Still going to cost a lot. I think he said he ordered 3k Dollars worth of metal. This will probably be more than 10k out the door. That was after the last guy he paid screwed the new brake system and steering, which was probably North of a thousand bucks. It all adds up quickly. But, there are a LOT of bad people in the business and he was indeed lucky to find an honest guy who knows what he is doing. The last shop was probably honest, they were possibly just inept. So you need both competent and honest.
Good lesson for people that want to get into the classic car game. Gotta know the difference between the different levels of rust, i.e. surface rust, rot, and everything in between.
Nice work. That car reminds me of a '65 coupe I bought that had a lot of sketchy "engineering" done to it. The job was a pain but was worth every bit of my effort.
I've got to say, maybe you want to think about clipping the spotweld cutting section into its own video as a kind of "tutorial" for people to watch. I learn pretty well by just watching people do work, and when I didn't quite have the ideal process to cutting spotwelds figured out yet I tried to look for some tutorials/video of people doing it. Every single damn one always had fluff and never got to the point, or it looked like they'd only just learned how to do it themselves. You were concise and had a clean shot of how you were doing the work without all the BS! A+
The more you dig into this Mustang, the more surprised I am that it didn't fly apart while taking a corner! Who leaves structural portions of a unibody car off? Unbelievable! Great work as always Kiwi!
I don't have much patience for blunt drill bits, I keep a good supply of double ended bits on hand. The slick stick helps tremendously with longevity too!
A product called BoeLube, licensed by Boeing has been around for decades for doing the same thing. Love the content, Kiwi. (BTW, there’s no thumbnail for the video as of this viewing)
You're busting your hump getting the work done and Kev sits there like a bump on a log. The least he could have done is gone out and picked up some cool refreshments for everybody. Workers must be scarce in TN for you to put up with him. Good job on the metalwork btw 😉
New subscriber here...glad I found you! Working on a 64.5 (was told) mustang convertible...tree fell on the windshield frame...toast....finally found someone who has the parts that go on the frame so we can weld the donor on in the correct position. customer got wrong door glass (for a hardtop)...looking for the right glass (with a slight round on top corner)....Ebay! haha.
I have it well supported on 8 Jack stands and I leave the doors on so I can continually check the gaps and the closing operation. If I need to adjust I can on the fly. It's a little unorthodox but I've done it successfully many times !
I am extremely sorry to see the repairs that you have to correct, but I must say that you do outstanding work to correct the poor quality butcher work you find, far too often. Kodos to you
Hi there Kiwi , too bad the owner waited that long to visit your shop . It does look like a puzzle that someone couldn't put together. Amazing how you just dig in . Great work , this baby will now function like it is supposed to . 👍🔧🔩😎
These poor folks are lucky they found you. They're going to get a great structural repair without having to do a complete restoration. Nice job!
Thanks man, complete restorations are not always what people want. This gets a a classic back on the road safely without breaking the bank.
Still going to cost a lot. I think he said he ordered 3k Dollars worth of metal. This will probably be more than 10k out the door. That was after the last guy he paid screwed the new brake system and steering, which was probably North of a thousand bucks. It all adds up quickly.
But, there are a LOT of bad people in the business and he was indeed lucky to find an honest guy who knows what he is doing. The last shop was probably honest, they were possibly just inept. So you need both competent and honest.
Wow, it's amazing this car even made it to the shop!
It would not have fared well in a Dukes of Hazard style jump that's for sure😬😳
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Or in a panic stop...
Good lesson for people that want to get into the classic car game. Gotta know the difference between the different levels of rust, i.e. surface rust, rot, and everything in between.
Yes you do! And if you don't, pay the money and have it inspected by a reputable Hot Rod shop. It can save you many thousands of dollars
Enjoy your videos 👍
Glad you like them!
This format video is great and informative. Much better than the old car tv shows I came up with before the interwebs
Thanks man
Thanks for pumping out the content lately brother!
I'm tryin man. Some of the wind went out of my sails a couple months back but getting back into it now!
Good job mate, watching from Queensland Australia 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!!
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 do get to work on any Aussie muscle cars over there, the would be rare I guess, they are rare here in Australia now
I wish! I had a 74 XB Falcon GS panel, 302 4spd back in the day. Thought it was Christmas when I got 10k for it back in the day😳🙄
Hard work!
Yes it is!! And HOT!! 98deg in the shop with the doors down.
This is the best restoration series I have ever seen!
