Part 5: 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang Restoration - Installing Suspension & Other Parts

Brake & fuel lines,steering box, drag link, idler am, rear axle, differential, and several other necessary parts to make this car into a roller.
See the "barn find" of this Shelby here - • They Had A Shelby In T...
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Part 6: • Part 6- 1967 Shelby GT...

[@mccornchip]

Jason is one of the best, no nonsense, no product ads, just straight up supreme restoration work. I wish all KZbin was like this!

[@riccocool]

You can watch KZbin for hours on auto body guys using brushes and spreaders to duplicate automotive seemsealers and sound deadners. It's an art that you can bill insurance companies. :)

[@danbailey8763]

This whole process from finding it to authentication to pulling it out of the barn to the restoration is a piece of history my friend .

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Jerry…this is the most AMAZING series of videos EVER made! To see the restoration of your Shelby is so special. You and your restorer Jason are both at the top of your game! Thank you so much for letting us into this fascinating process we just never get to see in full. THANKS JERRY!

[@billping2633]

This is what a true restoration looks like. True Quality. It's not like the slap together reality shows or so many of the bad flip shops out there. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dodgedemon840]

I was gonna say the same thing

[@murphyr31]

This is my favorite series on KZbin Jerry, thanks for sharing it with us all. You couldn’t have picked anyone better than Jason to restore your car. He’s organized and methodical.

[@brucehaims6545]

It's a pleasure to watch this man. This may be the greatest tutorial series on how to disassemble and restore a 1967 Shelby that I have ever seen. Thank you both. 😊

[@jamesmccourt1419]

This is a brilliant series that showcases the incredible amount of work required to restore, and the dedication and skill of Jason White. Dude needs to get a few apprentices to help with the heavy lifting and to pass on his knowledge.

[@guysumpthin2974]

Great Effort!

[@Backwoods_870]

You can tell this man does this because of his passion for restoring these classics..not for the money. He's very maticulas in not over restoring this GT500..

[@ducnut]

Jason is living the dream; working in a nice shop, by himself, doing what he loves.

[@orlandoruiz5824]

The man does an outstand job, A true professional, It's gonna look like new from the factory.👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@moparedtn]

*Jason!* Jerry, I am just so happy for you my friend. May all true gearheads find themselves able to do something like this for themselves once before this life is over, eh? Thanks again (especially you, Jason!) for sharing the *proper* process. This video will become reference material for years to come. Awesome stuff. - Ed on the Ridge

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks Ed. I have filmed 12 different episodes of this restoration. I spent 70 hours editing part 5.

[@moparedtn]

@@thewriter2549 Yes sir. You'd have to go back several years to find something on your channel I haven't watched, honestly.

[@DMUSA536]

This is a great teaching video. No nonsense straightforward. Thank you!

[@papasquat355]

This and Barn Finder are my favorite KZbin car channels. This is a car guys reality TV. Good stuff Jerry.

[@Robin-kl1ck]

I know Jason, and I am impressed with his knowledge and ability. This car is going to be spectacular. Keep posting updates for us.

[@j-er6yn]

Very quick progress for a full restoration jerry. Id say itll cost a prettty penny. Great job

[@robertmetcalf2461]

Great Craftsmanship, a pleasure to see

[@robertnash2446]

Jason is awesome.....he really knows what he is doing.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

My absolute favourite muscle car and year , love a restoration that is drama free.

[@jimstephens9491]

This series is a great tutorial for restoration. Thanks to both Jerry and Jason.

[@braddocksgarage]

Great video Jerry! This one will get millions of views on the account of how detailed it is! I know I will refer back to it once i'm at this stage on my 68' mustang build. Looking forward to seeing this Shelby finished!

[@joshnic6639]

YOU SIR ARE THE GREATEST!!! Thanks for uploading Jerry!

[@americanrelics2552]

Some of these fastener and metal clanking sounds are borderline ASMR, and I’m not complaining.

[@jaivette]

Very nice working with new or restored components. First class

[@rupertphmode1753]

And apart from all his great attributes, Jason has obviously never worked a day in his whole life. What a lucky guy he is.

[@philipdenstad688]

Been following this restoration for awhile now and absolutely love watching. Can’t wait for part 6 and 7 and 8…and however many parts there are! Thanks Jerry!

[@shawngansert1973]

I absolutely love the content and can't wait to see the finished product. Jerry, you have the best car channel ever!!!! The attention to detail and the stories that go with them are by far the most informative and entertaining.

