347 Stroker '66 Mustang Garage Build Saved From a Fire

[@amraceway]

Humble guy, great car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes and yes. Great story

[@sergiodiaz-ts2xr]

Agreed good dude!!!

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

First gen mustangs truly are something special. I love when people put a unique twist on them like this. Really leaves their mark on the history of such a legendary car.

[@jeffreynolds3848]

José Cruz - well said!

[@ThePapo1980]

Honestly IMO this is one of the best looking and tasteful 1st gens I have seen. Way to go!

[@ganjd1148]

To each his own, brilliant build, definitely love the background of how the first car burnt and he salvaged the engine! The colour code being shared so openly is what a true enthusiasts does, he is the kinda guy the car community needs!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way here. Especially his perseverance to move on after the burn down

[@Stonecon]

@@AutotopiaLA I must say I LOVE this channel! Ive been binge watching everyday. Im a real big Mustang fan and have been watching the mustang videos and they just keep coming! I miss mine. Sold it last year after 9yrs of owning it. 05 gt premium. Now I can get my fix here until I get another stang. Love your chill vibe too bro. Keep it up man! -Shawn N from Indiana

[@ericbassel4805]

I know his pain, went through that back in 97 with a mustang, at my uncle's house, working on it and it caught fire, total loss. I applaud him for hanging in and getting it together and building a beautiful car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

His story of perseverance is awesome!

[@wendehorn6314]

Down to earth build, not too much of anything, sounds perfect, bucks just right... Absolutely love it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me and the story behind it is incredible

[@leehouston5436]

Nice build bro . I’m a Mopar guy and you talk about everything having to be “correct “… but I built it for me, so my standard answer was “ if you don’t like it, go buy YOU one and build it how YOU like it”

[@calvincooley1074]

I like the monochrome paint myself. Big respect on the perseverance. Also dig the lights.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me all the way 👊

[@chadbailey7038]

As soon as he said, “ a Ford color…” I KNEW he was gonna say; Stealth Gray! That’s been on my radar for years! BEAUTIFUL build! This will inspire me on my build 🙌🏾 ⚡️

[@luketeverino6085]

Been loving the mustang SoCal crew coming on here! He seems like a cool dude!

[@charlescombs-qu9yn]

😮 D*** I'm Joe's. It sounds as good as it looks. I to know how hard it is to get back in the saddle. No pun intended putting another Mustang back together after a tragic garage fire. We lost our first show cars. Lower rider, beautiful Mustang Cobra to law's RX sevens. Power a 180000 estimated value lost. Just in the structure and tools in materials. Aside from vehicles took quite a few years to come around to wanting to get involved again. Happy to say this past summer. I got my first place. Prize a $150 trophy. But more than that the feeling, but your back won the right path. Great lock, sorry about your loss. Glad to see laughing. Starting the post send text of mine sky's the limit now❤

[@hmackprotection1]

The power to weight in that thing is perfect

[@dieseldabz7104]

Not that many will read this but these Mustang stories always hurt me. I'm not a huge Ford or Mustang guy (except old 60's Stangs n Broncos) That being said me and my father had purchased a '67 Fastback we were planning on restoring. He had a love for them as he once owned a Shelby GT350 &500. Unfortunately his health took a turn for the worse after losing his business a yr or so later. The cars body and sheet metal had all been finished and we bought all the parts to restore her, even planned on swapping out the K code 289 for guess what? Yup 347 stroker 425hp base. Sadly my father left us in 2011 and my family has gone through hell ever since for many reasons and my mother had financial hard times and sold it a few yrs back to some guys from CT unfinished. It was OUR project and both myself and my father had blood sweat and tears into her. I was VERY angry and upset for a long time to come and it bothers me to this day.

[@momochitanba9246]

Love this car, this is the future of appreciating classics like the 65 Mustang

[@wolfthornhawkridge5705]

Love those fog lights.

