ABANDONED Project Car! Can We Finish it After 20+ YEARS!?

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[@JunkyardDigs]

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[@Mmxogaming]

bet

[@rodney1818]

You've got to put that supercharger on the Lincoln limousine

[@keeganyablonski]

Supercharge this car

[@devinmichaels6822]

Fix it up right it is a sleeper.

[@rodney1818]

Buddy of mine street race several of those cars back in the '90s late '80s and they twist under a lot of torque with a manual transmission better stiffen her up if you're going to keep thrashing her

[@SchwoererBear1]

I really hope you build it with the parts provided. Supercharger, side pipes and all. I think it would be an awesome little tire smoker

[@grantlangelaar7481]

Agreed

[@LukesterInc]

Agreed x2

[@CertifiedRippers]

Agreed x3

[@realsquilliamfancyson]

Agreed x4

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

5x deergA

[@MiIlerGD]

Hey , I love this project. I can appreciate the fact the old man had a lot of original parts including the old 8Track. I really would love to see you fully restore this car including the super charger. You can see the old man put slot of time money and good parts into this car. Please build it to be the Super Sleeper it was intended to be. Once you get it done go take the old man for a ride. 👍🏻

[@BigIronTexas]

definitely one of your better videos. you always seem to get the right amount of detail in to keep it interesting without making it a boring how-to documentary.

[@JunkyardDigs]

If I get bored watching a clip I shorten it. If it'll keep my short attention span entertained, it'll keep anyones!

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭126‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

[@Trenton-om9qs]

It's always a good day when Junkyard Digs uploads a new video. I actually think Mustang 2s are pretty cool and I think they get way too much hate

[@JunkyardDigs]

I have to agree... so far!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Trenton2005 But the best thing that they did was keep the Mustang name alive. You can't say that about any other "muscle" car. Not even the corvette. And with the Challenger going away soon the Mustang that started the pony car wars back in the 60's is still going strong.

[@buddyrevell6369]

Mustang 2 saved Ford during those horrible years. It sold very well. Think about its competition at the time.. Vega, gremlin....

[@volo1826]

Yeah but it is justified. One of the ugliest cars to ever roll off the assembly line.

[@ronrusling2113]

I’m with you, I kinda like the way they look and with a decent driveline they make a great little hotrod.

[@scotthay1486]

Thanks for expressing and portraying your knowledge and skills in such a detailed manner. I enjoy following along on your revivals and this one was well worth the initial outlay. Stay safe.

[@xSinisterDrakex]

Growing up, my dad had a 1974 Mustang II. Seeing this car in its condition brings back a lot of memories. Even though the Mustang II is not very desirible, this video brings back a lot of nostalgia for me. I told my dad that I wanted the car if he ever got rid of it, and he gave it to my brother instead, who sold it to a junk yard. I was very sad when he told me that. Great video Kevin. Thanks for the memories.

[@davidmackley9920]

I'm that one guy you see at the car show that loves a Mistang II! Thanks for saving this one from the crusher. I look forward to seeing your next video on this car!!!

[@dantanner785]

JYD posts, I click like. I'm a simple person.

[@alexislaisney3404]

Gov says take the shot I research and refuse I am not a simple man

[@dantanner785]

@@alexislaisney3404 cue Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd

[@terrariagamer4595]

Yes yes yes yes, you took the words outa my mouth

[@MaxGiganteum]

@ Dan Tanner So... you freely admit you're just another sheep. At least you're honest. 🤭 Best wishes! 🐑👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

[@andrews2463]

This is great! I can't help but wonder to what extent that 302 may have been built in prep for the supercharger.

[@kevinfox500]

Was e9ndering the game. Would love to know what has been done inside the block, cam, heads, pistons, rods, ect. Might have even been stroked as well.

[@WilliamElliott-so8hh]

Used to work as a Tool & Diemaker. Another trick to use with a broken bolt counter-drilled off centre. start with a sharp centre-punch. Tap very lightly. If you see your mark off-centre slant your punch and move it to centre. Follow up with a centre-drill or small drill. When you get a centre point hole that a drill will follow, continue with the tap-drill size. When using a tap, put grease in the flutes and most of your cutings will stick in the flutes. Bill

[@Qusin111]

yes but no help here

[@TheFurriestOne]

Always interesting working on unfinished projects, so many details to check/discover! Leaky roof, that'd explain the moldy seats and why there were extra seats! Challenges and flaws aside, this is a pretty awesome car!

