Mustang rear bumper and brackets. Brooklyn Pony part 27

I always test fit pieces as I go. The rear bumper can have issues as well. Here's how I test fit the bumper on the 66 convertible.
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[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

I wish I had watched this before my bumper issue. Thanks

[@jimfowler9143]

Really enjoy these types of videos when you talk it through

[@ronsullivan3521]

Thanks for the seam sealer tip with cutting the brush. Makes sense 😀

[@bernierezny8156]

You have taken this car from something I know alot of viewers would have past on to one sharp car. You do amazing things Thanks for your time. 👍👍👍

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Barry your attention to the fine points on fitments goes to show if you take your time and a just it'll come together nice thumbs up.

[@forty6andtwofan]

I like it when you learn something and you say "wow.....I never thought of doing it that way" Thanks Barry . I great video buddy.

[@DavidMoralee]

Thanks for the new upload, always a joy to watch the progress.

[@cliffpeckler5346]

Thanks Berry. Its awesome to get a sneak preview of some bling, and like always, i cant wait for the next video. When you finely get to the point on a project that its time to actually start putting on the chrome and dressing her up, its amazing to see it all come together. just putting on that bumper changed the whole look of the car I'm sure you agree . I'm also sure the owner appreciates the videos even more than we do. he/she has got to be getting anxious to see it complete. i would imagine it like being a kid on Christmas even waiting for the morning to come but having to wait a whole year. I COULDN'T DO IT THEN AND I SURE COULDN'T DO FOR THIS LONG!!!!. Keep up the excellent work and thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the ride. seriously i mean that. you could just as easily spend all the hours working on the car and not spend just as meany hours afterwords editing all the video just so we could see. Waiting as patiently as possible. Cliff

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Thanks Cliff. Sometimes things drag out. When I get frustrated, I step away and I will let things roll around in my head until I see a nice clear path to fix things. As I've said before, I don't get in a hurry because I want it to be right.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Soon we will see color on this pony. Nice ideas on making that bumper fit. Thanks

[@tectalabyss]

Great to see another Pony video Barry. It would be nice if the company's selling these parts would get their act together. Or it may take people refusing to pay for the worst one's ,in this world money talks : ) I remember some of the sheet metal I replaced years ago. It was a nightmare.L,S,P All my best. Bobby

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Thanks Bobby.

[@robertrudeseal4200]

Thanks, love your work. I'm always checking for your latest video!

[@elijahhall3207]

Gi Barry, that's why I like your program, you show us every thing we need to know. Other car restoration programs dont show you wat you just showed us. I must keep this in my mined how to line up a bumper. GOOD JOB BARRY

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Nice work Barry. Also as always great problem solving to make these parts work well together.

[@Digimee2]

Great Video.. you have a great knack for making the hard stuff.. look easy. I know I'll watch this video 3 or 4 more times as I get closer to my tail section!

[@walther9161]

Great info as always... these parts never fit well!!! Thanks for showing how to correct!!

[@10223220]

I can't wait to see it in paint👍

[@harveymushman8209]

I'm at the same stage on my 66 also. I will re weld the inner trunk brackets the way you did . Thanks Barry

[@thomasbraden2450]

Very good points when making sure everything aligns before welding in those brackets Barry, I installed my new trunk floor almost a year ago as well as the new tail panel and have yet to weld in the brackets. Hopefully in the next couple months I will be in a position to install the bumper and then line up the brackets and weld in. As always, thanks for the videos

[@brianb8401]

another great instructional vid, i will be starting the metal work on my 69 fairlane in the spring and im sure i will be referring to your videos often, thanks again

[@MustangConnection1]

nice work as always Barry!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Thanks Rich.

[@richhanan218]

Great job Barry love the detail and going that extra mile. My opinion your one of the best bodyman in the US.

