71 Mach 1 Mustang, Bad Vibrations!!

[@alantrimble2881]

I love that Kiwi is showing us a tool that practically EVERY transmission shop had 25 years ago & half of the commenters have never seen or heard of. I guess I’m just getting old.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

😂 welcome to the club

[@PatandDoopypoopy]

​@@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025 💯 agree. I'm in the club.😅😅

[@billywird]

Well sir I first found out about that tool when a friend of mine opened his repair shop in 1977. He had worked at dealerships and was trained in transmission repair, but he had this tool (most likely got it off of a tool truck, either Mac or Snap On). Even though we did not have any front wheel drive units out there (unless it was an Oldsmobile Toronado or a Cadillac El Dorado) there was and is still a use for this tool as Kiwi just demonstrated.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's certainly not a new tool but it's not one that's seen or used a lot, I had to go digging for mine.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 this guy over in St Louis Missouri has been racing since 1966 mustang 6 cylinder 250 CID 20 or so years. He's a real tactical kind of guy. Blue_grit_garage. Him and his daughter or just wrapped up in this car. Who does Motocross with it. I just know of him because I like his channel after stumbling upon it. I thought that the two of you have something in common. If you have time to look up his channel and watch a couple episodes, you might find it interesting 🤔. The other thing is that I'm playing cheerleader here. He wants to race his car that is converting to a quarter mile car now. At no names national in sikeston Missouri. In around September 19th. The only requirement he hasn't met is getting a 500 subscribers that he is required to have in order to racist car. Yesterday early evening 5:00 p.m. ish he needed 91 subs. I'm not taking credit but I am saying that I reached out to a whole bunch of people. At midnight last night he needed 56 subs. He's not new to the car hobby by any means but it is new to KZbin and he's an excellent job getting as many subs as he has. I don't know him any better than anybody else on KZbin. I like his technical information and his presentation. He did not ask me to be a cheerleader I just volunteered but he appreciates it. You do more with his first generation mustang than anybody else I know of. He was telling me that the 250 Ford inline 6 bolts up to the clutch housing for small block Ford VA and that's how you guys four speed in the car. I've not made it back to the area where the fastback mustang is for 1966/65. The guy is building as a reminder a new car from scratch of course he needs certain tags from the old original. My understanding and what little I got to see of the old one that looks like the only thing good on it was the roof line. And that's what you were interested in. My wife 66 mustang convertible is still sitting in detached garage with its original six cylinder. Thank you

[@ronbelanger4113]

Seal pop was 3D filming worthy.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

🤣😂yeah it was!! Steve didn't even flinch😎😎

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

You know we're all suckers for the ride-along!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah I have figured that out ......😁😎👍

[@robertwells6454]

I wasn't a big fan of those 70-73 Mustang's when I was a Kid but have grown to see something I like a lot more as a big Kid. 🤘😎

[@alantrimble2881]

I’m in my 50s now & I still don’t like them as much as I like the earlier models, but I’m glad there are people who appreciate them & keep ‘em on the road.

[@ErikHenrichsen]

The big chunky Mustangs were the '71-'73 models. The 1970 model was similar to the '69.

[@coyotehater]

My mother had a red 71 Mach 1 back in the early 70’s, 351 Cleveland & auto. She loved that car! My dad traded it for a new 73 Blazer. Two years ago, she brought it up & 50 years later, she is still mad about him “trading off her Mustang”, lol!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cool story 😁😂👍

[@Vegaswill714]

The funniest thing was the Mustang badge falling off during the test drive. I remember those sort of things happening when new, led to all kinds of snarky comments on Ford quality. I know that's a cheap shot..I love Mustangs and enjoyed the video. Beautiful car. Kiwi you get to work on the coolest stuff.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I really do and I have to remind myself of that sometimes on those days when a car is kicking my ass!😁😎👍. Keep watching, I've got more cool stuff booked in👍

[@pauljones2031]

The 351 cleveland makes it a worthwhile car to drive, great small block.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You see the Cleveland as a small block ? I guess it is but it's bigger than a Windsor and smaller than an FE or 385 series. Medium Block ???