[@ctpmark]

Damn! Thats really sweet ride, with the Manual Box, and the exhaust note... The red interior is very nice.. the colour and the wheels are a statement.. Great Slammer!

[@corycanavan3809]

20’s on a 66’ Hardtop?! Go him for being true to what he wants and you’ll probably find strangely enough he’s probably near true to original rolling diameter OEM too lol . Thanks mate for showing a car truly built with love mate 👍👍👍👍

[@korymanuel6759]

Awesome I have a 66 convertible Mustang my very first car I got at 15 I'm 30 and still got it

[@sergiodiaz-ts2xr]

Keep it brotha!!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What an awesome build! Those wheels definitely look great & the interior is the best of both worlds. Heck, even the donor car looked good.

[@rawsko0316]

Damn, what a great story. Like a phoenix rising up, the heart made it thru the fire. Badass!

[@djh5755]

My first Ford was a 64 1/2 Fastback and I painted it China Blue which is very close to Stealth Grey.... Now I have a 17 RS... the plates read STLTHRS. ROCK THE OLDSCHOOL...ROCK THE GREY! And those wheels are BADASS especially when rotating at low speed 👍

[@branon6565]

Same motor my Dad is runnin in his '74 Bronco, it's a screamer with his 4.88's in the Ford 9" posi out back and Dana 44 up front, truck 4spd and Atlas transfer case...and that's a beautiful Mustang, I wouldn't change a thing.....✌🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!

[@buellreaucracy]

Funny thing is I worked with this guy in Kuwait. He had a Mustang out there 😂. It was a 05 if I’m not mistaken. Small world. Dope Stang Gee.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Crazy story!! Such a cool guy

[@climaco916]

Mr. '66 Mustang owner keep up the down to earth humble attitude! Lovin' your bad a$$ Mustang from top to bottom sir! The negative comments will always come. Just continue what your doing to build your rides to your likes. Hey if you were to hand over that Mustang to someone commented negatively...you think they'd decline the free Mustang-nope lol!

[@thyslop1737]

Very nice. Nice restomod where he pretty much kept the integrity of the original look. What really makes it is the retro gray color. It just catches your eye because the color is novel, yet understated.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way here and he put a lot of love into it

[@Slingshotgixxer]

just gotta say again WHAT A GREAT CHANNEL , such a variety, beautiful cars and awesome people

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! We love showing a variety of builds and the people behind them

[@erniearambula3525]

Nice car the coup is the red headed stepchild the fastback gets all the accolades, i love the color with the red interior, right on bro that's one righteous ride👍

[@TrripStudios]

Love it! It’s an inspiration to me. My first car is a ‘65 Coupe, Silver Blue. I still have it, bought in 1984, but has been off the road and stored for 25 yrs. Finally looking at pulling it out and restoring to a original driver, or building into a restomod. You have me leaning towards a restomod! Great car! What a fun car! The sound of that car is addicting! Nicely done! Thank you for sharing!

[@johnnyteunissen7707]

I saw this ride at the last Quarantine Cruise and it caught my eye right away! Cool ass build!! And props to Gee for not giving up after his other ride burned up and forging on to build this killer ride!! Gee seems like a very cool and humble car guy too! Hope to meet him at a future event! 🤘🤘

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very cool guy and that’s where he caught my eye. Stoked we met him and heard his story behind this one

[@1fittie]

Gee, wow what a nice car and he is so deserving! His first one burned to the ground about made me cry seeing it and he resurrected with this car. Paint choice makes this car look like no other an then he shared the code, such a nice guy! I think the wheels look very custom yet fit the build perfectly. I am surprised people may give him negative comments. My only issue with larger wheels is the effect on ride quality. Based on suspension you can correct some of that so it is a driver preference at that point. And I think its great the wheel manufacturer gave him those wheels is a class move and I will go look at them now as I am building a car and will buy wheels. Good karma really does matter so thanks for showing this car and owner

[@shfr1747]

Love that angry engine , 3:55 was always a good streetable gear choice for a manual. Has a circuit car look somewhat with the turn out pipes. BOOGIE !!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, he built a great ride and I loved getting to drive it

[@shfr1747]

@@AutotopiaLA was with you every gear change! I noticed true to your word you don't thrash the rides but rather squeeze the throttle!! Can I ask? How many cars do you store? Seems like a dream business.

