1965 Ford Mustang Restoration | Transmission Drama! | Part 8

In this 1965 Ford Mustang Restoration video, I work on fixing some transmission issues. I replace the filter and pan gasket. I also repaint the pan with semi-gloss Duplicolor engine enamel. I accidentally add in the incorrect fluid and have to drain the whole transmission system and replace it with the correct fluid. I also remove the front driver's side fencer in order to get the door mounted back onto the car.
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[@springman1740]

You are doing great! Thanks for calling out the paints and other materials you are using in your videos. It helps others that haven't done this stuff before.

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks!

[@meek01__53]

She's coming along, you might want to look on the side of your transmission where your shifter connects for the leak. There is a small rubber bushing where your shifter arm enters the transmission case that is prone to wearing out. There are a number of videos on KZbin that show you how to replace the seal. Best of luck and don't get frustrated you are doing great 👍

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Awesome, thanks! I'll definitely do that!

[@quyle9483]

There is also an o ring for the kick down lever shaft inside the Trans shifter shaft that can leak as well.

[@Azzahra_25des]

I am a subscriber from Indonesia, greetings to meet you, I like your videos about car restoration, enthusiasm for creating content and have a nice day

[@sgtskittlesinthesky2540]

Got myself an old 65 Mustang from California directly to my home here in Germany, its actually in very good condition, minmal rust but I watch every video of your project and it's helping me out a lot doing everything on my own...old mustangs are like lego...easy to care not like these cars we got today...thanks for the content keep on you got my sub ! ;)

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

That's awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@HectorGarcia-qt7sr]

Really love these vids I’m 17 and just got myself a broken down mustang from an uncle of mine can’t wait to start working on it.

[@masonloh1411]

I was saying to myself hope he's putting in the correct older type trans fluid. good you found the error.

[@peacemaker6156]

I use a farm implement paint on the suspension and frame rails on my 69 satellite. Its tough as woodpecker lips lol. Oil based, chip resistant, rust resistant. Brush it on or use a electric wagoner power painter. I like your style. Cant wait to hear those old tailpipes bellow a tune.

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks!

[@michaelbrown3277]

I like the bench grinder! Cool idea.

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks, haha. Makes life a bunch easier

[@martyjohnson-z3p]

Very cool

[@quyle9483]

Hey bud just dropping in i ran a transmission business for years now im in a dealership but that besides what im going to get to. On them old c4's with the original transmission pans. Them pans are made of thin metal. Theyll deform around the bolt holes. If you're still experiencing trans pan leakage, i suggest when you remove the pan, to flatten out the pan where the bolt holes are and get you some flat washers to put on the bolts so it allows a wider area to stress the pan onto the gasket. Also, i suggest using a cork gasket. YES a CORK gasket. Dress the panside of the gasket with formagasket and torque to specifications. Them thick rubber gaskets can give alot of headaches for everyone when they dont do what they are suppose to. I wish you the best of luck with your restoration my friend! Love the content!

[@TheBeachedone]

The interior looks great, I am surprised at how well the vinyl paint worked!

[@67Stang]

Sorry it is giving you issues with running. I have a C4 trans as well. It had sat for 22 years before I got her running and moving again. I also replaced the filter and gasket on the trans along with the O-ring on the dip stick and replaced the cooler lines. It still took it about 6 months for the seals to stop leaking. No leaks now and it shifts great.

[@BigKountryTV]

Was dying for this update🥹🤘🏾also I wouldn’t mind watching hour long videos🤣

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Haha they're usually like 10 hours of footage that I have to edit down to 15 mins. Glad you're enjoying the updates! Stay tuned, more videos are on the way!

[@Jvsmoothlikegravy]

Common leaks on those, dipstick tube, shift shaft seal, if the neutral safety switch is not aligned right it won’t start, and they take type F only if they haven’t been rebuilt recently otherwise you’ll cook it. These are awesome cars! I’m just putting the final touches on mine

[@lamarrichardson1782]

Love the 65 build. I have a 65 coupe myself ❤

[@christianmuro6913]

Can wait for the next video?