[@pauljones2031]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Yea kind of always saw it that way, most people probably see it that way too. Anyways, one of Fords better engines.

[@bcbloc02]

Slick special puller tool.

[@scottruether2500]

Watching from Texas , I got the large spline version of that tool from a friend thirty years ago . You can stump a many a mechanic when you pull that out of your box and ask them what it does . Major time saver. I save old yokes and make a ring that fit on the O D to make a driver for the bushing C4 and small output top loader , C6 and large output top loader etc.

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Many of these things you've showed have made life easier. Thanks Kiwi 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Awesome, glad I'm able to share some handy tips and tricks

[@pl5624]

That acceleration sound is straight out of a 70s police chase film...

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😂🤣 yes your right!!

[@colinbatchford8007]

I do like to watch videos where someone who is knowledgeable about a mechanical problem shows how easy a repair is with the right tools.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@alfinpogform4774]

I've got a 72 Mustang sportsroof here in Australia. Some years ago I swapped out the upper control arms with Australian XC-XF Falcon control arms with the rubber bushes (identical in dimensions to the original Mustang metal bushed control arms). After that my car would vibrate like hell over 90 kph. Found that the rubber mount on the gearbox mount had let go, replaced it, still vibrating. Got the wheels re-balanced, still vibrating. Got the drive shaft re-balanced and new uni's, still vibrating. Replaced engine mounts just in case, still vibrating. The front wheel bearings weren't that old but checked that there was no excessive play there anyway. I resigned myself that this was just the way it was going to be, but I still couldn't understand why the vibrations started straight after the new control arms went in. A year later I decided to upgrade the front brakes from the factory drums using a Leed Brakes disc conversion kit. Got the car back from the brake installer, not only were the brakes incredibly much better, but the vibrations at over 90kph were gone completely, the car drove (and still does) as smooth as silk at higher speeds. Clearly one of the drums had been out of balance the whole time. I surmise that it had always been out of balance, but when I replaced the control arms, the rubber bushes in the control arms allowed for a certain amount of extra "give" in the suspension structure, just enough to create a negative harmonic to creep in and become very noticeable.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Interesting!! I'd have thought that the rubber bushes would have reduced/absorbed the vibration not increased the problem. 🤔.

[@alfinpogform4774]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Intuitively, I am inclined to believe that too. But when I had replaced the upper arms I made no other changes apart from a new wheel alignment. There may have been some small vibration there before the arms were installed, but if there was I would have probably attributed it to just the way old cars are. Wheel bearings were changed with the disc brake conversion so there is a small possibility there was a vibration problem with the old ones, but those ones were not that old to start with and were not making any noise and the hub nuts were adjusted correctly. The original drum brake front axles were retained for the brake conversion so that rules out an axle issue. I really do think that it was the little bit of extra "back and forth" give in the rubber bushed control arms caused the suspension to oscillate whereas before hand the drum vibration was being negated somewhat by the full mass of the cars body. Aside from the rubber bushed arms no longer being prone to squeaking, there was quite a major unexpected benefit obtained from them. When I purchased the car about 15 years ago I had cut 3/4 of a coil from the front springs, and even that small amount caused the spring rate to rise enough that the car was very harsh over any bump in the road. As soon as the rubber bushed arms went in it was very very noticeable that the rubber bushes were absorbing a lot of the road surface impacts and stopping the harshness transferring over into the cars frame, and all that with no noticeable negative effect on the cars handling!

[@franklincormorant8312]

Drum imbalance is one of those often overlooked things. Partly because only manufacturers balance them, so shops never think to check them.,

[@franklincormorant8312]

Don't forget to check the slipyoke for wear, too. Viewed from the side with a straightedge on the mating surface, you may see convex wear where it contacts the bushing. I had a 76 F100 that would only leak trans fluid at the tailshaft parked with the nose sloped *down*. It was baffling until I took the driveshaft out to examine it. Sure enough the slipyoke had narrowed from wear just enough that when the axle pulled backward from the parking brake, extending the driveline, it exposed the narrowed area of the yoke allowing fluid to drip past the seal. 🙄 Replaced the yoke, bushing, and seal, no more leaks.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Good advice, in this case the yoke had been replaced when he had the driveshaft balanced. Doing the yoke and the bushing at the same time seems like a no brainer to me!!

