ABANDONED Mustang Cobra Rescued After 27 Years - Will It Race on Nitrous?

“Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." -Matthew 5:16"
It's time to put the Cobra II back in action! But this time we're hitting the track with some significant upgrades, including a full 9" Ford rear axle from Quick Performance and a nitrous kit from Holley! Think it'll survive? Stick around to the end to find out!
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[@Sleeperdude]

Had fun with you guys there. Good job with the Mustang.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Doller Gentral did real good. Grats on a good burnout.

[@offroad4x4nhlife45]

Justin you an Dylan should do a colab!!

[@jeremyTallen1]

Can't wait to see Doller Gentral in action!

[@TempleofAmon666]

I was ten minutes from finishing last night when you pulled the video. Thanks for reposting

[@jonathanryan2915]

Ok, I was wondering what happened

[@stapler314]

Omg I was half way through fuck

[@YogurtSnipe]

The last bit of him finishing on the last day was cut from the old video.

[@user-es4cj8ct1o]

Me too

[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

Yeah something happened during the upload that cut the last 5 minutes off unfortunately.

[@foxtrot68]

Dylan please continue with this car ! I have a 78 cobra myself I'm doing a rebuild on and it's awesome watching you bring this lil pony back to life !!

[@michaelhill2844]

Dylan: "I'm not gonna touch anything until it warms up." Dylan: Immediately touches carb.

[@morganleblanc730]

It would be nice to see a multi episode build on the Mustang II. I think there are enough fans for this car and it adds balance to the channel

[@rayashabranner3124]

This would be a great collaboration opportunity for you and sleeperdude to get together and build an engine for it. I think you guys would make a great build video!

[@michaelpendarvis7814]

That's what I'm screaming, Dylan and Josh get together and bring that 302 to life!!!

[@mosesjohnson7449]

😊

[@Jayceezy315]

Thunderhead289 would be better

[@stevelangston2359]

And driving lessons ??

[@rayashabranner3124]

@@stevelangston2359 he's getting better at it.

[@TheKeymaster316]

I have THE original distributor for this car in my garage! With Dylan’s signature and everything. I keep it in here as a reminder get off my behind and work on my truck. I love this car and look forward to future upgrades.

[@jimsmith-fh1jx]

I'm glade to see you still have the cobra 2 mustang. Hope to see you do more to it.

[@terryeustice5399]

Dylan looked like a fun day at the track. That nitrous is a game changer. Thank you for sharing. ❤️💯👍👊

[@Sleep_Diety]

I have absolutely loved watching the journey of this car and can't wait to see where it goes.Awesome video Dylan.

[@Trueno1600]

I love the look of those wheels and rear spoiler, it looks like a vintage Trans Am racer! A front lip spoiler would really complete the look!!!

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job on getting it running again and performing awesome too. Keep up the great work.

[@truckgp7078]

So many people dump on the mustang II but they sold like hotcakes. I like the way they look.

[@rdbrnr86gt]

If the MII hadn't sold like it did we'd have never gotten the Fox and later Mustangs either. I'd drive one any day.

[@FreedomRock44]

This car always makes me think of Charlies Angels....I think Farrah drove it.....white with Blue STripes.........SO maybe we should name this one Dylan's Devil!!!!!!!! Since red stripes!!!!!!??????? Yep found it: Farrah Fawcett drove a Mustang Cobra II on the TV show Charlie's Angels, 1976-1981 (yes we know she wasn't on the show for the whole run, calm down). The Cobra II package was a factory option that was installed by an aftermarket company, Motortown. Available colors included white with blue stripes, blue with white stripes, and black with gold stripes. The Cobra II package was only available for fastback models.

[@finalframe8223]

i would love to see more vids on the Mustang. it deserves more upgrades. maybe even a new, more powerful engine.

[@tomclarke6475]

Very underrated car, I'd love one.