[@netgnostic1627]

That was so cool! Makes me miss my good old friends. Dave's '67 383 4spd Barracuda, Roger's '73 327 Vega, Mike's '68 350 (Chevy) 4spd Firebird, and my '64 340 4spd Valiant. Loved working on our cars together back then.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

#1 awesome video as always. #2 I had no idea you could buy complete brakes and backing plate assembled. Quick Performance is now on my saved sites. Thanks!!

[@JunkyardDigs]

Reasonably priced too! Especially when you account for the 2 hours it saves you, and lets ya change axle seals

[@barrettqueen9286]

Very great video Kevin I'm glad there is still people like u saving all the oldies

[@madcat4563]

Duck, it must be nice to work on an old car that has a lot of information and parts floating around. It's pretty cool that most of the hard work was already done. It's almost like fast tracking on a rebuild/restoration. 42:35 🤣 Brilliant 44:33 The funny lines keep coming. Funny car

[@jamiehouse6384]

You gotta get the spoiler if you don’t have it. Makes the car look so much better

[@firewalker1372]

Makes it go faster also 😂.

[@ryannova6573]

I absolutely loved this episode! And can’t wait for your AFR gauge tuning video. Keep up the great work!

[@bruceleealmighty]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. The II was not what we wanted when they first came out but the square body US made 79s made everyone yearn for the German/British made Fords with their yellow turn signals all of a sudden. The styling wasn't as far off as the US versions started veering into. It took 15 years to get the styling back.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

What a cool find! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the blower.. would be kind of cool to finish the guys project (at least the blower install part) and go from there.

[@96xjcherokee52]

One eternity later 😂 Still no follow-up on the Mustang 2

[@FeArhsma21]

This one was a treat to watch. Very well done everyone. God Bless be safe and stay warm my friend.

[@WireWeHere]

FYI.. You're starting with a Blind Hole and possibly extending into water jacket land. Small engines are an example of Blind Cylinders, they have a one piece cylinder and head. Have 20 years of fun.

[@Dubdan09]

@JunkyardDigs you need to fit that supercharger and Webber setup with the side pipes, take it back to the fella who wanted it gone, and let him take his frustrations out on it with his right foot💪 I want to see that fella disappear in a white cloud 😅

[@dreamchasergarage690]

Around 1978 or so my friend's older brother had a Cobra 2, white with blue stripes and script. Stunning car, fast as hell (for the time), always loved it. Would still love to own one.

[@clasicradiolover]

The sod you bought this from lacked just a little knowledge. He was on the right track. You guys did a good job putting it together. Just a few more kinks. Looking forward to watching the 2nd part of this

[@bradduczek6981]

I've owned 2 of those cars myself and best friend in the /70's had one that we put a beefed up 289 V8 in.....to much trouble for 2 teenagers that didn't what they were doing.....but still love them....good job guys ....keep going

[@terrytye6497]

Let’s see you finish it all the way and lift it in the back like they did back then. Super video

[@MichaelMassimino]

OMG, I had a Mustang II. It was a total pile but it had a four speed and that was enough. Love it

[@bobbymckinney1264]

I seen my dad rebuild a mustang like this when I was a kid,redone everything from another wreck mustang he put a 302 where it had a v6 changed interior everything it was a mean little mustang brings back good memories good luck it sounds awesome

[@jamesh5111]

This man had a vision and an idea! That supercharger needs to be on this car for the ultimate sleeper mustang 2

[@RandyB1973]

Hell yeah, this car is worth the work! Love the video!

[@shrug53]

You seriously hit the jackpot with this one! Some guys have all the luck!

[@jasonwang9176]

I also have a 78 with the t-tops. Mine is a 2x2. I don't think I have seen a II on the road in something like 15+ years. Awesome video.

[@AJ-SIM-GAMING]

Now I get why in Mexico almost all of our mustang II had the 302 instead of the boring 6 cylinder under the hood, awesome video btw

[@Ridendrty]

Well done JD👊. As a kid my mom the mistake is allowing me to drive the family 1984 Mustang 2 with a 4 banger but i still found away to get it airborne😂😂

[@5150wooley]

I miss my 78 Mustang II. Had one as my first car back in 91. Was only a 4cyl and a notch back but lots of great memories. 13" slotted wheels and all. Great video.