[@thewriter2549]

Hey thanks for your comment!

[@BCHonea]

Jerry, I love your work and I am so happy you found this car. Your dream car! Can’t wait to see it finished and watch your smiling face as you slam the throttle for the first time. My grandpa was Shelby’s landlord for his shop in Dallas. I’ve got stories if you ever want to hear them

[@thewriter2549]

Sounds good. Which shop and what time frame?

[@brotherb5747]

Jason deserves a $10k tip when this job is done. Either that or I'm gonna start a Go Fund Me page for him. Man is a peach!

[@buffdoc46]

Thank you for putting up another part of the restoration. I have rewatched the others multiple times 😂 really starting to look like a rolling chassis and car. Great detail on all the install.

[@user-tf2ve8uh6p]

His body work and knowledge of the car is amazing.His memory and re assembly is a Cut way beyond an average to good mechanic!!! He is a very good mechanic and his way of communicating with you is the Best I’ve ever seen and heard !!!! Your blessed Jerry

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks for taking your time to post a comment. This feedback is what keeps me motivated to continue to do this work. Much better than magazines where I got little feedback, and in video I can show much more detail. To me, the detail is what makes this all worthwhile.

[@cassowaryind]

When I did pre deliveries on Fords in the early 1970's We used to remove the interiors and reseal all the floor and side seams as there used to be so many water leaks coming up from under the car. Unsealed weld blowthroughs were common, hence why you see a lot of random sealer. We also pulled the back of the front fenders (guards) up and resealed under there to stop water dripping on the drivers and passengers' feet. This may explain why you think the factory seam sealer is messy, we actually went over most of the seams again at the dealership before it was delivered to the customer. To us as dealers it was better to do this rather than have a customer coming back complaining about water leaks as it hurt the brand. We did the inner fenders around the engine bay because customers complained water and mud left trails down the inside of the engine bay and it didn't "look good". Also the brake line clips, we removed them, put a dab of sealer on them and refitted them, they always leaked in water.

[@markmcclain1536]

This is amazing to watch. Really enjoy it. And the guy talking also does great. He sounds like Ned Jarrett!

[@nathangannon5933]

Wow Amazing. You'll be hard pressed to find a Rembrandt that's prettier or more valuable in my opinion. True Americana. Can't wait to see the finished Art. Thank you for letting us in on your passion.

[@andydimartino6733]

your channel is legendary Jerry. thank you so much for this!

[@mwqs1]

Very interesting video series. I can’t look away. It’s really fun to watch all the work that goes into restoring a Shelby Mustang.

[@chevelleranch7481]

Talented guy , but he definitely needs a work bench instead of doing everything off of the floor. I use a rolling bench covered with industrial carpet for laying out all the new parts for assembly. Its handy to roll it to the area your working on. His knees will eventually suggest it strongly!

[@andyemerson3718]

Damn you yanks, us UK guys never had cars anywhere near as beautiful as this.🤫🥰🥰🥰

[@herbmayer6606]

Jerry and Jason thank you for documenting this journey. I enjoy watching this and only wish I could drive it when finished. I guess my 2017 Mustang GT Ruby Red will have to do!

[@danbailey8763]

Hey Jerry thanks so much for the up dates my friend. Looking good.

[@russparker1647]

A real pleasure to watch a true master craftsman. This will be an amazing Shelby. Can you hear the envy in my reply?

[@pofomoco2]

Jason is a one-man wrecking crew! I have really enjoyed the series and can't wait to see the finished product. I'm trying to get in-cue for Jason to work on my 1965 K Code California car. I hope it can be 1/2 of his next project he pairs up. Also, Jason is such a good, down home non-assuming kind of guy. He took 45 minutes of his valuable time to talk about a recent project and to give some sage advice on my next build. Kudos to you both. I hope Make-A-Wish Amarillo went well!

[@thewriter2549]

Jason trailered the car to the show. He had sent a check on time for the entry, but they said they were overbooked and turned us away. Very disappointing and makes no sense to me.

[@pofomoco2]

@@thewriter2549 That's crazy I am sorry to hear that happened. I bet that was maddening to say the least. People missed out on seeing a very special car! I hope to see it soon, I'm going to try to drop by the shop sometime next week if Jason can set aside some time. I know he has his hands full with his current projects to talk about my build.

[@thewriter2549]

@@pofomoco2 Until we debut the car here, please don't take a photo of my Shelby and post on Facebook.

[@pofomoco2]

@@thewriter2549 Jerry - No sir, I assure you I would never do that. I apologize for causing you that concern.