[@Trenton-om9qs]

Im so glad the Mustang 2 is back. I hope we see more videos in the future on it. It seems to do pretty good for what it is

[@tuffteddy1446]

Are you going to replace those old leaf springs and shocks? I really like this build.

[@davidsmith1960]

I really do like these mustangs

[@adamlannerd1408]

I really like this car. Hope to see it again in the near future.

[@Lane-jq3ed]

😲 the STANG sounds amazing

[@bigc6310]

I look forward to the Mustang II episodes. Car deserves more attention. Does it really just sit in a field for months at a time?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Looka like you guys are having a blast at holey Ford Fest Cool to see Questionable Garage there also 46:49 @Dylan McCool

[@sparky504x]

Holy body roll Batman. That seemed a bit of a handful. Great job with the car man and keep up the great videos.

[@ackscratchers6648]

Watching this brinks back vibes of watching Trucks on spike tv with Stacey in early 2000s. Awesome content keep it up. I would love to see you reach out to Matt’s off-road recovery and be part of the off-road games in march.

[@mikeedward2827]

That body roll! 😮 Literally handles like a boat!

[@BikingChap]

It’s an American car… 🤷

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Sway bars will fix that pronto.

[@jarez3781]

Good job. Looks like you had a good weekend of fun. I'm here for the mustang. More mustang II content please. Thanks for sharing your project adventures with us.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Mustang moving now love the Out of vehicle view 49.6 isnt bad on the autocross 53:40 @Dylan McCool

[@stapler314]

I was half way through it last night when you deleted this video! What the hell man!!

[@MARCIOJENICHEN-ol9eq]

big dilan, sir mopar!! I live in Brazil and I don’t miss any of your publications. instructive and fun...you can go through the excitement of a new rescue until the first game.and my 8 year old son, we have your favorite charger rt.a big hug!!

[@Westsideautomotive]

We wanna see a show down between you, Kevin and dalton with the mustangs.

[@billmead5052]

Good stuff. Stay Cool!

[@KMopar07]

the Bell meme Was perfect. took me by suprise! 🤣

[@patrickengel7932]

Thank you for doing more with the Mustang II. This is the car, and your working on it, that got me to be a fan of your channel quite a while back. I thought it was going to die a slow death rotting in your back 40. I am really glad that is not the case. Really looking forward to the modifications that you are planning to make it handle and run faster.

[@scottinWV]

41:00 Sounds awesome!

[@jeffwilson3865]

Love the old cobra sounds awesome you do a great job bringing these old car's and trucks back to life 👍👍.

[@richardrawson]

I’ve always had a soft spot for these old Cobras since I was a kid and saw the movie Starman. I didn’t realize until I was older that they were just like any other late 70’s “performance” car; just stripes and body cladding and no performance whatsoever. Glad to see one getting some actual power under the hood! Keep on rockin’, Dylan!

[@chezsnailez]

Mustang II was basically a sportier version of the Pinto - same platform...

[@casanovablacko2534]

The conversation with the wasps nest is quality comedy...... quality!!!

[@chrisdavis7883]

Made me laugh Dylan....when you were putting the rear end in and it made a dong sound....then the low key chanting in the background. Funny bro!

[@TheDutchTexan]

De-Bris, Suh Dude, the choir... Always something in the video that is just tickling the funny bone. Those Cobra II's are awesome. The only one that eclipses it is the King Cobra because of the extra "plastic fantastic" spoilerage it got going on... Loved how the italian tuneup got the clutch back in line! Looked like a great time at the event.

[@Lionsden4170]

I'm slowly falling in love with that little mustang II ...the ultimate underdog story. Can't wait to see where you take it from here...but please leave the patina

[@aaronethridge1676]

Loved the lil prayer as the housing was ringing great stuff

[@bobmanzi7712]

Great stuff guys thanks

[@bobtucker8875]

Really enjoyed the content Dylan. Great job on the Mustang 🐎. Thanks 👍 for sharing 🤠 guys.