[@Timbo428CJ]

Barry, I looked at the Mystique video and that one is like the one I put on today, it's longer to weld to the rear trunk pan piece and the one you put on the vert is welded flush. Thanks Tim

[@johnpruett6630]

I have the same car as the Brooklyn pony. Maybe in a little better condition than it began with. After watching all these videos, I think it’s for sale if anyone is interested. It is in the DFW Texas area

[@alfredoluciano5794]

Great attention to detail as usual thanks for a great vid😁

[@heavymetalmadness666]

At a round 21:07... Cutting the bumper to fit. I'm working on a 1968 and to gap that bumper to the body would be days on top of the work I have done, which was welding up the bolt holes and welding the brackets to the bumper. I'm going with painted bumpers, because I thought my build would look better that way from the start. I have seen some builds where they are eliminating the bolt holes and chroming them. The front bumper by the nature of the mounting, will have studs welded to the bumper where on the rear bumper I just welded the brackets right to the bumper. At some point in time once the car is done maybe I'll build a bumper for the car if something happens to this one, or I wind up with way too much free time. Chasing perfection is usually throwing money away unless you can appeal to that top 1% and they will pay anything to have it, or your build it for bragging rights and willing to lose time and or money.

[@pitlion1]

Thanks for the vids bud!

[@nefaurora]

Big Tip: Never Use a Power Tool to tighten bolts on a Bumper or Bumper brackets. (Especially a '65-'66 Mustang Bumper). You will warp the bumper, ruin the chrome (Spider it where the bolt is) or both. Only use a wrench or Socket and make it snug. That's good enough. Tony K. 1966 Sprint 200 Registry, MCA#70001.

[@tdalton506]

loved watching your work truck build. I was curious if i could get your opinion on how to fix a rusted frame. if I could send you some picture and get some advice that would be great.

The purpose of the wave washers is to allow the bracket to flex side to side a little so that they sit flat on the tail panel when tightened down. In my case, the aftermarket brackets were so far off that I had to slot the holes in the brackets where the bumper bolts up just to get the other set of holes in the brackets to line up with the holes in the tail panel.

[@tjberube06]

Nice tips, but shouldn't the bumper bracket welds penetrate through to the rear frame rails? I liked your demo on the seam sealer. I trim the brush down also when applying it. You seem to end up with a neater job than i have. I must need more practice i guess or masking tape.lol.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

You could, but not going to gain much. Remember, these bumpers are mostly cosmetic. I do plan on making a seam sealer video wher I tape things off.

[@kennethabrazee3540]

Great angle i can see where the panel is off.... thank you

[@Digimee2]

QUESTION:: When you received the complete floor pan. Did you measure for square. I was just wondering if the unit came racked a little from Dynacorn, and thats why the passenger side was shorter and if you could have compensated for it if you had known. So that if I ever do a full frame pan like this, I would be interested in measuring to see if the rear frame rails ended at the same point.. just curious if you know.. I'm going to go look for that video now

[@JoDaddysGarage]

The pan is attached to a metal frame for shipping. No evidence of any damage. I did some measurements, but I don't know that I checked for square, or if that would make much difference. These are built on a jig, and I'm sure the tolerance isn't extreme. Even being off a little, it is probably within spec of an original. I'm still satisfied with these pans, but I have heard of someone building another version and selling them. They buy individual pieces and weld them together. Not sure who though.

[@Digimee2]

@@JoDaddysGarage as always, thanks for your time. I have 70 convertible and need to do both rear frame rails and inner rockers. Was thinking of putting it all together and installing it like you did here.

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

Barry, is there any advantage to using brushable seam sealer as opposed to seam sealer in a caulk tube? On a second note, can epoxy primer work as well as the self etching primer you used? Great job!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I like brushable for that reason, it can be brushed. I'm not against caulking types though. You could spray epoxy in gaps. it would work great.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Yeah, shiny bits going on B.P! Even if it's just for mock up.

[@Timbo428CJ]

Thanks for that lesson in fitment, I'm to that point on my 65 and after watching that I don't want to weld my brackets in place without a bumper now. Time to order one I guess. I aslo noticed the brace is different on a vert compared to a fastback or notchback ?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

The inner bracket should be the same no matter what body style. They change in 67.

[@nefaurora]

The reason that you are having problems with the Bumper Bolts is that you are not using the "Correct" Concours Bumper bolts. The correct '65-'66 "Concours" Carriage Bumper bolts can be bought through NPD... but it looks like you made your own fix.. Tony K. 1966 Sprint 200 Registry, MCA#70001.

[@MissionRestomod]

Barry, is it necessary to scuff the e coat on the aftermarket parts before seam sealing? Thanks, Chris

[@JoDaddysGarage]

It won't hurt, but likely won't help much either. Seam sealer surface bonds well. I've never had an issue with it coming loose.

