are broke, there are ways to build a safe good looking car. Clean and coat the frame...new bushing along with new suspension parts. Personally, I still have my first Corvette which was the second car I owned. My son drives a newer Mustang so I think I know about building with nothing but in every case the focus was safety, looks, and performance. As that young man, he brought home trophies from local car shows while on his limited budget. I feel certain I won’t watch to completion only because I feel too much Afro engineering is coming. I do wish you success and a safe build. I am also retired but find time and money to work on my Corvettes, Hummer, motorcycles, and motorhome without claiming to be broke. Stay safe.
@richardgabel33 we do agree on many points, that's for sure. I'm am not a license plate guy at all. If you look at my 71 Torino build, it will be a spot on restoration as well as I can do. I have lots of time and money invested into it. It has already been invited to MCACN (muscle car and Corvette nationals) this fall. If I finish 😆 I have a 1964 Cyclone that is all original, and as for now I just don't have the heart to restore it. It's done hot rod power tour and is extremely reliable. I bet you're proud of your son, that's quite an accomplishment. And you just can't replace that time you spent together. Well, I hope you stick around. I do have a donor car (1977 Granada with 56k miles) should be something to move it around till we find something better.
So your going to get your daughter a car that will be stolen.unreliable.bad gas mileage.theres a reason these cars are in garages and not driven daily.good luck
So... don't make my daughter happy and spend time with her? Just let her drive a Hyundai and be just another drone bee on the road playing on their phone? She owns a nice house with a 2.5 car garage works 4 miles from home, will have insurance in case its stolen she also owns a 2018 Hyundai.
Or what if the car gets stolen a lesson to be learned, she could buy a pick up truck or a jeep or any other car with bad gas mileage just because it’s shiny and new or could buy a beater car that everyone claims is reliable to only have it breakdown. There’s a thousand possibilities and what if’s in the world but who’s to say any of it will happen? If his daughter is happy then I think it’s a win and that he loves her and is helping her create something that will give her knowledge and understanding.
@thebootynotzi3807 some people just choose a safe, boring life. That's fine. What ever makes you happy I guess. I'm proud I can give my hard working daughter a car that she's always dreamed about, but would never buy because she never would splurge
My 66 looked similar to this when we started. I would now trust it to go across country and would put it against most modern cars for reliability. New does not always equal better.
I agree, I've done Hot Rod Power Tour for 14 years. Drove tons of miles and parked it all kinds of places never an issue. Look at all the recalls nowadays
As a 43 year old guy who never had a father but now with a 17 year old son who couldn't care less about cars, id Be over the moon for such a Fatherly gesture. She is Lucky im sure she knows it. Cheers from Ohio, bud
I'm truly a lucky guy. It's just trying to find the time to get together. She has a boyfriend, house and a job. Her plate is full. Thanks for watching
Cutting the front spring mounts was what we did in the 70's to fit a FE engine . Falcons got the same treatment . Spring helpers were needed as were decent brakes . Stopping a Big block 'stang was always a white knuckle event .😅
That's awesome a father and daughter project can't wait to see more videos on this
I'm looking forward to it as well, I just have to work around her schedule. Bit should be a blast. Thanks for watching!
I had Father Michael, impastor,, both of their wives, stay a real good prayer, 🙏 for you and your daughter and family, reason being, the service was talking about involving your, children and loved ones around,.., it was a real good prayer 🙏 now I have you two in my prayers 🙏 thank you for and I'm still with you all God bless you all and family can't wait to see the progress
Thank you. We'll need all the help we can get.
Lucky both of you! 1968 is my favorite year for old Mustangs!
Thanks! 68 is one of my favorites as well. We got so lucky on how solid this car is
Oh yes. Mine too and the coupe 1968 is the absolute summit of American automotive design, of all time. Front to back with that glorious set of concave taillights. There's not 1 vehicle body style I'd takeover it and that includes the glorious Aston Martins of the era. And I grew up in England.
It truly is an iconic car all over the world, as is the DB5.
She looks thrilled.😆
She has always wanted a mustang. I'm just glad I can help her with it
Love to see you and Ashleigh sharing this project.
