1965 Ford, Hand Forming The Last Repair Panels

[@baseball4697]

Thank you for getting back to this project. A time capsule of when auto/truck design was still fun.

[@gerry-p9x]

But dangerous.....having driven a 1961. Eco from 1973. To. 77 even a minor accident wood Beverly bad. Had a few but lucked out

[@aliasfred]

@@gerry-p9x I had a '66 A-100 Dodge van w/225 ci. 3 on the tree/ mid engine. non synchronized 1st gear, very interesting take off in second gear from a light that turns green just as you're getting slow enough to downshift into 1st. Got tagged in the back many times because there were no brake lights on.

[@Inisfad]

The fact that 99% of this work has been eyeballed, rather than measured, is a testament to Mustie’s genius.

[@willb3018]

and his eyeballs, or "eyecrometer" as they say at FabRats

[@davidhollfelder9940]

“You’d think that I know what I’m doing, but I don’t”. Good one. When it all works out, my dad used to say, “it almost looks like we knew what we were doing”.

[@davidhollfelder9940]

@billtaggart3889 we live mirrored lives …

[@68air]

Happy Father's day to all Dad's

[@joefin5900]

The mark of a true craftsman; any tool within reach becomes a hammer.

[@shin-pad1052]

That’s my early afternoon viewing sorted in the uk, thank you..

[@JustAlex686]

Same hear

[@NavinBetamax]

@@JustAlex686 .......here......

[@clivejoyce9437]

Mine too😊

[@ajc7166]

@@clivejoyce9437 And me

[@b4566bb]

The irony is not lost on me that my dad used to have me sit on the engine hump in the middle of this very same van. He was a TV repairman. You remember those? No seatbelts, no nothing. I just remember the immense warmth of sitting on that engine cowling. 😊

[@Hjerte_Verke]

No seat belts, no nothing *and* drum brakes on all four corners. It WAS a different time when people weren't racing to each stoplight and slamming on the brakes at the last second--it's because they couldn't do that for long without severe brake fade.

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Yes! It was SO hot in the summer, even with those Air Doors open.

[@ritchiesokol1061]

Rode in the 64 Chevrolet back seat on the hump also. (Seat belts)??? At a young age did not realize there was a drive shaft underneath.

[@stephendeluca4479]

That was my wife's seat when we drove my '67 Econoline around NYC for 2 years and then cross-country for 3 months camping back in '86 & '87. 3 on the tree and 33 MPH in 2nd gear on those mountain roads out west. I passed the semis, but everyone else passed me. I drove that van cross-country twice, and believe it or not it was a very comfortable vehicle to ride in. It also had the BEST visibility due to the large, flat, non-tinted windshield.

[@mjc8248]

I belong to a group that I interact with daily, and I constantly have to bite my tongue when someone complains about a trivial issue. A few days ago, someone’s front camera had condensation due to the weather, so it was giving an error. They went on and on about it being a safety issue. I, on the other hand, was wondering what would happen if I set them loose in my ’84 GMC S15 fleet package truck. People would probably be better drivers if they had a real fear of death during their daily commute.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Im so glad we are finally getting finished up with this truck. I have fell in love with this thing since he picked it up. It always looked so sad in the background of some of the past video’s. Thx Mustie.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

You and everyone else, whining about this project. I'm sure you will find something else to whine about. 😆

[@noisefuljoy]

@@Hjerte_VerkeIt seems that you might enjoy complaining as well.

[@welshy8216]

100% so happy to see work being done, on this truck. Week in / week out we see it in the background on most videos.. Its just sooooo cool looking

[@mikespain8655]

Haven't seen this truck in a while. Good work.

[@Bob-Whiting]

Hey Mustie, when "this side" is wrong so you make the other side match, not only will nobody know... but then it's called "CUSTOM"! LOL

[@johnobiro5202]

Good afternoon from Liverpool. Here we go with Mustie.🔧👍🇬🇧

[@philiphartley8823]

Also from Sheffield , over the hill from You.

[@andrewmeadows2596]

My condolences to both of you.

[@firesurfer]

@@andrewmeadows2596 LOL

[@69Phuket]

Hey Scouse Lad. From Sale. Mancunium. Love Liverpool.

[@69Phuket]

Wrenching is a.... Division Bell

[@Tyler-mm5nc]

It's no exaggeration to say this is as close as we'll ever get to watching Michelangelo performing his magic. Bravo, Darren.

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Drain holes and paint /rustproofing inside, or will you do that later?

[@flick22601]

Thanks for reminding us why you put this project on hold. Body work requires the patience of a saint.

[@frankboehm8702]

It's time we saw something new from this project. Good morning from Germany

[@victorbitter583]

The ole Tallahassee tack n bash technique. Scott from ColdWarMotors and Kyle from CarterAutoRestyling would be proud as punch. cheers.

