1968 Mustang frame rust repair. "Jade" part 8

[@rickgaine3476]

watching these old videos is like traveling backwards in time.

[@richhartling5700]

Thanks for this video. About to fix the “grunge” area under my control arms on a 67. Exactly the tutorial I needed.

[@davebrittain9216]

Nice to see this one on the go!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Dave Brittain Yes, I can't keep walking by it....

[@HRsFamilyGarage]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@PhillipHall01]

Good project , good job. I really like your videos. Very interesting .

[@JoDaddysGarage]

phillip hall Thanks. Glad to hear that.

[@Stonereraldi]

Good job!

[@callofgeorge]

nice nice. wish i were at the bolting new stuff on phase.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

callofgeorge I wanted to do more prep work, but I really need to get it on the ground so I an roll it into the shop...

[@RodderFiles]

nice Patch,

[@rayce92]

Could you have taken off the tower to repair and then put it back together like you did the torque box? Having the whole on the drivers side makes me think there wasn't much to weld to. Just wondering.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I would rather leave the tower in place. The torque box had to come out to do the other repairs, and it would be a lot of unnecessary work to remove the tower. There was plenty of solid metal to weld to, and the patch is solid. It's unfortunate that the design allows for debris to collect in that area.

[@estpst]

very nice

[@2002films]

It's been two years. Is the project done ? i recently started on a 1967 Mustang. Full restoration needed

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Ha! Not done, but I got the drivetrain all in place, and it runs. There are other videos showing the progress.

[@whitesilver1111]

What kind of welder did you use?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Lincoln 140T mig.

[@ringosdad661]

good info!!!..thx

[@GodSaveTheRepublic]

What kind of rust inhibitor did you apply before the weld through primer?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I thought I showed it in the video. I’ve used a variety of products. I usually remove as much rust as possible and apply something like naval jelly to dissolve it. But I have also used 3x chemistry. It does a great job as well.

[@aserta]

Huh, i never knew that dollop of tar was factory. A late 68 and a 69, the 68 had tar, rust, the 69 didn't. Both cars had been imported to UK.

[@cecil6711]

Nice work on the patches. Mine was the same way but worse. :-)

[@scottkeeney9911]

Hello Barry, I've found myself re-watching your old videos and, as always, I find myself motivated. This video made me think of a West Coast Classic Cougar video that shows some simple upgrades to stiffen up both Mustangs' and Cougars' suspension. Specifically, a plate that WCCC offers (or you can easily make your own) that welds at the base of the shock tower tying it into the frame rail. It's suppose to not only stiffen the frame but helps prevent future cracking of the shock tower. WCCC also has a book that outlines Boss Suspension Mods (which outlines this specific mod) to help improve handling. Placing gussets on the crossmember is suppose to also help. I've linked their video below (If you only want to see what I'm describing jump to 7:30 into the video). Sorry if this is something you're already familiar with. Thanks for all you do with your videos and take care all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jbfWeuo7mHkJY secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/towerbrace.html?attribs=75 secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/13273-Reinforcement-Plates-Front-Crossmember-PAIR-New-1967-1970-Mercury-Cougar-/-1967-1970-Ford-Mustang.html?attribs=75