[@SM-eu5xl]

Another great video Shawn! A car an everyday man can build and enjoy. Keep up with this content! Something realistically attainable and something that most of us car guys enjoy seeing. Keep up the good work!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you for the compliment 👊

[@bryan6677]

Couldn’t agree more. hook and book. There is a level of controlled chaos that is truly amazing.

[@mekrobar7872]

Just got my 65gt out of the shop. Man, so much fun. Has close to 350hp now. The attention you get is insane. Love these classic mustangs.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sounds like you’ve got a cool ride too! Love the story with this one

[@mekrobar7872]

@@AutotopiaLA yeah, sad story that, in the end worked out beautifully. I love the look. Usually I don't like red interiors because it's too much red, but this one has the perfect amount of black to offset it. And geez it sounds sexy. Mine doesn't sound nearly as sexy, but my gear ratio is set up for more freeway driving. I can get on that freeway and be flying by everybody in seconds, lol. Anyways, you've got some amazing cars and stories on your channel. Thanks for all the cool a$$ vids.

[@mdtaylor2274]

Ohhhh man Gee! When he was telling us about the fire, I cried. Heartbreaking story and I'm glad he's turned out another sweet pony ✊🏼

[@AutotopiaLA]

Tough story but I love how he kept moving forward and built this one

[@The_Cyber_Nomad]

Sounds amazing!

[@eugenehovjacky803]

That was awesome ! So glad to see a coupe for change instead of the fastbacks. Killer color and the wheels look amazing !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Nice change up to see a coupe. They don’t get enough love imo

[@tomnekuda3818]

Sweet little rig. It reminds me so much of my buddy's first gen Mustang and the excitement those cars generated when they came out. Wheels and paint are fine by me. Really nice pull and sound. Pat on the back for his stickin' with it after the fire....that was a hell of a thing to happen.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Horrible story but love his commitment to keep pushing forward!

[@E83-b8e]

Those 20's, pure 🔥🔥 TOP quality content as always 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mchristr]

The size of the wheels should mimic the size of the car. Smaller car, smaller wheels. Larger car,...Twenties are simply too big for an early Mustang.

[@scottsmith966]

Anyone who puts down that car has a problem, I'm sure there's things on it that could be better but all cars have something that could be better. I think just having that type of build is great, Cudos to you dude...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed and considering the loss of the original build he did a wonderful job here and enjoys it all the time

[@DroneStrike1776]

Totally forgot about this channel and I have been binge watching it lately. It's true, not your car, let him do what he wants to it. If someone wants to put an LS into a 911, so be it. Someone wants to put a RB26DETT or a 2JZ in a 68 Camaro, so be it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m with you all the way. Build your car not what you think people will like

[@mg_streetkandi]

Nice way to rebound after the fire...Good job

[@AutotopiaLA]

Really nice. Such a cool determined guy

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! I love hearing the sound of the 347 !!!!! With a manual transmission. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@brianellman]

Can I say this. Yahoo a 5-speed. intense red interior. and a very cool builder. !!!

[@pierredecine1936]

The Burnout Wheel-Hop brings back memories of the mid-70's - gas was 30 cents - and u had to have traction bars - because they looked Cool ...

[@impslap7620]

It looks great with that color combo and the sound... There's just something about a well-tuned Ford V8: They just sound so good!!

[@masterofnonetv8361]

Nice ride! Im Restoring a 66 right now!

[@Westcoasttonyrebirth]

What a fun car!! Thats a great a great build, good for Gee! Great episode, thank you!

