65 Mustang Fastback Restoration Project
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- This is my 1965 Mustang Fastback I rescued from a field rusting away. I finished it around July of 2008 in my back yard garage with no professional assistance at all. It took me about 26 months to complete. It has a 302 Ford motor and an 5 Speed manual transmission. I restored this car to the information on the original data plate on the door that included the body color and interior. The stripe is unique in that I added a darker red to the Poppy Red body color to get a stripe that is a little darker but blends in with the factory color. This car features four wheel disc brakes made from all Ford parts.
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OMG, you must have some balls to take on something that looks like it's got a one way ticket to the big scrap yard in the sky, you fucking genius! You've done a master class project.
One of the most unbelievable transformations I've ever seen. She's beautiful.
People who can use a torch and do metal work are doing amazing things with these old rusted out mustang remnants. Bet NOBODY in Ford Headquarters back in 1965 dreamed that in 2020 people would be pulling these things out of junkyards, barns and such and rebuilding them as good as new! And people doing this are ending up with, essentially, a brand new "old" mustang. And all of the jobs that have been created for "new parts" for these old mustangs! A win-win.
Seeing somebody restoring this beast brings back my faith in humanity! That's just beautiful! Awesome job!
holy crap. I saw it on the trailer in the beginning. there was no way of fixing that. then you did. congratulations dudes.
3:59 he´s smiling again! awesome job dude!
Hats off to you on this restoration, it takes a huge amount of hard work and dedication and $$ to do something like this.
It's guys like you that keep the spirit of these classics alive. Makes you wonder how the many cars you see end up in a field, forest, or lake got there to begin with.
You certainly didn't pick an easy project. Fab looking car.
Always great to see how a wrecked classic car gets a second chance :)
You are one heck of a fabricator. Basically u built that tang from the ground up. Can't hardly believe my eyes. God bless people like u that save these old gems from extinction...A labor of love for sure.
The subtle racing stripes really make it! What pride to say "I built that car ...from scratch." Outstanding.
can't say much, it just perfect restoration.
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when I first saw the pic of the mustang I said ''ain't no way no way did he do this car back'' boy did you prove me wrong. wish I can do my 70 charger and 71 satellite like this one day. tell me how much money did you spend on the restore? and you did a darn good job restoring it too sir. this mustang is a show stunner.
+Aziz Lamar its mostly about having the tools to make it happen and atleast 15 grand with new tools
josh rojas yep and I don't have 15 grand. But my dad knows a little steel and metal work so its going to somehow come togethor.
Aziz Lamar yeah just ride the flow , and let the wave take u wereever u go
josh rojas ahaha that's a good rhyme. Yours?
Aziz Lamar just made it up right now. Just for u; lol
This is incredible. Something that so many would (and clearly did) ignore as too far gone, too hard and not worth bothering with. There is immense honour in bringing a all but dead classic back to life and you should feel very proud!! 49 people are not true believers. Thanks for the inspiration you have given me to get back to my neglected projects.
I don't think anything has made me grin so much as watching the progression of you taking a classic car rotting away to nothing and making it as good as the day it rolled out of the factory. Great work, man- really good stuff.
As a car enthusiast i feel so good right now. Good Job!!
fantastic job. It does my soul good to see a car like this brought back from the brink. Thanks for posting
From the grave...
I don't think we can talk about restoration, but a reconstruction, yes.
Great Work.
Un Grand bravo from France.
This really takes an amazing person to complete such a task. We need more people like you! Excellent work.
Congratulations!!You took a basket case and made a beautiful ride out of it!Great job!
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What an inspirational video! Love the music too! Thanks for sharing it.
Assim deveria ser feito a todos os carros antigos para preservação da história automotiva.
Its like one of those heartwarming stories of a horse being rescued from neglect and abuse, nursed back to health and loved so much she can trust again.
Would you say, from rust to riches??? NAAAA!!! The finished photos look like the Mustang is smiling, and says thank you for rescuing me!!!!!!!! Beautiful!
you did an amazing job my friend fantastic 2000 thumbs up
I cant believe what I just saw. Its really like a second coming.
Please please I need to watch the whole video process and steps even if it will take me 26 months to watch it..
Seeing a rescue car process is my bread and butter.
I admire you piece of art extremely higher than anything I've seen so far.
I am ready to work for you for free just for the sake to enjoy looking at your magic! Yes magic what you did.
Bless your heart. Respect all the way Sir.
ALL AMERICAN !!!! Proud to see such great work to keep old AMERICAN cars alive. Great job guy.
