A couple tricks I use is on the upper trim front, release the outer 1 or 2 clips and pull (slide) the trim gently towards you and they slide right off. remove the sides as usual and leave the lower long trim in place. Cut seal on top and sides and and push out glass. pull remainder of seal and you can see the clips to release the lower trim. Same with the rear except slide the whole trim upper trim off and then do the same steps as front. This way prevents any damage to trim. Try it! This method has worked for me for 30 years! Looking forward to this build.
Hi, really helpful throughout and regarding the floor panels, - I would not have the confidence to take out the whole floor at home in my garage but (proving the tunnel area was still fairly sound) I think I would be happy to fit new half panels. Great tips on carefully extracting the very old glass! Thank you buddy 🙏
Well, the cowl on my 66 is rusted in the same areas. I'll be interested in seeing how you go about patching them. I did remove my upper and lower cowls. Found that the lip of the firewall was rusted away in the same areas as the cowl. Wondering if the patch duplicate the original shape of the rusted areas ?
I'm a fan and love the fact that you are giving some DIY smarts for the rest of us. I noticed that you primarily use a mig for our major metal replacement miracles. Ever give any thought to using a spot welder for more of an original look? Personally I love your restomods. What are your preferences for equipment?
Hey Mr Ben not to try to jump from this video to another but I need to know I'm the guy who was replacing his floor pans how do you weld that seat belt plate back in cuz I'm not getting it to hold
Appreciate you going to the basics! Have a question for you, I bought a 2000 mustang front and back seats for my 67 convertible and was wondering if you have ever done something like this? I know the fronts will be straightforward but my question is on the back seat. I know dimensionally it will fit but how hard would it be to make the top part fit and what would need to be modified? Thank you for any tips/suggestions
I believe the overall width of the seats are different. Convertibles have the top to account for on the sides so I believe the coupe seat is much wider
@@petersonrestorations I will double check the dimensions and make sure. If it will work do you think I would just need to install the late model mounting brackets?
Sorry dying to know what is a good price for a 65/66 coupe in that condition? Sorry to keep asking, the market seems flooded with many in that condition and not many people want to dive into something even in this shape so prices are all over the place, Also I don't want to go to Cali and back and probably pay double what one is near TX and still have some rust issues. I just wanna drive it man hah!!
Not every project has to be a complete sheet metal replacement! This series will be fun to follow!
Really looking forward to this rebuild.
A couple tricks I use is on the upper trim front, release the outer 1 or 2 clips and pull (slide) the trim gently towards you and they slide right off. remove the sides as usual and leave the lower long trim in place. Cut seal on top and sides and and push out glass. pull remainder of seal and you can see the clips to release the lower trim. Same with the rear except slide the whole trim upper trim off and then do the same steps as front. This way prevents any damage to trim. Try it! This method has worked for me for 30 years! Looking forward to this build.
Just another beauty coming back to life!
Another great video, far easier watching than v-tuned’s Mustang project
Thanks and thanks for watching
thanks to your videos i feel more than capable of doing my 70 m1 im making a nice driver
Looking forward to following along on this project!
Like I said before I'm reassembling a 65 coupe so these videos are invaluable to me personally. Thank you very very much!
Hi, really helpful throughout and regarding the floor panels, - I would not have the confidence to take out the whole floor at home in my garage but (proving the tunnel area was still fairly sound) I think I would be happy to fit new half panels. Great tips on carefully extracting the very old glass! Thank you buddy 🙏
Good show
Looking forward to the progress in your next video.
It awesome that you do this all yourself 😊
Keep the awesome videos coming, looking to possibly purchase a car from you early next year
great video looking forward to the progress
Yes gr8 video thanks
Super
Well, the cowl on my 66 is rusted in the same areas. I'll be interested in seeing how you go about patching them. I did remove my upper and lower cowls. Found that the lip of the firewall was rusted away in the same areas as the cowl. Wondering if the patch duplicate the original shape of the rusted areas ?
always enjoy your videos. I would visit if you allowed were I to go to Hburg, but my wife no longer has family there, just a friend or two.
I'm a fan and love the fact that you are giving some DIY smarts for the rest of us. I noticed that you primarily use a mig for our major metal replacement miracles. Ever give any thought to using a spot welder for more of an original look? Personally I love your restomods. What are your preferences for equipment?
If you ever have a hard time with the window molding clips mopar clips are a slight bit longer and save a lot of time
Thanks for the tip I'll have to check those out
Just wondering if your going to look at the lower cowl and replace it? Also, I can’t wait to see how you undercoat it? Thank you for posting.
It needs replaced but not sure if I will be doingbit
Love it! What do you plan on coating the underside with? Want to do the same to my ‘66
3M undercoat, I'll have a video on it when it comes time
Original Wimbledon white?
Is it dark blue or green now?
Yes and green now
How is the lower cowl panel?
Hey Mr Ben not to try to jump from this video to another but I need to know I'm the guy who was replacing his floor pans how do you weld that seat belt plate back in cuz I'm not getting it to hold
You will end up tearing it all the way down, just face it you know you will lol, I’ve done it so many times
He's already on his way to do that. You can't stop yourself once you head into that rabbit hole. Lol
@@joebob344 nope I’ve done it many times, I’ve said ok this car don’t need much, next thing I know it’s tore completely down
Still thinking of putting a Cd player? 🤨
Appreciate you going to the basics! Have a question for you, I bought a 2000 mustang front and back seats for my 67 convertible and was wondering if you have ever done something like this? I know the fronts will be straightforward but my question is on the back seat. I know dimensionally it will fit but how hard would it be to make the top part fit and what would need to be modified? Thank you for any tips/suggestions
I believe the overall width of the seats are different. Convertibles have the top to account for on the sides so I believe the coupe seat is much wider
@@petersonrestorations I will double check the dimensions and make sure. If it will work do you think I would just need to install the late model mounting brackets?
What brand of window molding tool is it?🎃
Did Shelby add torque boxes?
I dont think so but not 100%
Sorry dying to know what is a good price for a 65/66 coupe in that condition? Sorry to keep asking, the market seems flooded with many in that condition and not many people want to dive into something even in this shape so prices are all over the place, Also I don't want to go to Cali and back and probably pay double what one is near TX and still have some rust issues. I just wanna drive it man hah!!
I have a video coming out Tuesday going into price of what I paid and what I think prices should be to expect to pay.
@@petersonrestorations That will be an awesome video, a lot of viewers also probably want to know.
You’ll have it down to bare metal and concourse in two years lol
Did you ever sell the Boss 302 ?
No I'm going to be building it on the channel. It's going to paint in November
,uhm HUH?... A 1 pc 66-68 floor pan with seat risers shipped is over $1,000. I wound up using an 82 foxbody parts car floor in my '68 because of that.
With shipping cost yes, cjs is around 550 and I just pick up from their warehouse. 1 benefit of being close to them
69 fastback shell