1965 Mustang front rocker repair

Little patch repair on the front section of the rocker panel for the 65 Mustang.

[@cecil6711]

Great idea on welding the nut to the rocker. I have to do the same thing on both sides of mine. Please video the door skin if you do it. I have to do both my doors and would like to see it done.

[@265chevy]

good work

[@mrsmilly12345]

I know this is an older video but I’m trying to remove the whole rocker on my mustang and I can’t find any information on how to remove all the rocker (with floor pans and torque boxes in) any advice?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

That's a good question. I did an installation video on the Brooklyn Pony. It may give you some ideas as to how it's installed. Might help with reversing the process.

[@gilberttyrrell8715]

Joe, do you have any experience converting a coupe to a convertible? I have a 66 mustang that I am restoring with my daughter and we are considering converting it. Just wasn't sure how hard it might be to do. Any thoughts?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I do not. I do know that the convertibles have more frame structure to them. I have seen coupe's turned into roadsters though. I would still add structural support to the bottom, and probably add roll bar.

[@gilberttyrrell8715]

Hey, thanks. Love your attention to details! Have been watching you restore the 65 mustang. I am about to start a 66 with my 15 year old daughter who is a mustang fanatic. The roof pillars are rusty, hence I am considering making it a convertible. i have not been able to find any repair panels to repair the roof above the quarter panel seam/ the drip rails are pretty rusty as well. Any suggestions? Also, what plasma cutter are you using and are you satisfied with it?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Thanks for the positive comment. I try to give as much info as I can so others can do the same to their cars. You can call me Bear. My daughter is Jo. Easy to make the association though. No harm done. Not sure if it's exactly what you need but I checked Mustangs Unlimited and they sell a roof and sail panel kit. Part # RP5 01. Maybe there is just a sail panel kit. There are other vendors out there. CJ pony Parts. Dallas Mustang.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I forgot to answer the plasma cutter question. It's from Harbor Freight. It's actually the second one. The first quit operating properly after a few months. I had a warranty, so I took it back. This one seems to be just fine.