Can’t wait to see her cleaned up and driving. Nice car
Me too! We just received a load of mustang parts today. More progress coming soon
Zero fear opening the glove box! Im impressed! 😂 Another great project, should make a good driver!
For sure! Think I have a donor lined up already
You are lucky to have a daughter that help you working on her car she will remember this all her life working with her dad on projects
She's a great kid, always been into cars and such. I'm just happy to see younger generation take an interest in the hobby. Thanks for watching!
I just think Ashley's bad ass, The siteclone,, I know the Mustang gonna be bad ass,too. Keep shining, all respect to,,your father too . Can't wait to see the progress on the Mustang,.
More should be posted in a week or two. Stay tuned
That'd be another candidate for grabber blue. Y'all could have matching paint jobs.
I like the idea, I'll see what the daughter thinks.
Another awesome episode, so cool to see you and your daughter, lifetime memories made for both of yas❤️, enjoy have fun, thoroughly enjoyed the video guys, looking forward to seeing it finished, what a cool deal, so until next time take care and stay Safe👊 Cheers 🍻 KC Cradle Mountain⛰️ Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🤝👍😊😎
Thanks KC! Hope it's all going well for you.
@flatbrokegarage my pleasure Bill, and we are hanging in there appreciate the kind words 🍻🍻🇦🇺👍👌
The spot that you polish I think that would be a terrific color for the car. Well there's always next year for power tour. I can tell you how many years I've said that.
It's still not out of the question. I did buy a long hauler pass and booked my rooms
Cool video! And I love hearing the Falcorino is moving forward. That's my favorite car too!
I'm hoping the next video I'll be driving it.
@flatbrokegarage im excited for you!
I bought my step daughter a car a couple years ago (96 Acura 2.5TL) and she's absolutely loves it. She's 17 and going to school for Auto mechanics and I've been using her car as a teaching tool. My kids don't want nothing to do with cars, I'm so glad i have a step daughter who loves cars. I can see your daughter is definitely a car girl and is in love with the 68.
That is so cool! It's sad to see the trades fading away. She will end up with a great career and be able to work anywhere she wants. It seems no one wants to work with there hands anymore. Thanks for watching
No problem, your right it is sad seeing the trade going down. I'm glad she actually wants to stick with it
For sure! She has been wanting to get back up here. Looks like next weekend. She works 2 jobs and not a lot if free time. We will get it
I can't wait to see more videos of it, it does look like a really nice little car with a lot of potential
@darylmatis4061 that should be my next video.
it is the most beautiful car in the world😍😍😍😢
You have a lovely daughter. She is adopted isn't she? Lol just kidding. Glad you guys are doing this build together and looking forward to seeing it getting done.
Thanks! She's a great kid. I'm just glad she looks like her mama. 😆 I'm really looking forward to it myself. Thanks for watching
Cool man! This should get a million views!! Love the channel!!!
It would be nice! Any money I make from the videos will go right back into the car
I have a 66 mustang so I'm all in when you do these videos, but you do a very good job at this
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it. I hope to have it driving by the end of April. Stay tuned
Was the parts easy to find for the mustang my project truck its like a needle in a hey stack I can't wait to see more and see the falconio cruise I now what u man about driving your project I fill the same way I fill like my truck is a long haul before I get to drive it. Love the green me too it's like that green on my 65 international ❤thank u Bill and Ashley for u time together is priceless wish my daughter was into cars as well❤
Just glad you enjoyed it
Back seat is a 68 Mustang seat. The front seats look like they are out of a falcon. The radiator from the factory will fit a 20" radiator. You have to cut it for a 24" radiator. The shock towers look like they were modified to fit headers. So, my guess would be, they had a big block in the car with headers. And needed a bigger radiator to keep the bigger motor cool. Also they took the hinges off for a removable hood. In the trunk, those are factory export braces. Not aftermarket.
Thanks! Great to know. I bolted the driver's seat in to move the car, and the tracks lined right up with the holes. Must be some kind of Ford seat, or at least the tracks are. Guess I'll just put a 20" rad in. It's just going to get a 302. I appreciate the info. Hope you follow along. I can use all the help I can get.
@@flatbrokegarage I've restored them for 40 years. I'll be here if you have questions.