[@richardlambert1544]

Doing a great job restoring this Shelby, Jason sure looks like Tom Cruise double

[@brotherb5747]

Heasley, when you bought this rig - I thought you were insane. But I held my tongue. Now I concede. You were correct. Great vision!

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, you know I was apprehensive about the restoration because I needed so many parts, but it turned out to be fun. But, I would never have taken this on except I had Jason White to do the restoration. I had done many magazine articles with him for the Motor Trend Group's magazines and I knew how good he was at restoring classic Mustangs.

[@brotherb5747]

@@thewriter2549 I have to tell you; When I first started watching your videos I hadn't been paying attention to the name of the content creator. Eventually I realized how significant your contribution to the restoration and promotion of Mustangs in general and Shelby's in particular has been. When that dawned on me I felt contrite over my irreverently toned comments. So nice of you to reply personally. Thank you. "Life is too short to drive boring cars".

[@davisdeen-ty4so]

Lucky Man Jerry🎉

[@gerhardpet1]

I love this video series. Both educational and entertainment.

[@timdunmyer4549]

Coming along very nicely. He makes putting that puzzle back together look easy.

[@ericfaley9019]

The Shelby is looking great. Jason has made some mistakes assembling the front and rear suspension. The front leave spring bolts/nuts and rear shackle nuts are to be torqued when the vehicle is at ride height on the ground when the car is completely assembled. Same with the front suspension nuts and bolts on the upper and lower control arms. The ball joint nuts are to be torqued to spec then the nuts are further tightened to install the cotter pins.

[@nickburley3964]

Really enjoying these videos, thank you Jason and Jerry

[@BrianJessome]

I enjoyed this segment and learned a few things. Thank you

[@gabrielhaggard7333]

Jason needs a raise

[@simonjameshillier777]

I am enjoying watching this from start to finish. I think the knowledge of this guy you are using to paint and build this creation is amazing. And even more amazing how you can still get new parts for such an old car. Have you sourced a motor yet? If I remember from the barn find episide the car didn't have a motor in it. I am following with enthusiasm from the UK. Great content

[@thewriter2549]

yes, got one, date coded correct, and original dual four's, oval air cleaner, everything original, even valve covers.

[@simonjameshillier777]

@thewriter2549 fabulous news! I cannot wait to see the motor get dropped in!

[@garryhatchett775]

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing the candy red go on.

[@niosanfrancisco]

It just looks great Jerry. Was waiting for this next episode.!

[@brotherb5747]

This young man is a saint. Did he know he was gonna have a camera in his face AND an audience thru-out this process???

[@thewriter2549]

Yes, I he did. He could have his own TV show in my opinion.

[@brotherb5747]

@@thewriter2549 He sure knows his stuff. You two brought an amazing synthesis to the entire process. It's been a "blast" to watch.

[@darioricofernandes4314]

The fuel line is very similar to the Maverick , suspension and brakes too , great work , congrats !!!

[@scotthitt4590]

So This is what a master of his craft looks like! Goodonyas!

[@markwilliford7471]

Thank you so very much for sharing these videos. I am amidst resto of an early 65 Fastback and this information is both inspirational and helpful.

[@thewriter2549]

You are welcome. i just wish in return people would call on good barn find stories - and BEFORE the cars are disturbed. They almost always wait until AFTER the car is pulled out, cleaned, some even restored and then they email or call asking me to do a story. The horse has already left the barn!

[@markwilliford7471]

@@thewriter2549 if I ever discover a Shelby or other highly desirable Stang I will let you know!

[@shaneyule3484]

I'm completely addicted to this series here in Australia. I think you should wipe a coat of penetrol over any bare metal parts with a rag to prevent any flash rust. (won't change the appearance of the parts )

[@Lethal_Venom]

Absolutely love this build

[@jaivette]

Your very blessed to have such a pro building your Shelby 😎👍

[@roberttimby]

Finally! I love these videos, looking awesome.

[@davebodi]

Excellent work !

[@plantfeeder6677]

Can't wait to see her painted. After binging on this incredible piece of history, you earned another sub.

[@Aaron-vq2lc]

Outstanding! I appreciate you showing us this process

[@dragpackdale]

Fascinating, thanks you.

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Your cars goin back together Jerry .....hard to stay calm I'd bet

[@JC-gy4xs]

Thank you both for creating this amazing content!

