DEATH TRAP 1969 Mustang!

[@RichardPratts-y2t]

I have three 1969 Mustang My first was a Mach 1 since high school was my Dads,and a Convertible, also GT fastback and I will never sell them my 2 sons will keep in the family for the next generation of my grand kids love my Mustangs part of my youth growing up and great memories forever!! ❤

[@relyt6308]

As a owner of a old mustang, this is a channel of information gold when it comes to working on the car

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Happy to help! Never hesitate to ask!👍

[@unclerick8224]

I had a ‘69 Grande back in high school in the early ‘70’s. Thoroughly enjoyed my ten years with that car.

[@Bruceanddenise]

Thanks for the multitude of vantage points and angles! I'm resurrecting a 1969 Coupe shell thats been under a tree since 1978-ish. Slowly but surely gathering parts.

[@kevinb158]

I do like that 70's street mochine vibe And the centerline wheel's look right

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Completely agree, the 69/70s always looked tough with Centerlines!

[@mikef.1000]

Normally I hesitate before bagging out a PO's efforts; often they just did their best with what they had (which is what we all try to do). But there are times when their bone LAZINESS is the only explanation for what they have done. This is one of those times!

[@graemepaul8748]

It looked like you had reasonable access to the shifter linkage. I have a ‘70 with a 351 and a C6 trans and I cannot get anywhere near my linkage without removing the exhaust. You have a nice car there, good job.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Thank you! That’s Interesting, I’ll have to look at dads 70, didn’t think it was much different.

[@graemepaul8748]

@@Theoldcarchannel. It may be the C6 is bigger or my 2 1/2 inch pipes, but I can only reach the nut that holds the kick down and shift link in place. I’ve been trying to replace the grommet at the rod and shift link on the case for ages, if I move it to D1 I can get a finger on it but that’s all.

[@1975napier]

Centerline’s suit it best with that black. Gives it a mean look.

[@MustangGuy6501]

I vote centerline! Those wheels look great 👍 nice Coupe 👌

[@NifBac]

Just got a 1969 coupe seeing some points underneath to check on mine. Looks mostly solid though. Helpful vid fellas

[@2ndsspz]

it's 54 years old, you should thank the mustang gods to be blessed with such a car

[@briankinnear7461]

Lovin' the old Mustangs. The '69 has a great stance. The notchback body style has a really different but cool look. '68 Mustang fastback, 390FE, 4-barrel, 4-speed is my dream car. Have rode and driven a couple of them and they're fantastic. Had a chance to buy a mint one back in '72 when I was 17 but I had a limited amount of cash and the guy wouldn't come down to my price. Look forward to seeing more. What part of Ontario are you in? I'm in Penetanguishene up on Georgian Bay. Lived in Scarborough, King City/Aurora and Barrie before we moved here. Be safe and stay well.

[@markbergthold6181]

Each of us 4 brothers have owned Mustangs -me a 65 GT 2+2, #2 a 69 coupe 351 blueprinted w/Ford 4 spd top loader (clocked at 150 by CHP), #3 a 74 Mach 1 w/2800 V6/4 spd, and #4 a 70 coupe 302 C4. Dad had a 65 coupe 6 cyl auto.

[@allensnook7760]

Centerline for sure!!my vote,snookie pa.👍💥

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Completely agree, and that’s what we ended up going with! Just toughened the whole look of the car, wait till you see it with the chin spoiler on😍👌

[@anthonymanganaro9942]

Hey Michael! It's Mercedes Anthony :-) I like this car. You mentioned what I was thinking that it would be a good candidate for Power Tour.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Hey Anthony! Hope all is well! Yeah after the repairs the car was tight and would be great for a show like power tour. Where about did you say you were in Florida?

[@anthonymanganaro9942]

@@Theoldcarchannel. I'm in North Fort Lauderdale close to Pomano Beach. Coming down?

