I'm enjoying this build. There are so many first gen Mustangs out there and it seems like most are done to look original. it is no loss to the Mustang community to modify this one. It'll live a new life as a cool modified car. And I love a modified car.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It's nice to see some people that get it 😁
@criticaltemperature3343Күн бұрын
Same. My 65 is lightly modified. Its currently factory 86 Lincoln fuel injected, stripped of most of the emissions and a 5 speed. I'm thinking of going back to a carb.
@rickyfulks6656Күн бұрын
Very cool project,I have a 63 Falcon hardtop so I'm all eyes LOL. Appreciate u sharing with fellow gearheads
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
The falcon would be a good fit also
@rickyfulks6656Күн бұрын
@HotRodGuyGarage 10/4
@ding7856Күн бұрын
Anyone that doesn't have faith has not watched the project Phenix playlist.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely 😁
@Ron_LockwoodКүн бұрын
Nice to see the Safety Inspector on duty.😎❤️🐈
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Yes, gotta stay safe!
@kgroombrКүн бұрын
I didn't think you would get this far so fast. Impressed.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely been trying to get it to a roller as fast as I can
@richhanan218Күн бұрын
Hi Russ, great job so far! Your really showing us a serious upgrade on your 66 and explaining in great detail how to go about it doing such a project. Thank you for showing us this project. It's nice that Daisy is really supervising lol.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
I'm trying to show as much as I can, hopefully a few won't find it scary as it seems
@robertwernsing4566Күн бұрын
Supervisor Daisy making sure you are doing it right!! Great video....
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
She makes sure it's done right!
@hiramwilson3438Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
@rickyfulks6656Күн бұрын
We don't always need to buy the over priced aftermarket stuff.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely true
@mustang6942Күн бұрын
Glad to see you went with the Fox body rear half, gonna be a cool project 👍
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely, the cheapest way to get a 4-link and a stronger rear end
@KevinEckhart-d6nКүн бұрын
Awesome job Russ !!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Edith.KeelerКүн бұрын
Great video! Can't wait for the next one!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Coming soon! 😁
@samuelgoodman2825Күн бұрын
I can see it man.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It's all gonna come together pretty well
@classicwefiКүн бұрын
The first cut on a project like this can be scary , people thought i was crazy when I cut up my long bed chevy truck and made it into a short bed , with careful measuring everything turned out fine when i put it on the alignment rack. Looking forward to the next video 🇺🇸
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely, the first cut is always the scariest, but you just gotta go for it. It all works out in the end! If not it's just metal that can be fixed
@thomasmauck8470Күн бұрын
Years ago, I had a Mustang monthly magazine, there was an article about a 65-66, that they swapped the entire floor/frame structure from a fox body into it. Even used the firewall and dash from the fox body
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely a body swap would had been easier in the end I've seen a few done
@fastlxКүн бұрын
The fox stuff is actually a lot closer than one would think. Can't wait to see where this goes.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely probably the closest to using as much as possible
@piercehawke8021Күн бұрын
1960-70 Falcon, 1970-77 Maverick, 1978-93 Fox body.........apparently, all three or four platforms are quite close in many critical dimensions.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
@@piercehawke8021 your correct
@pauldarderi3560Күн бұрын
Russ I gotta say that you make that fox body conversion look easy and it is for you but is probably beyond most body shops I do like the idea of having big rubber under the rear Daisy was just being super affectionate at the start of the video she loves being around you.
@ApesterAКүн бұрын
Awesome content as always. I'm looking forward to the hours of educational entertainment of this build!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@dave-uf8ir6 сағат бұрын
@@ApesterA this was the best choice for the build excellent
@omac1Күн бұрын
Excellent vid. I enjoy watching you fabricate the Fox body into the 66. If possible I would use the original back seat so the car would look stock but have the much better rear suspension. The coil overs are a good option to give you room for whatever wheel you end up using. It's early in the process but painting the 66 Mustang red would look awesome.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
At this point a factory back seat should be easy to adapt or even the fox body coupe or hatch fold down rear seat
@dave-uf8irКүн бұрын
I'm all in I get ur vision on pins & needles daisy keep on eye on this lol 😊
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It's going to be a wild ride!
@dave-uf8ir6 сағат бұрын
😎
@jimzivny1554Күн бұрын
This video was very good. I'm older than you and have done a bunch of cars and trucks. One thing you said that was the key to building I think. After all the measurements, napkin sketches and pizza box templates when you make the first cut the worries disappear, now it's just a matter of executing all the steps. I'm working on my '64 Galaxie fastback and I'm looking for a donor Lincoln MKVIII for the independent rear suspension and rear, it should be a huge upgrade from the leaf springs.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely, I've cut and mixed alot. Most seem scared of it but it's not that bad to do just got to make that first plunge. And the independent rear should make your galaxie ride and handle nice
@kevinstroh117Күн бұрын
Nice job Russ moving that rear trunk pan down 2° from 4 to 2 made that look a lot better.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely, that made a huge difference! And I'm working on another video now bringing it down to stock height
@robertrudeseal4200Күн бұрын
Good information, thanks.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
I'm trying to make sure this build is as informative as possible!