[@phoenixblack1220]

If I recall you in California? If you are in or near SoCal, you should go to Bob’s Big Boy in Toluca Lake (Burbank). There are lots of cars of Friday and some cool people you can meet with to help you along with your project. Your car is pretty awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Yes, I am! I'll have to check it out. Thanks a lot!

[@jaydenkester2838]

watched all of the series! excited to see what's next

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks! Stay tuned, more videos are on the way!

[@timnoles]

I do the same thing with my jackstands and floor jack. Make sure you are chalking the back wheels and have the emergency brake on too. Also, I'd maybe put it up a few more notches on the jackstands so you can have a little more room under there. Lastly, your upper control arms (and lower) will likely need to be replaced. CJ Pony Parts has a nice front-end suspension kit for about $400. The only challenging part is using a spring compressor (you can rent from the auto parts store) and also a pickle fork to break the ball joints loose. Good luck. Keep it coming.

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thank so much for the helpful info! Yeah, suspension is going to be next after the brakes!

[@SouthernBuilds]

Coming along great!

[@masonloh1411]

Last Ep:#7 You mention Shocks KYB + Rear Springs. Rock Auto has all that for really cheap compared to the regular mustang's parts outlet. should check it out on regular wear parts as it Alway's cost less w/ same brands. Mustang outlets for cosmetics parts + parts no longer produce.

[@mongrelmotorsports]

I just went through a C4 fluid leak nightmare. One not obvious thing to check is the gap between the bellhousing and the transmission body. There is a rubber seal there and if it's bad, will give you a pretty bad leak. Trans has to come out to replace it but you can do it yourself. That and the front and rear seals are other potential old age leaks. I rebuilt my C4 having never done an automatic before and it isn't that hard if you wind up needing to.

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@quyle9483]

Not all the c4's are designed this way. This design with the rubber o ring between the bell housing and transmission case was on c3 transmission which eventually turned into an a4ld which also used this rubber o ring. Most c4 had no seal connecting bellhousing to transmission. The seal that barrier all that was a gasket the pump bolted onto mating to the case.

[@quyle9483]

It is possible you a referring to the transmission pump seal. Which in that case all automatics have. I doubt he has a front pump seal leak however because pump seals tend to leak under pressure via engine rotating torque converter.

[@mongrelmotorsports]

This car would have a 'green dot' C4, and I can assure you it has the big rubber ring just like the one in my 66 Falcon. The pump seal is behind the converter and easier to diagnose where the fluid will drip out. With a car this old and apparently unmolsted I think he'd be wise to pull it out and give it a re-seal at minimum. When that big bellhousing seal leaks, it REALLY leaks. Guess how I know?

[@quyle9483]

@mongrelmotorsports yeah 64-68 c4 has bellhousing o ring.

[@cutworm59]

There is a Vent on top of the transmission. That's where your leak is.

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

the c4 has a vent on the top of trans if you poured 4 quarts in and it leaked out from the top then you absolutely over filled it also that c4 trans pan gasket you need the paper gasket the goofy parts store rubber ones or those cork gaskets absolutely cannot be stopped from leaking i tell you this from my own experience from when i built my truck (72 ford f100)

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks, I found it was leaking from the shaft seal and the rear seal, so I just replaced those in my latest video. I also used the new rubber gasket, but put permatex ultra black on both sides, so hopefully that keeps it from leaking. If it fails, I have a paper gasket I can replace it with!

[@garrycruz8429]

Your skills are great and I love the videos about this Ford Mustang! I would like to view it all until it's done! Question how much money did you spend and hours/days for it completed!?

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thank you! I don't know how long it will be before it's fully completed. I still have a lot of work to do. I am trying to finish it by January 24'. Not sure about how much money and time it's been so far. I'll calculate all of that once I'm finished

[@garrycruz8429]

Can't wait to see it's full Glory!

