Fixing My 1965 Mustang | Part 1

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks for all the support! If you’re enjoying my videos and you would like to help out so that I can make even better videos, check out the link below! www.paypal.me/fourspeedfilms

[@bostonmike9003]

I would like to buy your Mustang, when ever you decide to sell pls contact me. Thank you

[@andrewfox96]

Like Mike Finnegan says, “Set your bar for success low. You’ll never be disappointed.”

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Smart words!

[@andrewbmaster1852]

Also any small problem you may have should be fixed by installing a supercharger lol

[@Cnava1933]

Finnegan economics

[@downtowndaniels9238]

Lol like we say in the Army , “expect the worst , hope for the best”

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Under-promise and overachieve!

[@MrMarkpoole]

This fits my two basic rules of fixing cars. The first is it will cost al least twice as much as you thought. The second is it will take at least twice as long as you thought. Every two hour project is just one stripped bolt away from being a two week project. But there's still nothing like the feeling when you finish and it's right again.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Very true!

[@digitalfox9382]

words to live by for sure

[@SweatyFatGuy]

I've gotten very adept at removing broken bolts, using a helicoil for stripped threads, or welding it shut , drilling, and tapping it again. I did the wrench spinning thing for a living in the 90s, realized I hated working on minivans and reenlisted. Now I am retired and build hotrods/muscle cars for fun. No minivans or front drive crap boxes needed to pay my bills.

[@uno2462]

Excellent documentation. I appreciate your honesty in what's wrong with the car, your attempt to fix it and knowing your limitations when you ask your Dad for help. Nice job Dude.

[@tompreciado863]

Gotta love old cars! Even though it’s tough sometimes to fix the, you feel great after it’s all done and you take it for the test drive. Can’t beat that feeling

[@Dan-mr7zo]

I love this kind of videos🔥🔥🔥

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks!

[@13ratchet]

I just bought a 1965 Mustang ,wimbleton white with a red interior with front bench seat , now i know what to look forward to . Better shine up my tool box , love your videos , thanks from Yukon .

[@joeynelson4091]

Ah yes the snowball effect in full swing, the reason i don't enjoy working on other folks cars😅

[@joemanzanares8194]

Instead of the rubber bushings see if you can find a steel replacement. It will give you a better feeling shifter, less slop, more precise... Love your films. My first Mustang was a 66 coupe w/ a 289 and a c4. Now I have a 2008 with a Roush 2.3 and the suspension is tricked out. It's been converted to the tremec t56 magnum. I was 18 when I had the 66 now I'm two months away from being 66. Keep having fun...

[@jonathand3613]

Your mustang makes me smile 😃. I scooped up a 65 coupe last year

[@rongrieve9700]

Gotta love our old cars. $30 fix quickly becomes $150. Ps. When using a knife...always cut away from the body. I learned the hard way!

[@mustanglover06]

We worked on our mustang today. Plan is to get it started for the first time in 20 years tomorrow!

[@killiang8126]

Carefull there son, 5:57 had to watch you nearly cut open yer hand fella

[@HammerHeadGarage]

Good job Ben. Thanks for your honesty. this IS hot rodding and how it really is. Well done.

[@nitcat1]

That’s life with old cars. My 67 Cougar XR7 has the same shifter, so it’s helpful to see yours apart. My reverse lockout handle works fine, but it rattles when I drive it. Now it won’t be so intimidating to pull it and clean, grease, look for wear. Thanks for the video.

[@mattdugan2000]

Hey it’s kind of expensive but invest in a hurst competition shifter you will NOT regret it. It’s an integral part of the connection between the car and the driver. I had a green 67 mustang when I was your age with a 289 3speed... blew it up and bought a 4speed top loader with a hurst comp and a new centerforce cutch it felt like a completely different car. INSANE. I wanted to sleep in my car I didn’t want to get out of it haha

[@averagecarguy420]

I got a helicoil kit on Amazon for $40 and it comes in very helpful when I strip something out. I can usually find the correct bolt at a local auto parts store if I need one. That kit has saved me 3 times in the past 2 months after bolt holes stripped out on me.

[@yamahaxs6501]

Sooo close! I was rooting for you, getting ready to comment about how satisfying a shifter rebuild can be with the crisp mechanism, positive shifts......then disaster struck! I always just figure on the snowball effect being a positive-you get a head start on fixing things you didn't even realize you needed to replace.

[@robjudge181]

55 years of gearing, she's just a little dog tired but tinkering on 'em is almost as much fun as driving 'em. Great vid man, keep it up, can't wait for part deuce.

[@PRRrailfan]

What a strange coincidence, I had a similar thing happen with my '04 VW a few weeks ago. A little rubber gasket disintegrated and had no reverse or 1st gear. Thankfully I didn't end up stripping anything fixing it though lol! Good luck, hope ya get it sorted!