[@sergiodiaz-ts2xr]

He did an absolute great job!! Everybody has an opinion but it only matters what the owner thinks of his build!!

[@RussellBrosGarage]

Earbuds necessary for Autotopia LA vidz! Let these cars tickle the brain!

[@jeffsnyder2051]

Glad it got a second chance ,Nice build!!!

[@gordocarbo]

Ducktail is tasteful looks great! Those 5 spds have that drop to 2nd...the way it accelerates from 2nd alone shows how light/torquey it is No need for any more power its just right. Read he S/C it bet it is a rollerskate now

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Gee - that car matches the colour!

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Shawn - thanks for bringing us Gee and his build and other folks & cars like it. These guys are so passionate about their labour of love; there’s no other way of sayin’ it...

[@AutotopiaLA]

I appreciate both your comments here 👊

[@AlexPerkins252]

It took me a minute to notice but I love the color matched bumper. Ive never seen anyone do that.

[@krullmanz1]

I LOVE THE WHEELS AND THE COLOUR 100%

[@jasonsanders979]

Love your car, mine is almost the exact. I went without frnt bumper, and love the grey so much considered going primer grey . I have 65 with 289. Great video with good ideas. Thanks, Autotopia, follow yall alot great job on finding so many cool cars!

[@CJColvin]

That's a really beautiful 66 Mustang and that 347 Stroker sounds like a beast.

[@garyliali2548]

What a totally cool 66 Mustang. I agree with everything you said. The owner is a true gentleman also. Another great video. Keep up the good work 👍💪

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and yeah, great guy and great story behind this one

[@CraigReeve]

This car truly earn't the title of The Phoenix! Great car and great story!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Painful but great story behind it

[@ricardosoria1823]

Another beautiful build👍 , we absolutely love his story 💯.The interior caught my attention🏆 . Engine sounds awesome💪.He did a great job with that Mustang👍 .The grey fit perfect & the wheels 20inch rims are a nice fit . Thanks again Shawn ,great build & a great story !😀👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you enjoyed this one. Love the story behind it all

[@mollylewis7726]

Diggin it, if you ask me, he kept it G

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great comment 👊

[@robertsmolina1971]

I usually don’t like mustangs... but I love this car!! Sounds great, runs 👍 thanks for featuring this 66!

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

Obsessed with that color. Thanks for providing the paint code. Gonna do it on my 67 coupe. ;)

[@Klutch1774]

Another budget build for us poor guys. Apperciate the diversity of videos you have on your channel!

[@strongplanted]

I like it! We like what we like. Who cares what others think.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exactly!

[@craigorford9932]

Love the car looks so cool the colour sets it off a true one off.And what a sound

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way here!

[@joshimitsu96]

Yes it is a very cool car. I like!! Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jerrypuckett6733]

That’s nasty! Wish mine looked and ran like that.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He did a great job on a budget, garage and commitment

[@sergiodiaz-ts2xr]

Just a little time effort buddy! You'll get there!

[@maristoldboys5466]

Make it a 5 year build and you'll get there. Thousand miles, first step.

[@genequies8731]

Forget critics, nice piece. Enjoy.

[@EnriqueRivera76]

Great build! Great attitude! Thanks for another great video Autotopia!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching and I love Gee’s approach here...cool guy

[@gbcprofesional]

Perfect city driving car on Regular Gas. Nice budget build. And great color!

[@dannysteele4013]

Don’t change anything looks great Nicely done brother!!!

[@cavscout62]

Great build and that understated mini ducktail and those H-D Fog Lights. It’s just super unique.🤘

[@marcusswygart1269]

That is a nice rebuild, despite what ppl say. It’s your car and do as you please!! I love that 66. My dream classic car!!

