Part 13- 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang Restoration

Installing grille, engine bay detailed & ready for the 428, upholstering seats.

[@shimshonbendan8730]

This has been a most satisfying and enjoyable series on the GT500. Jason defines the word professional

[@johnq.customer8027]

Its like watching paint dry in a most satifying way😂 Thank you for an awesome series Jerry

[@johnq.customer8027]

And Jason!

[@ogbanger9107]

I agree! I’ve watched every part of this series. Jason is amazing. He makes it look so easy. What an awesome car.

[@pofomoco2]

I’ve said it before but is worth repeating… how incredible this build is and how much it will “live on” because of your efforts and willingness to put this series out there. It will help many, many others for a very long time. Jason is next level, and he is so humble about what he does… I told him the other day how lucky we are to have him work on our builds and to have him as a friend. Truly one of the good ones.

[@findingselfagain4014]

I have to say this build series is a pleasure to watch. Jason is without a doubt one of the most interesting automotve specialsts, he can do it all, he can do it all without getting dirty with grime and not a hair.out of place. The production with the Q&A is superb, no bloody music just the odd train horn. I am one of the original photographers off a number of car magazines in Australia and the USA, soi have seen my share of Mustangss, but this one does it all for me. Well done to all involved.

[@moparedtn]

There are precious few left out there who have this level of expertise + integrity to handle such a task as upholstery on a Shelby-level car - and fewer of those still that would be willing to allow filming to occur as they did the work. Jason is literally a cut above in all those regards. If you've never tackled the upholstery on an old car, you've not much concept of how much of a workout to your hands, forearms and fingers the process is - not to mention, figuring out how it all goes together to begin with. What a chore! One I probably won't undertake again, for sure. - Ed on the Ridge

[@thewriter2549]

You are correct. If this series could get one message across then what you have acknowledged would be enough, but wait until you see our upcoming internal combustion engine build, a ritual that has been popularized in car magazines for the past 4 generations tand hat we present step by step in audio and video.

[@albanygt40]

Jason needs his own channel. I need to see more of his work

[@jenkins2162]

Not a big car guy, but I've been following the progress on this build. This guys wealth of knowledge on this car is amazing. This will probably forever be the best tutorial on how to rebuild this car to factory specs.

[@pofomoco2]

Amen!

[@michaelnitschke4159]

What a cleaver man. I am just fascinated how Jason works and all by himself. Amazing knowledge of the Ford Mustang

[@cabininthewoods7326]

This is so satisfying to watch this extremely talented man work.

[@billcarlson1730]

You sure picked the right guy to do your car Jerry. Thanks for sharing.

[@buffdoc46]

Unbelievable attention to detail. I'm amazed how much it takes to restore these seats and how many steps it takes. You wonder why it cost so much restoring these fine cars. Thank you for the video. Getting spoiled 😂

[@thewriter2549]

Same here, amazing. Did you like the story Jason told about the shop that would not install the covers on his seats back when he started? Then, he did the job himself? Now, we know why! They don't like to work hard!. I'd like to see how many people could hog-ring 2 wires encased in those seats and through that foam.

[@buffdoc46]

@thewriter2549 how bad my hands have gotten, I can understand not wanting to do it, but I still would. I always say, I hope the old timers pass down the knowledge to the younger generations because at some point, it will be lost. Thank god for KZbin and Social media, one place it gets saved.

[@johnburgess6572]

Everything so neat and organized , I love that !

[@thewriter2549]

Same here.

[@gregsidel3557]

Absolute Beautiful Jason it looks really good good job

[@lineinthesand100]

This is an amazing work of art. Well done

[@omarnavarro572]

Jason you did great Job thanks.

[@jeffpickett9730]

Another great time watching your. At being restored. Thanks Jerry!!

[@thewriter2549]

You're welcome. I did how-to's in car magazines for many years and got to read very few comments, which I always thought the editors held back, so it's fun for me to read them here.