@hughphillips67Mustang that would be awesome! I know I'll have questions you may laugh at what I'm doing, but I'm just trying to give my daughter a safe driver. Hopefully she will restore it. Thanks again
Looking forward to see what you going to make out of the car.
Me too, I know some guys will rip on me a bit, but I just want to make it a running and driving project for my daughter. I want to see this hobby continue forward. Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to following along
Hope to have some more up soon
Well ol car is pretty solid so you have a great start !!! And Ashley that car fits you well !!!! Can't wait to see the progress on it going to be slick 😎 and just subscribed !!!
Thanks! We just got a load of parts today. Should have a video up soon
@@flatbrokegarageawesome will definitely watch it 😎
It's always the fresh air intake under the dashboard that takes Out these poor old cars.
That's for sure
Good shape for the shape it's in.
The main reason I grabbed it. You don't find them this solid anymore
Good luck with that
Thanks
Keep em coming ,make your daughter smile more😅,you won't be flat broke,f100 next mate😅
Her smile is the best reward I could ever get. Can't wait till she comes back up to work with me.
The Mustang is cool, BUT as an Aussie, that Falcon is wicked! It’s exactly what I like… a 70s Ford and 4 doors!
Chuck an alloy headed 434 clevo stroker in it! That’ll liven the old girl up!
Im gunna subscribe because of the Falcon!
Thanks for the sub! I have more coming with the "Falcarino", it's become one of my favorite cars. So many of these 4 doors get cut up to save the 2 doors. I just had to keep this one as-is.
@@flatbrokegarage it used to happen here too, sedans chopped up to save coupes, but now thankfully, the sedans are worth too much.
Sounds like there are a lot there, maybe you can save another one and V8 it! I just found the video when you get it, so I’m off binge watch those! Cheers mate!
@EnviXR81 hope you enjoyed it. If ya look around I also have the fastback GT version in building as well. Just a slow go
@@flatbrokegarage I did! I especially enjoyed the flatbed ride!
@EnviXR81 we did too 😆
Ashley is a Tomboy I love it She's not afraid of Much She gets right in there not afraid of spiders and stuff 😅
She was raised in the country and did a lot of 4H stuff
@@flatbrokegarage She was Raised The Right Way 👍
Those are Strut Rods and are adjustable and have a lot to do with the alignment. I've had them messed up before and caused it to not be able to get to a certain spec on alignments.
I'm definitely going to have to replace them. I did the rubber bushings on the comet. Seemed to help
Beautiful car😍😍😍
Thank you, my daughter is so happy I got it for her. Thanks for watching!
Just subscribed love the mustang
Thanks so much for the subscription! We just got a load of mustang parts today. I have to get the engine back in my Falcarino, then back on the mustang. More content coming soon
This is awsume, my daughter and I are doing a 69 camaro flat broke lol
That's great! That's something your daughter will remember forever. 69 camaro,that's the other car my daughter loves.
Yes those are 67-68 mustang buckets with headrest, w/o headrest are a little short on the back portion
That's great to know! I actually bolted the drives seat in! They are in pretty good shape. Saves us some money on upholstery. Thanks for the info!
Here's a tip, If ya don't wanna be flat broke, Stay away from FORD..
You'll learn😅
Your tell me. 😆 I have a little of everything. Fords are not cheap, but this Kaiser Jeep truck I bought is ridiculous on parts prices. Thanks for watching!
Wow. Good trade.
I'm super happy with it!
It looks Like the Tower was moved to the Outside More to make space for what you said a Big block.
It is interesting, I actually found a local guy that went to that speed shop (closed in the early 90s) he still knows the owners. I'm going to try to meet them see if they remember the car
When I was younger I wanted to do a father daughter project with my daughter. I did buy her a 2010 Ford F150 with 4 doors and a short bed. But it's not the same as a project. That's great that your daughter wants to help build her own car. My daughter does come over to help with my U S Army 1952 Dodge 3/4 T 4x4 M37 project so that does make me happy. Here' a short vid of yesterdays fun. ua-cam.com/video/ELGKttNctcw/v-deo.htmlsi=8kGPrUVJ5E6GJ4sb
It's all about the time together. Doesn't really matter what, it's more about family. That's a cool video. I subscribed to your channel
I think its a great project if the underneath is solid enough. Those mustangs hide rust like easter 🥚
I got SO lucky with this car. If you watch the last video on it I go under the entire car. Super clean. Thanks for watching!