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

@@anthonymanganaro9942 ok, yeah girlfriend and I will be coming down for a couple weeks. Delray Beach area

[@anthonymanganaro9942]

@@Theoldcarchannel. Very close brother. Let's meet up at Johnnie Brown's 🙂

[@BurntBettyBamBaLamb]

My 68’ Mustang had a “dead body in the trunk” sound that I never ever found the cause of, so I am laughing my ass off looking at this one!!! I am going with the 69’ FMX with the 351 Windsor. She’s a roller. My man asked me 2 days ago what’s my dream ride… I said I wanted the 72’ with Windsor. In Wheel & Deals on pg.11 there’s the 69’! THAT’LL DO PIG, THAT’LL DO❤

[@jasontengan4554]

Love those, had a gold 70 Grande myself!

[@hairycat6095]

my vote is for the gt wheels. thumbs up

[@jasongross9458]

I love this car 😁 nice bit of tidying up there guys 👌🏾

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

It’s a cool ride, I think the centerlines with lowered stance really set it off! Next video is a major tidy up job!!! Stay tuned!

[@jasongross9458]

@@Theoldcarchannel. totaly agree ! Looking forward to it

[@johnperry5102]

love that 69 mustang you guys did a super job, great video

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Thank you, but still lots more to come!

[@ray8427]

Great save for this one. Question, was this one found on kijiji? There was one just like this listed for sale for a LONG time out my way in Kawartha Lakes area.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

We had it listed on Kijiji, but was not listed out that way

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

I like that stance that it has. Maybe the back end could go down about a half to one inch more. Definitely looks like the good Lord was watching out for y'all got y'all home before it ran out of gas LOL. God bless

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Yeah the stance settled down some after the drive, was pretty happy with it as it suited the look/era of the car. Most definitely, glad we didn’t have to push! God bless

[@MaxGiganteum]

You guys are going to get tired of the tires rubbing constantly on the fender lips... remove the lowering blocks out of the rear suspension or at least reduce them to 1". If you replace the shocks, go with quality adjustables. If you leave the front suspension stock, go for a 1 1/8" anti-sway bar - it'll make a world of difference in the handling. I've BT & DT several decades ago. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

@@MaxGiganteum all good, rolled the quarter and fender lips. As for the sway bar that’s a typical upgrade I do to all my builds (2 of my mustangs and the comet have that)

[@paulgunter1538]

Great job on the Mustang !!

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Thanks Paul, lots more to come on it!

[@johnsarian_cu]

No doubt those wheels look retro as hell. Who needs cooler brakes anyway? It's meant to go. Not stop. LOL

[@thomaswoitekaitis8977]

Aluminum is a heat sink....these run no hotter than a steel wheel

[@davidcorder95]

I liked that mustang

[@rogerbranch9248]

Awesome video

[@springman1740]

Nice work guys. What size tires are you running?

[@chevroletbelair1]

i like the gt wheels more with the lowered springs

[@ThePenn7]

still enjoying the relatively new concrete!!

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Oh yeah, can’t beat it!

[@marksearcy9708]

Nice driver. What is the Shelby drop your dad was talking about?🤔

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Thank you, it’s when you relocate the upper control arm 1” down (or 1 inch down and an 1/8 back on the earlier mustangs). It improves the geometry/tire contact patch for better handling

[@gordocarbo]

Sellers on CL will want a ton and talk up cars like this. Been through more hands than a donut factory Getting underneath the car, dash will tell you what youre really buying. This is what gets rid of my itch to sell and buy something different. Be happy with what ya got. Like the early 70s coupes, nice lines to them. And Im a hard core camaro guy lol

[@Jimsathome]

Good video but you obviously filmed it in the summer and not last week. I guess I'm still wondering why the big dead spell with no new videos on your channel? I love that you work with your Dad. His little comments on this car were cool. Great stuff.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

You are correct (although we’ve had a mild winter so far). Trying to do my best to put the videos out in order. There will be a video explaining the big break after a couple series

[@jasontengan4554]

Do a 69 Boss 429 build in that body, only saw 1 in a magazine, that would be my dream car!

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

I like the video already I just want to 65 Chevelle Super Sport283 automatic SS stood for salt shaker cuz it was so incredibly Rusty it wasn't funny the driver's seat eventually fell through the floor it was rough and unsafe at any speed have a great day

[@jamesedmonds1350]

I saw the title ( I bought a Death Trap, ) When I saw what the car it was , i said , Yep ,you did. 😆

[@Brenda-rz5hd]

If only you could get some better looking center caps for your factory wheels

[@jasonmyers3847]

The Centerline wheels are nicer. Just a disclaimer. Not all of us car people from Nazifornia do shoddy work like what was performed here. Sheesh!! Lol

[@DSmith264]

Shock towers..first and foremost! Patchwork over that thin sheet metal isn't going to get it. EVERYTHING hinges off those; front suspension, steering, motor mounts. You either swap 'em out for beefier Boss, big block style (almost impossible to find), or eliminate them altogether. Am I wrong??