Amazing job dude!!! That Mustang must be very happy to have been brought back to life :)
Are you for real? You are a craftsman my friend! Congratulations on an excellent job. Look beautiful.
It's sad to see these beauties rusting away in a field somewhere.but it's great to see restorers as yourself search them and it back to life.
*and BRING it back to life.
Watching people taking the time and effort not to mention the level of frustration just puts a smile on my face. giving life back to these legendary unicorns that we all grew up to cherish admire and love instead of leaving them to rott and disappear
Awesome job!!! You are an amazing mechanic an metal worker!
looks beautiful! great work. now lower that monster truck down a little
What is amazing is that these american restorers beguin from a car picket up from the garbage, this is their biggest value as restorers, my sincere compliments for these collagues. Where I live one can find old cars that are very well preserved so the job of restoration is very much easier. You are real artists!
It's great to see ppl still putting effort into cars that seem to some people to be too far gone, such a great car
another good way to show people should recycle more :-)
I tell you sir, you did a great job on that car. Beautiful piece man.
Je vous
It wouldn't hurt it to lower it a couple of inches.
+iEvo No, lowering it an inch or two isn't stancing it. Stop going with this ugly-ass movement please.
iEvo You're too sensitive if you take any offense to what I said.
He needs to lower it
Lower it any more and it's going to hit the body.
No it wouldn't.
Its nice to see her stand up again and running wild besides you. Its a great car..and you a hero to her. Well done a lot.
im glad to see somebody tackle a project like this, it may have cost a lot but in the end that car was saved and can be enjoyed if taken care of for a lot of more years!
I wish I had the time/money to do things like this!
hey man, love that u did this. its nice to see ppl taking old cars being neglected and giving them a new home and fixing them up. i might be getting a car to work on like this(not same car but a project car in general) in the spring with my dad. i was wondering if u can give me some pointers on what to do and what to expect. im only 15 and cant legally drive but i know my way around cars and i think it would be awesome to do, thanks for any future input
Yes, he did an outstanding job being his first restoration project. This car now resides in Spokane, Washington and has had even more tender loving care that includes Wilwood brakes, Street & Track lowering control arms, Shelby drop. '67 Shelby hood, new Bilstein shocks on all four corners, and recently in April of 2016 - new Corbeau highback seats and finalized the interior with Pony style door panels. KEEP HER CRUISING!
Years ago I was doing a restoration on a 1971 Mach 1 and I had a relative ask me why I was putting so much effort and money into an old car. "You'll never get your money back" he said. Well, if you're going to keep it forever then the cost doesn't mean anything and you might as well install the good stuff. It appears to me that you, sir, have installed the good stuff. Beautiful car! Well done!
Love it. Except for the rims. But hey its not my car so what does it matter.
I AGREE Original RIMS ONLY! GREAT RESTORATION GREAT!
Wow . So much work .. Seems that you should of started with a better car ...
But you did a great job , it must of been a labor of love ...
As a bodyman of some years, thats a beautiful job! A true labour of love... Well done.
Thanks for bringing this old car back to life one more time dude.
Beautiful.. Fucking beautiful. I want to restore an old muscle car now..
I'll !!!!!!! Love this car
One of my favourite cars great job
Amazing job bringing this classic back to life. Love the paint job too!
Looking at the original I wouldn't have thought it was worth saving, respect.
Nice work! You should video your work. Why orange?
+Lee Mowat have you herd of the concept of a description box under the vid?
He wanted it factory orange cause that's what it said on the door panel
Yor are my hero! I've had several late model mustangs (fox bodt and up) but finally bought a 65 coupe last summer, then another just for parts ($500 for a 4 speed top load, plus another good chassis...) a month ago. I'm almost done gutting the first one, but sit back looking at what I've still got ahead of me gets a little overwelming at times...
Seeing what people like you can do at home gives me hope that I too may actually have a worth while treasure when all is done, some day...
Thank you
Thank you so very much for saving this American classic from becoming just a memory. It's people like you with the love for the past cars and the total dedication to sink so much money to make it happen that has gotten me into cars. Long live the car restoration business, whether its any nationality's classic it doesn't matter. The chance to bring back history is quite amazing.
You are a true saint. You did an epic job making this world just that much more beautiful. Thank you.
That car was BEYOND a basket case!!! You do wonderful work. It is a beautiful car and something I'm sure you're proud of.
Beautiful Fastback!! Some people dont like bumper guards but I think the bumper guards make it look a lot better.
Beautiful job, great to see a mangled and rotten tub re-born into the sweet ride she is now. Keep up the recycling and the good work.