[@jasonsylvester717]

I love watching people do stuff they are passionate about and good at So satisfying

[@Swampfoxtrucking]

Love this car. The old old timers would spend a lifetime going to swap meets to find all original parts. Sure is easier nowadays. Thank you for saving another old car

[@MrDurandal25]

Stunning stuff. My 67 Dodge Coronet was a huge learning curve.....but I documented the seat disassembly thoroughly. Counted all the hog rings used.....and their placement. It was quite a task.....but you only get one chance to get it right.

[@ianoneillpsychotherapy162]

A brilliant restoration, I think it's testimony to how much the public misses that kind of creativity in automotive design that a car like this warrants such a meticulous, detailed rebuild. Still, nostalgia is longing for something that probably never was. 🙃Back in the day as I recall Shelby's were just weird Mustangs that didn't have the proper tail lights. I saw maybe two in the late sixties or early seventies growing up in Ontario, Canada, that's all. Most people preferred the "proper" Mustangs with the right tail lights, vinyl roofs and economical engines etc. 🥴Still, congratulations Jason and Jerry on your masterful work, it is truly the stuff of dreams.

[@rooh5825]

WOW, he even did the upholstery??? This guy is incredible.

[@Edward-qe7ih]

Great restoration, this guy is impressive

[@earlsmithson4749]

Mr. Heasley, Mr. White, Having paid to have two classic cars restored I know the pain and anxiety that comes with an undertaking such as this. Having said that, I would be more than proud to own one of Mr. Whites restored cars. Having no idea what he charges but knowing what I paid, you Mr. Heasley have gotten more than your monies worth. Thank You both for taking us along.

[@gregwheeler6927]

This does things so perfect he has every piece perfect .

[@Burnedtoastify]

Hi Jerry - maybe I missed it... Hoping to see how the door opening steel mouldings and weatherstripping were installed. This is unique to the fastback/Shelby and something I have to attempt on mine soon. It's a sandwich of 2 metal pieces, rubber seal and a stick on strip. All screwed and pop riveted into the door opening/roof line. Thanks for this amazing series!!!!

[@thewriter2549]

I believe some of that was in Part 11 (roof) and also in Part 12 (just behind where the door opens) when Jason installed those large fiberglass moldings that are on the sides in the back where the doors open.

[@thewriter2549]

Instead of Part 11, go to Part 9. And then to Part 12.

[@Burnedtoastify]

Thanks Jerry. I checked and I think it's just the "windlace" we see him putting in. No worries, I think I've got the procedure figured out. Congrats on your beautiful car!

[@jamesmccourt1419]

Interesting collection of bots posting comments right as the video is posted. This series has been amazing and you (and Jason) deserve all the likes and comments.

[@thewriter2549]

Oh, that's what. I wondered.

[@RobertSherman-h9d]

As a guy who know a little about a lot of different things I can honestly say Jason had great ways of doing all aspects of restoration!!! Including upholstery!!! Well done !! Magnificent work

[@joelpartain3235]

Jason is scary competent.

[@stex1985]

I just knew when Jason opened that hood we were going to see a big ole motor sitting in there. 👍😁

[@pofomoco2]

Jerry & Jason I hope you guys and family had a great Thanksgiving. I’m selfishly looking forward to the next episode gents! 👍🏻

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, and yes I was out of town for Thanksgiving week.

[@pofomoco2]

Good for you, you’ve been busy and deserve a little R&R

[@jaivette]

Beautiful beast

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Keep your supercars, I’ll take this !

[@pofomoco2]

🎉🎉🎉 yes Let’s Go!!

[@dannyyarbrough5938]

Never Realized these old seats were made with metal Coat Hangers inside! I installed Mustang 2 (74-78) seats In my 67 and they’re so much more comfortable! They’re high back and have factory headrests. Automotive Seats have sure come a long way since those days!

