Boss 302 Gets A Body Drop 1970 Part2

[@bumpside6772]

Great Save!!!

[@scottmorse5499]

50% of the reason I enjoy watching these videos is because i enjoy how clean you keep your shop

[@thescottishhammer7570]

Right?!?!?! He's a professional who keeps a professional looking shop. If I had the money for one of his bodies, I'd jump on it in a second knowing how awesome his attention to detail is.

[@patrickbass3542]

Peterson totally freaks me out!!!! At least he KNOWS what he's doing!!!!

[@jfresca9125]

the man is an artist and cleanest shop in the industry

[@nathanobrien6875]

Bloody brilliant!

[@kevinmcpherson6999]

When God was handing out talent u got it all. Beautiful work man.

[@danfarris135]

I applaud how you do everything yourself. I started on a rotisserie restoration on my 65 when I was 17. ( Without an actual rotisserie ! ) It took me 3 1/2 years to finish it in a 1 1/2 stall garage. I did everything, body,engine,trans, differential,wiring,upholstery,glass,paint etc. By the time I finished it I had become completely familiar with every square inch of that car. Now that car is as much a part of me as I am to it. I still have the car and it needs all the same attention again but this time it will be easier to do. Back then all we had available were long front and rear floor pans. Lots of fitting and welding but the end result was a solid floor again. Most of the rest of the panels were salvaged rust free and hard to find Midwest junkyard panels. Oh how things have changed in 35 years. Now anyone is just a click away from pristine new metal. Keep up the great work, your cars are fine pieces of craftsmanship.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Great idea. I can’t wait to see what one inch will do to the final project. Thank you for saving these beautiful and important muscle cars.

[@michaelnobes9356]

Love watching a master at work in such a clean workshop well done 😃😃

[@kevinmcpherson6999]

U are the best dude. Love to work with u for a week.

[@Powershift]

SO awesome. Building it better than it came from Ford, but keeping it true to what a Boss car is!

[@philtucker1224]

Great innovation with the floor raise. I’m sure you are right about the suspension layout benefitting from retaining the mid range settings that the original stock design intended. The only physical change (not necessarily a negative) is that a very tall driver will experience an inch less headroom and getting in and out of the car etc. Should look great though buddy! 😊🇬🇧👍

[@RustysMustangGarage]

Never knew the shells were so light. Definitely going to watch this one.......

[@almierz4604]

WOW. ! I THOUGHT I WAS LOOKING AT MY. X - 70 RACE CAR SITTING ON YOUR JACK STANDS , I KNOW IT'S NOT , BECAUSE MINE HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY GARAGE FOR 41 YEARS. YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@MrKsmith65]

Excellent progress, can’t wait to see more!

[@kaddleman4294]

Looking forward to this ride! Like watching a surgeon in the Operating Theatre.

[@chevelleranch7481]

For a guy who was worried about the engine fitting under the hood , I'm surprised you went this way. That's a ton of cause and effect for 1 inch of drop. I'm sure you will do a good job either way

[@xxZerosumxx]

Come on, one inch does make a difference.

[@dabisnit]

That and one inch less headroom

[@scottwood5098]

Ya that 1 inch is scarry to loose. my car has a greasy head spot on the headliner already and i dont need sun visors . He can always sell to Tom Cruise ... Tom is pretty short

[@1960fl]

@@xxZerosumxx LOL I know if I only had 1" more :-)

[@larryrothrock4488]

Custom seats will make up the difference

[@davidallen4091]

Love the idea.. Headed in the right direction"""

[@genemounce8302]

I am SO doing this to my '68 coupe !

[@jeffashlock664]

I don't believe anyone would want to watch a video of me working. About all you would see is a guy going around in circles most days!

[@Heeman5]

Hahaha me too! 🤣

[@eugenehovjacky803]

Just when I thought I'd seen your best work, wow! The finale with a clean up capped it off !

[@busyend]

It is such a joy for me to watch a master at work. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@steveosborne8139]

Surely all the inner trim panels will need an inch cutting from them

[@brcron007]

Looks Great ! Like the clean shop too.

[@alanhubbard1868]

Fun to watch you work so expertly with these Mustangs.

[@jth1987leb]

Love how clean you work

[@bernierezny8156]

Thanks for taking us along

[@djstangerdude]

Yep! I can deal with a daily video! Every other day would be ok too! Finally someone who is as meticulous as I am with these cars! Only here on the left coast we don't normally see that kind of rust but you take care of it properly!!

[@ronwatson4902]

I've never seen anybody take a restoration as far as you take it. Phenominal really. Thanks for taking us along.

[@uliwehner]

customs have been channeled for decades. The idea is really not new. Let's just hope he can still fit in the car afterwards.