@@flatbrokegarage that is cool, I think silver would be a great color on that. Or even green like the 68 fastback from bullitt
@@bighank796 I agree on the highland green for sure. At least the left fender used to be. 😆
No those are not Mustang seats. You can look for a Mustang or Falcon Sprint for a steering wheel.
Good to know, any idea what they may be from? My daughter wants the wood steering wheel that was in the "Bullet" car. Kinda pricey, but it's her money 😆 Thanks for watching
My dream car😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
F.ound O.n R.oad side .Dead , good luck on bringing the Stang back from the dead.
I'm looking forward to it myself. Would be fun with my daughter helping
So do chevys everything breaks down sooner are later nothing last forever
My neighbor just slapped literally 5 gallons of bondo on his 65 mustang, and spayed it blue, barely sanded, looks auful. l@@josephwatson2711
That would make one good fastback conversion
You are correct, maybe down the road she will do that
@@flatbrokegarage id just do the conversion, drop a 302 in it with a four speed and leave it in patina, along with a 9" inch rear end
@jireepugh7991 I'm pretty sure I just bought a low mileage Granada with a 302, C4, disc brake, and 9" not positive on the rear-end
Its a descent project.
Wish we had (the now classic) american cars and trucks imported here in Europe...
It's getting harder and harder to find good ones here in the states any more. Certain areas still have some (like here in Tennessee), but where I moved from (the Chicago area), nothing is left or way overpriced. Thanks for watching!
@@flatbrokegarage We get the same issue where I live with all of the European classics. Rusted, broken, trashed but overpriced. Main reasons for that are the movies and fake documentaries on cable TV.
@oliverpetroski4205 you are right. Just watch any of the auto auctions. They price the common guy right out of the market.
Those seats appear to me to be a 1970 Camaro/Firebird front seat. They will bring a lot of money. Approximately $1000
Wow! That would be great news! The driver's seat actually bolted right into the factory holes. But I'd be more than willing to part with them. Thanks for the info!
@@flatbrokegarage I’ve never seen mustang seats with that headrest. Unless it’s like Mustang II I’m not up on those much
The Falcon is a cool car.
Thanks! Just grabbed the engine today. Hope to have it back in this weekend
@@flatbrokegarage Cool. Can't wait to see it. I'm waiting to get a exhaust manifold welded hopefully.
My dream car😢
Hey Ashley you have my Shirt on 😅
Nice $100 car!!
I have that same shirt she has on if you want to anything about mustangs just ask Dennis Collins on Coffee walk he knows
Thanks! I'll take a look
I’ll reach out to you, I may actually have some parts for that car.
That would be awesome! My email is flatbrokegaragetn@gmail.com
@@flatbrokegarage I sent you a Facebook message. But I’ll try to get a email out to you
What??? No Power Tour?? Who's gonna be my burnout filming partner lol
Oh I'm sure you'll have plenty of volunteers. I still may make a few stops. We'll see. Thanks for watching!
Paint it pink and call it barbie 🤣👍🏻
Lucky for me, my daughter HATES pink 😆
Seeing it's a Barbie car, are you gonna paint it pink?😂
Entirely up to my daughter, whatever she wants to do with it, I'm good. Just looking forward to doing it with her
Radius arm was bent coming off roll back
That's very possible, I have a bunch more video of it coming off. I should take a look. Thanks for watching!
What kind of shape is underneath the car in ?
Check out the other video. I do everything underneath
Later dude 😎
Do your self a Favor Go rent a Large sand blaster, Get real fine silica sand, and sand blast the whole bottom of the car, It will Look nice and you can epoxy it all, There not called rustangs for nothing
😆 very true, I actually own a pressure pot blaster. Might give it a try. Thanks for watching!
With what I have seen on my sons mustang, the best way to clean the rust is with a laser beam. The guy on halfass customs bought one and uses it a lot. My son blasted the entire bottom of his car and it cleaned up well. Sand bladting is way messier than laser blasting.