[@judgejury3230]

You're like me, I hate to see my old car down, I have to fix it right away!

[@Toshirostar]

Ventura! Living not to far from NPD hurts my pockets but keeps my mustang going! Great video!

[@2sanblade]

makes me wanna go check my shifter too lol

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Do it!

[@vincentwitjes5106]

welcome to the restoration of the stang-65

[@GrandTouringConcepts]

I was watching as you did disassembly, and hoping that the lower part of the shifter wouldn't be stripped as well, but it looks like you might have a date with the heli-coil. I've shared misery like that too, it's never fun but you are certainly on track to have an awesome performing shifter once it's all back together. It's amazing that you've been able to bang gears so well in your POV drives with something that was on the verge of coming apart in your hands. Great filming style BTW! - Darren

[@steves4639]

an 'oh crap' moment...so familiar to anyone working on an old car. OTH, props to you to actually doing the work yourself...a real hot rodder. really really like your mustang...great vibe, esp with those rims and rubber

[@johnsarian_cu]

Never would've guessed a shifter mount would get beat up....(trying to be funny). BTW I'm a huge fan and user of Velcro. It looks like the chrome trim is cupped slightly. So there may be enough space to use a few strips between the carpet and tunnel where you just clipped if for access. I've used it before just to keep carpet from moving even. Some people just push to hard when they're getting in and out of my old cars LOL.

[@mightymustang5067]

I did this when i swapped my t10 in, i used electrical grommets for the ‘bushings’ and it works excellent

[@kwintotrn1637]

You have very warm weather . Greetings from Poland . We have -15°C right now . Good job xD

[@FourSpeedFilms]

It was 32 Celsius today haha

[@hugocolmenares4009]

love your videos on your mustang bro. i think the best, unique part is that it’s not perfect. and thats what i like to see haha

[@ernestoorozco-jimenez4966]

I can’t wait to have my 67 Cougar and an XR7 wouldn’t be too shabby neither.

[@OldAmericanroads]

I'm actually working on the shifter too, on my 68 Camaro, nice video btw !

[@carl_marks1626]

T-shirt weather in January ! I’m obviously living in the wrong country. It’s 26f in the uk.

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Raptor line the floor. Cheap and a fun diy.

[@markrs2000]

Another great video, ahh the joys of classic car ownership. Never had a five minute job, that didn't last three days, at least.

[@TheMattcwynar]

They sell a cowl cover that blocks the vents between the windshield and the hood. Its meant to go into place when its going to rain to stop it from coming in.

[@KoreyConstable]

At least they are easy and cheap cars to work on!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

True!

[@jdguillot8647]

Good on you for making a fun video about what must have been a frustrating moment! This stuff is way more valuable than seeing someone breeze through a project with no challenges. Did you learn any tips about how to check the brackets and stuff first that you can share with us?

[@FoxSpeedshop]

Glad im not the only one who regularly ends up in just this kind of situation!

[@bubot17]

What a bummer, hope you fix this as soon as possible

[@rawjaw1881]

Man your Stang is money

[@Deucealive75]

The way you drive you need to get a Hurst shifter in there. I like the original shifter too. My problem is the 2-3 shift. Works great is I'm not trying to speed shift it.

[@panbuffman]

Instead of the toothbrush, try using 0000 steel wool. Works wonders on chrome rust/pitting and window stuff like over spray old sealant.

[@funkysatty]

Great music choices!

[@andrewmcmurray6236]

We've all been there my man!

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

Love the Mustang, man! Can’t wait to see where you take it! It’s like the big brother to my Fox-body coupe!

[@OutlawGman92]

Just did that rebuild to my 3 speed Toploader shifter

[@milesrhodes7065]

I love your stang bro! I have a 66 coupe I’m getting ready to fix up my self

[@rdspeedfab]

Bummer but at least it’s nothing huge like inside the trans. Also, where do you get your music? You always have the best songs.

[@bandagefreak]

I actually felt sick to my stomach when you said that something had stripped!! Yup, a Hurst shifter kit would be ideal but they're not cheap. I'm getting it for my '67 Mustang as I'm fed up almost dislocating my shoulder trying to get it into reverse!

[@rbrboulet]

Awesome content brother- as usual of course!

[@AaBb-zj2ld]

I drill a hole in the floor of leaky cars. not for everyone. but it will save the floor pan.

[@Ryan67rs]

You could try a Heli-coil to repair the threads. Great video! Ryan

[@jeeplifted1]

Is your cowl bad?

[@FootageFactory]

A shitty situation makes for some great footage!!

[@chevroletbelair1]

from what type of car is the t10 transmission ?

[@mustanglover06]

What tachometer do you use? It looks like an old mooneyes or dixco tach 97. Take care, man! Loving the videos!

[@heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193]

Nice Video

[@ethanretin562]

Amazing work Ben!!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks Ethan!