[@hbuzgon9557]

Thank you for the Channel.. Your content is really amazing. I am really amazing watching the restoration of this special Shelby. Looks amazing. Jason is a true craftman and love bring those cars back to life... Harold

[@robertnash2446]

That is awesome!

[@hoedemakerbart]

Pro mechanic. I work the same way with my restorations. What is his age? Im 37 not much left around from our age into these classics. Todays youth has no interest. I feel we are a dying out club

[@frankmccain4359]

Absolutely love the restoration content showing the true full restoration nut and bolt of a Absolutely beautiful rare Shelby that many will love to have in their stable. Thank you looking forward to the next video

[@patrickcaudill2939]

The guy does phenomenal work 👍🏼👍🏼

[@myredute]

Easy, when you have all the new parts laid out for you. Try doing this when you have to restore a 1931 Ford Model A Town sedan & have to restore them......................a whole different ballgame!

[@thewriter2549]

Yes and that's an advantage for restorers of these early Mustang classics. They have access to new or reproduction parts, such as the upper control arms and hardware. But, Jason did restore many of the original parts, such as the drag link, the leaf springs, coil springs, steering box, and more.

[@user-ef3hf1et3t]

Thank you for the Video Jerry. I am so excited to see the next ones. Please post when you can.

[@huck01955]

Jason makes it look so easy I know its not lol the car is looking fantastic Jerry Jason is doing a killer job

[@dongalloway6888]

Started working in Body shops my Senior years in HS...75/76... 1st car a 67 Impala, 2nd car a 68 Chevelle, 3rd a 72 El Camino... that got me in trouble while in the Air Force for to many speeding tickets... (it would do 150 mph easy)... I could out run the cops... I couldn't out run their radio's... At one point I owned one of the first 100 - 55 Chevy Belair's to roll off the assembly line... didn't know that at the time... Had to get rid of it going into an ugly divorce!!! Worked on a ton of different vehiles as a hoby... worked up to putting paint jobs on helicopters.. Retired now and a 100% Service Connected Disabled Vet... As we speak right now I'm doing a frame off restoration on an all original 1993 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster with 6,000 original miles... It's been sitting up for 17 years now... and every single piece of chrome is rusted beyong belief... With all this said about me... LoL.. a question if I may... Jason keeps referring to "Concourse"... quality... I absolutey agree on the quality of work he's putting out on your car... But would it still be considered "Concourse"... if it's not number's matching??? Am I correct in saying, that you don't have the "original engine, transmission, or rear end"... So therefore it won't ever be a true, "original" numbers matching car??? Does Concourse shows, allow for that??? Do they have a catagory that would include your 500GT??? Don't get me wrong... I'm a big time chevy guy... but this Mustang, and it's story is cool on every level... Thanks for y'all's hard work, and for sharing it with us!!!

[@thewriter2549]

To ask if there is a category for my car doesn't make sense. This is an original 1967 Shelby GT-500 with a history naming every owner back to the original owner and listed in the Shelby Registry. The "matching" part is the Ford VIN that cross references to the Shelby VIN on the Shelby plate in the Ford data base. We found a date-coded correct engine. The engines in these Shelbys were not stamped with the car's VIN, so there is nothing to match. What you do is simply buy an engine with a date-coded correct block, which we did. Same for everything on the engine.The rear end turned out to be original. The VIN is stamped on the bottom of the transmission. We don't have that, but bought an original 4-speed. This is an original 1967 Shelby. It is judged as a restored original.

[@dongalloway6888]

@@thewriter2549 THanks for the info, and educating me... as I had said... absolutely love this and what y'all are doing!!!

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Yes setting level on all four tires,, to get all the body gaps where they should be,,, see too many builders set the gaps before they ever put the suspension and set the cars on all 4 tires...

[@albanygt40]

Awesome, keep the detail vids coming, love it.

[@Lenniep59]

Fascinating

[@scottkovacs7634]

Jerry your mustang is looking sweet

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, when we first looked at the paperwork I had a feeling the color was going to be what I wanted. It was. Candyapple Red.

[@brcron007]

The 2 holes at the fender apron. Lower is for small block, upper hole would be big block. Different size fuel lines.

[@ClassicInvestments1]

fun to watch.....

[@torinoscj]

Amazing job! You must be super excited to see this going together! The only critique I have is leaving the bar code sticker on the lines, I would have wanted them as per factory, clean. The only other issue I saw was the pretty deep rust into the frame rail under the rear bumper bracket attachment point for the front bumper. Being a retired welder, I would have weld filled that in and then ground it back to smooth.Why is there a missing bolt on the daytona pinion support?