@richardgabel33 I own a sandblaster. May give it a shot.
This is a good project car. You will need a donor to make this realistic. Already planning to not paint it is a mistake. Unless this gets way better, once mustang is farther along, I am done with this channel. This is hillbilly at best. Hope no one gets hurt.
I think you're missing the point of this car. My plan is to give my daughter a running project car she can do on her time. I'm trying to pass this hobby on to a younger generation. My gole is to keep some of these cars alive. If you're looking for a 100-point show car, you're definitely on the wrong channel. I'm just an old fat retired dude who loves old cars. As far as "hillbilly" goes. Sure, I can accept that, but then you must also put David Frieburger, Steve Dulcich, Mike Finnigan, and about 80% of the car channels on UA-cam. Not all of us have unlimited money to dump into a car. We just want to enjoy them.
Thanks for the response but no I am not missing the point. My older son’s first car was a 69 Mustang convertible which he was told he could buy with money he earned. He bought his car at the age of 13 and worked on it for three years when he got his license to drive. The difference I see on UA-cam is the amount of rust and shoddy workmanship done on these cars. What I can say is when he completed work it was painted red with a black soft top. Interior was all new and black. Near the end of his build cash was 2/3 out of my pocket but still some out of his. We pulled the engine and trans. He honed cylinders, installed new rings and bearings along with new seals and freeze plugs. He rebuilt the auto trans himself as a 14 year old boy. Nothing hillbilly on his car. Later he installed a Lincoln rear axle because it gave him rear disc brakes. Anyone that professes to be a car nut and uses old license plates to cover holes in the floor should be barred from posting videos as younger people will see that crap and think it is fine and safe. Even Eric of Vicegrip Garage pulls that crap at times. If you are broke, there are ways to build a safe good looking car. Clean and coat the frame...new bushing along with new suspension parts. Personally, I still have my first Corvette which was the second car I owned. My son drives a newer Mustang so I think I know about building with nothing but in every case the focus was safety, looks, and performance. As that young man, he brought home trophies from local car shows while on his limited budget. I feel certain I won’t watch to completion only because I feel too much Afro engineering is coming. I do wish you success and a safe build. I am also retired but find time and money to work on my Corvettes, Hummer, motorcycles, and motorhome without claiming to be broke. Stay safe.
@richardgabel33 we do agree on many points, that's for sure. I'm am not a license plate guy at all. If you look at my 71 Torino build, it will be a spot on restoration as well as I can do. I have lots of time and money invested into it. It has already been invited to MCACN (muscle car and Corvette nationals) this fall. If I finish 😆 I have a 1964 Cyclone that is all original, and as for now I just don't have the heart to restore it. It's done hot rod power tour and is extremely reliable. I bet you're proud of your son, that's quite an accomplishment. And you just can't replace that time you spent together. Well, I hope you stick around. I do have a donor car (1977 Granada with 56k miles) should be something to move it around till we find something better.
So your going to get your daughter a car that will be stolen.unreliable.bad gas mileage.theres a reason these cars are in garages and not driven daily.good luck
So... don't make my daughter happy and spend time with her? Just let her drive a Hyundai and be just another drone bee on the road playing on their phone? She owns a nice house with a 2.5 car garage works 4 miles from home, will have insurance in case its stolen she also owns a 2018 Hyundai.
Or what if the car gets stolen a lesson to be learned, she could buy a pick up truck or a jeep or any other car with bad gas mileage just because it’s shiny and new or could buy a beater car that everyone claims is reliable to only have it breakdown. There’s a thousand possibilities and what if’s in the world but who’s to say any of it will happen? If his daughter is happy then I think it’s a win and that he loves her and is helping her create something that will give her knowledge and understanding.
@thebootynotzi3807 some people just choose a safe, boring life. That's fine. What ever makes you happy I guess. I'm proud I can give my hard working daughter a car that she's always dreamed about, but would never buy because she never would splurge
My 66 looked similar to this when we started. I would now trust it to go across country and would put it against most modern cars for reliability. New does not always equal better.
I agree, I've done Hot Rod Power Tour for 14 years. Drove tons of miles and parked it all kinds of places never an issue. Look at all the recalls nowadays