[@shartne]

nice your replacing the top hat vent part they always rust out and leak. pretty slick body drop never thought about that.

[@kennethengstrom9261]

Top notch work and workshop 👌👌

[@jonlennon3348]

You are an animal the way you rip these bodys apart and back to gether. Great job. The floor an inch up I think will cause interior fitment issues. But you are the man.

[@65Coasty]

Very cool. I'm looking forward to seeing how the front and rear sections are done. Looking good.

[@Stahodad]

Looking forward to watching this build go together. I have seen a channeled 69 Sportsroof..where a slice was removed all the way around..but this should work out just fine. Thanks for the video. .

[@jamesjohnson4093]

Ben, I have been binge watching all of your videos and just want to say, I could watch your content all day long! You are truly a professional and it is so nice to see you bring back these vintage mustangs that would have otherwise been scrapped. Please continue to post these amazing videos. Love your OCD with the cars and cleanliness of your shop! Best content on You Tube in my opinion.

[@kalnieminen65]

Very gutsy and professional work. A pleasure to watch

[@ianlangley987]

Are you a Virgo? I am a Virgo and I work a lot like you, in a clean environment. Well done. I am a Mustang owner of 2, a 2016 and a 1966 in original condition. Cheees and keep up the good work. Ian Langley, New Zealand

[@donrossi1603]

Great concept of lowering the body onto the floorpan...!!👍👍👍

[@colinhill5771]

You make it look so easy ! Great work

[@johnkelly6942]

This is going to be cool!

[@jamessdyerii4490]

Can’t wait to see this finished. Love watching the channel.

[@woodwelder]

Great idea with the 1” drop , hope there is still room for the induction.... ? Can’t wait to see the finished runner !

[@Dad-jk2wd]

Great work...

[@nicpary7078]

Very interesting on the raised floor pan.

[@Heeman5]

I stand by you on your decision to lower it! Excited to see the next video. 👍🏼💪🏼. #savingtherustbuckets

[@garagedweller7159]

I am looking forward to seeing your vision become a reality. Great video. Thanks for the content.

[@michaelmaruzzelli2522]

The process of lowering the body over the floor pan is called “CHANNELING”. Hotrodders do this often. Usually a body on frame vehicle. Great job. Very clean shop. Very relaxing watching your videos. Keep them coming.

[@jasonwehrling738]

Glad you decided to do the 1-in body drop that thing's going to look sick when you get it done. Keep up the killer working videos.

[@66rustang78]

Can’t wait to see the finished product. That pinch weld always looked terrible from the side profile on these cars.

[@mercmanwon]

Those who can, do. Those who can’t tell us how bad the idea is.

[@harrystevenson7098]

What I thought was a pretty good car from what it was you have surprised me making this car better than factory, what FORD people in Detroit missed having you part of there team your simply ai Mr.Peterson making these old Jewel's come from the Dead FORD should be sending you help with sponsor's for keeping their name on these old car's alive.

[@drivecam101]

This basic platform Ford used on a lot of cars from 1959 to 1980. Even when the Mustang no longer used it, the Maverick and Granada did. There has been a lot of effort from a lot of people on various improvements, customizing, and so on over the decades. When someone has the skills to rebuild these from scratch the options are practically limitless given what's out there.

[@joet.4756]

I like it !

[@mikewendymccain1150]

nice work

[@craigdeatrick5050]

some people are just good at what they do

[@Jeka640m]

Amazing job bro!))) Can't wait results!)) Hello from Ukraine))

[@marct.hernandez9129]

"I agree, a very cool job." Hello from "The Texas Panhandle",... Keep up the good shop.

[@barryreynolds6307]

Your lucky to use those complete floor pan assemblies, costs me too much in freight to get them "down under".. They would save you hours in setting up.. I re bodied a customers 66 Convertible last year using all Dynacorn panels but in unassembled form.. Working off your shop floor plate must be a dream to keep everything perfectly level.. I use what they call a Mayrack here in OZ, mainly used in Body Repair shops here, has nice heavy cross bearers and four Rocker Clamps... I enjoy your videos.. Keep your ideas and brilliant work going..

[@petersonrestorations]

Thank you for watching

[@petersmith1076]

Amazing thank you

[@garyvanbuskirk7014]

I think a good decision was made on floor pan (am excited to see the results)

[@chriswilson9248]

Hope this works out for ya! one of the big problems every one is having is the 5.0 motor is so tall it's a issue to install it in vintage car now your losing one more inch of clearance

[@petersonrestorations]

Engine will still clear, I will most likely trim hood for boss 302 intake

[@mikecharles374]

I really like to watch your videos.. on this car dropping the body an inch may cause head room issues with taller people or when you wear a helmet.. I really like what you do..