[@SlimShady771]

I had a 1973 Mach 1 in red . A lot of people paint the black stripe package in gloss when it should be a stain or matte black.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Gloss is much easier to paint

[@kerrybloxham7741]

Well done kiwi, these ride alongs are great, how long have you been over here in the states and did you originally come from the Auckland area?another kiwi living in CA cheers.

[@jamescarexpert]

Amazing I have utmost respect for you I can see the value of the right tools for the right Appalachian I started working in a transmission shop in 86 what a tool. Definitely going to have one in my tool box soon. Thank you SIR.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Your most welcome, glad you enjoyed it😎👍

[@BareRoseGarage]

Yeah those "Flat-Back" Mustangs are a little hard to see out the back without the louvers.... but those louvers chatter like no tomorrow... lolol Good stuff Kiwi and my dad has a tool like that as well. Makes that sooOoooo much easier for sure!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate 😁😎👍

[@appstate83]

very cool! thanks for sharing

[@bobp3738]

Had a ‘72 much like this one but gold and black, 351 Cleveland, Hurst 4 spd, louvers on the rear window. Loved that car! Except the Motorcraft dual point distributor was a pain to set proper dwell angle. Replaced the distributor with a Mallory Unilite and never looked back. An Edelbrock manifold and a Holley carb didn’t make for great mileage but hey, it was the mid-70’s, just before the gas shortage. Thank you for the memories.

[@AceFace50001]

Always loved the design of these early 70s Mach 1s.

[@alantrimble2881]

You’re in a small crowd. The “big body” Mustangs have always been among the least desirable Mustangs. Bloated bodies, low HP engines, mediocre handling. These were disposable cars, just like the Mustang II. They’ve become more popular in the last 10 or 15 years. That’s probably because the ‘64 1/2-‘70 Mustang prices have skyrocketed in that same period of time.

[@AceFace50001]

@@alantrimble2881 I like what I like. I don't worry about what other people think.

[@mycontinental3611]

I agree with you I like them too. I would love to have one.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

I always liked these mach 1 s

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

The 69 is my favorite😎👍. Car I mean.......

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 ha ha ha ha ha 🤣🤣😳 . Funny thing is I was just talking with another guy and he's telling me how much he likes the fox body mustangs. I hope you don't unsubscribe but I hate those cars. Along with the 83 or so Camaros when they change the body. Two cars he likes cuz he's a fair amount younger. I said well I would rather have a mustang 2 over any of the fox bodies or newer. But overall 69 is my favorite. I was going to go back and put in mustang after that. Pronounce I was just talking with him. Add Lily had just finished answering his comment and went to yours 🤣🤣🤣

[@specialized29er86]

You gotta love a decent 2 post hoist, when I retired I bought one and it's been worth every cent.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I couldn't live without one !!

[@TAVOAu]

Very handy tool there Kiwi. That exact same situation caused a vibration between 40-50MPH in my ute. Of course, I changed that one the old fashioned pull the housing off way. Can't really justify special tools for the once or twice I might use it in my life 😅

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I hear you bud, although the older I get the more I value my hours and I'll drop $160 to save myself a couple of hours or more. Cheers mate!!

[@robbieautrey3158]

I know it is not the same year as what Steve McQueen drove but you reminded me of him behind the wheel for some reason. Very COOL Car, just like Steve was.. 🙂

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Wow, I'll take that!! Steve was the definition of cool!!!

[@billfioretti3013]

Specialty tools can pay for themselves even when only used once or twice and then long forgotten. Thank you for reminding us of this neat tool, Kiwi! B.T.W. Make certain that the driveshaft slip yoke fits into the bushing before installing it into the transmission. I learned this the hard way, long ago. Thank you for the successful troubleshooting and good work as always, Kiwi. The "aircraft carrier" can sail smoothly again.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate, the customer has since confirmed that the vibration he was feeling is gone 😎👍. I admit I did just assume the bush was the right one .....