[@cee128d]

It's one thing to do some jankie Derek Bieri style MacGyver work to get home in a pinch, but you just do not leave it that way.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Totally agree, to know that someone thought the car was ok to drive (licensed on the road before we owned it) is scary😅 can only imagine how sketchy some cars are out there

[@cee128d]

@@Theoldcarchannel. I worked at a couple of Ford Garage's back in the 70's and saw things that still give me nightmares. Especially having gone out in the Wrecker/Tow Truck with my Father back in the 1960's as a young boy and seeing the aftermath of some very stupid decisions. I saw things before the age of 10 that no person should ever have to see.

[@grumpyoldman-21]

dodgey bros engineering it's quality with a K

[@c3dk]

Nice project, it would be boring if everything was perfect :- )

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Thank you, idk… it would be nice to have one car that just doesn’t need anything for once

[@klupeeteable]

great video ,, but youre fake air intakes are backwards !! lol.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Thank you, what are the fake air intakes?

[@klupeeteable]

@@Theoldcarchannel. there in front of youre rear wheels.. they were fake and not working on these cars. kind of plastik intakes with no holes in them to cool the rear brakes !! but youres are on the wrong sides ... lol .. The air has to scooped up in front and cool the brakes. ! so now on youre car there backwards ..

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

@@klupeeteable not backwards, that’s how 69s were

[@AustinH2024]

Would you sell it for 11 grand

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

No, already sold

[@jimmyraythomason1]

Be interesting to see this car revisited in the future (say, 20 year from now) by someone who has more advanced tools, parts and techniques laughing at the work you are doing now.

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Nothing to laugh about really, basically back to stock form

[@jamieround2072]

u guy's need the ol mic's a lot closer to your mouth's when driving w/ open window's plzzzzzzzzzz us hard of hearing ppl,. really can't hear u well at all !!!!!!!!! do u all say roughly what u all bopught the differant rides for & what u all have in part's & how many man hrs., into making the rides better then u all got them in the very begining...... & what u all r willing to sell ' em for each............?????????????????????? or even do any trading & take some of our cash too.....??? ( maybe )......???? i have a 2004 Silverado single cab long bed 4.3 v6 auto,. 4x4 on the floor ( was my work rig here in Ohio...... ( not member where u guy's r..... city & state wise ) 9 WOULD LOVE TO TRADE IT & ALSO THROW IN SOME OF MY CASH TO A POINT 4. A..........Older car on a 4x4 frame w/ a 4 or 6 cyl,. & auto / stick shift & must be a working 4x4 tooo ) in high school i trad'd for a running & driving basic but cool & stretched 1980 elcamino on a.... S-10 4x4 frame it had a running in-line 6 cyl,. 5 spd,. tranny & the slip it into nutural then into 4x4 from the same S-10 ...... when i mean stretched ....i'm meaning cab wise just hair 's of inches before the striker door plates on both sides & the bed toooooo ( the guy that did all the work called it the......... Redneck choo choo custom....he & his 3 son's built 3 of them in their family home garage.... then sadly the ' ol man ( their dad ) passed away from heart failure........... I WOULD LOVE ANOTHER 1 OF THESE OF SOME SORT SOME TIME !!!!!!! or trade for a gmc 4 door 1500 1/2 ton 4x4 on the floor w/ the v6 ( gas or propane ) & auto., truck ( at this time i not care what yr., it is either !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF THIS IS ANY WHAT POSSIBLE TEXT ME DIRECTLY @ 740 281 8524 text only cus i'm very hard of hearing on the cellphone & don't leave a voice mail....CUS I CAN'T HEAR ANY OF IT.....................

[@nathanaelfrye829]

Can I have it

[@mistersniffer6838]

Sell it to me, please please please!!

[@Theoldcarchannel.]

Already gone, new owner is happy with it