[@sirkdopsah1081]

Fun times...Hope u keep up with this thing👍👍👍

[@ScottnotBob]

LOVE Mustang IIs!!! Had a notch back in pumpkin orange, oil leaking 3.8 with the big two barrel and free flowing chrome breather!🤣 Stick. Lived in Hamilton Ontario at the time I was learning standard. Had a BIG chrome trailer hitch on the back. Got stuck on one of the older roads going up the escarpment (about a 70 degree angle). Stalled , starting rolling back, saw a Beemer was directly on my ass. You NEVER saw an entire traffic jam slooooooowly move backwards like you did THAT day!!!🤣🤣🤣 No, didn’t hit him, caught the gears in time. And because it was such an ugly orange, never lost it ina parking lot at the mall OR in a snow storm!🤣🤣🤣✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@lordhumungus681]

Love the Mustang II content, but slightly basis as I have a Red and Black '75 Mustang II Mach 1 with the 302, c4 trans with the 8" 3.50 trac loc. Happy to see them getting more and more love lately!!!

[@nickythebull82]

Happy new year Dylan

[@i-still-cruz2430]

Really like the video and the car. Would like to see more in this one in the future. Would love to see the old girl get some interior and paint work.

[@67Stang]

Seeing that car brings back memories. My uncle had one like it when I as little. I would love to see something done to make the old girl look a little better both inside and out.

[@travisburris3397]

Enjoying the videos! Nice work on the monk chant and gong lol

[@BikingChap]

Great fun as ever Dylan, many thanks!

[@Flashdrive43200]

I'd really love to see that suspension get upgraded. You were half way to space on all them corners my guy lol can't wait to see what's next for this thing

[@scottjackson1636]

the body roll was quite impressive. of course that whole suspension is like 2000 years old.

[@johnvoysey1593]

Great job JD keep it up

[@Brock_Landers]

Also, I am 40 years old and who else remembers those cool older Rangers with the full factory body kit on them? They were called Ranger GTs. It had to have been mid 80s with the 2.9, but they always looked SO cool with their factory body kit. I saw them all the time in the mid to late 90s. I also had a chance to buy one of the original white late 1980s Escort GTs with the 1.9 and 5 speed manual with the factory body kits, but I didn't take it. I would've loved to have gotten it and turbocharged it to make a fun American hatchback.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Love the hatch opening every time he shifts gears.

[@Amack1964]

Love to see this car fully restored paint and all

[@TheBlackWidow67]

Would be cool to see you, Luke, and Kevin build a bad ass small block for it.

[@Maximusfoisey]

It wou6

[@kbschulze]

Would love to see you build out the motor for power and put a super charger on it . Make some big power.

[@mcsstudios101]

I always loved that body style!

[@Lindyrect]

The way you nonchalantly work while those pissed off wasps circle is nothing short of ballsy. I would have been screaming like a baby! Each time you reached in there or banged that battery around, I was like, oh yeah he's getting stung now.

[@scottssmallengine]

I've never liked mustang 2's but I LOVE this car! Awesome job as always Dylan!

[@AndrewHCann]

Congratulations Dylan :) , Bryer :) , Allie :) also super update on axle 370 , plus nitrous and think new clutch racing help out too lots for next year ahead to !

[@matthewmauk8890]

Thats my favorite style! Love the body style 😍

[@crazyryan2689]

That little mustang is sweet!!!!

[@Kyle6OH]

I’d love to see a small block/ nitrous engine build for this car. Surprised it held up!

[@clarkpink1955]

Great work

[@SirFace4]

I think you'd do SO much better is you replaced those shocks so it doesn't lean so much.. I LOVE that car BTW!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Restored to perfection Rattle can to the rescue Perfecttttt 15:04 @Dylan McCool

[@highway445]

Great job young man.

[@tommyboy8524]

I love all your videos. Thanks Dylan

[@TorquePowerVideo]

Love the Mustang 2!