I think this is the third or fourth time I have watched this video over the years. Its a feel good video!
The fastback came out looking great. My 65 took a different path. Crush or Restore--A 65 Mustang Story
I watch this video OVER and OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!! VERY INSPIRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what it is but I'm 13 and I loved a 1965 mustang fastback ever since I can remember u my friend are a hero for keeping this car away from the junkyard it's just... Beautiful
This is a miracal of reatoration. just a shell most tuner guys would walk right past. But it's easy to see it was a labor of love! beautifull job from the ground up. Major props,man!
I can't believe pieces of sh*t in a field can be become gold in the end. If you sold that no one would believe you got that in a field. Great job man, really.
Building a car from basically the vin tag on up= big $ and even bigger commitment. Well done.
When hard work, dedication and money pays off. Nice work man.
Terrific job. Never would I have thought that car could be saved. Lol. Well done.
Man; you are very lucky to have found body panels for this sweet car. Proper headturner. Look after it.
im not much of a ford guy,i own a 71 chevelle and came across this vid and i have to say this is amazing.that car is beautiful.
thats awesome. nice work man. its nice to see that you saw potential in this classic and brought it back to life. great work
Thank god for people like you ,I am not a ford guy but I do know how much work goes in to this kind of job .i am redoing a 1966 nova that was in about in the same shape,great job on your car!
A whole lotta time and money in that restoration but what a return. Nicely done!
Good Job! That is how I started in this business. It was a hobby that I turned into a business. Be careful. If people start asking if you will do their car, it is a slippery slope. Before you realize it, you will be hiring help and looking for a bigger shop.
My favorite part of this car is the ghost rally stripes...love them!
Great job! The fastback is my dream car. I hope I will be able to afford and gather the skills and patience for such a project at one point in my life. Thanks for sharing this with us.
hey man i respect you alot for bring back this beautiful back to life..not alot of morpar are givin a scound chance...i wish there more people like you could bring them back
Thats awsome. Thank god for CJ pony. You can rebuild an entire brand new mustang with all the parts they have on there. Keep the mustangs on the road!
Good job I love seeing old cars come back to life.
Outstanding job for a one car garage and no rotisserrie. You definitely have metal skills. When it was the gorgeous shell I was seeing heidt's IRS rear/SLA front=low stance. Then a roush 351/punched to 427, 6 speed,17" tires/rims with Baer 6 piston 14" front/13" rears...and that amazing smooth job of engine compartment, so nice and hidden behind clothesline of hanging wires!!! At least hide the wiring to show your beautiful work and effort. But love the orange/ghost stripe combo.
you gotta respect the whole diy in your garage ... the car really looks amazing hope it lasts you a lifetime
Not just a car, it's a piece of american history! Great Job
You have inspired me to get back to the garage and finish up the
sheet metal repairs on my "69 Mach1... Nice job.
Beautiful work man luv it I love people who take cars like this and take there time into creating something so messed up to a beautiful piece of old art
beautiful job its important that we save these cars you did a good thing enjoy it you earned it you saved a peace of history
Its always the best bringing it back from the dead. Long live muscle cars.
IT'S People like you that Deserve to make & restore such Finds ,
I would rather give my car to Somebody that has the passion & heart ,
than any man thats got the Cash & thinks mostly of the profits Points of restoring , Great video, Great work
I showed this to my wife...she said "why would you bother?" I told her that by asking the question, she couldn't understand. Bravo!
One of the most beautiful models there is ! Beautiful car , Awesome Work !!
I plan on doing a porsche 944 restoration that is in similar condition to what this car used to be in, and i really love what you did. Thank you for putting up a video of this wonderful process!
You did a hell of a job on that car. It looks great.
much respect brother,not many people would be really interested in restoring a car that was in that bad a shape....brought one more back from the dead good job! :)
Amazing that you brought this fastback back from death! Your Patience is amazing and great job!
nice to see people give these classical cars a 2nd life
26 months of hard work and it results in a 4 min video good job man i hope your proud of that car because its fantastic
I salute you my friend.You have the patients of Job,,,You tha man.Thanks for shareing this,I'm sure you've inspired others not to give up on their dream cars.
the world needs more people like you.
Well sumna itch, thats one terrific save and rebuild. That job can't be beat anyway shape or form. Another thumbs up from the OLDDUDE.
Well done , what a great job , lots and lots of hard work . Love that Poppy Red .
You are true visionary. To take a pile of scrap and make it into your gorgeous car. I hop you have many enjoyable miles with it!