Wow! Thanks man.
👍
Like the Slick Stick! I’ll be getting one of those to try . Nice progress
Mustang magic that sounds better more positive. You do great work kiiwi keep it up.
Thanks man and thanks for watching!!
Smart man. Very efficient. Hougan is good industrial stuff. Gotta get some slicstick👍🌄
Cheers mate
Keep up the short videos and let the channel grow. Solid work can't wait to see it all welded up..
Nice work. That car reminds me of a '65 coupe I bought that had a lot of sketchy "engineering" done to it. The job was a pain but was worth every bit of my effort.
There is an extra level of satisfaction in doing it yourself
You make that look easy! Thanks for showing the tip of the lubricating wax. I can't tell you how many bits I've ruined removing panels.
Get yourself a few tubes to have sitting around. It's so worth it
I've got to say, maybe you want to think about clipping the spotweld cutting section into its own video as a kind of "tutorial" for people to watch.
I learn pretty well by just watching people do work, and when I didn't quite have the ideal process to cutting spotwelds figured out yet I tried to look for some tutorials/video of people doing it. Every single damn one always had fluff and never got to the point, or it looked like they'd only just learned how to do it themselves.
You were concise and had a clean shot of how you were doing the work without all the BS! A+
Not a bad idea! I've run out of spot welds to cut on this but I have a feeling they'll be others
The more you dig into this Mustang, the more surprised I am that it didn't fly apart while taking a corner! Who leaves structural portions of a unibody car off? Unbelievable! Great work as always Kiwi!
At least you don't have a roof to contend with when setting the new floor in!
Those small drill bits must be really sharp, they make quick work of the metal and don't wander around!
I don't have much patience for blunt drill bits, I keep a good supply of double ended bits on hand. The slick stick helps tremendously with longevity too!
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 you and me both! I like to use Dormer brand brill bits.
Great work.
Big job she’s looking good 👍🏼 take it easy mate 👍🏼😎🇳🇿🍺
Good work Chris
A product called BoeLube, licensed by Boeing has been around for decades for doing the same thing.
Love the content, Kiwi.
(BTW, there’s no thumbnail for the video as of this viewing)
You're busting your hump getting the work done and Kev sits there like a bump on a log. The least he could have done is gone out and picked up some cool refreshments for everybody. Workers must be scarce in TN for you to put up with him.
Good job on the metalwork btw 😉
Ahh he grows on you....😂🤣
So does a cyst ;)
😂🤣. I'll be sure and send Kev your love...
New subscriber here...glad I found you! Working on a 64.5 (was told) mustang convertible...tree fell on the windshield frame...toast....finally found someone who has the parts that go on the frame so we can weld the donor on in the correct position. customer got wrong door glass (for a hardtop)...looking for the right glass (with a slight round on top corner)....Ebay! haha.
Welcome aboard. I have a pair of door glass'
I don’t think I have those braces in my car I’ll have to look
Ya need em! Hopefully you just haven't noticed them before....
two words for you - Graeme Crosby!
Great rider and great driver!!!!
I don't understand how you keep the Mustang from saging in the middle, while your working on it? The door alignment is that ever a concern?
I have it well supported on 8 Jack stands and I leave the doors on so I can continually check the gaps and the closing operation. If I need to adjust I can on the fly. It's a little unorthodox but I've done it successfully many times !
I realize that you probably videoed a lot of this ahead of time, can you give us an idea on how long all of this work is taken you?
3 weeks so far, should be done by the end of next week
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 wow!
They always say top goes down the price goes up. But what happens is the price when the bottom falls out!?
Comes down fast
Wow!!
So do you do any corrosion preventative? Are you going to paint it all when you're done?
Had a lot of questions on this subject so I'm going to make a video on it. Short answer is yes I do! Most definitely
Drill bits appear very sharp. Do you have a preference?
Not really. I just have a low threshold for blunt drill bits so they turfed pretty quick
I am extremely sorry to see the repairs that you have to correct, but I must say that you do outstanding work to correct the poor quality butcher work you find, far too often. Kodos to you
hey kiwi love the videos but one thing i notice is its kind of hard to hear you. does anyone else think so or is it just me? thanks keep it up
Hi there Kiwi , too bad the owner waited that long to visit your shop . It does look like a puzzle that someone couldn't put together. Amazing how you just dig in . Great work , this baby will now function like it is supposed to . 👍🔧🔩😎