1965 Mustang tail panel install. Mystique part 8

[@bdinnerv]

Glad I watched this video! I am repairing a 66 which has some damage to the taillight panel and I have a spare taillight panel that came with a 64.5 that I am also working on, which was my only reference. The spare panel looks the same as the one you first tried - same color, same issue with width on the top channel, same issue with the side tabs not bent in etc, and straight! So I had been metal working the one in place on the 66 trying to straighten it up to match the spare, and was just about to cut out the current one and weld in the spare one but after watching this, I will persist with the one that is in place. Thanks!

[@olefart398]

Nice work Joe! Your attention to detail is incredible. I have never gotten this far into a car like you have, but it does remind me of the rebuild/restoration work I’ve done on my old house built in 1900. I have had the walls apart, see from inside to outside, replace or relocate studs etc. making every thing right even it wasn’t when it was built. Really enjoying your series on the ‘65 Mustang. Thank you!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Thanks! Check out some of the other builds while you're looking.

[@paradisericheys]

This video saved my rear. Literally. I had this exact same problem and would not have known what to do had I not seen this video recently. I ordered the original tooling tail panel from Mustangs Unlimited and it fit perfect. The other part had a 3 inch gap that I could not bend into place. THANK YOU!!!!

[@mattscheibe2219]

Thank you for providing this video. It has been extremely helpful to me as I am currently restoring a 1966 Mustang coupe. Your video shows even spacing of the weldments on the lower edge of the tail light panel. The spacing looks ok except I have only one recommendation, and that is to double the number of weldments at the lower-outer edges from the tail light panel to the lower trunk cross brace in the area of the outer trunk floor panels. The reason is that loads induced from the trunk floors, frame rails and rear quarter panels are highest in the outer areas. Your weld spacing seems wider than what I have seen on my original tail light panel. The lower center tail light panel to trunk cross brace sees less of those loads and your weld spacing there is less critical and looks OK. Again, thanks for your videos.

[@exxplosive]

Great video, am focusing on front apron and floor pans. I am aware from inspection the previous owner butchered the tail panel and poorly welded a new one, this video will assist in correcting his mistakes. Thanks again for your videos.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+exxplosive You're welcome.

[@rickmay4991]

Great video - you put it up the day after I welded in my original tooling taillight panel on my 66 mustang. Wish I had seen it before I did my install. The problem you addressed where the quarter meets the drop off and tai panel reinforcement would have been helpful. I hope you include in a future video how you fit the bumper brackets and adjust the holes to get a proper fit. Like yours, my holes are offset and different on each side. Have watched all of your Mustang and Camaro videos and find them very helpful. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@Rudderify]

As usual, awesome work my friend and thanks for explaining the install. Luckily, I picked up an original tooling tail panel so it should fit like the second panel you fit. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@Unfrosted_flakes]

DUDE THANK YOU MINE IS ALL RUSTED AND I COULDN'T FIND A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR MONTHS

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I have tons of videos on mustangs

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

just watched your viedo on the mustang mystic in the paint booth your work to detail is the best.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Leonard Gilbreath Thanks!

[@johnsampson6266]

Here in Michigan everyone wants to use NPD part and not spring for quality Scott parts or Original tooling parts and they wonder why you can only do so much ,again keep up the great job love watching your videos.

[@chevys10ray26]

Wow what a difference in vendors looks great...

[@bridchvtruck568]

No two parts created equal. ..for sure comming together fast now

[@JonnyCrash]

I revisited this video since I’m working on this area on my ’66 coupe at the moment. I noticed that the bottom flanges for the extension brackets on the original quarters aren’t in the correct position. I’ll be posting a video to my channel that will explain things. Basically, the tops of those flanges should be even with the trunk floors. The driver side is a lot higher than it should be. The passenger side is higher as well, but not as bad. I have no idea if it was like that from the factory or what. There’s no indication that they aren’t the original trunk floors and quarters. There was work done in the past on the tail panel area, though. Anyway, I’m always finding things that need correcting on my car and your videos are always a huge help. Thanks!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I'll check out your video.

[@ClassicCarOverhaul]

What a difference, amazing! Merry Christmas

[@HardDeck]

Thanks! I have to do mine or have it done, since I'm not a welder!

[@rustyrods8535]

I've seen a lot of people call themselves body experts and they got nothing on you , you can work on my stuff any day . I'm pretty sure your lines will be better than factory lines . Great series of videos on this Mustang . Merry Christmas .

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Rusty rods Thanks! I appreciate the compliment.

[@kadesam1]

Great informative video Jo Daddy

[@richhanan218]

Barry, Hi. Kinda wish I had a 65 mustang instead of my 65 impala to send to you. Your a heck of a true body man. Chip Foose better watch out cause Barry is on his way. Merry Christmas and God bless

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Rich Hanan Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well.

[@brianhodgkin497]

love ur videos this helped me i was looking at mine and it has a slight curve in it i wasent sure if it was supposed to or not

[@robbiefrentz9427]

Same here im building a1967 mustang with my daughter. And we went to a car show to find out that it’s an actual curve....

[@jrtubejr]

Great video. Too bad those original tooling panels are so hard to come by.