[@donolbers]

I really like that tool, it's somewhat like the shifter shaft seal puller I whipped up from a 3/8" pipe nipple with a nut welded onto it for the bolt that does the work to thread in to. I was really glad to see you didn't drive the old bushing in, while driving the new one in behind it. I've always hated that practice.

[@billywird]

And there is also a tool for the shifter shaft seal replacement as well, but it removes the seal nut installing can be tricky as there is not enough room to install it with a driver. Now a friend of mine had a remover he made out of an old screwdriver (flat blade) but I made me an installer just using a proper piece of pipe with the right OD and with a forcing screw that was long enough to install the seal (I made brazed two nuts together and ground them down to make me an adapter to attached a threaded piece of all thread to mate to the shifter shaft threads and forced my home made sleeve to push the seal into place. Of course, this was all made with some good ole boy machining (bench grinder) but it worked, and the time spent to make it paid off.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@donolbers did people really do that?? They just left it rattling around on the output shaft??

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@billywird necessity is the mother of invention as they say😎👍

[@billywird]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Back when I was younger and had my "hot rod Lincoln" and stayed drunk as a "hooty owl" I had a Borg Warner 4spd that I had actually twisted the main shaft and it had runout and would turn the tail shaft housing bushings in the housing. Well rather than take the transmission out and apart I would just drive in a new bushing to get by until I found me another transmission (did find a Muncie 4spd). I still have that Borg Warner 4spd and I'll need a main shaft and most likely a tail shaft housing for it. I'll get around to it someday. At that time, I did not know that this tool existed either.

[@donolbers]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 q

[@jayh1947]

You are showing that your skill is not just body work. Good show Chris...............Jay

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!

[@SpeedyG289]

Another great lesson professor. I’ve noticed how clean your shop is. To me that speaks volumes about your quality of work. Cheers.

[@jeremiahsullivan5219]

I'm 71 years old now , years ago I had the same car mine was sliver with black stripes. I had to sell it when my son was born and i couldn't fit a car seat in the back. Now i have a model of it was my favorite car

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Glad I brought back some memories for you sir!

[@kennethkarlsson7421]

Very cool tool. Thanks for sharing that Kiwi!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@marksimpson100]

Buddy had one in the 80s.2 barrel Cleveland. A couple afternoons later it was a 4 barrel with too much cam and around 4:00 gears.we were doing about 130 when the bang happened. Thought for sure spit a rod.nope.grenaded that c4 .2 weeks later we had top loader in it and cruising. Damn I miss those days. Break something and replace it next day.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

They were good days for sure. We seemed to more time then or maybe it was that we had a bit more energy.....🤔

[@timbarry5080]

That car sounds awesome

[@Yoyo-oz5pz]

Always enjoy your videos and a very cool tool

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@steveib724]

My favorite ford 💙

[@aguyinnc2865]

Nice car, I've got a '73 Mach 1, with a little harmonic vibration in the engine at 55+ mph I've been chasing. Haven't found it yet, still looking, but love these cars.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Speed or rpm related ?

[@aguyinnc2865]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Rpm

[@The_Kman]

What a cool tool. Thanks Kiwi!👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@redmondjp]

Yep, you can't see a darn thing out the back! I remember that from when those cars were new and as a young driver I really hated it.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes! Without Steve spotting traffic for me I'd would've had to back up and get 90deg to the road to see

[@georgecooke9010]

YOU LOOK GOOD IN THAT CAR KIWI.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate!!

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

My dad loved this model, James Bond diamonds are forever, he drove it on two wheels thru an alley😎..oh and they say you can’t see out the back of these 🤭

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

"They" are correct, if I hadn't had Steve with me looking I wouldn't have been able to pull out where I did !!

