1965 Mustang fender installation, tips and tricks.

Installing a fender on a 1965 Mustang, and I show a few tips and tricks. I also build the splash shields for the fenders.

[@RS-gh2mf]

I came up with the trick 30 years ago. I actually make them like a body shim so you can just slide them out, instead of taking the bolt out.

[@Lightedbeam]

I really like the idea of using a protector under the bolts in order to save the paint from getting boogered up. Great timing. I'm fixing to put two fenders on, a hood and front valance for my 70 Mach 1. Needed this video for sure!

[@hipez1192]

Love the plastic under the bolts idea , thanks !

[@cliffmee3706]

Great video, so glad I found you. I’m restoring my Dad’s’66 convertible and it just can’t get the fenders to fit right. Keep up the good work. Thank you! 👍

[@cmscms123456]

I like to trim a 3"notch out of the fender skin at that VIN location near the shock tower. Plenty of reason to reveal this 'hidden' VIN number. 1. it shows the car has its original fender aprons.. Not a wreck. 2. For VIN verification, if the car is ever sold for EXPORT, the buyer will want to see as many VIN locations as possible. The "LEGAL" VIN on these early Mustangs is on the drivers fender apron. The door tag is not considered 'legal' VIN verification.

[@christopherlynn4692]

Thanks, very informative and helpful with my build (1970 Mach 1). I will keep watching for more of your videos.......

[@PM-lk9ph]

Yup. I've definitely tried put doors on with the fenders on. It sucks.

[@1otviii]

Nice. I guess I will pull my fenders to get it clean and correct after I get the skin work done

[@MustangConnection1]

Great tips as always!

[@cutworm59]

Great build Bubba. Yea, body fitment always starts at the rear.

[@hotrodmtf]

What I do with our plastic shims, is make one end open just like a regular body shim. This way you don't have to remove the bolt to get it out :)

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Good idea. I just want to make sure the paint doesn't get scratched.

[@hotrodmtf]

@@JoDaddysGarage it's doesn't, been doing it that way for the last 48 yesrs :)

[@joshanderson7813]

Great video as always! Thank you for the video! I don't know if you remember me asking you about fender fitment or not but you really delivered with your response and this vid. Thank you!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

josh anderson I honestly don't remember either, but I'm glad it helped.

[@jacquespoirier9071]

with such extensive rust damage, I believe that it much more efficient to buy a new shell and transfert all components including the VIN plates as you have not the original assembly jigs and tolerances are not met causing problems that could be as small as bolt not fitting to as big as global vehicule aligment problems overall a truly nice heavy job

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Jacques Poirier Some may choose that route. Did you see the final video?

[@Velvethamma]

Great tips

[@Buckswoodshop]

Its all in the details.

[@dogbuggy32]

thanks for that one my chevelle need lined up

[@buckwheat12n]

What type bolt/screw did you use to connect the splash shields to the firewall?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

They look like small lag bolts. They sell a lot.

[@onejedi66611]

👍🏾

[@sacooper802]

you didn't show actually installing the fender? this only touches base on tip and tricks I guess. I did find another video on your channel showing installing fender for a 67-68 mustang Im sure its very similar for a 65-66 EXCEPT FOR THE where FENDER BOLTS UP TO RADIATOR SUPORT, that's is different between the two generations

[@JoDaddysGarage]

There's likely several videos of the fender being installed. Look up the Brooklyn Pony series.

[@richardgutierrez6229]

You mentioned the engine bay paint was DP90. What paint is that?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

It's an Epoxy. www.myrv14.com/buildlog/20160510/p-196_dplf_epoxy_primer-9-13.pdf

[@dm7097]

For give me, as I know this is an older video, one image I have in my literature, shows a strip caulk like material between the fender apron (top lip) and the fender? Does anyone still do this? Worth it? Thank you.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Some use it. It was supposed to help with moisture and chafing. Probably important when they were new.

[@dm7097]

@@JoDaddysGarage thank you. I will probably put some back on my ‘66.

[@MrCbell57]

You mentioned dp 90? What is that? You painted your fender rails?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

DP90 is an epoxy from PPG. I painted the whole engine bay with it. I think the part number has changed.

[@jmsmeier1113]

I was wondering, is that an original, or resto fender? if resto, what brand?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Aftermarket fender from Mustangs Unlimited.

[@gilliansheppard5383]

+1

[@MrFireman164]

Love the plastic under the bolts idea , thanks !

[@russvandine5841]

How did you get the nut on the bolt behind the splash guard if your splash guard was already on the fender?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

The bolts that go through the fender off of the apron bracket? They go in from the front.