[@GregsGarage]

That OG panel looks like it was worth the extra dough.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Greg's Garage Yep, and it was only $30 more. The cheaper one was on the shelf, I had to order the good panel and it shipped from Connecticut.

[@chadhunt6384]

I'm watching you!!! Again lol.. Assume the job man!!

[@MrMach1]

Nice job! Merry Christmas!

[@fastshelby5226]

What size holes are you drilling through the panels that your welding through? I've tried 1/4" and that seems too big, I was thinking 3/16. What do you recommend> Also, I'm welding with a Lincoln 140 ProMig 110volt. I've reduced my wire size to .023 from .030. What size wire are you using? It's little things like this that really help us!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I've shard this info in other videos. Depending on the location, I use 1/4-5/16". 3/16" seems a bit small, but it may work in some areas. I use .023 wire for all sheet metal work. Lincoln 140T 110 volt.

[@brentbass4368]

Been following this 65 series. Picked up an original tooling rear panel. Now looking to buy the rear trunk floor cross member. What do you recommend for a quality part? Thanks

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I have had good luck with the basic one from Mustangs Unlimited. They're pretty simple to make as far as sheet metal goes.

[@MrFireman164]

Looks great!

[@idaho2ndgens240]

I was wondering what method(s) you prefer to cut your panel piece out to fit so well, such as the passenger lower quarter piece?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Idaho 2nd Gens I initially used the patch panel I had to mark a cut line, and then I used a 3"cut off wheel on my air grinder to cut off the old stuff. When I made the new patch, I placed it over the cut off area of the quarter and drew a line from the inside. I just cut and trimmed from there.

[@davebrittain9216]

Was that rear panel one that the owner supplied or you had picked up? I ask this because I was wondering if you can return a piece like that after you have tried to make it fit and it is just junk from the start anyway?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Dave Brittain I had a friend pick up the first one. I had to order the original tooling one and it was shipped from Connecticut. I could have taken the first one back, but I already drilled the holes in it trying to make it work.

[@johnsampson6266]

What was the up charge for For the original tooling piece? Substantially higher but worth it?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I don't remember for sure. I wouldn't buy anything else. Worth it every time.

[@russellpetrowski8585]

When you replaced the entire inside metal did u start from the rear tail panel

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Check the previous videos in this playlist.

[@christophermonkhouse7327]

Where did you get the second panel at? I have the same problem with the one I bought

[@JoDaddysGarage]

w.I think it was Mustangs unlimited. It was original tooling. Not sure who may have one now.

[@RICKHICKMAN-g3l]

i am doing a 65 mustang and i am having a hard time finding a original tooling panel where did you order yours?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I got mine years ago from Mustangs unlimited. Nobody has them anymore.

[@samohtdivad]

what do you think about dustless blasting is it worth the price..

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+thomas dave I've never tried it myself. I've heard good and bad, but I really can't say myself....

[@HRsFamilyGarage]

Good points! Where did you get the original tooling from?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Steve Hayes-Richards Mustangs Unlimited.

[@robbiefrentz9427]

Are you self taught or did you or are you an actual body man.... im just amazed each video i see . And yes im binge watching your channel tonight 😁😁😁

[@JoDaddysGarage]

A bit of both... I learned a lot about cars from my dad having a junkyard. But a lot of it is osmosis.

[@robbiefrentz9427]

Jo Daddy's Garage Well you definitely learned a lot your work is awesome

[@ozthesoundguy]

Where did you get the panel from?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Mustangs unlimited before they went out of business.

[@scottherbert4558]

where did you get the rear tail light sheet metal ? I just found out mine is bent (and need to cut out)

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Scott Herbert Mustangs Unlimited has them.

[@scottherbert4558]

thanks looks like my rear has a slight bow in it so I will replace light panel and lower valence. .overbudget66.blogspot.com/

[@TheSchmed]

Maybe the other tail panel was for a ‘66 ?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

No. The 65 and 66 are identical.

[@bobsmith1101]

Could you point out the companies that are problematic in the notes?

[@265chevy]

who makes the the Original tooling panel? thanks

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+265chevy See post before yours. I posted a link there.

[@oldhobomanl1747]

Pity you can't show some of your work. Even if it's fast forward.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I'm working on improving that. Sorry.

[@kevinsedo6869]

panel panel who's got the panel that fit's ....everybody claim's their panel is the one but how do you tell with out actually having it in your hands ?? almost all suppliers tell you "prepayment required and once you've ordered it its yours " iv'e even gotten damaged panels and its "sorry for your luck" i wont mention any "classic" names .... i too have been called anal i wear it like a badge of honor so should you your workmanship shows no compromise !!!!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+Barb Sedo Been down that road. I typically drive to Mustangs Unlimited myself to pick up what I need. Make them pull panels until I'm happy.....In this case, I had a friend pick up the cheaper one thinking it was the black Chinese one I used before....

[@tracycolorado]

where did you get the original tooling panel from . Damn Nice Job ( from another anal , if it ain't done right , it ain't done at all ) Merry Christmas

[@JoDaddysGarage]

+ I tracycolorado Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I got the panel from Mustangs Unlimited. www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=F1657+01