[@PuddinsFabShopFan]

This makes for a great start to every Sunday morning, thank you!.

[@gerry-p9x]

Yeah good ol mustie vid are great should do a few tic toks during week

[@runwillrobinson]

Ahhh, I knew you would be bringing out the legendary body hammer when I saw your title. You do good work!

[@jws3925]

So glad to see you back on this truck. I love this vehicle. It is a real collectors item. Not many of them made and very few survived. Man, you have some really great tools to work with metal. I did a lot of panel building but did not have all those tools. It sure would have made the job easier and the end product better.

[@michaelkato642]

clever only come to mind ...watching you create this panel...could not stop watching

[@markbrown6236]

Been waiting for years to have the great pumpkin get it's metal work finished. Thank you. A very unique vehicle, glad it will be back on the road again.

[@Mikefngarage]

one section at a time and eventually it will be done. looking good Darren.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Yay...push "pause", put the kettle on and get the Pie out of the fridge: Musti1 Sunday Movie is on! Thanks from this German Viewer!🤩👍👍👍

[@davidhollfelder9940]

My first job as a painter .. the work van .. Ford Econoline .. the engine hump was the middle seat.

[@gtags1]

So I loved this truck when Mustie first started the build on it. I always hated seeing on the lift for so long and never being worked on again. So it's good to see it finally getting the love it deserves, can't wait to seeing when its done. Its a truck I'd love to own!

[@henrybucki7813]

great job. when i was in a/c tech school in 1971 one of the other students dad had a a/c company and i helped them install a couple a/cs this is what they had to work out of later went to work for a TRANE dealer and they used Volkswagens some where pick up style and the rest where wagons and of course no a/c in any of the vehicles . you constantly had crouch rot from the heat in ga .

[@julieandbobmitchell9372]

This was my first car back in High School, 1975. Same color and trim. Restored it twice, first fiberglass and Bondo, second time learned to weld. Reliving that rebuild here with Musty except being fresh out of college could not afford welding rod so used barbed wire from our pasture fence. Also replaced the engine and transmission. Drove it until 1985, over 100K miles then sold it for X3 what I paid for it in 74. Lot of fun with that old truck.

[@jickmccivy6327]

Had one in 1970 ,blew up the 6 cylinder engine in 72 and replaced with the engine, trans and rear end from a 1970 ,429 Mercury Cyclone Super C J that was towed into the junk yard while I was there looking for a motor, Made an 18 inch driveshaft , ladder bars , 10 inch MTs on the front 12 inch MTs on the back all on Crager 5 spoke wheels Made it an incredible experience to drive, Sadly it was stolen and was found wrecked and stripped about 2 weeks later ,

[@PapiDoesIt]

At long last, the red truck returns! Rust repair on Crusty is what brought me to the channel all those years ago.

[@andrewsnoozy]

For someone that doesn't know what they are doing, you certainly did an amazing job, made it look easy.

[@RRRIBEYE]

Wishing you would be finishing the Bobcat this morning - but this'll do.

[@artszabo1015]

Nice work my friend. I have done a LOT of this - it is VERY time consuming but also very rewarding. Art from Ohio

[@pdw7783]

Nice to see you are able to pick up the work on the Ford again. Very nice truck

[@phillipcroyle]

2,000 views in 13 minutes, glad to see your channel doing well brother. Respect to you for your work Mustie1. May you continue doing what you enjoy.

[@eriklarson9137]

And may everyone continue to comment on a video without watching it. This is the way,

[@phillipcroyle]

@@eriklarson9137 Have watched it and going to watch it again just for you.

[@twofeathers6540]

i am 77 years old i en joye al of your work that i can see of you so thanks i am cold twofeathers have fun

[@billwhite5188]

Finally !!!! You have been teasing us for waaaay too long, flashing this Econoline in the background for other projects. Thank Mustie.

[@mikekovacs8981]

Awesome. Glad to see you're back on it. All the welding and metal work takes me back to the Crusty days!

[@harveytr7106]

I’m another UK viewer. I’ve been waiting for AGES for the Econoline to make a reappearance. We never had those over here but based on your videos of this one I have so much want for one it’s hard to describe.

[@mischef18]

All your work on this pick up has made for great viewing bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@georgepretnick4460]

Very good instructional video. One of your best in a while.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Good afternoon to everyone watching from Lincolnshire UK 🇬🇧

[@Mr_Yorkie]

Watching from West Yorkshire

[@gerry-p9x]

Cold NYC

[@Truth_Seeker_UK]

Sunny scunny

[@josephcormier5974]

Well sir I thought you were never going to get back to this truck again thank you for doing so it's looking very nice right now six stars brother

[@TheChenkar]

Speaking of bar and chain oil. I decided to bike to work through the winter this year, and realised in the fall that I needed to oil my chain to prevent rust. So I remembered your affinity for it, and I keep a gatorade bottle of bar and chain oil in the water bottle holder on my bike to oil my drivetrain whenever it starts to get noisy or feel rough. Working well 4 months into winter!