[@stephenholland5930]

Yes, I also noticed that rust pitting in the frame. Thought that would have been repaired.

[@johnclemans7802]

What month of 1967 was this Shelby produced? Should look great! I still have my father's original,#' matching 67 Shelby GT 500 . Bought it in 1985. Thanks for sharing

[@tinbadge]

Easy cheep and less messy way to pack your wheel bearings is save your bread bags. Take a bread bag out your hand in it grab the bearing and get a gob of grease then pull the bag down your arm over the bearing and mush the grease into it and then open the bag and take the bearing out and then disguard the bad and this way you don’t have a greasy hand and you are throwing the bag away anyway and the whole process is just a way mess free job all the way around.

[@user-rg9ib2ks1t]

Sir. U are doing a awesome job on that car it looks like you do know what u are doing sir u do your stuff to it perfection sir that awesome the car it going to look bad ass when u are done and it a mustang a bad ass car my favorite car good luck when u are done we with it nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯😉😉😉

[@MickeyMarvel-do2pc]

Good evening. Do we have a Part 6 coming up ? Thanks keep it up. 👍👍

[@timmiller260]

Jayson you got me fireed up on my 1970 fastback it on rosterory i got doors to clean up and front clip to prep your day of parts jaw droped.nice .mock 1 4sp and Cleveland. Apoco blue what brand color you like .?

[@FE428Power]

Please share the brandbof bare metal paint

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Wow I know this car is in good hands I'd love to own one. But I did build a 65 GT 350 it was a fast car. And I got in trouble with this 65 and sold it. The motor with a solid lifter Ford stamped racing cam dual point distributor yes it was a hp motor 4 on the floor and a 411 rear and cheater slicks then traded them for wide N50 15" tires on the back . Dad made me sell lol

[@mmartin2924]

Is this car going to be for display purposes only? Will it have fluids?

[@thewriter2549]

Sure, it will have fluids, start up and run, I'll drive it, but it won't be a daily driver, some show some go

[@b67fstb21]

Remark: front and rear gaskets of the backing plate are different . No shelby drop on UCA ? Lower brace should be bolted other way around.

[@robertnash2446]

The Kittys name is Shelby!

[@guysumpthin2974]

Toxoplasmosis health hazard

[@scottlipton7857]

Is there a vendor name for the brake line kits, fuel line kit, and rear leaf spring shackle bolts? These kits are very helpful.

[@thewriter2549]

I'm looking into a parts list, somebody asked for one, so if it will help.

[@3602go]

Who will be entrusted with the task of keeping all this stuff clean after the car is completely done?, Jerry, do you have a lift at your house?

[@thewriter2549]

No lift.

[@markwilliford7471]

Is Jason willing to share links to the parts that were used?

[@thewriter2549]

I'll try and round them up. Mostly to the parts? What about the spot welder? I had a lot of people wanting that one.

[@markwilliford7471]

@@thewriter2549 Yes Sir - all information is helpful. I believe I have a plan for the spotwelding, but could really use guidance on putting together a good-quality, original appearance suspension. I am completely replacing everything.

[@deeremeyer1749]

Original wheel bearings are Timken. Nobody but Timken made tapered roller bearings until long after that car was built. Now the second most common manufacturer is SKF. I've been turning wrenches 30+ years and can't recall seeing a Bauer bearing. Probably cheap parts store will-fits. That car was already "restored" once at least partially. Watch the finding and buying video and you'll learn something. No Nebraska car from 1967 would be that "rust free" if the front end had not been "rebuilt" previously. And that steering cylinder sounds and looks shot. A hydraulic cylinder rod should never rattle around and slide back and forth with no resistance like that. The tube and piston seals have to be complete shit if they're in there at all.

[@kimwessel4876]

Cool car. Do you need the original air cleaner assembly? I have one for sale if your looking let me know....DTW

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks - Send me an email - [e-mail]

[@jamesmartin7024]

I have I think a sixty seven GT fastback, Had A 390 in it. Still have it need somebody to work on it

[@thewriter2549]

You don't know if it is a GT or if it is a '67?

[@jamesmartin7024]

When I bought it, they said it was a 67 GT fast back with a 390 Dull feed holly I got a book in the car.but it was a 68 Manual

[@porgy]

Is there a part 6?

[@thewriter2549]

Yes, I have parts 6 through 12 already filmed. I spent 70 hours editing part 6. I only have so much time.

[@porgy]

@thewriter2549 Thanks. Looking forward to watching them.