[@hammersgarage]

Just swapped the C4 in my old Galaxie wagon, which is a "who cares" way of saying I understand your woes. So why won't it start now?

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

So you'll see in my next video! It was completely unrelated, electrical. The points were shot, so I replaced them with an electronic ignition and she fired right up, and is running super smooth now!

[@Aron-lg4oj]

You are doing great!! Does the engine run? I came to an end of my mustang 65 restoration so I tried to drive but Unfortunately My automatic C4 transmission wasn’t working so I just took it out and it is going to be revised.. hopefully I will be done next week!

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks! Yes, it runs! Not sure how it drives yet. Haven't actually had it on the road. I need new brakes first! Good luck with your transmission, hopefully you can get it on the road soon.

[@mudlefish]

was literally just looking this morning to see if you had a new video up yet. bummer to hear about the leaks. part of working on cars is the unknown drama that comes up. im getting closer to the point of putting engine and trans back in mine and dread what may come up as a result when i do. hope you get the issue figured out. from the video it looks like all you did was remove the pan and change the filter so not sure what would have occured to make it not start now. have you checked the neutral saftey switch. i believe its located there near the pan on the transmission and can cause issues with starting if its not working properly

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

That's awesome! Yeah it turned out to be the points. I traced it back to electrical and was stumped, so I decided to clean the point and got more spark. Then just ended up putting in a electronic ignition and it immediately fired up! It's also running so much smoother now. That will be in my next video!

[@luckyluciano4968]

Good times Hunter 😂. These early transmission were pretty forgiving. If you didn’t use type F it’s ok. It wouldn’t mess things up. Heck of you were stranded and on a pinch. You could get away with normal ATF which will be fine for power steering systems as well the early ones I mean. Fluid came out your vent on top of trans. It’s fail safe. You were right soon as you start the engine. It would of taken on the rest of fluid and circulate through the trans. So far so good great work Guido 👍🏼

[@quyle9483]

​@luckyluciano4968 right on good sir. However, should definitely avoid multi vehicle trans fluid now adays due to all the different friction modifiers they have added for these newer type transmissions. The friction plates used in an original c4 won't like that( over a period of time). However just to top off fluid or emergency fluid is better than no fluid!

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

@@luckyluciano4968 Thanks Guido! Yeah I figured it was some type of overflow valve after I started her up and circulated the fluid! Good to know it wasn't that big of a deal to put regular ATF in it, oh well. Haha

[@Bin._.Sami14]

Where did you get this wrack i want to do it my self wenn i am 18 please can you ansere my question

[@BigKountryTV]

Also do you sell those shirts I want one pretty sick

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Yeah, I'm going to list them for sale in the next week! I was just doing some product testing before releasing them haha

[@afluffyporcupine]

Did you even restore a car if you don’t have a little dramaaaaa. RIP garage floor

[@413x398]

Only mentioning this because you are using the word "restoration" here. The correct grill paint for a '65 Mustang is charcoal blue. Ford pretty much did not use absolute black on any grills back in those days. It's your car so you can do whatever, but if anybody is going for a factory look on any model Ford or Mercury, they should research stuff like this first. Good luck on your continuing project.

[@VanHoutenBuilds]

Thanks for letting me know! Where can you find a rattle can of that charcoal blue paint? Brand?

[@413x398]

@@VanHoutenBuilds Classic Industries supplies their repro grille in gunsmoke blue for 65 bucks. Go there and search for part 8200-A.

[@413x398]

@@VanHoutenBuilds Do a Google image search for "1965 Mustang grill" and you can see the difference, In some of the pics it almost looks silver! And for goodness sake, protect yourself against gooberness. Hazmat.

[@richardbauer3327]

SEM trim paint, can be bought at any automotive paint store. Or O'Reilly's.

[@HunterVanHouten]

@@richardbauer3327 Awesome, thank you so much!