[@ethanmilgram2327]

Hi Barry, another great video and timely for me. Love the details on alignment and modification. This helps me to think outside the box when restoring my car. Looking forward to your next video. Curious to know how you will handle the lower rear valence. I never liked the fitment as it wraps around to the lower quarter. Will you modify it for a better fit? I will stay tuned. Gary

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Gary, I already did some test fitting of the valence in a previous video. If I remember, it fit very well. I had another car I did years ago that had fitment issues. I actually sectioned the valence for a precise fit.

[@ethanmilgram2327]

Jo Daddy's Garage thanks, Barry. I will have go back and look for the video. I thought I saw them all... At least twice... BTW, the trimming down of the chip brush is a great tip. G

[@65boi]

I live in north GA i think you have said in previous videos that you do aswell. Ive started tearing down my 1965 mustang and I'm going to be replacing panels soon. I was wondering if you source your parts from mustangsunlimited and if so would you shoot for the budget parts or the dynacorn branded (fenders, quaters, doors)? Thanks in advance! Keep up the good work!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I normally buy from MU, but they left the state. I preferred to go t their store, and hand pick my panels. As far a parts, the budget quarters and fenders are fine. Doors, i would likely use dynacorn. Stay away from goodmark stuff.

[@macfranks2456]

Great video. I wondered what had happened to this project car. I had to slice the horizontal flanges on my bumper brackets to get the holes to line up. I did that before I saw this video so I had to figure out what to do the hard way since I have never done any of this before. I have a situation now which I thought maybe you have some ideas on. I fitted the new rear metal on my car to go with the Maier tight tolerance rear fiberglass bumper which doesn't use the stock bumper brackets. I decided to weld them back on anyway though. Well, when I went back and test fitted my old chrome bumper, both bumper side edges are proud of the quarters by enough to be noticable. I may someday decide to go back to the chrome bumper. If I do, I would rather not have to take a chunk out of the middle, weld it back and then have it re-chromed to fit my car but then is this something people are typically having to do? I see a lot of photos of chrome bumpers on these cars and it is fairly evident that they had to make them fit because they look much better than how the Ford people originally installed them.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Unfortunately, cutting is likely the only option. I've seen other cars beyond mustangs where they cut the bumpers in various ways to make it blend with the body.

[@douglasknutsen]

Good job Barry, I did about the same process on my 65 that you did , however I believe you got that bumper a little higher and tighter than I could get mine. Have you used the heater part of your Mr. Cool system this winter? If you have, how about an up date . I'm getting close to installing one in my shop.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I have been using it. It's doing a good job. I did do an update. You may have missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5iyl6eca7FmqsU

[@johnpruett6630]

To the person doing the work, is there a way to communicate that is not on public comments?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

[e-mail] of Jo Daddy's Garage on facebook.

[@christopherkopij6101]

Hi, I'm really interested in getting a car from around the 1930s to the 1950s era. I wanted to ask where you suggest I can find a car like this, I don't mind doing some repairs which it will most likely need but I don't want to get something where I have to completely fix and redo the car. I also Don't want to spend a ton of money on a car, do you know of a kind of place where I could a car like this for reasonable price?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Good question. What kind of car? Anything specific?

[@christopherkopij6101]

@@JoDaddysGarage cars like a 1949 Ford deluxe is the kind of car and style

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I'll keep my eyes open. I don't know of any places right now.

[@christopherkopij6101]

@@JoDaddysGarage ok thank you

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi it went on good

[@dominiquehumblot2589]

Not yet watched as I'm at work😭... I have to find something to shorten this day... 😂

[@estpst]

That bumper looks very flimsy?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

They're really just cosmetic. Appearance only in my opinion. They're not directly attached to the frame.

[@johnmilner7603]

That Chinese bumper looks like tin compared to OEM. Shouldn't you have tacked the brackets with the bumper installed?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Pretty sure he won't be towing with it. I did a slight comparison with various ones I have. Seems to be very similar.

[@dominiquehumblot2589]

Yeeeeeeees

[@a70dejavu8]

Better then when Ford did it

[@juanespinosa8575]

Can i have your info or an email i have a 66 Mustang fastback I would like to see if you can help me out with thanks

[@JoDaddysGarage]

[e-mail]

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Forgot to say iron man says good job lol.

[@mustangsally366]

Can you work on my Mustang

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I would if I had the time...

[@mustangsally366]

Thank you ...just spoke on Facebook

[@pitlion1]

First

[@elijahhall3207]

Must be Hi Barry, SORRY

[@JoDaddysGarage]

lol