[@rustybum2]

Thank you Mustie lad , that was excellent ! I enjoy all of your adventures but it's great to see conclusions of past projects. Hope to see more in the future. Best regards from Ireland.

[@whoaaanelly65]

I only counted 3 freeze plugs, so it's probably a 170. I'm still kicking myself for not buying a V8 swapped version of one of these a couple years ago. Great to see you working on it!

[@HeikosGarage]

Hi Darren, I'm glad you are back on the Econoline. I know you didn't do it in previous videos and this is no criticism, but weld through primer for the inside of the part is a great rust prevention. You can spray all the sides that won't be paint-able after welding. I hope your migraine is going to leave you alone this time. Cheers

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice to see finally getting some truck action 🎬 🙌 👌 😊

[@MrLee-ue7iu]

I can't believe I have been watching since before you started on that Econoline. Thanks for taking me along.

[@twinkie27271]

I was thinking the same thing, but then I remembered watching him bring Crusty back around, which was way before this one.

[@glennchuckie773]

Brilliant, been looking forward to getting back on this project, what a great little truck! 👌👍

[@shaundonahue4621]

I really like this pickup. You've done a good job fabricating patch panels for it....or, at least, its been an entertaining watch.

[@jenwanner4911]

Hello from Michigan, I love love love the series of econoline videos. Glad to see you're back on it. Cheers

[@sunflowermahea225]

I love your commitment to just not saying good enough. The fact that you keep striving to make it right is impressive.

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Woo Hoo, back on the '65 Ford. Can't wait to see how this machine is going to look when done. A tech tip for the english wheel. When using it with bare wheels like you did, the metal will be displaced both left and right and fore and aft, giving a dome. If you cut a strip out of an innertube that can wrap around the large wheel, the fore and aft displacement goes away and all you get is the left and right displacement. The english wheel with a rubber strip on the large wheel would have been a better choice than the slip roller to give you the initial shape of the rocker panel. But hey, your method worked well in the end too.

[@tjtobin86]

This channel is the most real thing you can find on the internet. It's like pulling up an old comfy chair in your local mechanics shop and just talking shop all day while someone else works hard lol!

[@lmfarms4611]

Beautiful! Love the old cars and trucks.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Morning from snowless MN BOYS!! Coffee n smokes!! Missed last week with you guys.

[@tarstarkusz]

I've seen people use tape for a paper doll. The nice thing about using the tape is it will remember the curves. It's more of a 3d paper doll. You just cover the entire part with a few layers of tape and then can peel it off as one piece. Everywhere you need to push down on to make it lay flat needs to be stretched and everywhere you need to cut to get it to pay flat needs to be shrunk. Scott Newstead over at Cold War Motors just did a panel like this on his Thursday video either last Thursday or the Thursday before.

[@JimHarris-h4u]

Add me to the list of folks who didn't wait patiently for you to finish this project. Love to watch you .dig in and repair something no one else wants

[@danaowen9014]

Im smiling, i love to watch you make your new panels, you talk to us as if we were right next to you.

[@andrewcooper8980]

It’s good that you’re fixing this little beauty.

[@swingkid100]

Splendid job Mustie! Another great bit of Sunday viewing. Love coldwarmotors too for all things vintage auto.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Yea buddy... been waiting for you to get back to this one! Always an adorable Ford from my childhood days!

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida That model was one of my first matchbox car's

[@paulelliott2861]

Nice bit off of fabrication . Your commentary is so down to earth it’s refreshing and relaxing. Just great viewing. Thank 0:15 you so much.

[@metalhead4996]

My favorite vehicle on the channel.....ever!

[@malcolmtucker5225]

So glad you are working on this thing again!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DYLANTRIES]

I've been watching for years man, I remember the free junk being fixed in your garage at home. Glad to see a new video on this thing and hope to see it completely finished in the near future!

[@RattleTrapGarage]

Happy to see this project come back good job coming along nicely

[@user-wm4ij1fd2l]

I'm glad you brought this project back, I really wanted to see what you were going to do with this It was really nice

[@MrDjpsr]

Rather than fabricating a new fuel opening on the opposite side, it might be easier to just relocate the existing one and patching the hole where the original one is now. Love your videos, takes me back 45 years ago when I was a kid... I had no way to weld but I could use a pop rivet gun, fiberglass and bondo to make anything pass state inspection. I kept my old cars on the road until the frames gave out. My first car was a 1962 VW Beetle...it eventually became a dune buggy.