[@zgambler1]

you will get hatemail dont let it bug you i think its great...like my okd boss told me 30 tears ago..he said anybody can restore a car it takes a real man to make it his own

[@jowens1126]

You really should have that car on a frame jig. If you were doing that for me, I would insist upon it.

[@petersonrestorations]

Jig isn’t needed if you know we’re things should be

[@jamesrobinson9062]

I think the Ford talladega might be done like that to

[@sujithvnair9196]

👍👍👍

[@tedcoombs9258]

Should have been wearing the paint mask when you where grinding the rust, I can taste it just watching.

[@adubbelde1]

Iron supplement :)

[@petersonrestorations]

Bad decision in the moment

[@jeffreynolds3848]

@@petersonrestorations 🤣🤣🤣

[@marct.hernandez9129]

....a little Tetanus never killed anyone. I have bought & moved several vehicles from various backyards & barns ect. Each time I noticed a hint of impending "Orthohantavirus" creepin' into my lungs with every breath I'd taken..... Anyway perhaps it's why I am so immune to today's so-called pandemic. Haha

[@MissionRestomod]

If you don’t mind me asking, what paint did you use in the rocker panels? It appears to be red oxide of some kind?

[@fulltimber]

Hi sir, I really love your work ethic when it comes to restoring these old fords. I’m an Australian , so I’m more a GM fan myself . But I’m addicted to your channel. Are able to explain the type of paint you use during the floor install process and with weld burn through , Will this become a rust issue later on , is the areas where you weld a new piece in and cannot paint behind going to be safe from corrosion , moisture etc, are these areas sealed completely ? That’s what I want to know , is how you know these areas will not be a problem later on down the road

[@bradarmstrong8959]

I have been watching all the metal/restoration videos I can and come across good tips from other restoration videos. There is a guy named Jade Muttly that restores English cars in his videos and he paints everything then uses a broken drill bit to remove the paint through the drilled out spot weld so he can re-weld. FYI another to watch is Fitzee's Fabrications.

[@petersonrestorations]

I do a bunch of preventative work on areas to avoid issues down the road

[@442olds7]

@@bradarmstrong8959 Awww ,and here I thought I was the only one using a broken drill bit ground off flat to clean the hole before welding lol.

[@genemounce8302]

....YES ! !

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Brilliant move!! Now a 1" drop in fender to wheel gap = stock geometry. If this car was IRS it would also help the halfshafts angle too. Just wondering though.. would it have been better to leave the X member in the floor to hold the rocker panels apart at the right distance before cutting out any more of the body??

[@petersonrestorations]

Possibly but I know where everything needs to go back to so it was easier cutting it out first

[@RandBLSWorld]

Great video thanks I enjoy watching your process..

[@madpainter69]

Good idea, Great videos, i'm curious how you are going to do the rear wheel wells. (always had a problem getting a good looking wheel and tire combo on stock built car ,

[@petersonrestorations]

18x10 in the rear, will be mini tubbing

[@T0YCHEST]

Nice

[@joeschlotthauer840]

*That one inch is going to affect everything including the core support, firewall, etc...* *It's not even my car, and I'm scared...*

[@petersonrestorations]

Everything will be just fine

[@Heeman5]

After all of Bens rebuilds over the years, I think he knows every square inch of these body’s. It will be no problem for him.

[@hypoxii556]

But wont that make the inside have less headroom? I know in my 67 fb I already feel kinda tight as far as headroom goes. I'm sure you'll do a great job though.

[@traxiii]

get rid of the seat risers?

[@chriswilson9248]

Drop the seat one inch

[@mikefoster3547]

Not changing the geometry of any of the mechanical systems. Looking foreword to the final finish and stance.

[@davemoulding8799]

Should be using rust kill , it will still thru that primer and paint

[@marct.hernandez9129]

I shur hope for the cars sake that is, that your measurements are square to perfect.

[@petersonrestorations]

They are definitely off, I'm not very good

[@warrenvitters3983]

It seems like so much work for so little. Good luck !

[@petersonrestorations]

It will be worth it in the end

[@genemounce8302]

hmm.. Question. If I'm only replacing the floor from the front kicks back to the lower seat pan panels, can this still be done and how would it affect the rear suspension pick up points? Thanks for such a kickass channel man !

[@petersonrestorations]

Not sure exactly what your trying to ask

[@Dave_Boyer]

I don’t get it, I understand the idea, and it’s not like every panel is being replaced anyways..it’s interesting that’s for sure, can’t wait to see more!

[@mikeilkenhons8896]

Will raising the pan change the fit of all the interior panels as they meet the floor pan? What comes to mind is the fold down rear seat. What changes will have to be made to allow the seat to lay flat?