[@charlesdalton985]

Great tip and great work as always. I'm in the minority for liking this generation of Mustang, but a 71 with a 351 Cleveland and a 4 speed is a wicked quick car. Love the condition of this one - perfect driver. P.S. I was afraid when the 3 shift ground, at first I thought synchros, glad it's just a clutch adjustment.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah it's a nice survivor. It was easier to shift after I adjusted the clutch!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Nice rig,thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers man!! All the best👍

[@derekhobbs1102]

Litchfield here in South Australia probably made a similar tool to that. They made a lot of specialty automotive tools.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I had to go look them up! Great little Aussie business supplying tools to the big Three manufacturers. Almost guarantee they something similar

[@ajkolodziejski118]

Very timely. I was just about to take my driveshaft to be balanced. I will check for play at the bushing first. I have an a-833 in my Dodge van.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I hope it helps man!! Thanks for watching!

[@chrisfreemesser]

Beautiful car...always had a thing for the '71 Mach 1!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😎👍

[@roadrunner4404]

Everyone hated on those models. To big,, ,drives like a pig,,,, . I loved them. But that fastback makes a big blind spot. Aggravated even more if it has rake from the tire combo. Great yool you showed. Great video.

[@jorgegomez4608]

My favorite year mustang 71 to 73 Very underrated especially with The 351 Cleveland best small block ever was the fastest small block Mustang in the boss 351 and looks Like exotic European car I had one

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

For a smog era car it went pretty well!

[@strokermaverick]

Beautiful, Mach1!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😎👍

[@strangecustoms8486]

When i brought my coupe in 89 mates said you could have brought a boss mustang for that im glad i did lol that era of mustang were really heavy. Mates have them they are big on the road. 😁🇬🇸👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah they got a little more Clydesdale than Pony but still cool 😎👍

[@geraldcrippen1649]

That tool is slick!!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Agreed. I've been waiting to use it in a video!!

[@COUNTSLURPULA]

Gorgeous Mach 1.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😎👍

[@fishgeralding9224]

Those Cleveland/Boss 351's were pretty zippy in 1971, about 330 hp in stock form. It's been hot in south Georgia too lately mid to upper 90's. 🔥

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Bags of torque!! Cheers mate!!

[@jayweiss4378]

It’s time to tell owner “it’s going to need a lot of work…leave it with me for a few weeks” …..just because you would enjoy seeing it each day at the shop 😎

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's certainly not hard to look at !!😎👍

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

New subscriber. My 67 just recently started the exact vibration. I found the same issue with it. My transmission shop wants $250 to fix it. If I had that tool you have, I would do it myself.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Welcome aboard man! Amazon have a couple of similar ones for sale. $130-160 ish Search tail shaft bushing removal tool 😎👍

[@philb8682]

Kiwi here also,your a good find,feels like home..😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cool, where's home right now??

[@philb8682]

Just little old Napier

[@robertwells6454]

Cool tool, I have not seen one of those. 👍👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Less and less cars have slip yokes these days so not a common thing to see. 😎👍

[@cogboy302]

I have an '88 5.0GT Mustang, (in the UK), which stood from 2006 - 2013. When I put it back on the road, it had a bad driveline vibration from the rear end between 65 - 75mph. I thought it might be the driveshaft, but it turned out to just be flat spots on the rear tyres from sitting for so long.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

The square tyre syndrome can be harsh!! 😎👍

[@missedthird6466]

Class act. Thank you!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks for watching !!

[@jefferypitts343]

That tool is unbelievable!, here I've been removing tailshaft housings for 40 years needlessly, far out!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Sorry to be the bearer of frustrating news 😬. I've had those moments over the years too....!! Ya do just want to kick yourself 🤣😁👍

[@henryschilling1120]