[@64marine]

Olds 455 bored to 501 at 12.5-1 rocked a coffee cup across the hood to fall on the ground in 32 seconds; had to go get new coffee. Cam was 3/4 race cam.

[@OlJarhead]

Great job saving it from the crusher. I never liked the Mustang II’s either… but that one has potential.

[@CurtisL8.3066]

Damn you guys got 2000 subs from yesterday night to this morning. On the cusp of greatness

[@twinsonic]

My first car was a 1977 Mustang II V8. Thanks for the trip down memory lane

[@knightwalkr]

I always liked the screw into the carb glass fuel filter so I could see if it was getting gas and such

[@paulanderson5014]

You could probably bolt the rear end to the bottom of the springs instead of on top. That would give more clearance for the exhaust. It's not the best looking mustang but I think it would be a cool car with all those goodies installed plus some TLC.

[@Rapidfire8673]

It's Hard To Believe, All These Years Later, That The Body Style Of The Mustang Two, Is Now 50 years old, Ford Started That Body Style In 1974 🤔 !

[@derangedmetalworks9489]

5 lug conversion and brake upgrades was one of the first things I did in 1999 to a 78 I had while in high school. Unfortunately the car was stolen while I had it in storage in 04.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sounds amazing with the delta flows and actual exhaust pipes Kevin would sound Awesome with that super charger on her @Junkyard Digs

[@deborahbiggs941]

In a moment of honesty, I ran a 74 ii down 34 across Iowa at 113mph. Fun little car

[@antiquegeekgarage]

Can’t wait to see what you do with this car! This was a great episode I hope to see the mustang again soon!

[@rickycollins4633]

Usually the tachs on these cars have a switch on the back of the gauge cluster or tach to change from 4cyl, 6cyl, and 8cyl.

[@planb2222]

Dude, a spoiler on the rear and a splitter on the front would make all the difference. I just googled that car with a spoiler , and apparently they make them for it. Great work! Love your channel.

[@AimlessMoto]

If you never get to use that B&M/Weber setup... I've got a 289, 65 Ranchero that would LOVE to try it out for you ;).

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That guy had a vision. I would put it together just like he wanted.That will be a screamer.

[@rpavlik1]

My first instinct partway thru was, hey, a good one, wrap it up and sell it! Then I saw you blasting around in it, and thought maybe this one's a driver, at least for a little while...

[@walkerholder9765]

I can't wait to see that run!! I love dual Webbers!

[@mocarpenter8836]

WoW !! What a score for 4k !! You prolly got 7/9k in parts alone !!

[@brentvonaschen7064]

Had one of those Ford 8 track players in my Comet GT! WOW the memories

[@cpearson7372]

Pleeeeeaaaassseeeeeeee, leave that sweet baby in your will, to me? I will cherish her forever, and hand it down to my 3 daughters! Greeen is our favorite color, and we are all about, all mustangs! Wherever, you're done with the car, and want to sell, think of us, too 😊😊😊😊 Hope you guys are doing, great!

[@garrydobson2626]

I had a 88 5.0 that came stock with 4 lug. I put some exp rims on it and they were hot. That thing when I was done lifted the front wheels

[@Brock_Landers]

I'm really digging on this thing. I'd LOVE to see it with the supercharger, but I think it'd be even better with a T70 turbocharger with supporting mods.

[@frankthomas2231]

I don`t think these Mustangs are ugly. I`ve always liked that body style. This one looks like a good candidate for HRPT, or next year`s Sick Week.

[@PaintHerWhite]

The words "...fix the Cadillac for the truck pull..." tells you everything you need to know about this channel.

[@packwolf445]

I actually love how these older mustangs look

[@jessestout8646]

More Mustang II, please!

[@roymartin4771]

Pull the motor,rebuild it with forged internals,add the supercharger setup. That car is reeeeaaaally hard to find. A mach1 with t-tops!!!! It is definately worth doing it right!!!! PUT THE SUPERCHARGER ON IT!!!!

[@roymartin4771]

Could've just used the

[@nastyn8te328]

I like that second gear miss long pause and then chirp there was such a long pause that I thought for sure that second gear chirp was far gone

[@emanuelhighwaymanthomas6123]

i use lapping compound when doing a refresh on tapping treads

[@zaltheral]

I had a 77 Mustang as my first car, I miss that old thing sometimes

[@jamesblake7513]

Would've been nice if Ford set up all Mustang lls with serious performance like this.