[@twinkie27271]

He's going to relocate it on the tank, not the truck.

[@kencooper2059]

Glad to see you back on this one, it was one of my favs.

[@duncanvincent9106]

Really enjoyed the long video format. Great work!

[@kingbee5155]

Don't say you got lucky. You are very good at what you do and you know it. Take pride in it.

[@plastikblomsterskalikkevandes]

Great to see you fount the motivation, to get back on this project ❤

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Glad to see and hear an update on the Econoline! It has been the curio in the background for too long.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

The best part about KZbin is you really feel like your along for the journey. In the old TV days making a panel would be a 30 second segment. It didn’t give the same level of depth.

[@dcross6360]

What a gorgeous vehicle! You shoud be proud of your work. I hope to see a video of you taking it for a drive

[@mqb17]

Yay! Sunday morning tea with Mustie1 and the orange truck finally getting worked on again!

[@nitcat1]

Minutes before the video dropped I was just thinking, man I hope the Econoline gets some attention. Woot!

[@joepiker]

you definitely don't suck. Darren. Really great work, and excellent video!!

[@johnHAMMOND-l3u]

thank you for another great video i enjoyed watching looking forward to next sunday

[@navvet4518]

This is the project that got me started watching Mustie. I’m glad he’s back on it.

[@jamesschramm4739]

The truck has been on the back burner so long, figured it was almost never coming back. I guess it's like a lot of projects, it takes time and eventually it'll get done, good to see you picking up on the old truck.....................

[@c-31100]

Thanks very impressed of your work and i love Zeb Macehan Jacket 😊😊

[@hoffmanshaven]

I'm 52 and I still want a Scooby Doo van. This truck kinda reminds me of one. I am thinking it would cost more than the van to paint it though.

[@vwcoco]

Very nice repair mustie . Filler ,primer and spray Job for this cool van . Looking forward to fuel tank mod

[@josephsimanski3192]

Glad you jumped back on the ford! My grandfather had one set up as a catering truck in the early 70's and I would go with him as a kid on Saturdays to feed the workers at the rail yard. This was in Rhode Island where I grew up and this ford brings back a lot of memories of my grandfather. Now I watch from central Maine. We're kinda neighbors! 🤙

[@davewallace.8303]

It was DEFIANTLY smiling! I’m sure it feels “The Love” now. GREAT metal working video, didn’t realize how much I’d missed these, nice to see your back able to do this again without any ill after effects. Hopefully that’s behind you. SUCKS GETTING OLDER HUH! I’m 59 this year as well, so I feel ya!

[@Navyuncle]

Thanks Darren for getting metal work done on the Ford. Great video.

[@roberthocking9138]

Beautiful metalwork skills, looks like it grew there

[@blackbuttecruizr]

So glad you got back to this project!

[@QuickSplashVideo-rm2kh]

Good to see another bit of fabricating. Many of us love that truck.

[@highdesertworkshop]

Worked at a Ford dealership in 64-65, had one of those trucks for a parts chaser ,loved it. Once you got used to sitting over the front axle you could manuver thru city traffic like a champ.

[@fredmott1397]

I am very happy that Mustie is back on this! It is a favorite of mine as I used one of these Fords on my first job on a farm - drove the heck outta that truck! Three on the tree and that ole reliable 6 cylinder!! Fond memories and so nice to see one being revived, sure would love to have one!

[@MarvinHowell-k4u]

Glad to see you working on this one. I worked for Coca Cola in Dalton Ga. And we used one to haul 5 gal syrup tanks . Driving it loaded was like riding in a small boat.😂

[@brunolagace1135]

I like seeing you work on that Ford Eco. It's looking so cool remind me when I was young.

[@johnschutt9187]

I really like watching you do metal work. Thanks.

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Great to see you back on this project. 👍🏻👌🏻

[@guymanicone7921]

I am by no means a Ford guy, but this vehicle is super cool. I saw an Econoline van on a property last weekend where I was picking up a trans for a Jeep from. It was so cool and would be such a great project. Looked like it hadn't run in decades, great patina

[@twinkie27271]

Snag it cheap, and make a mint reselling if you don't want it. They are scarce, and valuable!

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

Good evening from Indonesia, this one and a half hour video flew past by! Nice to see the Econoline in the spotlights again, what a cool truck that is! Really looking forward to see that finished one day with a decent roadtrip to a car meeting or a yardsale.

[@warmblood58]

Amazing eye work and intuition - I can see that panel forming is a skill that really improves with experience -nice job Mustie!

[@Kane26510]

In all honesty, I thought this belonged to someone else. This Econoline became (in my mind) nothing more than a backdrop - like the Men -Working- Playing sign and the rally wheel hose holders. Love the truck and glad to see work continuing.