That is a cool tool.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes it is!! It's a Snap On one but you can a similar one at www.amazon.com/Streetside-Tools-SST-0160-Extension-Transmission/dp/B011SBI5YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_sspa?crid=TVT4UMGLPTSM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._hoKp2fFL8j8-KzsReNAwF0EP5nKs3wpUIEbaXeasmdR5QPu5wXm3TC7baEcNCe2CpMO6IENLRBvX5RBThxy8cRi7epAk8Hh35EvAg4TizNPgPA8s0jEcABgADpcWGrWtZv1eSMU5vUCV-5RGSLq36XBFk4LvgaSv1-oe0ywTtyr8dkq9IP-i8vj9zcc01UT1fCNLd9v2QUvF_SSxflLmw.cvxyc3tJG9LMLq3R5Sci_f0Lp3caS8QVBDXXuKjItCo&dib_tag=se&keywords=transmission+tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool&qid=1725061426&sprefix=tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

[@briane-x2i]

Nice car and sound

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulwoodman5131]

My 71 had a vibration around 60 but was dead steady at 85 , car Loved to go 85 +. 😊. But it did not like to stop. I see this car has a lot of suspension and steering gear upgrade,(The steering on this Looks all new) which would make it a much , much better car. 😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Stopping was an optional extra back in the day 😁😎👍

[@DanEBoyd]

I'd rather see that bushing extractor bear against the rear of the tailihousing, instead of against the output shaft, where it could strain some endplay tolerances. I'm sure it's fine though. I've always been under the impression that you should replace the yoke at the same time as the bushing, but if there's no taper-wear, it should be OK. That is one beautiful car!!! I would've taken her to the interstate for a quick rip, if not too far.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You're right about the yoke. This one has been replaced when he had the driveshaft balanced. The bush should have been done then. The amount of load required to pull the bush is not going to harm anything but what you're saying makes sense. 😎👍

[@glennnickerson8438]

A bad vibration or a chill up your spine--Kiwi will smooth it out!😎

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheees mate!! Thanks for watching!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love cars from the 60s to 80s. I'd take the worst car from that time over the crossover garbage people drive today

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I tend to agree😎😁👍

[@derekhobbs1102]

Almost identical steering wheel to what my dad's XA had.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

There's a lot of shared DNA for sure! I'd love to know how collaborative Ford USA and Ford Australia were or were Aussies just "borrowing" ideas and vice versa. Was Ford USA just going "here, have our technology for free" ....... ? It would make an interesting video I think 🤔

[@u121921]

BTW can you add some more detail of the rear sway bar as i have the pieces but the Ford shop manuals never show the actual installation to the body itself . I was always guessing but it worked well

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Sorry bud the car has gone home now. What you saw is all the footage I got😔

[@benjamintresham9649]

Was that the wheel balancing weights hitting the upper control arms when you turned around? Cool Tool. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It could have been yes!

[@crashsroadrunnergarage8612]

Cool tools! Do they work on a833 and 727 mopars😳

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It works on Ford and GM so probably Mopar !! 😁😎👍

[@gulfy09]

Another win kiwi. Did you balance the 4 wheels after the test drive

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

No, wanted the owner to drive it first to be doubly sure we cured it with the bushing. 99% sure we did but the owner knows what he has been feeling so he can have the final word. 😎👍

[@nickbonvino]

Great video Kiwi! Did you tell him about the clutch needing adjusting?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I did it for him after the test drive 😁👍

[@nickbonvino]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I figured you would! You’re the man Kiwi!!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I always prefer to use hand tools when doing work like this. I like to feel what's going on. If there's a tight spot or something doesn't feel right, you'll never know it if you zip things apart using power tools

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I agree, faster isn't always quicker if you break something. 😎👍

[@roberthirshfield3571]

I have a 71 sportsroof

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Nice!😎👍

[@daviddial7010]

After the new bushing was installed did the wobble be gone by hand? Neat tool for the job. The black on the hood should be low gloss. Nice Mustang.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It was about a 80% improvement, there has to be some clearance. The customer has confirmed that the vibration he was feeling has gone so that's a great outcome 😎👍

[@stevenz8397]

Hi Kiwi, I've got a 390 with cruise a matic and has a vibration around 50mph when cold but when at running temp seems to disappear or not noticable. Have just checked that bushing,has slight movement there not as much as the mustang here. Being in rural NZ I doubt if anyone has the bush removal tool. Don't really want to take transmission apart as recently had all that apart. If I find someone who has that tool I'll attempt replacing it.