[@petersonrestorations]

The seat wont need changed at all but the interior panels need trimmed

[@JourneymanRandy]

looks good

[@traxiii]

Loving this build so far, Boss 302 meets Boss 302ish Coyote! I'm assuming you're going with a 6 speed trans, any chance of doing an IRS, either 8.8 or 9" out back for maybe the first Boss 302 with IRS?

[@petersonrestorations]

Straight axle 9inch with a t56

[@traxiii]

@@petersonrestorations That works, are you going 4-Link or Leaf Springs? Either way it will be faster and more reliable than original. Are you staying with the stock yellow paint and make it a resto-mod sleeper?

[@marct.hernandez9129]

.... I hate the IRS,.... They keep sending me nasty letters through 🐌 📬, that I keep using as kindle for my yard cleaning jobs or to light up my grill,..... Anyway...... "What were we talking about!?"

[@beausweeney1364]

Do you coat the body after sandblast to prevent rust.

[@scottfritz4988]

What is the story with all of the bumps on the driver's side cowl side panel? Did someone drill holes in it at one time?

[@petersonrestorations]

They are extra window clip studs, must have had an issue in the factory and tested on that panel

[@scottfritz4988]

@@petersonrestorations That's crazy. I have never seen that before. lol.

[@lowpro87]

What kinda welder u have there ? Looks like a Lincoln 140 or 180?

[@Zeus-vo2nq]

Hi, what is that material that you are working over? The one the body is set on top of with jack stands..

[@Stahodad]

He spoke about the metal floor in an eager video. Basically it is a grid of square tubing with 1/4 or 1/8 inch sheetmetal welded and it is perfectly flat. Cool idea.

[@thruitallauto2538]

Now I’m trying to figure out why people weld all those braces in a car when they take it apart like that, seems like there’s no issues with yours not braced

[@lewisjohnson6074]

Any way to roll the bottom pinch 180 degree instead of cut it off and welding in a 90?

[@petersonrestorations]

It would weaken the metal too much doing that

[@willieshaw2522]

@@petersonrestorations It kind of surprised me you didn't add the angle material to the lower rocker while it was open to plug weld it in and rust protect it from the top. But in any case, your work is top notch.

[@upman664]

In the end it's just a number on a Vin tag. This car was JUNK. There's nothing numbers matching, cut it up and make it your own.

[@agentorange2554]

Something tells me the front fenders are going to be an issue with the body drop. Staying tuned.

[@petersonrestorations]

It will be a breeze

[@chriswilson9248]

Nuthen has changed in the fender department there gana bolt on like stock once he trims the aprons

[@MJ-iy4fb]

Would you have gained anything by folding down that inner rocker metal that you cut off? I was thinking it might have made a nice smooth transition, but I'm an electronics guy, what do I know? Just curious about your thoughts??

[@petersonrestorations]

It would weaken the metal that way

[@robertmccully2792]

Seems to me dropping the pan will raise the body. But dropping the body will lower the car. Maybe I heard wrong.

[@chriswilson9248]

You saw him raise the pan right??

[@scottwood5098]

im 6 feet tall and my head hits the roof headliner. so you only going to sell to danny devito sized people.?

[@petersonrestorations]

I'm 6'1" it will be no problem, stay tuned

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Sorry, but it is difficult for me to envision the benefits of raising the floorboard one inch with all the panel work that goes with it. Eager to see how this project concludes. Thanks for the videos.

[@steves4639]

this is all very cool and amazing...just wish it wasn't a real Boss 302 getting cut

[@Rev22-21]

Well considering the alternative this car would have been crushed and /or recycled by now or left to finish rotting. Not to mention if anyone would have seriously had the ability to restore itd already done perhaps or worse....like butchered. Not so here. It's in the best hands....hands down.

[@kevindavis3335]

1 inch loss of head room.

[@petersonrestorations]

It will be gained back, stay tuned

[@Rev22-21]

@@petersonrestorationsAhh huh... Not wanting to assume anything but are we thinking of lower profile seats ...or possible higher head liner....?

[@ronaldclayton6158]

MTF abs headliner kit will give about 2” of headroom over original fabric headliner set up.

[@drivecam101]

This is going to get interesting with the front and rear frame rails and the torque boxes. With nothing else done to compensate the torque boxes and front rails will move up with the floor making the engine compartment shorter in height. Then the front bumper isn't going to line up correctly because it's mounted to the frame rails. In the back the 1/4 panel drops won't line up with the bottom of the 1/4 panels. And the rear bumper mounts to the frame rails via the trunk floor so it won't line up properly with the taillight panel. Then there are all the interior panels that will need trimming/customizing. That's only what I can think of off the top of my head. A lot of work down the consequence chain.

[@petersonrestorations]

You are spot on, nothing but a little bit of work

[@T0YCHEST]

U can say u lift cars to brag lol

[@MissionRestomod]

Neat idea, but a shit ton of work.