[@friguy4444]

I LOVE this car!! I had one just like it as a young punk lol. Get some serious power into that beauty!!!!!!

[@pdxMax]

This is one of my fav episode

[@johnreid859]

4:11 gear set works nice with the sbf and T10 4 spd. Makes 2nd perfect.

[@kennethdeford7133]

Loved this. Suspension next maybe.

[@steward2029]

Love watching your content on the mustang keep on building it

[@smokerschuggin475]

Love to see a Windsor stroker in this car!!! Nice torque-y 408 or something like that. You got the big rear end, might as well throw some torque at it!

[@garywilson12]

wow awesome improvement

[@kesterhively8773]

Having fun is awesome that's what counts God bless you and yours

[@DonFoMu]

Hi! One's again! Big thank you for... not forgeting you of the Cobra II, I'll soon buy one!... And... Your videos, this one and the previously... Make my day... All the way

[@pri3stburgess168]

awesome car. im in Australia and this is such a great car.

[@Dazg297]

Great video the car as a lot of protentional and the patina is very cool to

[@rambler19672000]

Great video and I love mustangs!!

[@jeffkelly636]

Great episode - I like these mid 70s mustangs. I liked the drifting footage and the in-car video perspective. I wonder if you will do some suspension upgrades to lessen the body roll on tight turns? "Power is nothing without comtrol" Pirelli

[@goptools]

Hi Dylan. There were a number of Lincoln models that had the 4.6 DOHC (essentially the Cobra engine) in them. It probably wouldn't be too hard to find one in a wrecking yard. I think they were rated around 320HP, if my memory is correct. It would be a good base to build on, if you got the electronics worked out. I think not having to deal with a carb would be a plus.

[@danielweinbaum]

Just awesome good content ! Keep it coming ! I wish that I could have brought my 1973 Mustang convertible there, it looks like so much fun! My Stang came with a 351 Cleveland Ram Air Q code, also a competition suspension, 3.50 Track Lock rear and a Toploader 4 speed. The engine was rebuilt .040 over and a competition valve job, heat treated shot peened rods with ARP hardware, Keith Black pistons Total Seal rings etc! I put a Holley Sniper with a Sniper billet distributor and Sniper electronic ignition. Hopefully you read this...BAP (BUY AUTO PARTS) provided a 12.7 to 1 steering box (Saginaw series 800) Stock was a progressive 24 to 1! HUGE difference in responsiveness of the front end.

[@kelvinboyd7459]

Great video dude I can't wait to see Sleeper dude now

[@rexkean]

That little thing leans a LOT!😂 QA1 front suspension!? I'd drop a 360 truck motor in it, with a mild cam, a better 4 spd, and just rip it! That was cool... thanks Dylan!

[@adventureswithedna]

This has gotta be the only mustang 2 I've ever liked. Even had me looking them up online

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Dylan thank you for the video

[@a_Fax_Machine]

I love seeing a channel your size working on a Mustang II! Curious where you got your wheels. I'd love a set like that for my 75 Mustang II coupe Edit to add: I thought you might run into an issue with the axle flange. The Mustang II is kind of a weird duck when it comes to things like that. It shares a specific flange with the Pinto.

[@francoisbouchard602]

Congratulations show Good.job 👍👍👏👏👏Nice car

[@davidrix804]

Hi Dylan your apprentice is a very lucky guy to have a mentor like you,very very lucky🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@fordmane]

Had fun meeting y'all -bumplife I own that grey crew

[@cherokee3938]

Love your work. I would have a blast hanging out with you and the mustang, brings back memories of the one I had ( 78 302 4 spd with t-top )

[@1963dragon]

Super reportage merci Dylan.

[@UrmasBertan]

Nice job 👏 Dillon ,nice Cobra ,all time interested..sweet

[@joseguerra3989]

That is the coolest little car!!!

[@johnhicks1969]

Great job on the mustard. Lol