@dave-uf8irКүн бұрын
Ws not sure at first love it u go Russ 😊
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thanks Dave
@dave-uf8ir6 сағат бұрын
🔥😎
@jonbailey6048Күн бұрын
This is really cool, seems a pretty easy way to put a factory four link setup under this car
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It's definitely a cheaper option vs the bolt in kits but as always budget come in at a cost of more work
@andydawson2101Күн бұрын
Love daisy's attitude to a noisy and dangerous environment, my cat you only have to sneeze and he is gone lol.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
She is definitely pretty relaxed
@dave-uf8irКүн бұрын
A 2×4 same guys must have owned my 64 Rancharo lol 😊
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely odd , but it was hanging from a A frame when I bought it
@dave-uf8ir6 сағат бұрын
🥂
@dupes_1618Күн бұрын
Looking forward to an interesting build
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It will be a long process, but I think it will be worth it.
@randyedwards3244Күн бұрын
Russ, looking at that 2X6 bolted under the rear of that Mustang brings out a whole new interpretation of exactly what "Body Rot" is on a car! On a serious note, it appears that if you already had the Fox Body parts available and prepped as much as possible they could be swapped into the First Gen Mustang as a weekend project.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely
@johnreney3490Күн бұрын
Great work Russ. Very informative and enjoyable to see your work and methods.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Appreciate the kind words! Hopefully it will help someone with a few cars laying around
@NathansMoparGarageКүн бұрын
It fits in there nicely.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely
@billyduffany3387Күн бұрын
This looks like it is going to be a cool project.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It definitely should be
@burtnelson1987Күн бұрын
I agree with you on that first cut. It is a lot easier to cut things up AFTER you get past that one. As for your concept, you have done a great service to anyone that wants to upgrade the first series Mustang. It does make me wonder if the rear section from a Fairmont platform would work in the 67 to 69 cars, being as they are just a bit wider. I like the direction you are going with this and having your own test mule is not a bad idea at all. I worked as a test driver for American Motors in the seventies and we had a Gremlin test mule that got everything from a four cylinder to a 360 V8 thrown in it. When you were assigned that car, you never knew if it was going to be a snail or a jackrabbit. I'm looking forward to this series. Give daisy a head rub for me, she's doing a good job of inspecting things and keeping you company.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
A Fairmont, or T bird would be longer in the back half im working on a video on how I'm addressing that one now. This car will be to the channel what project X was to Car Craft in the 60's to 80's
@piercehawke8021Күн бұрын
@@HotRodGuyGarage Project X is an iconic ride.........
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
@@piercehawke8021 absolutely has been my favorite magazine test bed car
@beavis636318 сағат бұрын
I wasn't sure how I felt about this direction but I'm beginning to see the light. Super interesting. I'm on board.
@HotRodGuyGarage17 сағат бұрын
It's gonna be fun, come into the light :)
@heritagegaitfarms251517 сағат бұрын
Nice walk-through assessment of the car before you ever get started on it. I love an old Mustang. Glad you’re saving them all as you can.
@HotRodGuyGarage15 сағат бұрын
Appreciate you! Glad you’re enjoying the process.
@MikeP-oj1ty39 минут бұрын
Don't worry about those who think this car should be redone as a stocker. The channel is titled Hot Rod Guy Garage, not Restoration Shop. This kind of content is exactly what to expect from your channel. Great work and Merry Xmas to you and Daisy.
@RolandTHXКүн бұрын
Trusting the process! You've got a vision for this thing, and I'm sure you'll be able to see it through.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It's going to be a long process but I think it's going to be worth it.
@piddmrКүн бұрын
Russ this is an amazing build but I’m sure there are those out there that don’t agree. I am a Mustang guy and always was. I grew up through all these Mustangs and currently own a beautiful 67 coup but my feelings are “your car, your choice”. Those who don’t like what you are doing need to get their own car and build it the way they like……………..that’s what hot rods are all about. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
I agree with you, it's all about building what you want!
@jerzy4151Күн бұрын
Looking great!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@johnnydanger57Күн бұрын
Daisy is bucking for a treat raise! And I have to say, growing up and living most of my life in the desert Southwest (where even surface rust is a rarity) and seeing what you guys "East" do with rusted cars we wouldn't even look at and send to the crusher. It is an amazing thing to see such tenacity and patients on all the work that is actually involved! And I never would have thought to cut out pretty much the whole back end off a fox to install the 4 link. Looking forward to the progress!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely more treats more sleep! , rust usually isn't a huge deal around here usually more neglect then salt related
@neilhansen5663Күн бұрын
With you all the way buddy
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thanks see ya in the next one!