[@mikenew7764]

I love this car! Just starting my first big build. 66 coupe as well. Planning on stuffing a 351w in her. The stance on this is perfect! 🤘

[@ChrysM323562011]

Sounds freaking amazing‼️ Looks even better. 🏁 🏁 🏁

[@drousseau5908]

Great story and sweet ride. I did mine old school have 15x10's on the rear of my 66 some love them some hate them but it's my car. Nice job 👏

[@AutotopiaLA]

Your car do what you want imo

[@joshmcclure5150]

This car is amazing!!! Love the color… love the wheels!!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Not going to comment on the wheels but overall cool car. My first car at 16 was a 66 Mustang GT K Code coupe . Good times!

[@chrisdooley6468]

I think you meant 93 Cobra. I also had a 347ci stroker in my teal 93 and I’m so sad I sold it. Anyway beautiful car man. Clean build

[@bradlawson4315]

I have an S trim Vortech supercharged 347 stroker, water methanol injected 93 Cobra. Triple black.

[@HamNEgga]

i bet it would look sick with the chrome added back the bumpers, and window/light trims.

[@MEMPHISBOI_901]

Car is beautiful ...great back story I’m pretty sure it have way more sentimental value now

[@Gilbertajallecruz]

That’s an AMAZING car!!! I would want that exact car except for black interior and dark candy apple red metallic paint😍 I need one!

[@runslaTe]

looks tough sounds great

[@AutotopiaLA]

And all garage built which is cool

[@willemschutz3824]

Awesome mustang with an inspiring backstory.

[@pietmatshaba7548]

Way to go.I like the fact that he did his car,his way.No apologies.That's what the restomod world is all about

[@iknklst]

I cringed seeing that burned shell of a car. That would make me physically ill.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sad story but true commitment to move forward

[@CJColvin]

Same here brother.

[@GorillaCookies]

Happened to me in the " Wall Fire " July 9 2017 . My Home , Shop, 1967 Shelby GT 500 428 / 4 speed my dad bought new prior to vietnam. A 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Coupe Gasser 428 CJ / close ratio top loader 4 speed, 1968 Cougar GT Factory 428 CJ / 4 speed and a 1991 Harley FXR SP I just rebuilt. Still fighting insurance co that refuses to pay a dime in court . Its taking forever because civil courts take forever in Calif and adding covid 19 meant a extra 1.5 years to the wait so far . Criminal the way Ive been treated . I had the clotthes on my back and the 1971 F100 4x4 I was driving the day of the fire when it was over.

[@GuardianMB]

Again, what an awesome car and SOUND... Thank you for one more nice video and people.

[@allenhoward9379]

The wheels and color look great together man

[@chuckmiller83]

Beautiful build!! Great video as always.

[@timfitzgerald109]

Sick ride dude & risen from the ashes too. Dare to be different & be proud of what you have created!

[@daviescott1406]

Nice build. He did an excellent job.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed especially after the fire

[@KingJT80]

Im so used to seeing old school chevys on 26s those dont even look like 20s to me!! i like t! i might go 19 inch now on my zephyr after seeing this car!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I don’t think they look weird either. I’d go 18’s but it’s his car

[@shannonshepard5047]

Love the setup. Make yourself happy. Great project.

[@yamahaxs6501]

Love the real stuff, like the everyman hot rods. Great car

[@benwallace8674]

The Phoenix Mustang, color is dope

[@AutotopiaLA]

Back from the dead

[@CameySaurusRex]

One hell of a story & actually, I don't mind the wheels. 👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Crazy story! Such a cool guy and great build

[@wipatriot510]

Interesting car...the mini spoiler sets it apart...needs a little suspension work in the rear to eliminate the wheel hop... Color is a personal choice, this color wouldn't be my first choice...wheels, although being 20's look nice... All in all, it's a nice car...

[@jasonbryant3679]

Bro!! Your car is freaking awesome. I love the wheels and the color. If you like it, Rock and roll!! Who cares what anyone else thinks. Nice build!!

[@craigm2484]

I love this car well seems like I love all you post. That exhaust placement is Awesome..