[@jimmiecarithers4221]

Kiwi have you looked at the IronTrap Garage video of their 61 plymouth suburban wagon

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes I saw the short! Looks cool. Thanks for sending that over!!

[@benwatkins7600]

Always thought these were the best looking of all mustangs, but they were too big and heavy! My 73 was also impossible to see out the back of.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I couldn't have pulled out of the spot I was trying to without Steve there as my spotter.

[@richardthompson6366]

Clutch is a bit strange, ha ha!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It had a deceptive feel to it. An adjust got the mechanical linkage feeling smoother😎👍

[@bradc32]

money well spent on that tool...nice car a buddy had a vert in high school

[@Nolen_WR]

That is a very cool tool Kiwi.. Where did you get it?? I need one....

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

That one is a Snap On one but they are available on Amazon and eBay pretty affordably. 😎👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

www.amazon.com/Streetside-Tools-SST-0160-Extension-Transmission/dp/B011SBI5YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_sspa?crid=TVT4UMGLPTSM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._hoKp2fFL8j8-KzsReNAwF0EP5nKs3wpUIEbaXeasmdR5QPu5wXm3TC7baEcNCe2CpMO6IENLRBvX5RBThxy8cRi7epAk8Hh35EvAg4TizNPgPA8s0jEcABgADpcWGrWtZv1eSMU5vUCV-5RGSLq36XBFk4LvgaSv1-oe0ywTtyr8dkq9IP-i8vj9zcc01UT1fCNLd9v2QUvF_SSxflLmw.cvxyc3tJG9LMLq3R5Sci_f0Lp3caS8QVBDXXuKjItCo&dib_tag=se&keywords=transmission+tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool&qid=1725061426&sprefix=tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

[@Nolen_WR]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Brilliant, much appreciated....

[@poita_m7142]

Mate, as they say "you gotta clean the teeth now n then" lmao!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😬 whoops that was a bit grind wasn't it

[@rayblack6183]

Cool, camera man chit pants!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

lol, yes he do a little....😁😎👍

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 : Have a happy Labor Day ! Nice repair , how many shops was the owner at befor he found you ? 🍩☕️👀😎👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

He's been chasing the vibration for quite a while I believe...... Have a great Labour day !

[@jonlennon3348]

Please tell me where you got that tool????????????????????????

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Mines an old Snap On one but you can get a similar one www.amazon.com/Streetside-Tools-SST-0160-Extension-Transmission/dp/B011SBI5YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_sspa?crid=TVT4UMGLPTSM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._hoKp2fFL8j8-KzsReNAwF0EP5nKs3wpUIEbaXeasmdR5QPu5wXm3TC7baEcNCe2CpMO6IENLRBvX5RBThxy8cRi7epAk8Hh35EvAg4TizNPgPA8s0jEcABgADpcWGrWtZv1eSMU5vUCV-5RGSLq36XBFk4LvgaSv1-oe0ywTtyr8dkq9IP-i8vj9zcc01UT1fCNLd9v2QUvF_SSxflLmw.cvxyc3tJG9LMLq3R5Sci_f0Lp3caS8QVBDXXuKjItCo&dib_tag=se&keywords=transmission+tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool&qid=1725061426&sprefix=tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

[@donbellot4214]

Great car! Where do you get that tool?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers! They have a similar one on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Streetside-Tools-SST-0160-Extension-Transmission/dp/B011SBI5YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_sspa?crid=TVT4UMGLPTSM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._hoKp2fFL8j8-KzsReNAwF0EP5nKs3wpUIEbaXeasmdR5QPu5wXm3TC7baEcNCe2CpMO6IENLRBvX5RBThxy8cRi7epAk8Hh35EvAg4TizNPgPA8s0jEcABgADpcWGrWtZv1eSMU5vUCV-5RGSLq36XBFk4LvgaSv1-oe0ywTtyr8dkq9IP-i8vj9zcc01UT1fCNLd9v2QUvF_SSxflLmw.cvxyc3tJG9LMLq3R5Sci_f0Lp3caS8QVBDXXuKjItCo&dib_tag=se&keywords=transmission+tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool&qid=1725061426&sprefix=tail+shaft+bushing+removal+tool%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

[@donbellot4214]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 thanks!