[@mkshffr4936]

Love the IIs. Way under rated.

[@coyboybc]

Cool buy for the price !👍🏻 Freaking classic with the t tops ! Is John one of the comedian GALLAGHER kids? He looks similar to Gallagher The Sledge O Matic comedian!

[@robertmcpherson962]

Your friend that has the Mustang II should give me a shout. Might be interested

[@Fenderman1235]

Never thought I’d want a mustang 2 until today

[@mikehowell6874]

Sounds so good with those muffles 😊

[@pavelstoikov3780]

6:30 the car don't touch me i will bite 😂😂

[@70gambit]

NGL, Mustang II is not my favorite, but that is one heck of a deal on extra parts

[@derekvandyke5132]

My buddy came to us one day and Said he found metal under his car, they were the fins in the brake disk he was worn down to the fins and half way down em

[@enticer3408]

We need another video on this thing!

[@Crossdatsun]

10:16 insert bad to the bone guitar rif

[@yourhandlehere1]

Sounds like early 80's when a buddy stuffed a Boss 302 into his '74 Celica. Stop for gas...change the tires.

[@AaronW1971]

I did not know they made a hatchback mustang 2. A good friend and this dad restored a 2+2 fastback 65 mustang. It was completely down it only needed the reupholstered interior put back in the car he got bored with the project I sold it for $2500.

[@k.b.5275]

Damn, i think the original owners pride got in the way of this build. It's like he didn't even consider asking for help from a mechanic or machinist?

[@LostShipMate]

Its amazing how much that guy threw away(the seller). Why he didn't at least take the supercharger kit and carburetors to sell separately is baffling. You could fit the thousands of dollars those parts represent on the shelf(or sell it on eBay), and still make $4000 for the nearly complete Mustang 2. I almost want to hear the mans hatred for this car to make him want it destroyed, but I imagine he would sound like a fool.

[@barrykehoe996]

Miss the content. Love the new van. What tires are you running? Size??

[@dragon-lf9ow]

Good save that will make smiles for miles

[@caddydaddy84]

There is another level of wife to husband communication there we are missing out on

[@Pendragon69608]

Bro I’ve heard you say you gonna stop buying cars for a bit and save money and a month later “hey guys look what I found, is one hell of a unit “ 😂

[@rclamb04]

I don't think it is ugly at all, cool ride man!

[@edmonddrake1409]

How did I miss this?!? Great episode as usual!! Even though I'm 6mo late 😅

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Those are cool little Mustangs, great find and purchase Kevin!

[@dre5973]

I have used those glass filters, they work fine

[@nitroraptor2]

I feel bad for the old owner he was so ready to crush this convinced it would never see the road again and yet a week of hard work and it's grinding down the road

[@_scrapman4324]

Do you think the Mustang II might be a 6-cylinder car? The tach and the four-lug wheels kind of gives it away. 😊

[@jeromelehman5270]

Just a comment here. You do know that one of the water pumps that you have is for reverse rotation (aka serpentine belt) and will not work on your motor. That is why the gaskets are different.

[@Johnboy1701]

Can you torch the tires in first? Check...How bout second? Check....Third? Check...LOVE THIS VIDEO? CHECK!!!!!!

[@bigmike9947]

I really want to know more about that supercharger setup

[@HolyCatsGarage]

Keenserts are good for the situation with that junked up thread

[@Qusin111]

wow drilling really deep, probably didn't have a choice but how far to the cylinder?

[@troychampion]

thanks for making this sick content.... I subscribed because of this video. I completely understand your addiction (I have teh same addiction... only i buy every old american made truck i find especially when i say i won't buy another project. I have a 54 ford, 2x 55 fords, a 56 chevy, a 67 chevy, a 68 chevy, a 78 chevy and an 09 ford f250, and a 92 jeep wrangler... and I have yet to build my shop, smh... at least I have a garage, but it isn't the same. Pity me, smh, this neglects to mention the property projects i have going on top of these other projects...anyway, thanks for providing the video proof that progress does come if you keep trying.

[@99mustanggt09]

@junkyarddigs sounds like the tob is installed incorrectly which is very easy to do on these

[@stevenwest4743]

You guys need to make this a priority