[@nottelling620]

HI JERRY , THANK YOU for another episode of this amazing restoration... I don t think an upholstery shop would have done as good a job as JASON , unless you paid the shop double their going rate... I am looking foward to more of these episodes, BTW , if you should be bored , lets get JASON to do my 69 candy apple red MACH1... TY to you and JASON , just a guy here on the EAST COAST

[@markuswatson2123]

If I hit the lottery. Iam hiring Jason !

[@Lenniep59]

Fascinating

[@brianpetersen5730]

All I could think of when they put that seat in the sun was Shelby, the cat, coming along and using it as a scratcher.

[@deewiedman7384]

awesome job.

[@Rogue_Wave5150]

I have hog ringed my finger before doing the impala and Buick seats at Lear Corp in Whitby Ontario 🇨🇦. Trust me the bone stopped it. My boss had to retrieve pliers and try to take it out. We used an air hog ring set up. 100 or more seats an hour !

[@CanadianClassicCarNut]

It would be great if you did a profile on Jason and his business- how he got started, past projects etc.

[@otero3rdRD]

If you use steam it makes it easier to streach the material.

[@rexmayn3171]

He needs to get a Jiffy Steamer and heat up the covers while installing them. It makes the covers way more easier to work with and you don’t get those wrinkles.

[@joelestevez2277]

Great job. What size is those headlights? 5 3/4 ?

[@Ponyreiter]

25:24 Why did you not zinc galvanize the backing plates and instead left them rusty? Galvanizing costs only a dime and will make them last till the next full restoration in 60 years. So much effort, so much impressiv perfection, but that left me wondering. 😅

[@Jeremy5speed]

I have a 91 fox body lx pretty much the same colour as that one in the corner

[@gregsidel3557]

Jason can you squirt the inside of the of the seat cover with some silicone so it'll slide over the corners better or would that work

[@TheRv1890]

What vendor does Jason like to go with for the hood and grille?

[@thewriter2549]

That hood was the last one available anywhere. We were so lucky to buy that one! I remember we were on pins and needles hoping we would get that hood or we were up a creek. Because - It's the hand laid fiberglass like the originals! Vendors sell cheaper hoods. The thing is to get the best hood, which more than one vendor will have. The grille? We showed where it came from in the video - the barn! I even spent quite a bit of time to dig out the old video to reference us finding that grille in a Tony Branda cardboard box laying on the upper floor of that old barn. You didn't see that? That's kind of frustrating to me because I put so much time in this to help others with their restorations. We figure the former owner bought that grille in the 1980s. People don't realize how good those reproduction parts are, and how sometimes you just can't get them. The original hoods we came across were so horrible that if we had fixed one, well they wouldn't be near as original as a a correct reproduction because of the replacement fiberglass that would so much of the hood!

[@pofomoco2]

@@thewriter2549yep, the original barn find video is a great piece. The story of the car, how it was so important to this family, is now well preserved in this series. And the gems you guys found in the upper barn storage, those parts are like solid gold. Some are priceless and can’t be found. Without them, your car would have been difficult to finish at this level. The hood was a huge win!

[@gregsidel3557]

Could you use some anti-seize on the seat brackets for the seat back brackets I think that be easier

[@brucelaing3898]

I would love to have this guy rebuild a car for me, oops, smuts need some cash

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Jerry looks like your going thru some late nights on your build now.

[@thewriter2549]

@@DFox-ud3gx all I have to do is video

[@markhale8084]

Yes, 1967 Shelby with inboards is “best looking Mustang ever, Shelby or otherwise!” Mine didn’t have lower grill (still doesn’t) when I acquired with my dad long long ago (1977), it was in original paint…no evidence it ever had a lower grill.

[@markhale8084]

I should add that the 67 Shelbys have the best looking interiors as well…the deluxe interior package with the brushed aluminum panels with the EPPFI wood steering wheel and roll bar are unmatched by any Mustang, Shelby or otherwise!