[@terry3665]

I know this is an older video but I am wondering, is the road test billable to the job?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

A road test is but not YT time

[@doublebackagain4311]

Clanking on full turn = headers + tie rod methinks.

[@moseshancock3336]

I didn't have my safety glasses on for the seal removal. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😂🤣 that was a 3D worthy moment. 😎👍

[@moseshancock3336]

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 yes definitely 3D would have been great. I have had seals do the same thing.

[@MikeInBendOregon]

Chris, it was incredibly hard to watch the video because I could barely hear you talking. I cranked up the volume and then I could hear you a little better, but it was still a struggle, and everything sounds really garbled... I've noticed it in several other videos too. One that comes to mind is when you were recently at Kevin's shop helping him. Sometimes you sound really good. I tried switching to different channels and everything was fine. Just wanted to let you know.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

That's disappointing, I was using new mics on this video ........ were you listening on your ph or a tv?

[@MikeInBendOregon]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Sorry I just saw your reply. I was listening on my pc speakers

[@biglazybilly]

notice the steering wheel emblem fell out

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes I did. All that acceleration!!😁😎👍

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Kiwi, get in touch with Iron Trap Garage.,. They have just picked up a 61 Plymouth wagon that looks far better than yours. Not really a fan of big body Mustangs but that is a nice example. Third gear synchro is out to lunch and typical truck diff whine. You can see where many styling queues for XB Falcons came from. And a bonnet is a bonnet. A hood is someone untrustworthy! A boot is at the back where you carry luggage. Fenders are a guitar brand

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

🤣😂here they say a bonnet is something you wear on your head😁👍

[@MrZdvy]

I don't understand...if that tool grabs the bushing then how does it not grab the ridge in the housing (where the bushing sits against) instead of the bushing? I mean that bushing is thin to begin with.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

The housing doesn't have a ridge, the bushing just hammers in until it's flush with the face where the seal fits. Technically you could push the bush further in but the shoulder on the install tool is too big and won't let you. Hope that explains it 😬

[@MrZdvy]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Ok, thanks. I just figured there would be some sort of ridge because I heard a different noise when you were done hammering. But that was the tool I guess. I need to do this on my '87 Corvette, I don't think these tools are a 'one size fits all', are they?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@@MrZdvy the sound change you heard was the install tool hitting the housing where the seal goes in. The tool fits most cars 😎👍

[@ManuelPerez-ip4bb]

It's known as a XB Falcon in Australia, and it was banned.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

The XB Falcon was not a Mustang and I'm not aware of the Falcon ever being banned anywhere ......?

[@derekhobbs1102]

Should have gone to specsavers.

[@stuartphillips430]

Another one of Sundays experts me thinks!😂

[@dewreckdeberjack9618]

Would that work on a Chevy 700R4? Thanks👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I think so yes👍

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

🥝💨

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Not sure what that means🤔😉

[@gulfy09]

What that mean??

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

🏊🐟

[@khillsy4489]

I had in my younger days a 1970 Torino GT 351cleveland positrac dogleg four speed hurst shifter. I would have hit 60mph in 2nd gear coming out of that driveway. Pretty lame .

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Is it lame or is it respectful of my customers car that he's entrusted to me to fix not thrash.....

[@nickbruni8041]

👌🏼⛽️🍻

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😎👍🥃

[@themanfromphoto]

Mark VII Limited.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

??

[@themanfromphoto]

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHrCiIiXm6mca5osi=LWQpcJKxRI1ZjqyC From the end of the old Dragnet TV show. When you were hammering in that bushing

[@garrypritchard1658]

It's a mustang of course it's strange😂😂😂

[@Daniel-Weaver]

Ee soynds like the bloke from Mr Inbetween.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Maybe a little, he's an Aussie and I'm a Kiwi. Kiwi's sound much more refined🤣😂👍