[@289dual4s]

You need a Hurst Shifter, worlds better then the stock shifter. It gets rid of the slop the factory shifter has even if it is tight.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I've had limited success with Scott Drake parts. I'll just leave it at that. I had a top loader with a Hurst shifter and never had issues with it after a complete rebuild of the trans. Is that leak in the interior because of the cowl hats? The repair for those in 65-67 Mustangs is very labor intensive.

[@stickeminastew]

Been there man. Great representation of how car projects actually go ha.

[@Gariandjulie]

Working on old cars never goes as plannend 😆

[@alexenns3203]

Love your videos, best on KZbin

[@gaminghavoc2533]

Lol I love you you search it up on cj pony parts and get it fron NPD I do the same and look for the best price for thing on my 66 mustang

[@RyanSampsonRPh]

Aghh I know this feeling all too well 😔..Gives you something to do though haha!

[@Viktorrhansen]

sweet intro clip and i need those 2 last songs so hard to find vocals u can use lol

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks for filming that haha! One is from Artlist and the other is from epidemic sound

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Dm a bit later to remind me what they are called haha

[@Viktorrhansen]

@@FourSpeedFilms i wanna film some more of your ride! ill shoot you a DM ;)

[@garycook2355]

the reverse lockout is cable accuated and the cable stretches, thus your problem. on the bottom of the cable is a screw adjustment that will take up the slack.

[@6ty8stang]

Another great vid! You never disappoint. Keep it up

[@geoffreypate362]

Is that a Breitling you're wearing?

[@FourSpeedFilms]

It's a Shinola "The Duck"

[@amyshermanmitchell2296]

Get a Hurst Competition Plus shifter. Ford shifters don't cut the mustard.

[@ferdinandodefrenza2743]

Yo bro! Go help out TJ Hunt with his 65 mustang he just picked up. Man doesn’t know a thing about classic mustangs. He could use your knowledge! Keep up the good work

[@ironwill8596]

Definitely a California boy when you bring out the gloves

[@pwrbyford68]

Ok boomer.

[@sublime929]

Watching you cut that box open like this 😳

[@roberthaynes8467]

At 5:57 using the knife. NEVER pull a knife blade toward you! The end result could be fatal.

[@GreaserthoughtsGarage]

Hell yeah!!

[@williampodjursky868]

Awesome mustang how bout get back to the 32 ford 5 window . The choppers ROCK E

[@21titansrock]

What steering wheel do you have in the mustang

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Moon eyes

[@21titansrock]

@@FourSpeedFilms www.mooneyesusa.com/15-inch-GT-Classic-Slotted-Foam-Steering-Whe-p/gtp36-5431.htm

[@21titansrock]

This one?

[@theheffer]

Get your cowl vent repaired before the leak rots out your floor panels.

[@Jaimepilled]

These are the type of nightmares that remind me why I’m glad I sold my 73 vette 🤣 I bought a c6 n never looked back...

[@TheOnlyOneLeftButYou]

Nothing ever goes wrong on c3 corvettes (sarcasm) 😂

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Typical process, one step forward two steps back...lol!

[@toddbob55]

When i saw those old bolts i KNEW you needed run a TAP to clean the old threads that go into the shifter housing.....careful with those parts house restoration parts 90% are junk especially the chinese bolts very soft metal. Look into ARP for better bolts.

[@festerhairball6588]

i agree, those bolts in the kit had that "made by the lowest bidder look". I thought he was going to say he snapped the bolt. Love the stang & wish the kid good luck.

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff! Shit happens!

[@AndyGeesGarage]

Every ten minute job is only one broken bolt away from being an all day ordeal. It’s just how it goes sometimes.

[@nocomment2944]

you said trunnion correctly !

[@nickbruni8041]

🤘🏼🏁👍🏼

[@jasonbanuelos7569]

My shifter feels sloppy like yours I might just rebuilt mine as well

[@FourSpeedFilms]

I would check it out and it's only a $30 kit!

[@johnmiller4852]

👍🤘

[@frederikjanning8297]

First like😂 love Your videos🔥

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks man!

[@joeyleclaire]

You should rename this video so people can find it if they’re doing the same thing on their mustang

[@YouSpamTard]

Never use gasoline to clean stuff with. You would be surprised how easily you can inadvertently kill yourself or suffer sever pain. I know of a lady who burned herself to death using gasoline as a cleaner. She was using gasoline to clean with in the garage and the hot water ignited the gasoline. I know of a man that set his house on fire. Fortunately he did not injure himself. He ignited the gasoline when the shovel he was using struck concrete and cause a spark. You see, there are many ways to make sparks without using a cigarette lighter. Metal on metal can make sparks and as I said metal on concrete can easily make sparks. I am a professional mechanic and every once in a while I see a spark just using normal hand tools. I guess there is also static electricity to think about of which is everywhere all the time and I guess there are many other ways I can not even think of off hand that may cause a spark. Good luck and God bless.