[@thewriter2549]

Yes, the '67 model was at the convergence of that lengthened body with the grille and upper and lower side scoops from the GT-40 and the deluxe interior with the real wood wheel and first factory roll bar. The regular Mustang did have the deluxe option, but no wood wheel and no roll bar, and no under dash gauges, either. So, you still have the '67 Shelby? It would be interesting to investigate further if it came without a lower grille from Shelby.

[@SYLB2016]

Just curious why u wouldn't put the motor n accessories in b 4 you trim it out?

[@thewriter2549]

Our wait at the machine shop. You can't install what you don't have.

[@johnblaze2701]

Why were front grill, lights. etc, installed before motor and trans was in?🤔

[@thewriter2549]

Our 428 was in a 3-month line at the machine shop.

[@tuberNunya]

Front end before drive train? Not the way they did it at the factory.

[@guyfecta83]

He installed the seat emblem backing plate backwards which causes an excessive caving on the face of the seat around the emblem. Strangely the foam imprint clearly showed the correct orientation and he even mocked it up correctly but then installed it wrong and broke the original emblem because of it. There are a number of nitpicks in each video like damaging the hood by slamming it onto the grille bolts but accidents happen. The seat emblem is a real issue though because now it looks sunken in, doesn’t match the seat next to it and it will quickly wear the vinyl where it’s stressed. You also can’t get to it without reversing a ton of hog ring work. Bummer

[@dbennett4590]

I bet everyone is very impressed with your criticism… how many of these have you done? From what I saw your comments are incorrect but I must digress to an obvious expert with enough hands on experience to call out his obvious and egregious errors… Do you suppose he’s a fraud and just pulling the wool (or should I say jute) over everyones eyes. LOL

[@guyfecta83]

@ I used to own a restoration shop, restored 7 cars (so 14 of those emblems if only 1967’s but also did 1968’s which have 2 emblems per seat). Also am neighbors with the winner of best concourse 1967 Mustang at the 50th Anniversary at Carlisle. I’m sure I could have written my original comment in a myriad of ways but clearly anything other than robotic praise is a deep personal attack that warrants your knighthood.

[@dbennett4590]

@@guyfecta83 so Elvis is your other neighbor…

[@raybirsic6058]

you would think the motor would go in first before all the trim

[@thewriter2549]

Not without an engine - remember that the 428 was waiting its turn in the machine shop, backed up months.

[@Kevin-wj4ed]

Part 16????????????

[@edwardmohr5798]

Why was the last episode in Spanish?

[@thewriter2549]

You probably need to set your channel to English as the primary language. In the last few weeks, KZbin has been automatically adding audio in 5 more languages. CLick on the notched knob under the right side of your screen to see the languages and click on English. Let me know if you get it fixed.

[@ZombieKiller1965]

You have some of the best car content on KZbin but your editing skills really need some work. Maybe take an online course. With some professional editing i think your views would easily double if not triple. With this quality material it may even be worth hiring someone.

[@thewriter2549]

I have learned from viewers about editing. When I started, one viewer told me that he didn't want to see "a talking head," which meant he wanted to see what the talking head was talking about, not the face of the person talking. I made sure to have plenty of B-roll to cover up much of the person talking with video and photos of what he was talking about. So, I do take criticism kindly. But I need more specific examples in reference to your comment of "my editing skills really need some work."

[@ZombieKiller1965]

@thewriter2549 off the top of my head too many freeze frames. Our generation (yes I'm your age) is used to seeing things in pictures so we tend to freeze frame things too much. If you want use a freeze frame it should be an actual picture instead of a film frame. Also zooming in and out is out of style now. Especially on freeze frames. The problem with learning video production is that styles change but often, me included, our skills don't. I just hire people now so I don't have to keep track of it all. Your videos have a big audience and your material is unbelievable. I really think your content should be in the form of 30 minute TV shows.

[@gregsidel3557]

Could you use some anti-seize on the seat brackets for the seat back brackets I think that be easier