@DeanMehrtensКүн бұрын
Well I’m hooked in again just like the other mustang I can’t wait to watch you work some magic into this project. Love these videos!!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you're enjoying it!
@genehunsinger3981Күн бұрын
NEAT!!!!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely 😁
@urbo42Күн бұрын
Great engineering. The trunk will be interesting and you are going to end up with a super car.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It's going to be a fun build! Trunk area video is next up
@samuelayers3429Күн бұрын
Watching folks cut into things always makes me cringe, but I don't have any skill doing things like that so that's why. I like how close two different gens match up though.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Understand, hopefully this one will help people feel more comfortable trying something like this
@huck01955Күн бұрын
Wow that worked out well the two cars went together well .
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely not to far off
@tonydjr.859312 сағат бұрын
Ya have me thinking ! Seen another car done like this a few years ago, stuck in back of my mind for while . Good video !
@HotRodGuyGarage8 сағат бұрын
Nothing but gains to be had and can be multi use with few changes
@jimmiepoole7370Күн бұрын
Great job making it fit fella.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@TerryChesney-z9uКүн бұрын
Great video brother, it’s amazing to watch you work. You make it seem simple the way you explain what you’re doing. Thanks Russ for sharing your knowledge with all of your fans 👍
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thanks,I've been trying to explain it the best I can
@criticaltemperature3343Күн бұрын
If you need more room for rear tires. A slight flare would help. Correct me if im wrong, but i believe the outer rear wheel house from a 67-68 will fit a 65-66 with a bit of slight massaging of the quarter and give an extra inch of room on each side. Obviously, they are not intended to fit, so they are tight.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely could do some light massaging
@jeanlawson9133Күн бұрын
Good stuff
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@Fog66Күн бұрын
Besides being a great spot for rust, what was the thinking on making the trunk drops on cars???
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
It provides structure and a place for water to drain
@DonaldDolph-ob8yvКүн бұрын
Russ, amazing watching you work these details. I would have been losing my s**t trying to figure this build. You make it look pretty easy, much respect to you! This is really fun watching you do this stuff. But I'll be honest, there is no way I could do this. I mean I don't have the space or the equipment. Anyway, another great video, man! 👍
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Understand, I've even done this stuff in a gravel driveway it's all about using your base measurements to compensate
@LetGaiaLiveКүн бұрын
I’m sure someone, living in some kind of “time locked” museum, would want to restore a six cylinder mustang - but I’m fairly sure most people won’t! Daisy, tell Russ to GO FOR IT! Wooden “subframe connectors!!!”🤣🤣🤣
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
You're exactly right, it's time for this car to get a new life!
@willardscott2146Күн бұрын
Hell yeah very interesting video!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@kevinstroh117Күн бұрын
Question, are you spraying any weld lthrough primer and areas where it’s never gonna get painted again between the 66 in the fox body as you’re doing your welding so it’s protected in the future?
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Yes always,and in the end I will go back and spray internally also
As i once heard. "Anyone can restore a car...it takes a real man to CUT ONE UP" lol
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Truth
@robertbray5735Күн бұрын
Put some upr upper and boxes in and weld.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Definitely gonna do some add ons
@merlinmonson2133Күн бұрын
What years are considered the fox body platform?
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
79-93 on mustangs 79-88 on T birds and cougars 78 was the start on Fairmonts
@criticaltemperature3343Күн бұрын
@HotRodGuyGarage the front lower control arms on a t-bird are longer than a mustang. I'm sure you know this. I found out when I put mustang front arms on an 88 bird. Took it in for an alignment and was told it couldn't be done. They adjust the stut top all the way out and I ate a pair of tires (outside edge) in less than 6 months. I moved them all the way in and problem went away at the expense of a slightly narrower front track width.
@criticaltemperature3343Күн бұрын
There was a Mercury counterpart to the mustang. Wasn't that also a fox body ??
@ryanmuir6338Күн бұрын
Rear seat delete
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
That's the plan
@randyoehlert5045Күн бұрын
I have a 1962 Falcon I've thought about doing about the same to it. There is not much difference between the Falcon and the older Mustang.
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
The Falcon would be a perfect candidate for a swap.
@robertbray5735Күн бұрын
Wax on and off. Cutting not a problem with race cars etc
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
Absolutely
@CoronetguyКүн бұрын
Haha, Daisy is attention deprived on this video!
@HotRodGuyGarageКүн бұрын
She's supervising the entire project, it's her job!